King’s Day

Once again, the Dutch community in San Diego County is turning The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe orange frpm 1-5pm to celebrate King’s Day, a Dutch national heritage, celebrating the Dutch King’s birthday.

Each year, Dutch and Indo Dutch people in the Netherlands and abroad commemorate the birthday of King Willem Alexander with a full day of music, food, and fun. No wooden shoes required, but visitors are welcome to take on the orange. This family-friendly event will include Dutch DJ spinning music from Dutch traditionals to modern favorites, a variety of Dutch traditional foods including bitterballen (rolled croquettes) and frietjes (French fries with sauces), beverages including Dutch and Belgian beers, fun activities for the kids including arts & crafts, Dutch party games hosted by the Dutch School of Southern California, face painting and a balloon artist), and a silent auction to benefit the Dutch School.