Solvang Julefest Tree Lighting Ceremony

Tree Lighting December 1, 2023, 5-6:30 p.m.

Solvang Park
corner of Mission Dr. (HWY 246) and First St.
Solvang, CA
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Julefest sparkles with the annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony held in the community park. Enjoy free live entertainment with ballerinas, bands, caroling and the arrival of Santa Claus to Solvang. Cookies & Hot Chocolate are available, and the kids delight in a special visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus. The Danish Capital of America, Solvang, California, each year transforms into a North European village during the holidays. Talk about putting you in the mood for Christmas! And best of all, the event is absolutely free.

Live fir trees ranging from 5 to 9 feet tall in festive containers are being delivered to Solvang. Each tree sponsor will have the opportunity to further decorate and enhance their evergreen--and be eligible for prizes in the first-ever Solvang Third Wednesday Tree-Decorating contest. Sponsorships for trees are available till 100 trees are sponsored.

Inclement weather cancels all outdoor events.

SOLVANG ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE BURN January

After the holidays, one of the most fun events you'll ever see is the annual tree burn. This is what the fire departments warn you about as you watch the trees crackle and disintegrate (in a controlled burn with all safety measures met.) at the fields of Old Mission Santa Ines, 1760 Mission Drive. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department will supervise the burn at one of the largest fire safety demonstrations and community gatherings on the Central Coast. All area residents are invited to bring their tree (stands & ornaments must be removed) to the burn pile Fire Department info: 805-686-8184.

Solvang isn't just a one holiday city. Though Julefest tends to be one of the biggest special events of the year, other great events include Taste of Solvang and Halloween Haunted House.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.