Music
Music
ON FOR 2021! June, 4, 5, & 6!
Denmark Heritage Days is ON for 2021!
We are excited to be bringing back Denmark Heritage for 2021 and our 15th Anniversary! Stay tuned for updates on events, competitions and our full schedule!
Denmark Township’s Impressive Historical Past Revealed!
NOW ON SALE: The Denmark Historical Society's new book, The Story of Denmark Township, can be purchased for $20 at the Denmark Branch of Farmers Savings Bank, or it can be ordered and shipped for $25 through the Denmark Historical Society.
Email denmarkhistorical1836@gmail.com to request your copy!
Email general questions or comments to: DenmarkHeritageDays@gmail.com
Antique Tractors, Classic Cars, Gas Engines, BBQ Competition, Quilts, Crafts, and More! There is something for everyone in Denmark's Star Park during Denmark Heritage Days!
Celebrate our History! Denmark was home to the Academy which received its charter from the Iowa Territorial Legislature in 1843. The Academy held its first classes in 1846 in the wooden congregational church. In 1848, the board decided to built a two-story building, which was completed in 1850. A large frontal addition was added in 1866. It was the first four-year educational institution of its kind west of the Mississippi and attracted many families to Denmark.
Denmark, Iowa was first settled in June of 1836. It is home to the first congregational church west of the Mississippi River. It was first built from wood in 1845-1846. The present church was built inside the wooden walls. It is now built from brick made locally in a kiln at Lost Creek on the Woodroffe Farm.
From early on, the church was strongly anti-slavery, and Denmark became an important stop on the Underground Railroad.
Our heritage is rich in strong characters, brave settlers and proud farmers. Join us the first weekend in June for fun-filled activities for the whole family!
Denmark Heritage Days
When
The first weekend in June each year.
Where
Denmark Star Park, Denmark, Iowa 52624
Daily Events
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Tractors and gas engines on display
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Flea Market, Book Sale, Crafts
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Book Sale
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Horse-drawn wagon rides
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Train rides for kids
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Educational exhibits
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Tractor, car, and gas engine parade 1:00pm daily!
Friday
7:00AM Tractor & Gas Engine Registration
8:00AM Town Wide Yard Sales
9:30AM Historical Society Museum Opens
at Farmers Savings Bank
1:00PM Car & Tractor Parade
Saturday
7:30-9:30AM Breakfast at the Fire Station
8:00AM Town Wide Yard Sales
9:00AM-2PM Quilt Show in the Church
10:00AM-3PM Car Show
10:00AM-1PM Sidewalk chalk drawing contest
1:00PM Car & Tractor Parade
1:30PM Live Auction
2:30PM Silver Steppers Performance
Pedal Tractor Pulls
3:30PM Bill Riley Talent Competition
5:00PM Pork Loin Meal in Shelter House
Sunday
7:30AM Breakfast at Church
11:00AM Ham Ball Dinner at the Church
12:00PM BBQ Cook-Off Competition
1:00PM Car & Tractor Parade