Festivals Provide Outdoor Fun
When you dont know where to begin sightseeing on the Door Peninsula, head to a festival. Door County has some unique ones, but these kind of Peninsula parties provide opportunities to spend time outdoors in scenic areas while soaking up the local culture. (More...)
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• Long-Run Calendar |
MAY 2009 |
JUNE 2009 |
JULY 2009 |
AUGUST 2009 |
SEPTEMBER 2009 |
OCTOBER 2009 |
NOVEMBER 2009 |
DECEMBER 2009 |
2010 EVENTS |
EVENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED |
MAY 2009 |
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| FESTIVAL OF BLOSSOMS May 1-31 | | Countywide. Month-long celebration of spring. Self-guided tours, and community celebrations with arts and crafts, food and music. 800-52-RELAX. |
| GROOVIN' SISTERHOOD WEEKEND May 1-3 | | Sturgeon Bay. Diva Las Vegas - a weekend event that caters to women through shopping, sharing and indulging. Registration information online at www.sturgeonbay.net . 800-301-6695. |
| DOOR COUNTY HALF-MARATHON May 2 | | Peninsula State Park. Second Annual Door County Half-Marathon. Contested on paved roads within the park. Race starts at 10 a.m. www.doorcountyhalfmarathon.com |
| NICOLET BAY 5K FUN RUN/WALK May 2 | | Peninsula State Park. Begins at 10:30 a.m. just after the start of the half marathon. www.doorcountyhalfmarathon.com |
| SHIPYARD TOURS May 2 | | Three Sturgeon Bay Shipyards. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tour and view the current projects of three shipyards: Bay Ship, Palmer Johnson and Great Lakes Yacht Services. Tickets available at the shipyard entry gates on the day of the event. 920-746-8460. |
| DINING AROUND THE DOOR May 3 | | Gordon Lodge. 5:30 p.m. Enjoy samplings from some of Door County's fi nest restaurants while taking in the beauty of the recently renovated Gordon Lodge and bidding on fabulous silent auction items. All proceeds benefit the Door County YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. Tickets can be purchased at either Door County YMCA Program Center or online atwww.doorcountymca.org |
| BLOSSOM FESTIVAL May 9 | | Downtown Sister Bay. Maypole raising, Norwegian dancers, Children's parade with Boy Scout Color Guard and Junior High School band, judging and awarding of parade prizes in Beach Park. 920-854-2812 (June-Oct), 920-854-4878 (Nov-May). |
| BLOSSOM RUN May 9 | | Egg Harbor Public Dock. 7 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m. start. Low key, fun, familyoriented event. 5 mile run, a 2 mile walk-run and a 1 mile youth run. Door prizes. Registration forms available online and at the Door County YMCAs. 920-743-4949. |
| STURGEON BAY 19th ANNUAL OPEN BASS TOURNAMENT May 15-17 | | Sawyer Harbor. Starts on Friday. Dock dance 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Sawyer Harbor pavilion. Prizes awarded after 4 p.m. on Sunday. 920-743-8183. www.sbobt.org |
| DOOR COUNTY 9TH ANNUAL SCOTTIE DOG RALLY May 16 | | Downtown Baileys Harbor Town Hall 11:30 a.m. Parade of the Scotties and a silent auction. 920- 839-2982. www.doorcountyscottierally.com |
| VILLAGE WIDE RUMMAGE SALES May 16 | | throughout Sister Bay. Guided map and restaurant specials. 920-854-2812. |
| SHEPHERDS MARKET May 16 | | Whitefish Bay Farm. Northeast Wisconsin's oldest fiber event. Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 920-743-1560. www.whitefishbayfarm.com |
| SPRING ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR May 16-18 | | Downtown Baileys Harbor. Spring Arts & Crafts Fair on the front lawn of the Town Hall. 920-839-2366. |
| CELEBRATE BAILEYS HARBOR May 16 | | Throughout the town. A new event embracing, collecting, and celebrating the rich history of Baileys Harbor. www.baileysharbor.com |
