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September 15-17, 2017: Solvang Danish Days, California’s Premier Danish Heritage Festival, Returns for 81st Celebration

— The Charitable Solvang Danish Days Foundation AnnouncesPreliminary 2017 Event Weekend Schedule and Tickets Now on Sale — June 27, 2017 – Solvang, CA – California’s premier Danish heritage festival, “Solvang Danish Days” (www.solvangdanishdays.org), celebrates its 81st anniversary this year with a three-day event weekend line-up set for Friday through Sunday, September 15 through 17, … Continue reading September 15-17, 2017: Solvang Danish Days, California’s Premier Danish Heritage Festival, Returns for 81st Celebration

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And the 2017 Solvang Danish Days Maid, is…Gabrielle Heron!

The charitable Solvang Danish Days Foundation has named Solvang’s own Gabrielle Heron as the 2017 Danish Maid. Gabrielle will preside over this year’s Solvang Danish Days, California’s premier Danish heritage festival, which returns for its 81st anniversary with a three-day event weekend, Friday through Sunday, September 15 through 17, 2017. Since Solvang Danish Days’ modest … Continue reading And the 2017 Solvang Danish Days Maid, is…Gabrielle Heron!

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Solvang “Julefest” Honors Nielsen Family as 2016 Grand Marshals

On November 15, 2016, Tracy Farhad, Executive Director of the Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau , coordinator of the annual Solvang Julefest (Christmas Fest) month-long celebration, announced that the multi-generation Nielsen family, Solvang residents, community volunteers and owners of Nielsen’s Market, are being honored as the 2016 Julefest Grand Marshals. Farhad stated, “The Solvang Julefest committee is honoring this incredible Danish-American family … Continue reading Solvang “Julefest” Honors Nielsen Family as 2016 Grand Marshals

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Jeff Paradise from New York, Pack Your Bags: You’re Going to Denmark!

On Wednesday, October 26, 2016 Danish Maid, Natalya Nielsen, drew the winning ticket for the 2016 “Win a Trip to Denmark” raffle: the winner is…Jeff Paradise from Long Island, New York. Congratulations, Jeff! One of the highlights of each year’s Solvang Danish Days, is the chance for Solvang locals and visitors to win the trip … Continue reading Jeff Paradise from New York, Pack Your Bags: You’re Going to Denmark!

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Solvang Danish Days Concludes its 80th Celebration, Shared with Thousands of Central Coast Locals and Visitors // Next Year’s Event is September 15-17, 2017

Solvang Danish Days successfully completed its 80th celebration, held Friday through Sunday, September 16 through 18, 2016. Thousands of attendees – from both the Santa Ynez Valley and points around the globe – joined in the annual festivities, consuming more than 6,300 Aebleskiver and a hefty share of Medisterpølse during the Saturday and Sunday Aebleskiver Breakfasts and Aebleskiver Eating … Continue reading Solvang Danish Days Concludes its 80th Celebration, Shared with Thousands of Central Coast Locals and Visitors // Next Year’s Event is September 15-17, 2017

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Danish Days ‘Old World Artisans Marketplace’: Unique Items with a Bit of History

Like history? (So do we.) Love shopping? (Who doesn’t?!) You can cover both interests at this year’s Solvang Danish Days Old World Artisans Marketplace , which runs both Saturday and Sunday, September 17 and 18, from 9:00 AM until closing (approximately 5:00 PM, Saturday and 4:00 PM, Sunday). The Danish Days Old World Artisans Marketplace features demonstrations and artisanal, hand-crafted items including Scandinavian … Continue reading Danish Days ‘Old World Artisans Marketplace’: Unique Items with a Bit of History

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Santa Ynez Valley News: Oregon Viking ship bound for Danish Days festival

by Mike Hodgson | Sep 13, 2016 Contributed Photo: A 28-foot Viking ship owned by Greg Van Vegmel of Oregon will roll into Solvang this week just in time to go on display at the annual Danish Days celebration. A Viking ship that’s sailed around the country from its home port in Oregon will drop … Continue reading Santa Ynez Valley News: Oregon Viking ship bound for Danish Days festival

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Family-Friendly Fun on Tap for Solvang Danish Days, September 16-18

In just a few days, the 80th celebration of “Solvang Danish Days” will be under way, with three days of activities scheduled for Friday through Sunday, September 16 through 18. Young Danish Days fans will, this year, have their pick of various activities in the festival’s “Kid’s Korner”, in Solvang Park (Mission Drive and First … Continue reading Family-Friendly Fun on Tap for Solvang Danish Days, September 16-18

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US Air Force Band of the Golden West, “Galaxy”, Returns to Solvang Danish Days with Free Saturday Concert

— Military Band to Entertain Guests with Rock, Pop and Country Hits;Galaxy Joins Returning Local Rock Band, “Echoswitch”, and Danish Trio,“Manne”, in Free Danish Days Concert Line-Up — Solvang Danish Days, California’s premier Danish heritage festival, is welcoming three returning musical acts to this year’s 80th Danish Days celebration, Friday through Sunday, September 16 through … Continue reading US Air Force Band of the Golden West, “Galaxy”, Returns to Solvang Danish Days with Free Saturday Concert

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Announcing the 2016 Solvang Danish Days Grand Marshals, Mike & Martha Nedegaard

The charitable Solvang Danish Days Foundation is pleased to announce the 2016 Solvang Danish Days Grand Marshals, Mike and Martha Nedegaard, of Solvang. The Nedegaards will preside over this year’s Danish Days weekend, Friday through Sunday, September 16 through 18, 2016. Solvang Danish Days celebrates 80 years in 2016, and the Nedegaards have been tireless … Continue reading Announcing the 2016 Solvang Danish Days Grand Marshals, Mike & Martha Nedegaard

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