Olde Ellison Bay Days Celebrates “Feed the Fish”

A parade participant smiles for the camera. Photo by Len Villano.

A Door County tradition continues as Ellison Bay hosts their 47th annual Olde Ellison Bay Days, with a touch of Hollywood class.

The 2013 festival theme is “Feed the Fish,” in honor of the film well-known to Door County residents featuring Tony Shalhoub, star of the popular Monk TV series. Shalhoub – who played the irascible local sheriff in Feed the Fish – will serve as Grande Marshal of the 2013 Olde Ellison Bay Days’ Parade with the film’s producer, director (and Tony Shalhoub’s nephew) Michael Matzdorf.

Parking and admission to Olde Ellison Bay Days are free. For more information call Bob or Faith Murray at 920.421.1753 or 920.421.1754.

2013 Olde Ellison Bay Days Schedule of Events

Friday, June 28:

• 12-2pm: Pie Baking Contest Judging, Ellison Bay Community Club House
• 12-5pm: Demonstrations by working artists, Community Park
• 12-5pm: Food in the park, children’s art activities and games
• 6:30pm: Pie & Ice Cream Social, Community Club House

Saturday, June 29:

• 10am-5pm: Concessions and Art Fair with demonstrations, Community Park
• 11am: Grande Parade, starring Grande Marshal Tony Shalhoub & Michael Matzdorf
• 12-4pm: Water Golf from the Pier
• 12-5pm: Prize-winning Pies by the Slice, children’s art activities and games, Club House
• 12-6pm: Music by Replica, Gazebo
• 3pm: Hike, Grande View Property
• 4pm: Parade Prizes and Raffle Results announced, Gazebo
• 9pm-1am: Music by Rocky Waters at Mink River Basin