| FESTIVAL OF NATURE May 21-23 | | Various locations in Baileys Harbor. The Ridges Sanctuary guided field trips. Evening lectures, canoe and boat trips. Preregistration required. 920-839-2802. www.ridgesanctuary.org |
| FINE ART FAIR May 23-24 | | Along the Waterfront in Sunset Park in Sturgeon Bay. 10 a..m-4 p.m. 11th Annual Fine Art Fair. Juried multimedia art show, entertainment, children's activities, food and beverages. 800-301-6695www.sturgeonbay.net |
| MAIFEST May 23-24 | | Jacksonport Lakeside Park. Art Fair, fun run, great food, music, horse pull, parade and more at Lakeside Parks. 920-823-2800. www.jacksonport.net |
JUNE 2009 |
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| FREE FISHING DAYS June 6-7 | | Countywide. Fishing licenses not required for these two days (other regulations may apply). 920-746-2860. |
| TASTE OF NORTHERN DOOR June 6 | | Wagon Trail Resort. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Delicious specialties from 12 restaurants and gourmet food shops, with wine. Silent auction and raffle. $30 per person. 920-839-5022. |
| 5TH ANNUAL PADDLE FEST June 6 | | Peninsula State Park Nicolet Beach. 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Kayak demos, no experience necessary, free admission. 920-854-7598 www.kayakdoorcounty.com. |
| STATE PARK OPEN HOUSE DAY June 7 | | Countywide. Free admission to all Wisconsin State Parks. Activities at all parks. Newport State Park, 920-854-2500; Peninsula State Park, 920-868-3258; Potawatomi State Park, 920-746-2890; Whitefish Dunes State Park, 920- 823-2400. |
| STEEL BRIDGE SONGFEST June 11-14 | | Historic Downtown Sturgeon Bay. Largest original songwriter collaboration showcase in the Midwest including artists like Jackson Browne, Jane Weidlin of the Go-Goes, and many more. See website for a complete lineup, information and to purchase advance passes. www.SBSF5.com |
| ART & NATURE CENTER OPEN HOUSE June 12 | | Washington Island. 920-847-2179. www.washingtonislandchamber.com. |
| 16th ANNUAL DOOR COUNTY LIGHTHOUSE WALK June 12-14 | | Countywide. Self-guided, countywide tour of six mainland lighthouses. Boat tours to and around island lighthouses are available. Friday evening Keepers Kin social with special presentation. Call 920-743-5958 or visit www.dcmm.org for tickets. |
| FYRBAL FESTIVAL June 19-21 | | The Shoreline of Eagle Harbor. Artists, musical entertainment, family activities and a fi sh boil. Evening bonfi res and fireworks. 920-854-4989. |
| CANOE & KAYAK RACE, EXPEDITION & SYMPOSIUM June 19-21 | | Washington Island. Paddle Death's Door - join the Armada Crossing. Marathon and race. Kayak paddling symposium. Environmental symposium. Benefi t Kids-on-Water. 877-942-5737. www.wickres.com |
| RIDGES RIDE FOR NATURE June 20 | | Throughout the Peninsula. 25km, 50km, and 100km routes. Proceeds support the Ridges Sanctuary. 920-839-2802. www.ridgesanctuary.org |
| KIDS FISHING DERBY WEEKEND June 21 | | Little Lake by Sturgeon Bay Sunset Park. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $2 entry fee. Prizes and trophies awarded. Register the day of the event. 920-743-1100. |
| HELPS PRIVATE RESERVE June 22 | | Horseshoe Bay Golf Course. 5-8 p.m. A Summer Faire of delectable wine, cheese and hors d'oeuvres to benefi t HELP of Door County. Silent and live auctions. Tickets sold at the door or in advance. 920-743-8785. www.helpofdoorcounty.org |
| OLDE ELLISON BAY DAYS June 26-28 | | Downtown. Auto show, arts & crafts fair, food, fun, kids games, raffl e, music and entertainment. Silent art auction. Free Trolley rides to the park. Parade Saturday 11 a.m. 920- 854-5448. www.ellisonbaydoorwi.com |
