Mark September 17 to 19, 2027. The festival's own site has announced Solvang Danish Days for that Friday to Sunday, its 90th anniversary, with the theme "Sunny Fields of Dreams". It's Solvang's celebration of its Danish heritage, and its site promotes an aebleskiver breakfast. Book rooms early for a festival weekend.
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Danish Days quick facts
- 2027 dates
- Friday to Sunday, September 17–19, 2027 (announced on solvangdanishdays.org)
- Milestone
- 90th anniversary
- 2027 theme
- "Sunny Fields of Dreams"
- Aebleskiver breakfast
- Part of the festival; 2026 tickets were sold through its site
- Programme
- Not yet published for 2027
When is Danish Days 2027?
Danish Days 2027 runs Friday September 17 to Sunday September 19, and the festival's own site bills it as the 90th anniversary. The full schedule, parade and ticket details aren't published yet.
What is Solvang Danish Days?
Danish Days is Solvang's festival of its Danish heritage, and the 2027 edition, the 90th, falls in mid-September. For later years, check the festival's site for the dates. The festival's site also promotes an aebleskiver breakfast with tickets sold in advance, and the rest of the 2027 programme is still to come.
How should you plan a Danish Days weekend?
Book a room first; see where to stay in Solvang. For aebleskiver on any other weekend, go to Solvang Restaurant (Solvang bakeries), and for Solvang's Danish history, the Elverhøj Museum (Solvang museums).
Good to know
What is the theme of Danish Days 2027? "Sunny Fields of Dreams", per the festival site.
Where can I get aebleskiver outside Danish Days? Solvang Restaurant on Copenhagen Drive, home of Arne's Aebleskiver.
Don’t miss
- 2027 is the 90th Danish Days, Sept 17 to 19, themed "Sunny Fields of Dreams". (2026-10) source
You might also like
- Solvang Restaurant · about 0.4 miles, walkable. Aebleskiver any weekend of the year. Tip: Home of Arne's Aebleskiver. Official site · source
- Elverhøj Museum · about 0.4 miles, walkable. Solvang's Danish history, year-round. Tip: Adults $5; Thu–Mon 11am–5pm. Official site · source
- Olsen's Danish Village Bakery · about 0.3 miles, walkable. Kringle and kransekage. Tip: Call 805.688.6314 for hours. Official site · source
Drive times are without traffic.
Nearby: eat, taste, stay
- Solvang bakeries: Aebleskiver and kringle year-round
- Solvang museums: Elverhøj covers the Danish story
- Solvang hotels: Nordic rooms to a 1946 ranch · Book early for September
- Things to do in Solvang: An 1804 mission, ostriches, a waterfall · The rest of the year
- Valley events calendar: Every recurring event for the next 12 months
Plan your day
- MorningBreakfast first: Breakfast in SolvangDanish pancakes to bear claws
- MiddayGo tasting: Wine tasting in SolvangNebbiolo to Rhône in an adobe
- EveningBook dinner: Solvang restaurantsBib Gourmand chicken to aebleskiver
- LateNight out: Solvang happy hoursSpritzes, Industry Night, 8pm deals
- OvernightFind a bed: Solvang hotelsNordic rooms to a 1946 ranch
Your next move
- Then readMore to eat, taste and do in Solvang. Our Solvang guide
- Every ThursdayWhat to eat, where to go and what to book this weekend. Get the weekend note
Quick answers
When is Solvang Danish Days 2027?
Friday to Sunday, September 17 to 19, 2027, per the festival site. It is the 90th anniversary.
What is Solvang Danish Days?
Solvang's festival celebrating its Danish heritage; 2027 is the 90th edition. Its site promotes an aebleskiver breakfast.
Sources
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