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SUMMARY:Julefest 2025
DESCRIPTION:Julefest is an annual celebration held in the Danish Villages of Elk Horn & Kimballton on the Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving. Both communities will be festively decorated for Christmas\, and many local businesses and organizations offer activities. \n\n\n\nAt the museum\, we invite you to enjoy the current exhibitions\, live piano music\, cookies\, crafts\, seasonal drinks\, and festive decorations in the museum’s “hyggelig julestue” on Friday and Saturday. Visit our Design Store\, stocked with gifts for the entire family: beautiful jewelry\, décor\, Danish spreads and treats\, and of course\, the Annual Keepsake Ornament and Christmas Cards. \n\n\n\nThe museum’s Genealogy & Education Center on Main Street will be open from 10 am – 4 pm on Friday & Saturday. \n\n\n\nVisit Bedstemor’s House on Friday or Saturday afternoon from 1 – 4 pm. \n\n\n\nAdmission during Julefest is FREE!View the 2025 Julefest schedule here!
URL:https://www.danishmuseum.org/event/julefest-2025/
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SUMMARY:Sankt Hans Aften 2025
DESCRIPTION:Sankt Hans Aften at the Museum of Danish America \nYou’re invited to attend the Museum of Danish America’s free Sankt Hans Aften celebration in Elk Horn\, Iowa on June 21 from 5 – 10 pm! Sankt Hans Aften\, or Saint John’s Eve\, is a Danish style midsummer festival.  \n\nPrepare for Danish hot dogs\, s’mores and snobrød\, and a bonfire at sunset.\nExpect traditional Danish fiddle tunes\, music from other Nordic countries\, old-time American and self-composed original tunes\, and perhaps a few Venezuelan waltzes from Kristian Bugge & Ruthie Dornfeld\, a fiddling duo who first met one another in the Danish folk music circles in the mid-1990s!\nBrowse and shop the museum’s design store. \nPack your own lawn games\, seating\, beverages\, etc.\, and be sure to bring your friends!\nAll are welcome to attend!\n\nSankt Hans Aften is sponsored in part by Marne Elk Horn Communications\, Elk Horn\, IA\, Shelby County State Bank\, Harlan\, IA\, and Fareway Meat & Grocery\, Harlan\, IA. Funding for entertainment is provided by the American Scandinavian Foundation. \nDue to heat levels and high winds\, we will no longer be lighting the traditional bonfire at sunset or serving s’mores and snobrød. We thank you for your understanding. \nHistory of Sankt Hans Aften (Midsummer) \nBefore Christianity came to Denmark\, Scandinavian peoples celebrated the longest day as a supernatural struggle between light and dark\, heat and cold. Since the feast day of Saint John the Baptist occurred on June 23\, near the date of the annual summer solstice\, the Christian Church emphasized this celebration in Scandinavia. “Hans” is the diminutive of “Johannes” or “John.”  \nIn the late 19th century\, it became common to affix a figure resembling a witch on top of a bonfire. The witch is said to be sent back to Brocken/Blocksberg in the Harz Mountains of Germany\, reflecting the uneasiness Danes felt about their powerful neighbor to the south. Some Danes regard this part of the tradition with mixed emotions as it evokes memories of the horrible persecutions and “witch” burnings carried out in Denmark and other European countries in the 17th century. However\, this custom is only a little part of the overall tradition. Over time\, the tradition of lighting bonfires became dominant\, and other rituals gradually diminished as people enjoyed the coziness of gathering around a warm fire.   \nSongs and music are also a part of this tradition. During the 19th century\, the singing of traditional folk songs was replaced by patriotic songs. The most popular of these is the Danish patriotic song Vi elsker vort land (We love our country)\, also known as Midsommervisen (Midsummer song). This song is sung at every Sankt Hans Aften celebration across the country. It was written in 1885 by the Danish poet Holger Drachmann; the original version included music by P.E. Lange-Müller. In 1979\, the Danish pop band “Shu-bi-dua” created a new melody for the song\, and since then\, both versions have been accepted and commonly used during Sankt Hans Aften celebrations among Danish communities. For the full lyrics click here.   
