Danish Days, and the town around it
Sept 18-20 in Solvang. Three blocks of Danish-revival storefronts in the Santa Ynez Valley, celebrating Danish Days for the eighty-ninth year.
What is on, and when
The Danish Days schedule as published for Sept 18-20, 2026. Times move on the day, so treat the organisers as the last word.
- SOLVANG, CALIFORNIA
- Solvang Danish Days Sept 18–20 · downtown Solvang · free
- DANISH DAYS
- since 1936 · food, music, dancing, parades 89th year · 2026 Danish Maid Ainsley Haws
- FRIDAY, SEPT 18
- The Rincons 4–7 PM · Midgaard Pavilion stage torchlight parade 7:30 PM · opening ceremony 8 PM
- SATURDAY, SEPT 19
- aebleskiver breakfast 8:30 AM – noon Danish Days Parade 2:30 PM · live music to 10 PM
- SUNDAY, SEPT 20
- breakfast 8:30 AM · eating contest 11:30 AM children's parade 2:30 PM · closing ceremony 3 PM
- COPENHAGEN DRIVE
- downtown Solvang · aebleskiver at First St free admission · artisan marketplace from 9 AM
- SEE YOU IN SOLVANG
- solvangdanishdays.org for the full schedule
Walking it
Three walkable blocks of Danish-revival storefronts, flat the whole way.
Roughly 45m from Santa Barbara, CA, 2h 15m from Los Angeles, CA. Those are door to door by car and will move with traffic.
Where to eat in Solvang
9 independent, owner run places in Solvang. This is a selection, not a ranking, and it is not everywhere in town.
- Peasants FEAST. Michael & Sarah Cherney. Michelin-recognized
- Peasants Deli & Arcade. Same owners, adjacent - two sales, one call 805-691-9649 473 Atterdag Rd
- Coast Range. Michelin-recognized, Santa Ynez sourcing
- Bit O' Denmark. Oldest restaurant in town, in an 1911 building 805-688-5426 473 Alisal Rd
- Chomp Burgers, Fries and Shakes. Local burger counter 805-688-7733 1693 Mission Dr
- Brekkies by Chomp. Breakfast spinoff of Chomp - same owners 805-691-9749 1655 Mission Dr
- Copenhagen Sausage Garden. Sausage garden on the main drag 805-697-7354 1660 Copenhagen Dr
- Clean Slate Wine Bar. Wine bar off Atterdag 805-302-1787 448 Atterdag Rd
- Fitzpatricks Tavern. Irish tavern on 1st St 805-688-5500 490 1st St
About these listings
Everything on this page is published for information only. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of Danish Days, its organisers, or any business listed here. Details are gathered from public sources and organisers change them, so confirm anything you are relying on before you travel.
How FOG works while you do this
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Questions people actually ask
When is Danish Days?
Sept 18-20, 2026, in Solvang, California.
How far is Solvang from Santa Barbara, CA?
About 45m by car, door to door.
Where should I eat in Solvang?
There are 9 independent, owner run places listed above with phone numbers. It is a selection rather than a ranking, and there is plenty in town it does not cover.
Are you affiliated with the festival or the businesses listed?
No. Everything here is published for information only. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any festival, organiser or business named on this page.
Does FOG need a data connection while I walk?
No. The map lives on your phone and reveals as you move, with or without signal. Nothing is sent anywhere because there is no server.
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