The holidays and the 2nd Annual Naughty or Nisse 5K Polar Run come to Iowa’s Danish Villages
Over 900 items in the Danish Windmill’s Holiday Catalog –
The holidays have arrived in the Danish Villages in western Iowa! Did you know that the Danish Windmill’s Holiday Catalog in Elk Horn, Iowa contains over 900 heritage gifts, annual collectibles, Scandinavian food and Danish Christmas products? Even if you don’t live in the Midwestern USA, you can support the historic Danish Windmill by shopping online 24/7 at www.danishwindmill.com and you can even click for the paper catalog at the website.
Danish Villages celebrate Julefest 2014 on November 28 – 29, 2014
If you are able to make it to Iowa, Elk Horn and Kimballton begin their Christmas celebration with Julefest on November 28 – 29, 2014. Browse the unique shops for gifts and savor the flavor of traditional Danish foods, pastires, breads, candies and more. Learn more at www.danishwindmill.com.
2nd Annual Naughty or Nisse 5K Polar Run set for November 29th
In the mood for a run after Thanksgiving? The 2nd Annual Naughty or Nisse 5K Polar Run is scheduled for Saturday, November 29th, 2014 with a 9:00 a.m. Start Time. The 5k covers the beautiful hills and valleys from the Mermaid in Kimballton to the Mill in Elk Horn. Register now at www.danishwindmill.com (the cost is $20 and includes a Nisse hat!)
There are 3 Categories for Prizes: Best Nisse (Elf), Best Danish Costume and Most Original or Crazy
There will be Peppermint Patties at the Start (Mermaid Fountain in Kimballton) and Hot Chocolate or Glögg at the Finish Line (Danish Windmill/Vikinghjem in Elk Horn).
Merry Christmas to the Danish Villages of Elk Horn and Kimballton, Iowa!
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