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Area: Baileys Harbor

  • June 9-11, 2017

    Steel Bridge Songfest, Sister Bay Goat Fest, and More Weekend Plans

    Festivals abound this weekend in Door County. Whether you’re looking for outstanding live music, docent-led tours of some of Door County’s most remote (and not usually open to the public) lighthouses, or even to stand up in the fifth annual Roofing of the Goats parade, there are too many places to be at once. Friday, […]

  • Beer Festival Seeks Volunteers June 17

    The Door County Beer Festival is seeking volunteers to help pour beer, set up festival grounds, and check people in at the sixth annual celebration of beer, food, and music June 17. The festival will feature more than 50 breweries, two bands, and six restaurants as more than 1,200 people make their way through the […]

  • Obituary: Gregory Orval Orsted

    Gregory Orval Orsted, 66, Baileys Harbor, died May 23, 2017 after a short battle with lung cancer. He was born Dec. 29, 1950 in Sturgeon Bay to Orval and Patricia (Wenniger) Orsted. Greg graduated from the Gibraltar High School in 1969 and attended NWTC; He operated gas stations in Green Bay and Algoma. He then […]

  • West Jacksonport Moves to 4-0 in County League

    West Jacksonport piled up runs against Institute in a Friday night contest, while Sister Bay topped Washington Island to remain unbeaten in the Door County League’s fourth week of play. Standings West Jacksonport 4-0 Sister Bay 3-0 Kolberg 2-1 Egg Harbor 2-2 Maplewood 2-2 Washington Island 1-3 Baileys Harbor 1-3 Institute 0-4 Results June 2 […]

  • Baileys Harbor Highway Resurface Meeting June 6

    The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region announced a public construction update meeting to discuss construction details for the Hwy. 57 resurfacing project from County Q in Baileys Harbor to Hwy. 42 in Sister Bay. The construction meeting will be held Tuesday June 6, beginning at 5:30 pm at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall, […]

  • New Ridges Exhibit Illuminates Area’s Rich Natural History

    When the first ridge was being formed in what would eventually be the town of Baileys Harbor, Arthur, King of the Britons, was still swinging his sword. Fifteen hundred years later, with the 30th ridge growing every day, the Ridges Sanctuary took a major step in growing their offerings to the public by completing a […]

  • Kinetic Arts Festival Features Oscar-Winning Playwright, Staged Readings

    Oscar-winning Lombardi playwright Eric Simonson has assembled an exciting new lineup of creative artists and projects for the second Door Kinetic Arts Festival (DKAF) at the Björklunden campus of Lawrence University. The week-long festival, June 13-18, entertains Door County residents and visitors with world premieres of innovative new short films, play readings, stunning dance performances, […]

  • Fungi Fans Consider Mushroom Growing as Hobby at The Ridges

    There’s nothing as lovely as a tree stump to mushroom hunters. At this time of year, they’ll tramp to secret spots in the woods and tolerate mosquitoes, mud, thorns and perhaps poison ivy in search of oyster mushrooms on stumps or treasured morels near dead elms and in leaf litter in the woods. But a […]

  • Obituary: Norman Raymond Becker

    Norman Raymond Becker, 71, of Baileys Harbor, passed away Tuesday morning, May 30, 2017 at Good Samaritan Society-Scandia Village in Sister Bay. He was born November 26, 1945 in Port Washington, the son of Clarence and Barbara (Lanser) Becker. Norm graduated from Port Washington High School in 1964. He went on to study at the […]

  • Obituary: Arthur Ficks

    Arthur Ficks, 81, of Bailey Harbor, died May 26, 2017 at Door County Memorial Hospital. He was born Sept 8, 1935 in Sturgeon Bay to the late Charles Ficks and Alfreda (Johns) Frost. He worked for Parent Construction as a crane operator, loved working outside and around the farm. He worked side by side with […]

  • Spring Electronics & Appliance Recycling Event at Baileys Harbor Fire Station

    Immanuel Lutheran Church is hosting a spring Electronics & Appliance Recycling Event on June 3, 9 am – 1 pm, at the Baileys Harbor Fire Station. Items to be recycled for free include: computer towers, laptops, cell phones, servers, wire & cabling, keyboards/mouse, copiers, printers, fax machines, phone systems, DVD/VCR/CD players, stereos, rechargeable batteries, washers, […]

  • Northern Door Children’s Center’s Annual Spring Gala is June 4

    This year, Northern Door Children’s Center is celebrating the Annual Spring Gala fundraising event on June 4, 5:30 – 8:30 pm, at Björklunden’s Vail Hall. The theme for 2017 is Family Reunion, with a country-style décor. There will be delicious food from a variety of Door County’s finest restaurants and wine tasting with a little […]

  • Gibraltar Inducts New Members to National Honor Society

    On May 12 the Gibraltar High School Chapter of the National Honor Society welcomed 20 new members. The induction ceremony was held at Maxwelton Braes Resort in Baileys Harbor. The keynote address was given by Steve Leonard, executive director of The Ridges Sanctuary. Each new member had a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or […]

  • June 2-4, 2017

    Free State Park Weekend, Bird Fest & More Weekend Plans

    With the season officially welcomed in with Memorial Day, next weekend’s activities are going to get you outside and keep you there. A great mix of park visits as well as strange Door County events are sure to keep you amused. Friday, June 2 City-Wide Garage Sale Taking place both Friday and Saturday of this […]

  • Baileys Harbor Ends 17-game County League Losing Streak

    The streak is over for Baileys Harbor in the Door County League. The embattled A’s finally notched a win Sunday, ending a 17-game losing streak by beating Institute 9 – 1. A battle of top contenders Sister Bay and Kolberg was postponed due to wet field conditions in Kolberg, but three league games were played, […]

  • Fest of Nature

    15th Annual Festival of Nature: May 25-28

    There is still time to register for the 15th annual Festival of Nature held Memorial Day weekend, May 25-28, at the The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor. This year’s festival features more than 60 programs, including birding, mushroom classes, hiking and paddling experiences. Explore Door County and celebrate its precious species, rare habitats, and natural […]

  • Baileys Harbor Voters Reject Purchase of Property to Widen School Lane

    The voters of Baileys Harbor have spoken – or, at least 35 of them have spoken – and the town will not be purchasing a property next to school lane that would improve the safety of the street. The town called a special meeting for May 24 to discuss and vote on whether the town […]

  • Milwaukee Hot Club

    Gypsy Swingin’ with the Milwaukee Hot Club

    The walls of Door County Brewing Co. will reverberate with the lively sound of swinging 1930s jazz, bossa and Gypsy samba rhythms May 27 when Gypsy jazz quartet Milwaukee Hot Club makes its way to the stage. The Milwaukee Hot Club pays tribute to the man largely credited as Europe’s first and most significant jazz […]

  • Maifest, Vintage Market and More Weekend Plans

    The county is waking up after its winter-long slumber. Join us in celebrating Memorial Day as well as getting outside and enjoying everything spring. Friday, May 26 Egg Harbor Farmers Market Farmers market season has begun! Head over to Egg Harbor to pick up locally grown produce, handcrafted items during the first market of the […]

  • Baileys Harbor Board Calls Special Electors Meeting on Property Purchase

    The Town Board has called a special meeting of the Baileys Harbor Electors. It will be held on Wednesday, May 24 at 7 pm in the auditorium at the Town Hall, 2392 County Road F. The agenda is as follows: Call to order Verify posting/accept agenda Consideration of granting authority to the Town Board for […]