URL:https://www.danishmuseum.org/event/midsummer-2025/
LOCATION:Museum of Danish America\, 2212 Washington Street\, Elk Horn\, IA\, 51531\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tivoli Fest 2025
DESCRIPTION:Tivoli Fest is a proud celebration of Danish heritage in the heart of the Midwest. Held in the Danish Villages of Elk Horn and Kimballton\, Iowa\, this festival honors the deep roots and enduring traditions of Danish immigrants who helped shape our community. Visitors are invited to experience the richness of Danish culture—taste authentic foods passed down through generations\, enjoy traditional music and dance\, explore heritage displays\, and take part in time-honored customs. Set in the largest rural Danish settlement in the United States\, Tivoli Fest is more than a festival—it’s a tribute to the legacy and spirit of Denmark in America. \nSchedule of MoDA Events: \n\nFriday & Saturday\, 10 am – 4 pm: Free Admission at the Museum of Danish America \n\nExhibits on view:\nLay Of(f) the Land: Nordic Narratives\nDwight Lamb | Music of Two Continents\nDanish Ceramics: Beyond Blue & White\n\n\nFriday & Saturday\, 10 am – 4 pm: Free Admission at the Genealogy & Education Center\n\nExhibits on view: \nGreenland: Shared History\, Evolving Future\n\n\nFriday & Saturday\, dawn to dusk: Jens Jensen Prairie Landscape Park\n\nVisit the Jens Jensen Prairie Landscape Park to find native plants\, explore outdoor exhibits\, play on innovative Danish-designed outdoor fitness equipment\, gather around the council rings\, and enjoy thirty acres of tallgrass prairie\n\n\nFriday\, 2 – 4 pm: Dwight Lamb Orkestra\n\nThis performance\, in honor of Dwight Lamb\, will be held at the Museum of Danish America and is made possible by the American-Scandinavian Foundation.\n\n\nFriday: Rhubarb Reimagined Cooking Contest: \n\nSavory dishes or sweet treats\, we’ll taste them all! Deliver your creations to the Elk Horn Fire Station on Friday\, May 23\, from 3 to 5 pm. Judging begins at 5:30 pm by Museum of Danish America staff and volunteers. Three winners will be chosen for 3 categories: Best Tasting\, Most Authentically Danish\, and Best Presentation. Winners will be announced between the two bands at the Fire Station that evening at 7:30 pm.\n\n\nSaturday\, 12:30 – 1 pm & 3 – 3:30 pm: Behind-the-Scenes Visual Storage Tours\nSaturday\, 1 – 3 pm: Main Vault Tours\n\nMore to do in the Danish Villages! \n\nTours of the Danish Windmill from Nørre Snede\, Denmark\nFood trucks & beer garden\nLive music at the fire station on Friday & Saturday night\nTraditional Danish food – æbleskiver and medisterpølse\, smørrebrød\, & rød pølse\nLive Viking demonstrations\nDanish folk dancing troupes\nCraft & antique booths\nA parade\, fireworks\, joke contest\, kid’s LEGO contest\, a mill to mermaid 5k\, and so much more!\n\nThere is so much to see and do in the Danish Villages during Tivoli Fest. Dare we say that it’s the perfect time to visit!? \nMark your calendars and participate in this cultural celebration held Memorial Weekend. \nFind the schedule and updates on the Tivoli Fest website. 
URL:https://www.danishmuseum.org/event/tivoli-fest-2025/
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SUMMARY:Victor Borge Legacy Award Recital 2025
DESCRIPTION:Piano Competition 2025  \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Danish America is proud to present the Victor Borge Legacy Award Piano Competition and recital series.  \n\n\n\nAwards of $1000 and $500 will be given to the first and second-place winners\, respectively. All winners will perform a recital on the Victor Borge piano at the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn!   \n\n\n\nRecital date for 2025 will be Sunday\, April 27th\, 2025  \n\n\n\nThe competition is held in conjunction with the Southwest Iowa Music Teachers Association\, the Omaha Music Teachers Association\, the Des Moines Piano Festival\, and the Museum of Danish America.  \n\n\n\nFunding for the Victor Borge Legacy Award is provided through a generous gift from R. James and Janet Borge Crowle\, Saint Michaels\, Maryland.  \n\n\n\nAdditional support comes from the Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust and the Charles W. and Norma J. Wilson Foundation.   \n\n\n\n\nSWIMTA: Debra Heald debencore@encore-studio.com. For further information on the competition and entry contact Debra.   \n\n\n\nOMTA: Jerri Niver 402.334.0129. For further information on the competition please contact Jerri.    \n\n\n\nDes Moines: Sophia Ahmad 515.216.3875 or sophia@mobilemusiclessons.com. For further information on the competition and entry\, contact Sophia. 