| 4TH ANNUAL PARADE OF PONDS June 27 | | Various Locations. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Self-guided tour of backyard water features to benefi t Family Centers of Door County. 920-856-6595. www.paradeofpondsdoorcounty.com |
| LITTLE STURGEON DAYS June 27-28 | | Festival Park (Next to Fire Station). Horseshoe Tournament Saturday. Community-wide rummage sale, music, games, raffl e, food and refreshments; evening entertainment. Parade Sunday 11 a.m. with the UW-Madison Marching Band; the 5th quarter routine afterward. 920-824-5222. www.littlesturgeonwi.com |
JULY 2009 |
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| EGG HARBOR FIREWORKS & PARADE July 3-4 | | July 3 - Harbor View Park - food, live music by the Mango Brothers, refreshments and fi reworks at dusk over the Harbor. July 4 - 1 p.m. - Annual 4th of July parade. 920-868-3717. www.eggharbordoorcounty.org |
| STURGEON BAY CELEBRATES July 4 | | Sunset Park. 7 p.m. Music, food, beverages, and an old-fashioned ice cream social. Peninsula Symphonic Band performs at 8 p.m. Fireworks at dusk. 800-301-6695. www.sturgeonbay.net |
| BAILEYS HARBOR 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION July 4 | | Downtown. Parade at 10 a.m. Arts, crafts, live entertainment, children's games. Fireworks at dusk. 920-839-2366. www.baileysharbor.com |
| FISH CREEK HAIRPIN RUN July 4 | | Gibraltar Town Hall. Registration 7:30 a.m. 5k-10k. 920-868-2316. www.hairpinrun.com |
| GILLS ROCK CELEBRATES July 4 | | Food and live music start at 5 p.m. Boat regatta at 6:30 p.m., fireworks at dusk. 920-854-2972. www.ellisonbaydoorwi.com |
| WASHINGTON ISLAND FIREWORKS July 4 | | Washington Island Ball Park. Fireworks at dusk. 920-847- 2179. www.washingtonislandchamber.com |
| ART ON THE QUIET SIDE July 4-5 | | Jacksonport Lakeside Park. Art and Craft Fair, refreshments, family fun. 920-823-2800. www.jacksonport.org |
| FISH CREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION July 5 | | Fish Creek. Continue the celebration the day after! 800-577-1880. www.fishcreekinfo.com |
| FFA ALUMNI DAIRY BREAKFAST July 5 | | 5005 Country View Rd., Valmy. 6-11:30 a.m. Northeast Wisconsin Antique Power Association will host this year's breakfast. Antique machinery demo, music, hayride, petting zoo. Rain or shine. Admission $8 (7 to adult), kids 6 and under free. 920-743-4956. |
| DOOR COUNTY FOLK FESTIVAL July 8-12 | | Ephraim, Sister Bay & Baileys Harbor. Dance and music workshops, parties, concerts, children's programs, fish boil dinner, music and dance in the park. 773-463-2288, 920-421-2986. www.dcff.net |
| ANNUAL GARDEN WALK IN SISTER BAY July 9 | | Various Locations. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Benefitting the Sister Bay Historical Society's Old Anderson House Museum and The Corner of the Past. 920-854-7680 or 920-854- 9242. |
| JEFFERSON STREET FESTIVAL July 11 | | Sturgeon Bay. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Music, strolling entertainers, children's activities, food and beverages. 800-301-6695. www.sturgeonbay.net |
| BELGIAN DAYS July 11 | | Brussels Town Park. Saturday noon-midnight, Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tractor pull, softball tournament, country and polka music. 920- 825-1450. |
| CHILDREN'S DAY July 15 | | Ephraim. Registration 8 a.m.; event 8:30 a.m.-noon. Limited enrollment. Advance registration preferred. 920-854-9688. |
| AMISH QUILT SHOW AND SALE July 16-19 | | Sister Bay Village Hall. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 920-823-2288. www.jacksonportcraftcottage.com |
| SISTER BAY SHOWCASE July 16-18 | | Special treats offered in all Sister Bay businesses. Entertainment, drawings for gift certificates, and other specials. 920- 854-2812. www.sisterbaytourism.com |
