Friday–Sunday, September 18–20, 2026
Celebrate Danish heritage at the 89th annual Solvang Danish Days, a three-day festival packed with food, folk dancing, live music, parades, and family-friendly fun.
Dig into aebleskiver — the iconic Danish pastry rounds — at one of the weekend’s fan-favorite food events, and stop by the Danish-style beer and wine garden for Carlsberg beer alongside local brews and wines.
Catch folk dancers and Danish musicians performing all over town, explore “living history” at the Elverhoj Museum, try axe throwing, browse an artisanal crafts marketplace, and catch story time sessions with Hans Christian Andersen.
Kids (all ages) can head to the “Kid’s Korner” in Solvang Park for LEGO activities, and outdoor concerts in downtown Solvang are free throughout the weekend.
Looking to go all in? A “Dane For A Day” ticket bundle package is available for guests wanting to “live like Vikings” for the weekend.
Activities include:
- Aebleskiver breakfast events (Saturday and Sunday)
- Danish-style beer and wine garden
- Folk dancers and Danish musicians throughout town
- Free outdoor concerts
- Axe throwing arena
- Story time with Hans Christian Andersen
- Living history at the Elverhoj Museum
- Artisanal crafts marketplace
- LEGO activities at Kid’s Korner in Solvang Park
- “Dane For A Day” ticket bundle package
General admission is free, with a handful of specific events requiring paid tickets.
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Before You Go: Visit Solvang Danish Days‘ website for updates and details. This event is organized by Solvang Danish Days. Kidsguide is an independent community resource helping families discover fun events across Southern California.
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