The Ynez

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Holiday dates and events. All Good for lists

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Solvang's town Christmas tree, hung with red baubles and Danish woven-heart ornaments, in front of a half-timbered building

Weekend · Solvang

Solvang at Christmas

Hunt Solvang for hidden nisser (Danish gnomes), catch the nightly light and music show in Solvang Park and the Julefest Parade on Dec 5. Julefest runs Nov 27 to Jan 3.

13 events · Verified Oct 2026

Crowds and Danish flags along a Solvang street during Danish Days

Weekend · Solvang

Santa Ynez Valley events calendar

Danish Days' 90th, Julefest, the Solvang Century and the Wine Country Half Marathon: the next 12 months of valley festivals, rides and rodeos, each date marked confirmed or expected.

47 events · Verified Oct 2026

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