| DOOR COUNTY TRIATHLON July 18-19 | | Murphy Park, Egg Harbor. Swim, bike and run. All participants receive a medal, t-shirt, and free food and beverage at the finish. For registration and information visit www. doorcountytriathlon.com or call 920-606-2458. |
| TOWN OF SEVASTOPOL SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION July 18 | | Sevastopol Town Park. Parade 10 a.m. Music by the UW Madison Marching Band with a 5th quarter at the Town Park. Ben Larsen and Dan Mayhew, and The Leist Boys, Harley the Camel, Shriners, antique car show, antique tractors, art fair, games for kids, baseball games. Fireworks at dusk at the Olde Stone Quarry Park. Food. Free admission, open to the public. |
| FREE FAMILY CONCERT AT BIRCH CREEK July 18 | | Music Performance Center. 1 p.m. Free Percussion & Steel Band concert for families. 920-868-3763. www.birchcreek.org |
| ART & CRAFT FAIR & ANTIQUE FARM IMPLEMENT EXHIBIT July 18-19 | | 11871 Hwy 42, Ellison Bay. Benefits the Liberty Grove Historical Society. Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 920-839-5022. |
| PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL July 19-August 1 | | Countywide. Hosted by Peninsula School of Art. Free events for families and visitors throughout the week. Collector's Preview and Gala Auction Friday, July 24. Saturday, July 25, 9 a.m. Dockside Quick-Paint in Fish Creek. Live auction at noon. 920-868-3455. |
| OLD FASHONED ICE CREAM SOCIAL July 21 | | Old Anderson House Museum/Corner of the Past, Sister Bay. 6-8 p.m. 920-854-7680 or 920-854-9242. |
| DOOR COUNTY ANTIQUE SHOW July 23-25 | | Gibraltar High School, Hwy. 42, Fish Creek. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sponsored by the Sister Bay Lion's Club. Admission $4, good all days, under 16 free. 715-355-5144. |
| REC RUN July 25 | | Washington Island. Registration 8:30 a.m. 2k and 5k Walk/Run and 10k Run begins at 10 a.m. Pre-registration $20; $25 day of race. 920-847- 2226. therec@dcwis.com |
| CARLSVILLE DAY July 25 | | Downtown. 8th Annual. Parade 10 a.m. Food, live music, and activities at the Dairy View Country Store and Door Peninsula Winery. Art & Craft vendors until 5pm. Art & Craft info: 920- 743-2228, info@petexp.comor www.carlsvilledoorcounty.com |
| SAND SCULPTURE CONTEST July 25 | | Whitefish Dunes State Park. 12-3 p.m. Make sand creations on the beach. Registration 12 p.m., judging 2 p.m., awards 3 p.m. State Park sticker required. 920-823-2400 or carolyn.rock@wisconsin.gov |
| SOUTHERN DOOR FIRE DEPARTMENT PICNIC July 25-26 | | Forestville Fire Station on Hwy 42. Co-ed softball tournament, motorcycle ride, live entertainment, parade, kid's activities, silent auction, cash prize raffle. Food, refreshments, and prize drawings. 920-487-5458. |
| 27th ANNUAL K/D SALMON TOURNAMENT July 25 | | Multiple locations: Sturgeon Bay, Baileys Harbor, Washington Island, Algoma and Kewaunee. More than $40,000 in cash and prizes. $25 for entire tournament, or $13 for one day. 920-883-9792. www.kdsalmon.com |
| HOUSE & GARDEN WALK July 28 | | Various Locations. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Benefitting the Door County Hospital Auxiliary. Showcase of five homes and gardens. $25. 920-746-1071 or email dcmhauxiliary@gmail.com. |
| SAIL THRU THE AVENUES SIDEWALK SALE July 30 | | Sturgeon Bay. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Citywide bargains, live entertainment, food and beverages. 800-301-6695www.sturgeonbay.net |
AUGUST 2009 |
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| FREE FAMILY CONCERT AT BIRCH CREEK August 1 | | Birch Creek Music Performance Center. 1 p.m. A free Big Band Jazz concert for families at the 40-acre Birch Creek campus. 920-868-3783 www.birchcreek.org |
