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Denmark Festivals/Sports

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Hi there!

My family often enjoys going to local festivals as part of our trips. I'm just wondering if anyone has any experience with the following festivals- or if you know of any more? We are flexible in our travel dates, so we are hoping to book them around some interesting events. We are considering travel in August/September.

-Are the following festivals suitable for families? (ie could a 2 year old attend?)
-Would you say these festivals are "worth" the time on a vacation?
-Any other tips/info?

August 26–27: Bite Copenhagen (street food and culinary showcase)
August 27–30: Tønder Festival
August 28–September 6: Aarhus Festival (music, dance, theater)
September 4–6: Food Festival Aarhus

Also, we are hoping to see some local sports during our visit. What is the main football team? When does their season run?

Finally, can anyone recommend the best family friendly area to stay in Copenhagen?

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Whether or not these festivals are worth it is subjective and I would say it also depends on whether you happen to be there or have to travel to get there. Now I have only actually been to the Aarhus Food Festival, but I know the other by description and word of mouth.
Bite Copenhagen could be worth it if you are a huge foodie, but I think it's more aimed at the cooking professionals. It's in a large convention center in the outskirts of Copenhagen.
Tønder Festival is a typical local music festival. There will be live music and lots of beer and hotdogs, but it's probably suitable for all ages. If you happen to be in South Jutland I would say go for it, but I wouldn't travel there specifically for that. Aarhus Festival is a bit of the same really.
Aarhus Food Festival is quite nice (if you are into food, local produce and cooking). It's an open air festival with tents and such out by the water and quite suitable for kids as well.
Aarhus also has quite a bot to offer as well, so I see no reason why you shouldn't visit anyway and plan it around those dates when both festivals are running.

As for football, the season will just have started, but the match days are not scheduled yet. The local team in Copenhagen is FC Copenhagen and the local team in Aarhus is AGF. Though a big football match might not be suitable for a two year old, but there are smaller matches in the lower leagues.

All of Copenhagen is family friendly.

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