DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
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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Baileys Harbor Hosts Spooktacular Halloween Celebration on October 31
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (October 8, 2026) – As the busy season winds down, Baileys Harbor is bringing neighbors, families and visitors together for its Spooktacular Halloween Celebration on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Festivities will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at […]
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Al Johnson’s to Ring in New Year with First-Ever New Year’s Eve Goat Drop
Sister Bay, Wis. (October 8, 2026) – There’s a new goat tradition coming to Sister Bay. Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik will ring in 2027 with the inaugural Al Johnson’s New Year’s Eve Goat Drop, a new celebration on the […]
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Local Nonprofits Invited to Be Part of “A Glimpse of Christmas Past” at Heritage Village
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 6, 2026) – The Door County Historical Society is inviting local nonprofit organizations to join in the holiday spirit—and raise funds for their missions—during A Glimpse of Christmas Past, returning to Heritage Village this December. A Glimpse […]
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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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