| 15TH ANNUAL CHERRY FEST August 1 | | Lakeside Park. Fresh cherry baked goods, historical display, arts & crafts, food, music, family fun. 920-823-2316. www.jacksonport.net |
| 19th ANNUAL CLASSIC & WOODEN BOAT SHOW & FESTIVAL August 1-2 | | Door County Maritime Museum, Sturgeon Bay. Dozens of vintage vessels, demos, two-day Sikaflex Quick and Dirty Boat Building Contest, entertainment, raffle and children's activities. 920-743- 5958. www.dcmm.org |
| EVENING ON THE BAY August 1 | | Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club. All-you-can-eat picnic buffet 5:30-8:30 p.m.. Games for children at 4:30 p.m. Boat parade at 8 p.m. Sailing regatta, music, fireworks at dusk. Reservations: 920-743-6934. |
| FLYING SCOT SAILING ASSN's 2009 NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP August 1-7 | | Ephraim Yacht Club. www.eyc.org |
| WASHINGTON ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL August 3-14 | | Trueblood Performing Arts Center. Series of concerts led by Artistic Director Stephen Colburn, principal oboist of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. 920-847-3434. www.washingtonislandmusicfestival.com |
| 57TH ANNUAL PENINSULA MUSIC FESTIVAL August 4-22 | | Door Community Auditorium, Fish Creek. Concerts every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m. 920-854-4060. Tickets $30 to $63. 920-854-4060. www.musicfestival.com |
| DOOR COUNTY FAIR August 5-9 | | John Miles County Park, Sturgeon Bay. Starts 5 p.m. Wednesday with free admission that evening. Grandstand events, carnival rides, food stands, and more. 920-746-2261. |
| SCANDINAVIAN FESTIVAL August 7-8 | | Washington Island. Friday at 4 p.m. Fest Kaffe held at Trinity Lutheran Church. Saturday Scandinavian dance on the outdoor stage at the Community Center at 8 p.m. Sunday Scandinavian worship service. 920-847-2179. www.washingtonislandchamber.com |
| DOOR COUNTY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS August 8-15 | | Door County. A series of events showcasing Door County's literary, performing, and visual arts, ending with the Visual Art Fair in Sister Bay's Waterfront Park on Saturday, August 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 920-854-2210. |
| PERSEID METEOR SHOWER August 12 | | Newport State Park. View the spectacular meteor shower in the darkest park in Door County. Bring lawn chair or blanket. 920-854-2500. |
| THRESHEREE & ANTIQUE MACHINERY SHOW August 14-16 | | Northeast Wisconsin Antique Power Assoc. Grounds 5005 Country View Rd., off Hwy 57. Friday night gates open 6 p.m.; dance 8 p.m. Open 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Horse and tractor pull, entertainment, games for the entire family. Arts & crafts, great music, food and refreshments. 920-743-4859. |
| SONS OF NORWAY NORSK FEST August 15 | | Bay View Lutheran Church. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Kaffe Stue, bake sale, weaving, spinning, stitchery, rosemaling, and other Norwegian goodies. Free. 920-746-8925 or 920-746- 0609. |
| QUILT SHOW August 15-16 | | Old Anderson House Museum, Sister Bay. Admission $3. 920-854-7680 or 920-854-9242. |
| CANDLELIGHT BEACH WALK August 15 | | Whitefish Dunes State Park. 7:30-9:30 p.m. A beach grid makes part of the trail handicapped accessible. Quiet one-mile walk. State Park vehicle sticker required. 920-823-2400. E-mail carolyn.rock@wisconsin.gov |
| FREE FAMILY CONCERT AT BIRCH CREEK August 15 | | Music Performance Center. 1 p.m. A free Big Band Jazz concert for families at the 40-acre Birch Creek Campus. 920-823-3763. www.birchcreek.org |
| WASHINGTON ISLAND FAIR AND PARADE August 15 | | Community Center. 11 a.m.; parade at noon. Craft booths, food booths, exhibits, and bingo. 920-847-2179. www.washingtonislandchamber.com |