URL:https://www.danishmuseum.org/event/victor-borge-legacy-award-recital-2025/
LOCATION:Museum of Danish America\, 2212 Washington Street\, Elk Horn\, IA\, 51531\, United States
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SUMMARY:Julefest 2024
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the arrival of the holiday season with the Museum of Danish America!\n\n\n\nJulefest is an annual celebration held in the Danish Villages of Elk Horn & Kimballton on the Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving. Both communities will be festively decorated for Christmas\, and many local businesses and organizations offer activities. \n\n\n\nAt the museum\, we invite you to enjoy the current exhibitions\, live piano music\, cookies\, crafts\, seasonal drinks\, and festive decorations in the museum’s “hyggelig julestue” on Friday and Saturday. Visit our Design Store\, stocked with gifts for the entire family: beautiful jewelry\, décor\, Danish spreads and treats\, and of course\, the Annual Keepsake Ornament and Christmas Cards. \n\n\n\nThe museum’s Genealogy & Education Center on Main Street will be open from 10 am – 4 pm on Friday & Saturday. \n\n\n\nVisit Bedstemor’s House on Friday or Saturday afternoon from 1 – 4 pm. \n\n\n\nAdmission during Julefest is FREE! \n\n\n\nView the 2024 schedule here!
URL:https://www.danishmuseum.org/event/julefest-2024/
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SUMMARY:Midsummer Celebration 2024
DESCRIPTION:Sankt Hans Aften\nHistory of Sankt Hans Aften \nBefore Christianity came to Denmark\, Scandinavian peoples celebrated the longest day as a supernatural struggle between light and dark\, heat and cold. Since the feast day of Saint John the Baptist occurred on June 23\, near the date of the annual summer solstice\, the Christian Church emphasized this celebration in Scandinavia. “Hans” is the diminutive of “Johannes” or “John.” Today it’s a very good excuse to stay up late\, have fun\, and light bonfires. \nIn the late 19th century\, it became common to affix a figure resembling a witch on top of a bonfire. The witch is said to be sent back to Brocken/Blocksberg in the Harz Mountains of Germany\, reflecting a traditional uneasiness Danes feel about their powerful neighbor to the south. Some Danes regard this particular part of the tradition with mixed emotions as it evokes memories of the horrible persecutions and “witch” burnings carried out in Denmark and other European countries in the 17th century. However\, this custom is only a little part of the overall tradition\, and it is extremely easy to immerse yourself in the general atmosphere of friends gathering together\, which surrounds the celebration. \nOver time\, the tradition of lighting bonfires became dominant and other rituals gradually withered away as people enjoyed the coziness of gathering around a warm fire. \nSongs and music are a part of this tradition\, which during the 19th century the singing of traditional folk songs were replaced by patriotic songs. The best known of these is the Danish patriotic song\, Vi elsker vort land (We love our country) also known as Midsommervisen (Midsummer song). This song is sung at every Sankt Hans Aften celebration across the country and it is thus very important for Danes to know this song\, which was written in 1885 by the Danish poet Holger Drachmann; the original version included music by P.E. Lange-Müller. In 1979 the Danish pop band “Shu-bi-dua” composed a new melody for the song\, and since then either version has been accepted and used at Sankt Hans Aften celebrations among Danish groups. For the full lyrics click here. \nEach year\, the Museum of Danish America holds a midsummer event on a Saturday near the feast day of Saint John the Baptist\, June 23. All are welcome to join!
URL:https://www.danishmuseum.org/event/midsummer-celebration-2024/
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SUMMARY:Victor Borge Legacy Award Recital 2024
DESCRIPTION:Piano Competition 2024\n\n\n\nThe Museum of Danish America is proud to present the Victor Borge Legacy Award Piano Competition and recital series. \n\n\n\nAwards of $1000 and $500 will be given to the first and second-place winners\, respectively. All winners will perform a recital on the Victor Borge piano at the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn! \n\n\n\nRecital date for 2024 will be Sunday\, April 21.\n\n\n\nThe competition is held in conjunction with the South West Iowa Music Teachers Association\, the Omaha Music Teachers Association\, the Des Moines Piano Festival\, and the Museum of Danish America. \n\n\n\nFunding for the Victor Borge Legacy Award is provided through a generous gift from R. James and Janet Borge Crowle\, Saint Michaels\, Maryland. \n\n\n\nAdditional support comes from the Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust and the Charles W. and Norma J. Wilson Foundation. \n\n\n\nEntries are currently CLOSED.\n\n\n\n\nSWIMTA: Julie Donnelson-Bond (712) 326-1002 or bondpiano@gmail.com. For further information on the competition and entry click here. \n\n\n\nOMTA: Jerri Niver 402.334.0129. For further information on the competition and entry click here. \n\n\n\nDes Moines: Sophia Ahmad 515.216.3875 or sophia@mobilemusiclessons.com.  For further information on the competition and entry\, contact Sophia. \n\n\n\nTHIS BLOCK IS NOT CURRENTLY VISIBLE\, BUT DIDN’T WANT TO LOSE THE INFO.
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