Devour delicious Danish dishes at Julefest. (Photo: Tivoli Fest Elk Horn Iowa)
The Danish Villages of Elk Horn and Kimballton host a celebration of Danish culture every year on the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving to kick off the “jule”-tide season. Businesses in both towns deck their halls and offer deals, activities and, of course, aebleskivers, kringle and buttered rum.
Kids can brunch with Santa on Friday morning at the fire station, and adults can kick off the season at the “Naughty or Nisse” 5K run on Saturday.
The Danish Windmill, Bedstemor’s Hus and the Museum of Danish America will be open for tours of Danish-American history. In the museum, enjoy live piano music, cookies, crafts, seasonal drinks and festive decorations in the “hyggelig julestue.” Translation: cozy Christmas room.