| WEST FEST August 22 | | Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebrate a wild west day. Flea market, craft vendors, chili cook-off, showdown at high noon, live entertainment, food and beverages. 800-301-6695. www.sturgeonbay.net |
| 2nd ANNUAL TUG FEST August 22 | | Door County Maritime Museum, Sturgeon Bay. Waterfront event centered on the Museum's new in-water exhibit, the 149-foot tug John Purves. Tours of the tug, children's activities and more. 920-743-5958. www.dcmm.org |
| BAYLAND CLASSIC August 22 | | Jim Olson Motors. Classic auto show. Trivia contest, door prizes, food and beverages. Register day of event starting at 8 a.m. Awards at 3 p.m. 920-743-4461. |
SEPTEMBER 2009 |
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| LABOR DAY WEEKEND RUN Northern Door YMCA September 5 | | Fish Creek. 7:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. start. In addition to the run, there will be door prizes, free use of the aquatic center, refreshments and fun for the whole family! Registration forms available online or at both Door County YMCA Program Centers. 920-743-4949. |
| MARINA FEST September 5 | | Downtown Sister Bay. Food booths, children's activities, waterski show, wooden boat show, library used book sale, continuous music. Fireworks at dusk. 920-854-2812. www.sisterbaytourism.com |
| WILDNERNESS DAYS September 6 | | Newport State Park. A day of hikes and programs to celebrate Wisconsin's only formally designated wilderness State Park. 920-854-2500. |
| ANNUAL CORN FEST September 12 | | Shopf's Hilltop Dairy. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. To benefi t Sunshine House. Corn Maze. Food, live music, diverse activities for all ages. Corn & pie eating contests, scarecrow auction, antique road show, tug-of-war, door prizes! Free. www.sunshinehouseinc.org |
| DOOR COUNTY CENTURY BIKE RIDE September 12-13 | | Countywide. Bike routes of 30-100 miles. Advance registration only. 920-606-2458. www.doorcountycentury.com |
| JAZZ ON JEFFERSON September 12 | | Jefferson Street, Sturgeon Bay. 1-8 p.m. Live jazz music along with special events in the stores, food and beverages. 800-301-6695. www.sturgeonbay.net |
| OLD WORLD CRAFT FAIR September 12-13 | | Jefferson Street, Sturgeon Bay. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Local artists display handcrafted spun, woven, felted, knitted, crocheted, carved and potted creations. 920-743-3172. |
| BELGIAN KERMISS CELEBRATION September 13 | | Camp Wabansi, Namur. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Authentic Belgian food, trippe, booyah, and belgian pies for sale, a historical presentation of the Belgian Community, and live music. Free; donations appreciated. www.doorcountyfamilycenters.com |
| TWILIGHT SALE September 17-18 | | Jefferson Street Shops, Sturgeon Bay. Shops will be open until 9 p.m. with specials. 800-301-6695. www.sturgeonbay.net |
| HARVEST FESTIVAL September 19 | | Throughout Sturgeon Bay. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Art & craft show, car show, food booths, music and children's activities. 800-301- 6695. www.sturgeonbay.net |
| INSIDE/OUTSIDE SALE September 25-27 | | Throughout the Fish Creek. Great bargains all over town. Enjoy the fall decorations and other festivities. 800- 577-1880 www.fishcreekinfo.com |
| AUTUMN FEST September 26 | | Downtown Baileys Harbor. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Arts & crafts, entertainment, food and beverages. 920-839-2366. www.baileysharbor.com |
| SATURDAY STROLL September 26 | | Throughout Ephraim. A day-long celebration of live music, food, special sales and other promotions from Ephraim's shops, restaurants and galleries. 920-854-4989. www.ephraim-doorcounty.com |
