Lisa André | May 18, 2022 Left to right: 2021 Danish Maid, Kayla Bandel; 2020 Danish Maid, Isabella Lopez; 2022 Danish Maid, Aleena Madrid. {Photo Credit: Martha Nedegaard} For the first time in the 85-year history of the Danish Days festival, three Danish maids will preside over the event that runs from Sept. 16 to 18 in … Continue reading Santa Ynez Valley News: Solvang breaks from tradition with 3 Danish Days maids to preside over annual event
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Suzan Hamilton-Todd, Denmark’s calling. {“Trip for Two to Denmark” Annual Solvang Danish Days Raffle Winner}
On Wednesday, October 16, 2019, the 2019 Solvang Danish Days Maid, Gillian Nielsen , drew the winning ticket for the 2019 “Win a Trip for Two to Denmark” raffle: the winner is…Solvang resident Suzan Hamilton-Todd. Congratulations, Suzan! https://www.facebook.com/SolvangDanishDays/videos/765904583858981/ One of the highlights of each year’s Solvang Danish Days is the chance for Solvang locals and visitors to win the trip for two … Continue reading Suzan Hamilton-Todd, Denmark’s calling. {“Trip for Two to Denmark” Annual Solvang Danish Days Raffle Winner}
The Foodie Guide to Solvang Danish Days
Solvang Danish Days is NEXT weekend (September 20-22, 2019)! If you’re planning to be in town during the festivities, here are just some of the ways you may devour this year’s event. Here, The Foodie Guide to Solvang Danish Days: 1. Aebleskiver Breakfasts ~ Served both Saturday and Sunday mornings, September 21 & 22 (8:30 AM to … Continue reading The Foodie Guide to Solvang Danish Days
Music to Our Ears: Lots of Live Entertainment during Solvang Danish Days
From folk music to jazz, to accordion players, to classic rock — Solvang Danish Days has you covered. The three, festive “Danish Days”, September 20-22, 2019, will feature live music performances throughout downtown Solvang, plus a very special, Saturday afternoon pipe organ concert just a few blocks from the center of town. Best part? Most of the Solvang … Continue reading Music to Our Ears: Lots of Live Entertainment during Solvang Danish Days
Announcing the 2019 Solvang Danish Days Grand Marshals, Ken and Allie Andersen
The Solvang Danish Days Foundation is pleased to announce the 2019 Solvang Danish Days Grand Marshals, Ken and Allie Andersen. The Andersens will preside over this year’s Danish Days weekend, Friday through Sunday, September 20 through 22, 2019. Solvang Danish Days celebrates 83 years in 2019, and the roots of Ken Andersen’s involvement with the … Continue reading Announcing the 2019 Solvang Danish Days Grand Marshals, Ken and Allie Andersen
Profile of a Danish American Artisan: Earl Jepson
Solvang’s annual Danish Days festival (September 20-22, 2019) features artisans who celebrate the town’s Danish heritage. All manners of Scandinavian-inspired crafts are on display. Located on First Street in the Old World Artisans Marketplace , next to Solvang Park and the Viking encampment, visitors will find Earl Jepson — among an intriguing line-up of skilled artisans. Earl Jepson is … Continue reading Profile of a Danish American Artisan: Earl Jepson
Santa Maria Times: Competitive eater Raina Huang returns to Solvang Danish Days for aebleskiver eating contest
Santa Ynez Valley News Staff Report | Jul 8, 2019 Huang who took first in Solvang’s 2018 Danish Days aebleskiver eating contest, will return for the 83rd annual weekend event. {Contributed Photo} Returning this year with the goal of again clinching the winner’s title in Solvang’s annual Danish Days aebleskiver eating contest , is Raina Huang — a touring competitive … Continue reading Santa Maria Times: Competitive eater Raina Huang returns to Solvang Danish Days for aebleskiver eating contest
Santa Ynez Valley News: Gillian Nielsen named 2019 Solvang Danish Days Maid, becomes first Nielsen in her family to hold title
Anna Ferguson-Sparks, Contributing Writer | Jun 25, 2019 Gillian Nielsen is named 2019 Danish Maid. {Photo Credit: Mike Mesikep} The Solvang Danish Days Foundation has named Solvang resident Gillian Nielsen as its 2019 Danish Maid . She will preside over the 83rd annual Solvang Danish Days heritage festival, which returns with a three-day weekend event, slated for Sept. 20 through 22. Gillian … Continue reading Santa Ynez Valley News: Gillian Nielsen named 2019 Solvang Danish Days Maid, becomes first Nielsen in her family to hold title
Via Magazine: 10 Best Places to Stop Along Highway 101 {Solvang’s #1}
by Garrick Ramirez | March 2019 Solvang’s #1! And it’s at its most “Solvang-y” during #SolvangDanishDays (September 20-22, 2019). From south to north, from secret beaches to succulent barbecue, these roadside diversions demand a stop. California 1. Find a taste of Denmark 30 miles north of Santa Barbara in the windmill-adorned village of Solvang. Colorful … Continue reading Via Magazine: 10 Best Places to Stop Along Highway 101 {Solvang’s #1}
2019 Solvang Danish Days tickets are NOW ON SALE!
Overall admission to Solvang Danish Days is FREE, but individual pieces within the weekend require tickets: Saturday and/or Sunday morning Æbleskiver Breakfasts, and the “Dane For A Day” VIP Package. Traditional Solvang Danish Days Æbleskiver Breakfast Why wait in line for your Æbleskiver feast?! Buy your Æbleskiver Breakfast tickets in advance and get to those … Continue reading 2019 Solvang Danish Days tickets are NOW ON SALE!