This year the Solvang will celebrate the 83^rdannual Danish Days festival from Friday through Sunday, Sept. 20-22. New events this year will include axe throwing and a guided food tour. Tickets are available now at solvang-danish-days-2019.eventbrite.com.

Here is a schedule of events, although it is subject to changes. More information can be found at www.solvangdanishdays.org.

Friday, Sept. 20

4 p.m.: Free concert by T-Bone Ramblers in the Solvang Park Gazebo, Mission Drive and First Street.

4 – 9 p.m.: Axe Throwing hosted by Axehole Vegas.

5 – 10 p.m.: Viking Beer & Wine Garden with proceeds supporting the Solvang Danish Days Foundation.

7:30 p.m.: The Torchlight Parade. Free for participants of all ages; candles will be provided. Route begins at Alisal Road and Laurel Avenue, continues south down Alisal and ends at the Midgaard Pavilion Stage.

8 p.m.: Opening Ceremonies in Solvang Park, introducing 2019 Danish Maid Gillian Nielsen. Velkommen Street Dance follows with Danish dancers performing to live music.

Saturday, Sept. 21

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Aebleskiver Breakfast on Copenhagen Drive and First Street. Cost is $8, or $9 with Danish sausage. Tickets can be purchased in advance at solvang-danish-days-2019.eventbrite.com.

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Kid’s Korner in Solvang Park includes LEGOS and a supervised play and rest area.

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Viking Encampment, hosted by The Ravens of Odin, includes reproductions of Viking tools and dwellings as well as historical re-enactments.

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Living History Festival includes free, interactive activities for all ages, plus artisans, craftspeople and storytellers at Elverhoj Museum of History & Art, 1624 Elverhoy Way. Visit www.elverhoj.orgfor more information.

11 a.m. – 10 p.m.: Viking Beer & Wine Garden with proceeds supporting the Solvang Danish Days Foundation.

11 a.m.– 3 p.m.: Solvang Food & Photo Tour will be led by Santa Barbara’s “Eat This, Shoot That!,” making stops at eight tasting locations. The tour will also include “foodie photo tips.” Advance ticket purchase is required. For details, see eatthisshootthat.com/tour/solvang-food-photo-tour.

11:30 a.m.: Aebleskiver Eating Contest. It’s free to compete or to watch people atthe Midgaard Pavilion eating as many aebleskiver as possible in five minutes, without using their hands. A “professional division” will include competitive eater and YouTube personality Raina Huang.

12 p.m. – 9 p.m.: Axe Throwing hosted by Axehole Vegas.

2:30 p.m.: Danish Days Parade includes the Solvang Village Band, floats, equestrians, Village Dancers and more. Line-up starts at 1:30 p.m. on First Street between Molle Way and Oak Street. The parade first turns east on Copenhagen Drive, then north on Alisal Road, west on Mission Drive, south on Fourth Place, east on Copenhagen, south on Second Street and finishes at Oak Street near Solvang City Hall.

5 p.m.– 10 p.m.: Free Concerts featuring the Low Down Dudes and Danish Playboys Revisited on the Midgaard Pavilion Stage, adjacent to the Viking Beer & Wine Garden.

Sunday, Sept. 22

10 a.m.– 4 p.m.: Kid’s Korner in Solvang Park includes LEGOS and a supervised play and rest area.

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Viking Encampment, hosted by The Ravens of Odin, includes reproductions of Viking tools and dwellings as well as historical re-enactments.

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Living History Festival includes free, interactive activities for all ages, plus artisans, craftspeople and storytellers at Elverhoj Museum of History & Art, 1624 Elverhoj Way. Visit www.elverhoj.orgfor more information.

11:30 a.m.: Aebleskiver Eating Contest. It’s free to compete or to watch people atthe Midgaard Pavilion eating as many aebleskiver as possible in five minutes, without using their hands.

2 p.m.: Children’s Parade will begin at Atterdag Square and travel down Copenhagen Drive to Solvang Park. All children and families are welcome to participate in the event, free of charge, and costumes are encouraged.

2:30 p.m.: Closing Ceremony in Solvang Park, featuring Danish Days Maid Gillian Nielsen.