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What’s Happening Out and About at the Mill?
Upcoming Events and Activities
TIVOLI FEST 2010 - MAY 29th and 30th
"Cen-Tivoli": celebrating elk horn's centennial and tivoli fest!
2010 is Elk Horn's Centennial year. Look for special events that will take place during our annual Danish Celebration, Tivoli Fest on May 29 and 30.
This weekend long Danish festival includes a parade, folk dancing, tours of the Danish Windmill, VikingHjem, Bedstemor's House, and the Danish Immigrant Museum, Danish foods, craft fair, carnival, activities for the kids, fireworks, Fun Run/Walk, Tour de Tivoli Bike Ride, BBQ cook-off, and much more. Watch for live Vikings Saturday and Sunday! Elk Horn is located six miles north of I-80, Exit 54.
For more information, email info@danishwindmill.com
Julefest 2010
November 26th, 27th, and 28th
The Danish Villages of Elk Horn and Kimballton, Iowa begin their Christmas celebration with Julefest 2010 on November 26, 27, and 28. The important elements of a Danish Christmas – good food, warm hospitality, flickering candles and other decorations – all make this weekend a magical event. There are unique shops and specialty stores, a winery, museums and craft fairs for early holiday shopping as well as food establishments serving pastries, breads, candies and Danish specialties such as rullepølse. There are over 20 locations offering exquisite one-of-a-kind gifts. Enjoy a horse and sleigh ride, listen to a Christmas concert and watch for Father Christmas strolling through town.
The museums and historic structures welcome visitors with special events and decorations. Come experience the Danish Julestue and the Danish Julestue Cafe at the Danish Immigrant Museum for cookies, glögg, and æbleskiver you can turn on your own. Enjoy the historic Danish Windmill's old fashioned Julemarket while you sip hot glögg and sample Danish cheese. 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 you find that unique Christmas gift!
Both towns will be decorated for Christmas and the streets lined with Danish and American flags. Listen for Christmas carolers strolling the Danish Villages and watch for Father Christmas on Friday. Be ready to sample the Better Elk Horn Club's annual pancake supper on Saturday, November 28th at the fire station from 4-7 p.m. Also on Saturday night at 7 p.m., bring your family to the annual Christmas concert at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church. Budding musicians and experienced musicians will entertain you with violin, piano, voice, and much more. This free will concert is followed by dancing and singing around the Christmas tree, a Danish tradition!
Celebrate the arrival 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.
Elk Horn and Kimballton are located in southwest Iowa off I-80, 6 and 9 miles north of Exit 54 - no passport required!
