An International Celebration

Danish Mill Day!

Danish Windmill image showing Windmill Low Nice Sky.

Every Third Sunday in June

Every third Sunday in June, over 200 mills in Denmark open their doors for the day, offering free admission and public programs to all visitors, supporters, and mill enthusiasts. 

Here in the US, Danish Mill Day falls on the same day as Father's Day! What better gift could a dad ask for than a day of exploration in one of Iowa's most unique machines followed by a delicious Danish hotdog!?

Danish Windmill event scene showing Event Tivoli Dancing Kids.

Tivoli Fest

Celebrate Elk Horn's Danish festival weekend with traditions, food, music, community pride, and activities centered around the Windmill.

Danish Windmill event scene showing Event Julefest Christmas Town.

Holiday Tradition

This is the best time to shop in our gift shop as our store will be fully-stocked from our Fall shipping container from Denmark

Feature image for the Daily Grind March 2025 update.

Daily Grind: March 2025

Daily Grind: March 2025 shares a winter update from the Danish Windmill, including file and photo digitization work, February visitor traffic, 2025 Danish collectible plates, Throwback Thor's Day, Tivoli Fest volunteer planning, and a tribute to longtime staff member Faye Farley on her retirement. The issue also includes regular columns and community notes. Download the full issue to read the complete update.

Feature image for The Breeze Winter 2024 update.

The Breeze: Winter 2024

The Winter 2024 issue of The Breeze looks back on a strong year for the Danish Windmill and looks ahead to 2025. This issue covers the capital campaign, Julefest, holiday activity, preservation updates, and member news from the final months of the year.

Outdoor campus area showing Grounds Viking Display.

Daily Grind: February 2025

Daily Grind: February 2025 recaps the Windmill Expo annual meeting, 2024 organizational results, the capital campaign, gift shop rearranging, new educational toys from Thames & Kosmos, library programs, DVIO updates, Dane Dollars, and plans for wayfinding signs and visitor kiosks in the Danish Villages. Download the full issue to read the complete update.

Feature image for the Daily Grind January 2025 update.

Daily Grind: January 2025

Daily Grind: January 2025 looks back at a busy December, including Julefest, holiday sales, volunteer help, shipment and container logistics, and plans for the Danish Windmill's annual meeting and membership drive. The issue also includes library programming, community events, and local history features. Download the full issue to read the complete update.

Heritage Market merchandise display showing Heritage Market Apparel Display.

Daily Grind: December 2024

Daily Grind: December 2024 celebrates a strong Julefest turnout, including tourism billboards, record-setting sales, free windmill admission, Danish treats, Santa in the Forge, and holiday activity across Elk Horn. The issue also discusses delayed Denmark shipments, year-end inventory concerns, Christmas library programs, and community updates. Download the full issue to read the complete update.

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