Solvang Danish Days announces 2023 Danish maid

SOLVANG, Calif. – Solvang Danish Days Foundation announces Stephanie Pedersen as the festival's 2023 Danish Days Maid.

Pedersen is a fourth-generation Solvang resident holding Danish roots in Djursland and Egtved.

"There is no other place I would rather have been raised than here in Solvang, and there is no other celebration that I love more than Danish Days. I am grateful and honored to be Danish Days Maid 2023 and can’t think of a better way to share my Danish pride with our community, and with visitors from around the world.” – Stephanie Pederson

Photo Credit: Mike Mesikep

The non-profit organization hosts their three-day event on September 15, 16, and 17 celebrating Danish heritage.

"Kom Sammen," or "come together" in English, is this year's Danish Days theme. The annual festival includes authentic food, music, dancing, parades, live entertainment, and family activities.

While the event itself is free for all to attend, certain packages and activities cost money. The event schedule can be found here. For more information on the festival, visit the Solvang Danish Days website.