Door County festivals offer great opportunities to sample food from the area’s amazing restaurants, find beautiful arts and crafts, pick up fine artwork from more than 100 galleries, or just enjoy a day strolling with friends in the sun.
Sturgeon Bay Shipyard Tours
May 2 2020
The Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay presents the 27th Annual Shipyard Tour on Saturday, May 2, 2020. For one day each year, Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding and CenterPointe Yacht Services open their doors to the public for tours of the shipbuilding industry.
Door County Festival of Nature
May 22-24 2020
Learn about the flora and fauna of the Door with several days of tours, paddles, hikes, lectures, and educational sessions from local and regional experts. Visit some of the peninsula’s most revered landscapes. More info>>
Jacksonport Maifest
May 23-24 2020
The first of the summer Door County festivals includes a parade Saturday morning with Flag Ceremony honoring our servicemen and women to follow, plus children’s activities, live music, horsepull, 10K and 2 mile fun run, a variety of food and beverages, and of course, the art fair.
Roping with Chewy at the Jacksonport Maifest.
Blessing of the Fleet Festival
June 6 2020
Celebrate the Blessing of the Fleet with activities in Baileys Harbor. Tour the Baileys Harbor Range Lights, enjoy an arts and crafts fair, stock up at the farmer’s market, and enjoy the annual Scottie Dog Rally through town.
The blessing of the fleet ceremony takes place at the marina at noon, followed by music and food throughout the afternoon! Learn about the fisheries with presentations from longtime fishermen Dennis Hickey and Charlie Henriksen, plus author Trygvie Jensen.
Door County Lighthouse Festival
June 12-14 2020
Boat excursions and guided land-based tours to all 11 historic Door County lighthouses giving visitors access to lighthouses that aren’t typically open to the public, including Chambers Island, Plum Island and Sherwood Point lighthouses.
Roofing of the Goats & Goat Fest
June 13, 2020
Live music outside by Cardinal Harbor, fun kids games, Swedish pancake eating contest, goat drop contest, food and beverages available.
Photo by Justin Anderson.
Fyr Bal Festival
June 20, 2020
Artists, food, musical entertainment and family activities along the picturesque shoreline of Eagle Harbor welcome the arrival of summer. Hop on the trolley or stroll through the village and visit Ephraim’s iconic landmarks, shops, galleries and restaurants.
Photo by Len Villano.
Door County Beer Festival
June 20, 2020
A celebration of craft beer, culinary artisans, and live music on the shores of Baileys Harbor. Meet Wisconsin’s leading brewers, Door County’s top chefs, and expand your ale horizons. Sample from more than 150 beers from dozens of Door County, Wisconsin, Michigan and Midwest breweries, enjoy food from some of the best restaurants on the peninsula, and enjoy live music. Cyclists can join the fun in the morning at the 31st annual Peninsula Century Spring Classic ride that takes place in conjunction with the festival.
Beer Fest. Photo by Len Villano.
Uncork Summer
June 27, 2020
Celebrate the county’s great selection of food, wine, beer, cider and music at the fourth annual Uncork Summer, taking place at the Wickman House in Ellison Bay.
Door County Wine Fest
June 27, 2020
Enjoy unlimited tasting of award-winning Door County wines from eight local wineries and live music. This year’s event will be held at Sunset Park in Sturgeon Bay. For more information visit doorcountywinefest.com.
Egg Harbor 4th of July Parade and Celebration
July 3-4, 2020
Annual parade, fireworks, food and beverages on the bay at Harbor View Park. Visit eggharbordorcounty.org for details.
The Main Street Market crew performs “death-defying” stunts at the 2017 Egg Harbor 4th of July parade. Photo by Len Villano.
Baileys Harbor 4th of July Celebration
July 4, 2020
Kick off the fourth in Baileys Harbor with the 4th of July parade, live music, great food, arts, and crafts.
The 4th of July Parade in Baileys Harbor draws thousands. Photo by Myles Dannhausen Jr.
Belgian Days
July 13-14, 2019
Excitement and fun for all ages. Big Dogs baseball tournament, coed volleyball tournament, Cooyah Card tournament, live music, parade, food & beverages, and 1, 2, and 4 mile walk/run. $2 raffle ticket to enter grounds. All profits go to charitable causes.
Door County Plein Air Festival
July 2020
Free events throughout the week at various Door County locations provide attendees the opportunity to meet featured artists at their easels; this includes the Featured Artists’ Quick Paint, followed by a live auction at noon of the festival artists’ freshly created work. Among ticketed events are the Collector’s Preview and Gala Auction.
