Danish Windmill 11th Annual Chair-ity Auction

Danish Windmill
4038 Main Street
Elk Horn, Iowa 51531 712-764-7472
Proceeds from this auction will go towards replacing the 30 year old Fire Suppression System and a new Security System to protect our 1848 historic Danish Windmill. It came from Denmark 45 years ago in November as a memorial to the areas strong Danish heritage.

This auction will include a little bit of everything from decorated chairs, gift baskets, quilts, antiques, Danish Dinners, and a lots of fun dis and dat. It will start as a virtual auction November 1st at 11:00 a.m. to November 27th at 11:00a.m. then move to a silent auction at the Elk Horn Fire station from 1 to 6 p.m. on November 28th. The buyer will be responsible for shipping costs.

Our Museum is a historic 1848 Nørre Snede, Denmark Windmill was brought to America 45 years ago. Rebuilt by over 300 community volunteers to honor the area's rich Danish Heritage. The Mill was restored to working condition in 1976 and it takes a 20 mph wind to operate. At any time when the wind changes the 10 ton cap frame will turn it's self into the wind with the help of the fantail. It is a beautiful sight to see the magnificent windmill turn by wind-power. The Danish Mill Corporation is a 501-c-3 non profit Corporation. The Museum shop sales proceeds go to help the day to day operations of the historic windmill stay in good repair. Check out www.danishwindmill.com for more information or call 800-451-7960. VELKOMMEN!

The Virtual auction will end at 11a.m. November 27th and will transition to the Silent auction from 1 to 6pm at the Elk Horn Fire Hall November 28th. If you are still the high bidder from the virtual auction we will contact you with your winning amount.