COVID-19 Update

​To our Community,
 
Hello, we hope you are doing well during these trying times! We understand the challenges that many of our community members are currently facing. In the spirit of community, we are still in the process of planning the 56th Annual Danish Festival which is set to take place the 3rd weekend in August, (August 20-22). We truly feel that our community could use some positive energy and something to look forward to! In light of current events, we have narrowed down our planning for this years festival, at this current time, we are still moving forward and planning the following events:

• Downtown Artisan Fair and Boutique (Friday/Saturday August 20-21)
• DF-WAN MarketPlace (Friday/Saturday/Sunday August 20-23)
• Tivoli Gardens Beer Tent (Friday/Saturday August 20-21)

These are events that we believe we can narrow our focus and ensure that we are able to adhere to social distancing requirements as well as take additional safety measures to ensure a safe event for all.
We are also facing some challenges financially and want to ensure that all sponsorship dollars spent, will be put towards creating a much needed celebration for our community as well as the additional costs associated with creating a safer environment in light of COVID-19.

Although these events will look differently this year, we believe at the current moment, we can still effectively plan and provide additional safety measures.
 
The following events are still in the planning stages and we are working to re-structure as to ensure they can still take place:​

• Open-Air Breakfast
• Danish Dash

The following events will be postponed until the 2021 Danish Festival:

• Parades: Grand Dansk, Firemens, Fairy Tale
• Childrens Events
• Miss Danish Festival Pageant

A final decision for the events currently being planned will be made during our June board of Directors meeting, and an announcement will be made at that time.