Carlsville Day
July 2020
Parade, craft fair, music, food, pie eating contest, doggie contest, cherry stomp, free waterslides, pet psychic readings and more fun for the whole family.
Door County Fair
July 2020
John Miles County Park, Sturgeon Bay
Old-school, small-town fun at the fair. Carnival rides, food stands, 4-H animal barns, grandstand events, kids and family tents.
Sturgeon Bay Maritime Week
August 2020
The City of Sturgeon Bay will once again honor its rich maritime heritage with a diverse collection of entertaining and fun-filled events.
August 2020
Featuring a parade, car cruise and show, 150+ arts and crafts & street fair vendors, 5k walk/run as part of the Bellin Title Town Series, food, beach volleyball tourney, fireworks, kid’s area, fishing contest, book sale and entertainment for the entire family.
Egg Harbor Ale Fest
September 2020
Egg Harbor
A beer lover’s escape in Egg Harbor! Enjoy unlimited sampling of more than 40 brewers and 120 different craft beers, live music, with free trolley shuttle service.
Sturgeon Bay Harvest Fest
September 2020
Sturgeon Bay
Usher in the spirit of autumn with a bountiful day on Third Avenue. Features include a classic car show, craft show, food booths, in-store specials, children’s activities, and live entertainment. Preview unique street art and attend the live auction at 5:30pm.
Fall Harvest Fest
September 2020, Fish Creek
Orchard Country Winery and Market, Fish Creek
A great combo with Inside Outside Sales! Enjoy complimentary wine and specialty food tasting, pick-your-own apples, free guided tours, wagon rides, live music, kid’s activities, and more! The fun also includes: Apple Donut Eating Contest and Apple Pie Eating Contest. Free admission.
Bailey’s Harbor AutumnFest
September 2020, Baileys Harbor
Baileys Harbor celebrates the fall with live music, food and drinks, arts and crafts, a Classic Auto and Motorcycle Show, plus the Hey Hey 5k Run at Door County Brewing Co. on Saturday morning. Check out the farm market on Sunday from 9am-1pm.
AutumnFest’s car show. Photo courtesy of the Baileys Harbor Community Association.
Egg Harbor Pumpkin Patch Festival
October 2020, Egg Harbor
Egg Harbor celebrates fall with one of the year’s largest festivals. Fall food favorites, carnival rides, arts and crafts vendors, silent auction, live music, scarecrow and pumpkin displays, food, refreshments and more.
Fall Fun Fest and Cider Pressing Party
October 2020, Washington Island
Bring your own apples or buy a bucket to press into a gallon of cider. Live entertainment, wagon rides, dip your own caramel apples on the spot, brats, chili, hot and cold fresh pressed cider. Kids old fashioned games on Saturday at 1pm. Hosted by the Washington Island Farm Museum.
Townline Art Fair
October 2020, Ephraim
Enjoy the display and sale of visual arts and fine crafts featuring over 80 professional juried artists from across the Midwest at Fine Line Designs Gallery in Ephraim.
Seaquist Orchards Apple Festival
October 2020, Sister Bay
Apple launching, pumpkin painting, indoor and outdoor mazes, make your own caramel apples, live band, brats, soup and fun at the home of Door County’s largest orchards.
Autumn Lighthouse Festival
Oct. 2020, 2019
The Door County Maritime Museum is offering a couple of its most popular tours Columbus Day weekend.
Sister Bay Fall Festival
October 2020, Sister Bay
Sister Bay’s annual end-of-season bash features live music all over the village, a huge arts and crafts fair, games and activities for kids, amazing street food and beverages.
2016 Sister Bay Fall Festival. Photo by Len Villano.
Jack O’Lantern Days
October 2020
Both visitors and locals look forward to Fish Creek’s annual Jack O’Lantern Days every year. Enjoy family mask-making, live owls, a costume contest and parade, and trick-or-treating.
Thrills on Third
October 2020
Watch out for the spooky characters you may come across at the 6th annual Thrills on Third event happening throughout historic Third Avenue in Sturgeon Bay on Oct. 28. Enjoy family-friendly activities like pumpkin painting, slime making, the Boys & Girls Club haunted house, and the famous costume parade.
Sturgeon Bay Christmas by the Bay
November 2020
Join Sturgeon Bay as they usher in the holiday season during the annual Christmas by the Bay Celebration! This holiday celebration includes a tree lighting ceremony on historic Third Avenue, horse drawn wagon rides, a festive holiday parade and breakfast with Santa.
