Solvang Danish Days in Solvang
Three blocks of Danish-revival storefronts in the Santa Ynez Valley, celebrating Danish Days for the eighty-ninth year.
At a glance
- Dates
- Sept 18–20, 2026
- Where
- downtown Solvang, Solvang, California
- Admission
- free
- Official schedule
- solvangdanishdays.org
The schedule
Solvang Danish Days as published for Sept 18–20, 2026. Times move on the day, so the organiser's own page is 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
Getting there and getting around
Three walkable blocks of Danish-revival storefronts, flat the whole way.
Roughly 45m from Santa Barbara, CA, 2h 15m from Los Angeles, CA, door to door by car. Traffic moves the real number around on the day.
Where to eat is on the Solvang festival page, with phone numbers.
Also on around these dates
- Jackson, WY: Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival, Sept 9–20
- Helen, GA: Helen Oktoberfest, Sept 10 – Nov 1
- Marietta, OH: Ohio River Sternwheel Festival, Sept 11–13
- Santa Fe, NM: La Fiesta de Santa Fe, Sept 5–13
- Durango, CO: Durango Cowboy Gathering, Sept 30 – Oct 3
- Fredericksburg, TX: Fredericksburg Oktoberfest, Oct 2–4
About these listings
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Questions people actually ask
When is Solvang Danish Days?
Sept 18–20, 2026, in Solvang, California.
Where is Solvang Danish Days held?
downtown Solvang, in Solvang, California.
How much is Solvang Danish Days?
Free, as published by the organiser. Check their page for the current price.
Are you affiliated with the festival?
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