Category: Outdoor
Getting outside in Door County is a must! While you can always explore a trail or lake shore on your own, the calendar is dotted with guided hikes, wildlife tours, bird watching treks, and cross-country skiing meetups. Find a group bicycle ride, a naturalist session, or paddleboard tour and explore Door County’s natural wonders.
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Marina Fest Celebrates 19 Years
The 19th Annual Marina Fest will be held on Sept. 1 at the Sister Bay Marina. The festival begins with a pancake breakfast and ends with a fireworks show at dusk.
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Sister Bay Star Party Observes Perseid Meteor Shower
On Aug. 11, stargazers at the Sister Bay Sports Complex were greeted with telescopes set up by the Door Peninsula Astronomical Society and Sister Bay Star Party founders, Tim and Holly Erskine.
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The Friends of Pen Park Hold Annual Meeting
The Friends of Peninsula State Park will hold their annual meeting at Peninsula State Park on Aug. 25. The meeting takes place at Weborg Shelter and is open to the public.
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Crossroads Host Monarch Tagging Program
Courtesy of Northeast Wisconsin Audubon Society, Crossroads will host a Monarch Tagging program on Aug. 25 at 1 pm. The activity is part of an international research effort on monarch migration.
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DCS&PS Offers Final Seminar about Boat Trailing
The Door County Sail & Power Squadron is offering the final seminar, “Trailering Your Boat,” in its Summer Seminar Series. This seminar takes place on Aug. 25 from 9 – 11 am at SkipperBud’s Quarterdeck Marina.
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The line of cars on Highway 42 outside the Skyway Drive-In began to form while the sun still sat high in the sky. The smell of fresh popcorn wafted above the tall screen as tickets were exchanged and blankets were unfolded.
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Valmy hosts the 30th annual Thresheree & Antique Machinery Show
“I’ve been going to the Thresheree for 24 years,” says 24-year-old, event go-to girl Marie Massart who was introduced to the event at 2 months old. “It’s unique, very unique.”
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Door County Invasive Species Team Presents Public Program at Crossroads
Crossroads at Big Creek and the Door County Historical Society announce Dick Purinton will present “The History of the Washington Island Ferry” for the Sunday in The Village Series.
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Final Stuff-o-Rama Flea Market of the Season
Visit Domicile on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2, at the Stuff-o-Rama flea market in Sister Bay. This is the final and largest flea market of the season. The flea market will be held on the grounds of Domicile from 9 am – 3 pm.
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Bobby’s Playground Presents Free Independent Movies
Nostalgic Productions presents independently produced movies at Bobby’s Playground in Ephraim as part of Nostalgic Movieground. On Aug. 17, Rush Night will be screened.
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Tag Monarch Butterflies at The Ridges
Throughout the world, there are no butterflies that migrate like North American Monarchs. Unable to survive a long cold winter, they must fly to warmer climates.
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Washington Island Airport Hosts Death’s Door Barbeque Competition
In June, Governor Scott Walk signed a proclamation naming Death’s Door Barbeque Competition as an “Official State Barbeque Championship,” and twenty-two teams have signed up to compete at the Washington Island competition on Aug. 25.
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Door County Sports & Classics Car Show Boasts Multiple Venues
Anyone whose heart races with the sight of a sleek sports car or the vision of a vintage classic car will enjoy the Door County Sports & Classics Car Show.
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Sail Any Way Program Gets People with Physical Disabilities on the Water
Eric Murrock was more confident than many first-time sailors when he pulled in to the dock on a sunny August afternoon. He summed up his sailing style with his first question that crackled over the radio to the instructor: “Can it go faster?” Murrock is no ordinary sailor.
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Husby’s Hosts Cheese & Beer Pairing Event
Schoolhouse Artisan Cheese, with cheese shops in Egg Harbor and Ellison Bay, will partner with Husby’s Food & Spirits in Sister Bay, for a late afternoon of fantastic artisan cheese and craft beer.
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“Taste of Egg Harbor” Held at Harbor View Park
The Egg Harbor Historical Society (EHHS) will host the annual “Taste of Egg Harbor,” on August 25, 10 am – 4 pm, at Harbor View Park. The day’s activities include a “Taste of Egg Harbor” with food and beverage specialties from area restaurants and shops.
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“Garden Luncheon Spectacular” to Benefit MDCMC
The public is invited to the Door County Medical Center Auxiliary fundraiser, “Garden Luncheon Spectacular.” This is an opportunity to enjoy lunch in a fantastic outdoor setting complete with waterfall, fishpond and gorgeous gardens.
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History Hikes Offered at The Clearing
The Clearing Folk School is offering docent-led hikes covering the history, folklore and landscape of the school and its 128-acre property. The hiking tours visit the historic buildings and campus and are led by volunteers.
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The Community’s Garden Hosts an “Old Fashioned Picnic”
The Community’s Garden is hosting their annual fundraiser, an “Old Fashioned Picnic,” on Aug. 22 from 4 – 8 pm. The event takes place at the garden located on 16th Place, between Michigan Street and Rhode Island in Sturgeon Bay.
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West Fest Features Stone Sober and Center Line
The annual West Fest takes place on Aug. 11 from 11 am – 5 pm in the business district of Sturgeon Bay’s West Side. This western themed event will be focused on Madison Avenue and Oak Street.