Sister Bay Capture the Spirit Festival
November 2020
Warm up your holiday spirit, tune up your caroling voice, bundle up the kids and join the festivities at the Sister Bay Capture the Spirit event! The downtown will glow with luminaries as you and your family enjoy the Village Christmas tree lighting, storytelling and crafts with Santa, holiday cookie decorating and a holiday arts and crafts show.
Egg Harbor Holly Days
November 2020
An exciting old-fashioned winter weekend including Breakfast with Santa, an elf hunt for children, Mistle Dough shopping contest, tree lighting & caroling, horse-drawn wagon rides, and more.
Ephraim Christmas in the Village
December 2020
Featuring fun family crafts, soup and chili, and a meet-and-greet with Santa and his sled dogs.
Harbor Holiday in Baileys Harbor
December 2020
Join us for a great community event including a Christmas parade, arts & crafts and a tree lighting ceremony!
Celebrating Winter on Washington Island
2021
Take part in a week long celebration of ice and snow with food, fun, adventure and entertainment at the biggest of the winter Door County festivals. Sample chili entries for $5 at the annual Chili Cook Off, enter a photo contest, or register with the Lions Club to participate in the Fishing Derby and more! Don’t forget the local food specials, bake sales, live music, Island Players performances, and a “surprize” event!
Sturgeon Bay Fire & Ice Festival
2021
Stroll around town or climb aboard the Door County Trolley for a complimentary tour of the community. Witness novice, intermediate, advanced and professional carvers transform blocks of snow and ice into works of art. On Saturday evening, join us for the annual Fire & Ice Dinner, Dance and Auction at Stone Harbor Resort with live music.
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Sister Bay’s Capture the Spirit Holiday Lighting Festivities
Sister Bay (cometosisterbay.com) will welcome Santa, his elves and his favorite reindeer during the annual Capture the Spirit holiday lighting festivities Nov. 29, 3-5 pm. Enjoy hot chocolate and candy before Santa arrives at 4:30 pm to light the village Christmas tree and holiday light display. Join in the caroling with Santa; then walk to […]
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Merry-Time Festival of Trees Returns
Create a new holiday tradition by visiting the Door County Maritime Museum, 120 N. Madison Ave. in Sturgeon Bay, during the eighth annual Merry-Time Festival of Trees. Beautifully decorated trees and wreaths donated by businesses and individuals will grace every gallery during the festival, which will run daily, Nov. 8 – Dec. 10. Museum visitors […]
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Ephraim Presents Christmas in the Village
The Ephraim Business Council (ephraim-doorcounty.com) will present its annual Christmas in the Village celebration Dec. 7. Start the day at 10 am with holiday stories, crafts and a children’s book giveaway at the Ephraim Library. Then join the annual Christmas tree lighting and caroling at the Harborside Park gazebo at 11 am. Enjoy ADVENTure and […]
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Merry-Time Festival of Trees 2019
Create a new holiday tradition by visiting the Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM, dcmm.org) in Sturgeon Bay during the eighth annual Merry-Time Festival of Trees, when decorated trees and wreaths donated by businesses and individuals grace the museum’s galleries. The festival will run daily, Nov. 8 – Dec. 10, 10 am – 5 pm. Visitors […]
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Milwaukee Woman Attends First Fall Fest
by Amanda Bourbonais After attending my first Fall Fest this past weekend, there’s one thing I can say for sure: y’all know how to throw a party. I rolled into Door County on a sunny Friday afternoon to visit my good friend (and your very own Peninsula Pulse Special Issues Editor) Grace Johnson. Grace has […]
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Halloween Fun for All in Door County
SATURDAY, OCT. 26 Sturgeon Bay’s Thrills on Third Ghosts, witches, zombies … Oh, my! Watch out for the spooky characters you may come across during the eighth annual Thrills on Third event, sponsored by Quantum PC Services and happening throughout the 3rd Avenue area in Sturgeon Bay. Visit the Door County Library, 107 S. 4th […]
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It’s here: possibly the greatest weekend of the year in Door County (unless you’re curmudgeon Steve Grutzmacher). Fall Fest may no longer be the last gasp of the busy season, but it’s still the granddaddy of Door County festivals, and it’s no time for training wheels. Let’s start with a few key times. First, this […]
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Go Bo! Foundation Cookie Sale Paying it Forward
A Sister Bay family is carrying on the pay-it-forward spirit of Bo Johnson, a 12-year-old Sister Bay native who valiantly fought a rare and aggressive form of leukemia but lost his battle on September 28, 2012. Those who knew Bo admired his kind-heartedness and courageous personality, and his illness didn’t change those traits. While Bo […]
