As part of the festivities, Danish Days guests can experience the life of a Viking with the purchase of a “Dane For A Day” VIP ticket package, as well as feast on handmade Danish pastries – l ‘aebleskiver – during the annual aebleskiver breakfasts at will take place on Saturday and Sunday. Advance breakfast tickets can be purchased online, while sales of “Dane For A Day” packages will launch in the coming weeks, a spokeswoman for the event said.

The preliminary line-up for the three-day weekend is as follows and is subject to change:

4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: An ax throwing arena hosted by the professionals of SLO AX CO offers the public the opportunity to try their hand at ax throwing. Participants must be 13 years of age or older, with a parent or guardian present for 13-17 year olds. Closed shoes must be worn. Tickets for the events will be available soon.

5:00 p.m.: Live musical performances will take place on the Midgaard Pavilion stage in parking lot 2, next to the Danish Days Viking Beer & Wine Garden. All ages are welcome, although only those 21 and older can purchase alcohol at the Viking Beer & Wine Garden. The band for the free concert has yet to be announced.

5-9 p.m.: Viking Beer & Wine Garden will be open, only those 21 and over will be permitted to purchase alcoholic beverages. Sales support the Solvang Danish Days Foundation.

7:30 p.m.: Torchlight procession is open to all ages, candles to be provided. The route starts at Alisal Road and Laurel Avenue, continues south on Alisal Road and ends at the Midgaard Pavilion stage, located in car park 2, next to the Danish Days Viking Beer & Wine Garden.

Maids include 2020 Danish Maid Isabella Lopez, 2021 Danish Maid Kayla Bandel and 2022 Danish Maid Aleena Madrid. Bandel is making Danish Days history as the oldest Danish cleaner to hold the title at 32, a spokeswoman for the foundation said. The title is more traditionally awarded to a high school student.

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Aebleskiver Breakfast on Copenhagen Drive and First Street is open to the public. Tickets are $10 per person or $12 with a Danish sausage. Advance tickets are available at solvang-danish-days-2022.eventbrite.com or at the event entrance.

9:00 a.m.: Old World Artisans Marketplace on First Street will offer demonstrations and handicrafts including Scandinavian crafts, woodworking, paper cutting (papirklip), rosemåling, fabric art, jewelery and pottery. The stand of the Danish sisters will also be set up.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Kid’s Korner will feature the popular Lego tent in Solvang Park.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: The so-called rune reader Tracey Boyer will be present at Solvang Park. Divination will be free to guests for entertainment purposes.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Living History Day is scheduled for the Elverhøj Museum of History and Art, 1624 Elverhoy Way. The exhibits will come to life during this free, interactive history lesson for all ages. Artisans, artisans and storytellers will demonstrate their skills and entertain visitors.

10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Denmark’s favorite author, Randel McGee, will give readings as Hans Christian Andersen at 10:30 a.m. at Book Loft and 1 p.m. at the Elverhoj Museum of History & Art.

11 a.m. to 9 p.m.: An ax throwing arena hosted by the professionals of SLO AX CO offers the public the opportunity to try their hand at ax throwing. Participants must be 13 years of age or older, with a parent or guardian present for 13-17 year olds. Closed shoes must be worn. Tickets for the events will be available soon.

11.30am: A 5-minute aebleskiver eating contest will take place in the Midgaard pavilion in car park 2, next to the Danish Days Viking Beer & Wine Garden. All ages are welcome to compete.

12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: A culinary and photo tour of Solvang will be led by “Eat This, Shoot That!” », based in Santa Barbara! Participants will visit the best comfort food, hidden watering holes and artisan shops in downtown Solvang while learning about local history. The tour includes 9-10 food tastings and locations, bites and sips, and foodie photo tips and tricks for using your smartphone camera. Advance ticket purchase is required. Details will be available soon at eatthisshootthat.com/tours/solvang.

12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Viking Beer & Wine Garden will be open, only those 21 and over will be permitted to purchase alcoholic beverages. Sales support the Solvang Danish Days Foundation.

2:30 p.m.: The Danish Days Parade will feature the Solvang Village Band atop the Carlsberg Beer Wagon, floats, horse riders, Village Dancers and more.

The queue starts at 1:30 p.m. on First Street, between Molle Way and Oak Street. The parade starts east on Copenhagen Drive and will travel north to Alisal Road, west to Mission Drive, south to Fourth Place, east to Copenhagen, south to Second Street and will end at the corner of Oak Street near Solvang City Hall. There is no cost to participate in the parade. Applications are available at www.SolvangDanishDays.org/contact-us.

3-9 p.m.: Free concerts will take place on the Midgaard Pavilion Stage in Parking Lot 2, next to the Danish Days Viking Beer & Wine Garden in downtown Solvang. All ages are welcome, although only those 21 and older can purchase alcohol at the Viking Beer & Wine Garden. The concerts are free and open to the public. The Lowdown Dudes will play from 3-6 p.m. and the T-Bone Ramblers will play from 6-9 p.m.

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Aebleskiver Breakfast on Copenhagen Drive and First Street is open to the public. Tickets are $10 per person or $12 with a Danish sausage. Advance tickets are available at solvang-danish-days-2022.eventbrite.com or at the event entrance.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Kid’s Korner will feature the popular Lego tent in Solvang Park.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: The so-called rune reader Tracey Boyer will be present at Solvang Park. Divination will be free to guests for entertainment purposes.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Denmark’s favorite author, Randel McGee, will give readings as Hans Christian Andersen at 11 a.m. at Book Loft and 1 p.m. at the Elverhoj Museum of History & Art.

2:00 p.m.: The children’s parade will start in Atterdag Square, at the corner of Atterdag Road and Copenhagen Drive, and will go down Copenhagen Drive to Solvang Park. All children and families are welcome to participate in the event. Participation is free and costumes are encouraged.

2:30 p.m.: The closing ceremony of the Danish days will take place at Solvang Park. The Danish Days Maids 2020, 2021 and 2022 will solemnly close the festival weekend.

For updates, parade entries and contact information, go to www.SolvangDanishDays.org, or visit the Solvang Danish Days Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.