OCTOBER 2009 |
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| STREET ART AUCTION October 3 | | Graham Park, Sturgeon Bay. Decorated Street Art goes up for auction at Graham Park, along the waterfront and walkway adjacent to the Maple-Oregon St. Bridge. 800-301-6695. www.sturgeonbay.net |
| 21ST ANNUAL RUN WILD October 3 | | Potawatomi State Park. 10k, 3 mile run/walk, 1/3 mile Smokey Bear Run. Registration at 8 a.m., run starts at 10 a.m. Refreshments, door prizes and trophies. 920-743-6866. www.runwild.org |
| AUTUMN QUILT SHOW AND SALE October 8-11 | | Sister Bay Village Hall. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 920-823-2288. www.jacksonportcraftcottage.com |
| CIDER PRESSING PARTY AND FALL FESTIVAL October 10-11 | | Washington Island Farm Museum. 10 a.m. Many activities with games for children, horsedrawn wagon rides. Bring your own apples and press them on the antique cider press. 920-847-2179. www.washingtonislandchamber.com |
| PUMPKIN PATCH FESTIVAL October 10-11 | | Egg Harbor. Family fun, children's activities, outdoor entertain?ment, food and refreshments, silent auction on Saturday. Scarecrow and pumpkin displays throughout the village. 920-868-3717. www.eggharbordoorcounty.org |
| TOWNLINE ART FAIR October 10 | | North Ephraim. Hosted by Fine Line Designs Gallery & Sculpture Garden in north Ephraim. More than 70 professional juried artists from across the Midwest. 920-854-4343. www.finelinedesignsgallery.com |
| ANNUAL SPOOKTACULAR HIKE October 10 | | Peninsula State Park. 5-7 p.m. Self-guided hike. A one-mile candlelit trail. Refreshments. A state park vehicle sticker is required. 920-868-3528. |
| SISTER BAY FALL FESTIVAL October 16-18 | | Downtown. Parade on Saturday, juried art & crafts, food booths, children's activities, live entertainment, teen dance, ping pong ball drop on Sunday. 920-854-2812. www.sisterbaytourism.com |
| DOOR COUNTY FALL 50 DISTANCE RUN October 24 | | Northern Tip to Sturgeon Bay. 50-mile distance run for teams of 1 to 5 runners starting at 8 a.m. 920- 606-2458. www.fall50.com |
NOVEMBER 2009 |
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| ART & CRAFT FAIR November 1 | | Southern Door Middle School, Brussels. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Largest Door County craft fair under one roof. Door prizes, food and beverages available. Admission $2 per person. 920-825- 7330. |
| LIBERTY GROVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY SPAGHETTI DINNER November 5 | | Viking Grill, Ellison Bay. 920-839-5022. |
| HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING WEEKEND November 20-21 | | Sturgeon Bay Citywide. Tree lighting Friday night, special children's activities and music, hay rides and trolley rides. Saturday citywide charity recipe and bake sale. 800-301-6695. www.sturgeonbay.net |
| YMCA FOLK ART & CRAFT FAIR November 22 | | Sturgeon Bay YMCA Featuring products from top area artists and crafters. 920-743-4949. |
| THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE November 26 | | Hwy. 57, downtown Jacksonport. 12 noon. 920-823-2075. www.jacksonport.net |
| FRIENDS OF GIBRALTAR HOLIDAY ART FAIR November 27-28 | | Sister Bay Village Hall. Unique artistic holiday gifts and a delicious lunch. 920-868-3284. |
| FOLK ART CHRISTMAS SHOW November 27-28 | | 6052 Lake Shore Rd., Sturgeon Bay. Friday 6-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Featuring the work of 16 unique artists in a home setting overlooking Lake Michigan. 920-823-2532. |
| EGG HARBOR HOLLY DAYS November 27-28 | | Village wide. Tree lighting Friday at dusk in Harbor View Park. Breakfast with Santa Saturday at Landmark Resort. Free horse-drawn wagon rides Friday and Saturday. Children's Christmas Store, storytelling, retailer's open houses. Village-wide sales. 920-868-3517. www.eggharbordoorcounty.com |
