Solvang Danish Days – Sunday, Sept 20, 2026
Æbleskiver Breakfast
8:30 AM–12:00 PM | New Time!
Start your Danish Days morning with a traditional Æbleskiver Breakfast on Copenhagen Drive and First Street. Enjoy these delicious Danish pancake treats for just $12 per person. Add Danish sausage for $15.
Skip the line and buy your tickets in advance. Then get to your Æbleskiver feast faster!
Old World Artisans Marketplace
9:00 AM | First Street
Discover traditional Scandinavian arts and crafts at the Old World Artisans Marketplace. Watch artisans demonstrate their skills and shop for handcrafted treasures. Find woodworking, papercutting, rosemaling, fabric art, jewelry, pottery, and more. Be sure to visit the popular Danish Sisterhood Booth.
Axe Throwing – Solvang Danish Days – Sunday
10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Throw like a Viking at the Danish Days axe-throwing arena. Boy Scout Troops 41 and 87 host this exciting activity. The public is welcome to give axe throwing a try.
Enjoy 10 throws for $10. Purchase tickets at the entrance to the Viking Beer & Wine Garden.
Participants must be 13 or older. Guests ages 13–17 must have a parent or guardian present. Closed-toe shoes are required.
#ThrowLikeAViking
Kid’s Korner – Solvang Danish Days – Sunday
10:00 AM–5:00 PM | Solvang Park
Bring the kids to Solvang Park for a day of family fun. Enjoy face painting, games, activities, and exciting attractions from Luna’s Jumps. The popular LEGO® Tent returns, with more experiences to be announced.
Rune Reader, Tracey Boyer
10:00 AM–5:00 PM | Solvang Park
What do the runes say about your future? Find out with genuine rune reader Tracey Boyer. Ask the ancient rune stones about your fate and see what they may reveal. This fun experience is free for your entertainment.
Comedy Industries
11:00 AM | Solvang Park
Relax under the trees and enjoy plenty of laughs with Comedy Industries. Scott Meltzer and Katrine Spang-Hanssen combine comedy, amazing tricks, jokes, and lively audience participation.
Elverhøj Museum Free Admission Day
11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Explore Solvang’s rich Danish heritage with free admission to the Elverhøj Museum of History & Art. Tour the museum, discover local history, and enjoy its collection of Scandinavian-inspired art and artifacts.
Elverhøj Museum of History & Art
1624 Elverhoy Way
805-686-1211
www.elverhoj.org
John Clark – Hans Christian Andersen Storytimes
11:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Enjoy beloved tales from Denmark’s favorite author, Hans Christian Andersen. John Clark brings Andersen’s timeless stories to life for listeners of all ages.
11:00 AM: Hans Christian Andersen Museum at The Book Loft
1:00 PM: Elverhøj Museum of History & Art
Æbleskiver Eating Contest
11:30 AM | Midgaard Pavilion
Think you can eat the most Æbleskiver in five minutes? Put your skills to the test at the Sunday Æbleskiver Eating Contest.
The contest takes place at the Midgaard Pavilion in Parking Lot 2, next to the Danish Days Viking Beer & Wine Garden. All ages are welcome to compete.
Free Concert: The Lowdown Dudes
12:00–2:30 PM | Solvang Park Gazebo
Enjoy live music from The Lowdown Dudes in the Solvang Park Gazebo. Grab a spot, relax, and enjoy an afternoon of free entertainment in the heart of downtown Solvang.
Solvang Brewing Co. in Solvang Park
12:00–5:00 PM | Solvang Park
Sip locally crafted beers from Solvang Brewing Company while enjoying the Danish Days festivities in Solvang Park.
Guests must be 21 or older to purchase alcoholic beverages.
Children’s Parade – Solvang Danish Days – Sunday
2:30 PM
Bring the whole family to the charming Danish Days Children’s Parade! The parade begins at Atterdag Square, at the corner of Atterdag Road and Copenhagen Drive, then travels along Copenhagen Drive to Solvang Park.
Children and families are welcome to participate. There is no charge, and costumes are encouraged!
Danish Days Closing Ceremony
3:00 PM | Solvang Park
Celebrate the finale of the 2026 Danish Days weekend in Solvang Park. The 2026 Danish Days Maid closes the festive celebration with a special ceremony.
Stay for live music from Bill Agin and Territorial Law from 3:30–5:00 PM.
Solvang Ghost Tour
8:00 PM
Explore Solvang after dark on an eerie journey through the town’s haunted past. Hear spooky stories about restless spirits and mysterious happenings throughout the Danish village.
Use real ghost-hunting tools, including EMF meters and dowsing rods, as a local guide leads you through the town. Advance tickets are recommended. Space is limited.
