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Upcoming Events and Activities
Julefest 2008
November 28th, 29th, and 30th
The Danish Villages of Elk Horn and Kimballton, Iowa begin their Christmas celebration with Julefest 2008 on November 28, 29 and 30. The important elements of a Danish Christmas – good food, warm hospitality, flickering candles and other decorations – will all be a part of this weekend. There are unique shops, specialty stores, winery, museums and craft fairs for early holiday shopping as well as many food establishments, serving pastries, breads, candies, Danish open faced sandwiches and Danish specialties such as rullepølse. There are over 20 locations offering exquisite one-of-a-kind gifts. Watch out for all the live entertainment strolling the streets of the Danish Villages, such as the horse and sleigh rides, musicians, Father Christmas, and the Danish Snow Princess.
The museums and historic structures welcome visitors with special events and decorations. Come experience at the Danish Immigrant Museum the Danish Julestue and the Danish Julestue Cafe for cookies, glögg, and æbleskiver that you can turn on your own. The historic Danish Windmill built in 1848 and brought to Elk Horn from Denmark piece-by-piece will serve glögg and Danish cheese to visitors and have an old fashion Julemarket. Bedstemor’s House – Danish for Grandmother’s House – will welcome visitors with a warm fire. The parlor’s Christmas tree will be decorated with homemade paper ornaments like Julehjerte, chains, fish, and roses.
The original Boutique & Quilt Sale, “A Prairie Christmas", at the Kimballton Town Hall, represents over 30 folk artists. The Elk Horn Town Hall features Iowa Homespun Crafters at the “Main Street Country Boutique.” Enjoy the many shops and boutiques in both towns – they’re sure to get you in the holiday spirit and help fill your Christmas list!
Both towns will be decorated for Christmas and the streets lined with Danish and American flags. Listen for the Christmas carolers and the Rusty Windmill Brass Band Friday and Saturday strolling the Danish Villages, look for Father Christmas on Friday and the Danish Snow Princess on Saturday. Join us for a "hyggelig" (cozy) gathering at Matt Andersen's building on Main Street in Elk Horn Friday night from 4 to 7 pm for music, lighting of the towns Christmas lights, and singing and dancing around the Christmas tree. Be ready to sample the Better Elk Horn Club's annual pancake supper on Saturday, November 24th at the fire station from 4-7 pm, and then attend the second annual Christmas concert will be at 7 pm followed by traditional dancing and singing around the Christmas tree at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church.
The Kimballton Immanuel Lutheran Church will be having a Danish Luncheon & Bake Sale on Friday from 11 to 3 pm and Saturday from 11 to 1 pm.
Julefest is a great way for these proud Danes to show off their Danish heritage to their welcomed guests and to celebrate the opening of the Christmas season in the Danish Villages. Pick up a brochure with a map of the local merchants and happenings at any of the Danish Villages business. Contact the Danish Windmill at (800) 451-7960 or visit www.danishwindmill.com for more information.
Elk Horn and Kimballton are located in southwest Iowa, off I-80, 6 and 9 miles north of Exit 54 and no passport is required!
Tivoli Fest 2009
May 24th and 25th
This weekend long Danish festival includes a parade, folk dancing, tours of the Danish Windmill, Bedstemor's Hus, and the Danish Immigrant Museum, Danish foods, arts & crafts, flea market, carnival, activities for the kids, and much more. Call 800-451-7960 for more information.
