Denmark Heritage Days
Small town. Big Heart.
Thanks to all who attended this year. Make sure to set your calendars for next year event June 6-8, 2025
Denmark Heritage Days 2024 is bigger and better than ever!
LIVE AUCTION!
2:30PM Saturday, June 1st
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Proceeds from the auction directly support Denmark Heritage Days and keep it going year after year.
About Denmark Heritage Days
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!
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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 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.
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Email denmarkhistorical1836@gmail.com to request your copy!
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Email general questions or comments to: DenmarkHeritageDays@gmail.com
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Denmark Heritage Days
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When
May 31, June 1, & 2, 2024

Where
Denmark Star Park, Denmark, Iowa 52624
Daily Events
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Tractors and gas engines on display
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Homemade Ice-cream
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Antiques/Primitives
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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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Kettle Korn
Friday
7:00AM Tractor & Gas Engine Registration​
8:00AM Town Wide Yard Sales
4:00PM Standing Bear Council
6:00-9:00-PM LIVE MUSIC: Jefferson Connection
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Saturday
​7:00AM Breakfast at the Fire Station
8:00AM Town Wide Yard Sales
8:30AM Flag Raising by Boy Scouts
9:00AM Pink Heals of Western Illinois
9:00AM Pedal Tractor Pulls
10:00AM-3PM Custom Car & Pickup Show
10:00AM-12PM Sidewalk chalk drawing contest
10:30AM Big Wheel Races for Kids
11:00AM Standing Bear Council
1:00PM Tractor Parade
1:30PM Silver Steppers Performance
2:30PM Live Auction
6:00PM LIVE MUSIC: Jive Radio
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Sunday
7:30AM Breakfast at Church​
10:00AM Church in Shelter House
​11:00AM Ham Ball Dinner at the Church
1:00PM Tractor Parade