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Thrills on Third Returns to Sturgeon Bay Oct. 26
Watch out for spooky characters Oct. 26 during the eighth annual Thrills on Third – sponsored by Quantum PC Services – throughout Sturgeon Bay’s historic Third Avenue. Visit sturgeonbay.net to see a full event schedule. Costume-parade participants should gather at Community Foundation Square, 222 N. 3rd Ave., at 9:45 am for costume judging. The costume […]
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2019 Sister Bay Fall Fest Music Schedule
Not only is this weekend’s Fall Fest the “grandaddy of Door County festivals,” it’s also known as the festival that brings to town a ton of great live music to keep you rockin’ steady all day and night. From Friday through Sunday, you’ll have a full line up of live bands. Here’s the official schedule […]
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This Weekend in Door: Pumpkin Patch, Apple Fest & Lighthouse Festival
Fall festivals are back and it’s a busy weekend in Door County! Outside of the big events, there’s still a lot on the calendar too, with live music, theater, art galleries, markets and outdoor spaces to explore. Pumpkin Patch Weekend in Egg Harbor One of the great weekends for family fun in Door County returns […]
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Tour Horseshoe Bay Farms Oct. 12
On Oct. 12, local nonprofit Horseshoe Bay Farms (HSBF) will provide free parking and shuttles to Egg Harbor’s annual Pumpkin Patch Festival, host tours of the historic property, and offer the public the chance to talk with members of the design team who are developing the HSBF master plan. HSBF will be open to the […]
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Horseshoe Bay Farms Offers Tours, Free Shuttles during Pumpkin Patch
History buffs will love a new element of Pumpkin Patch this year. On Oct. 12, Horseshoe Bay Farms (HSBF) will provide free parking and shuttles to the festival. While there, visitors may tour the historic property and talk with members of the design team who are developing a master plan for the property. Located about […]
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New Venues, New Activities, New Fun at Pumpkin Patch
It has long been one of the busiest – if not the busiest – weekends of the year in Door County, but the Pumpkin Patch Festival might be bigger than ever this weekend. Anyone who has driven through Egg Harbor this summer has seen the new crowds and energy in the village, thanks in large part […]
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Pumpkin Patch Festival: A Food Preview
Egg Harbor’s Pumpkin Patch Festival is a favorite event for many reasons: a variety of great kids’ activities, a schedule of lively live music and an array of delicious food and drink offerings. This week in the Palate section, we hope to get you excited about a fun-filled Pumpkin Patch weekend with a foodie preview […]
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Don’t Miss 2019 Pumpkin Patch Festival
Egg Harbor’s Pumpkin Patch Festival – a fall family tradition – will return Oct. 12-13 with great live music, carnival rides, arts and crafts, face painting, pumpkin and scarecrow displays, kids’ games and activities, food and fun. New this year? Horseshoe Bay Farms is providing a free shuttle that allows visitors to park at Frank Murphy County […]
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This Weekend in Door County: A Speakeasy, AutumnFest & Oktoberfest
AutumnFest in Baileys Harbor Baileys Harbor’s AutumnFest welcomes the start of fall this weekend with a variety of fun events that seek to offer something for everyone. From a speakeasy casino party to a classic car show, farmers’ market and 5K running event, partake in one activity or do them all for a fun-filled weekend […]
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Celebrate Oktoberfest Door County Style
Start a new tradition with the Hügel Haus If you have any amount of German heritage – or perhaps you just appreciate a cold fest bier and an enthusiastic polka – it’s the time of year to don your lederhosen and get out the steins for an Oktoberfest celebration. Locations across Wisconsin are happy to […]
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Get Your Tickets Now for the Fall Lighthouse Festival, Oct. 12-13
Tickets are selling fast at DoorCountyTickets.com for the 2019 Door County Fall Lighthouse Festival, Oct. 12-13, which includes boat and adventure tours to many of the county’s 11 treasured lighthouses. Exciting additions this year include adventurous kayak excursions to view historic lighthouses and Death’s Door adventure rafting. Several excursions are unique to the festival and […]
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Don’t Miss Baileys Harbor’s AutumnFest Sept. 27-29
Baileys Harbor’s AutumnFest welcomes the start of fall this weekend with a variety of fun events that seek to offer something for everyone. From a speakeasy casino party to a classic car show, farmers’ market and 5K running event, partake in one activity or do them all for a fun-filled weekend on the lake side! […]