DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
Ephraim’s Pumpkin Walk Lights Up the Village with Fall Festivities
Ephraim, Wis. (October 12, 2026) – The Ephraim Business Council and Ephraim Historical Foundation announce the return of Ephraim’s annual Pumpkin Walk from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Saturday, October 31. This fun-filled fall event brings residents and visitors […]
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“Curious George: The Golden Meatball” Musical at DCA
Fish Creek, Wis. (October 12, 2026) – On Tuesday, October 20, at 1:30 p.m., Door County Auditorium (DCA) will host a student matinee performance of Curious George: The Golden Meatball. This brand-new musical is all about Curious George, star of books, film, […]
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Thrills & Chills in Sturgeon Bay 2026
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 12, 2026) – Destination Sturgeon Bay invites you and your family to enjoy a day of spooky Halloween fun on Saturday, October 31st! Thrills & Chills, sponsored by Quantum Technologies, will include kid friendly, Halloween themed activities […]
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Sister Bay Celebrates 80th Annual Fall Fest October 16–18
Sister Bay, Wis. (October 8, 2026) – The tradition continues as Sister Bay welcomes visitors and community members to the 80th Annual Fall Fest, taking place October 16–18, 2026. For three days, the community will come together to celebrate the season […]
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UNCOMMONLY FINE WRITING ABOUT THE COUNTY
Frosty Mornings Offer a Window into Nature’s Hidden Science
As crisp autumn mornings arrive in Door County, many residents will begin to notice a familiar seasonal sight: delicate ice crystals sparkling across lawns, leaves, and windshields. While beautiful, frost is also a fascinating example of science at work. Frost […]
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Hoots, Hikes and Hundred Acre Wood
As autumn settles across Door County, the days grow shorter, the nights get cooler, and a different cast of wildlife begins to emerge. For those who take the time to slow down and listen, fall offers an opportunity to experience […]
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Fall Blooms
Fall is often known for cozy sweaters, warm drinks, and colorful leaves, but let’s not forget about what is still blooming around us. While spring often gets most of the attention when it comes to wildflowers, many plants continue to […]
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Ancient Travelers Fill Door County Skies as Fall Arrives
The skies above Door County are busy this time of year. While monarch butterflies and migratory birds often capture our attention, dragonflies are also making seasonal journeys through the region. Did you know that dragonflies are among the most ancient […]
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DOOR DINING NEWS
Door County’s culinary scene reaches new heights. Written by Katy Spratte Joyce. Photos by Kayla Larsen. Originally printed in the 2026 Door County GO! Guide. The white clapboard farmhouse walls of Wickman House no longer echo with the clink of its cocktail glasses or the hum of its bustling dinner service. Yet for many visitors, […]
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By Jim Berkenstock, Artistic Director I’ve been thinking about our final program which starts this Friday and ends with a flourish at our Labor Day Gala on the 7that Bjorklunden. It’s been on my mind because I love the music on it and the combination of pieces. It begins with a thoughtful and elegant Prelude […]
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Fred Seger came to our attention by means of a long and winding road. We’re very glad he did, as we’ve gotten nothing but great comments about the 2026 Go! Guide cover he designed for us this past winter. If Fred’s story interests you, you can find out more about him and his art on […]
Read MoreNORBERT BLEI
Working in a converted chicken coop north of Ellison Bay, for 40-plus years writer Norbert Blei (8/23/1935 – 4/23/2013) chronicled Door County through the lives of its inhabitants. Both Meditations on a Small Lake and a revised edition of DOOR WAY: The People in the Landscape, the first book in Blei’s “Door Series,” are available […]
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