| HOLIDAY HOME TOUR 2009 November 27-28 | | Five Northern Door Homes festively decorated for the holidays. Friday 4-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Benefits Northern Door Children's Center and Gibraltar Area Schools. Bake Shoppe at a historic church (Sat. only, no ticket required). Tickets are $20, available online at www.notherndoorchildrenscenter.org after 10/1, at area retailers, or at the homes during the event. 920-854- 4242. |
| CAPTURE THE SPIRIT OF A SISTER BAY CHRISTMAS November 27-29 | | Village-wide. Candlelit streets, tree lighting, caroling, visit from Santa, trolley rides, Friends of Gibraltar Christmas Sale in the Sister Bay Village Hall. Tour the Sister Bay Moravian Church. Music and treats in Sister Bay businesses. www.sisterbaytourism.com |
| FESTIVAL OF TREES November 28-29 | | Trueblood Performing Arts Center, Washington Island. Silent auction, caroling and cookies. 920-847-2062. |
DECEMBER 2009 |
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| CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE OF EPHRAIM December 5 | | Special activities at the Village Hall, and throughout the village. Holiday tree lighting at the Wetlands Preserve. 920-854-4989. www.ephraim-doorcounty.com |
| HOLIDAY HOME TOUR December 5 | | Sturgeon Bay. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tour five homes festively decorated for the holidays. Proceeds benefit Door CANcer. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 920-743-8492 or 920-823- 2433. |
| CHRISTMAS BY THE BAY December 5-6 | | Sturgeon Bay citywide. Featuring the Santa Parade, special children's activities, holiday home tours and brunch with Santa on Sunday. 800-301-6695. www.sturgeonbay.net |
| STURGEON BAY BED & BREAKFAST WALK December 6 | | 1:30-5 p.m. Visit Sturgeon Bay B&Bs festively decorated for the holidays. 920-743-4200. |
| A RENAISSANCE CHRISTMAS December 11 | | Bjorklunden, Baileys Harbor. Music performed on period instruments. Fundraiser benefitting Midsummer's Music Festival; a silent auction, sumptuous dinner and concert. 920-854-7088. www.midsummersmusic.com |
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| 24th ANNUAL POLAR BEAR PLUNGE January 1 | | Lakeside Park on Hwy. 57, Jacksonport. Plunge at noon sharp. 920-823-2231, Doorbel.net/pbc. |
| EGG HARBOR NEW YEAR'S DAY PARADE January 1 | | 1 p.m. |
| FISH CREEK WINTER FESTIVAL February 5-7 | | Fun and games throughout town. Parade, kites over the bay and more. Door County Idol competition. 800-577-1800 or 920-868-2316. |
| FIRE & ICE WEEKEND February 12-14 | | Sturgeon Bay citywide. Ice carvers turn 400-lb. blocks of ice into works of art, snow sculptures. Hot night entertainment at the Fire & Ice dinner/dance. 800-301-6695. SturgeonBay. net. |
EVENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED |
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| WHITEFISH DUNES STATE PARK CANDLELIGHT SKI | | The picnic shelter will be open and the fireplace lit. Hot beverages and cookies will be provided. A park sticker is required but the event is free. Candlelight hike will replace the ski if not enough snow for skiing. (920) 823-2400. |
| PENINSULA STATE PARK CANDELIGHT SKI | | Ski gently rolling one-mile loop trail lit by candles through forest and meadow. Park sticker required. (920) 823- 2400. |
| NEWPORT STATE PARK CANDLELIGHT SKI, HIKE & SNOWSHOE | | Northeast of Ellison Bay. One-mile trail lit by homemade candles. Bonfire and refreshments. Park Sticker required. 920-854-2500. |
| WASHINGTON ISLAND FISHING DERBY WEEK | | Cash prizes for the top three entries in different categories. 920-847-2179. |
