Featuring a world premiere honoring America’s 250th anniversary and an extraordinary showcase of trumpet virtuosity Door County, Wis. (July 6, 2026) — Midsummer’s Music continues its 2026 summer concert season with two exceptional chamber music programs this July. Audiences are invited to experience Revolution and Independence, featuring the world premiere of a newly commissioned work […]
Birch Creek Celebrates the Sounds of Big Band Jazz with 2026 Concert Series, July 15–August 8
Egg Harbor, Wis. (July 6, 2026) – The charismatic and nationally acclaimed sounds of Big Band Jazz return to the historic Dutton Concert Barn this summer. From July 15 through August 8, Birch Creek Music Performance Center will host four weeks of high-octane performances featuring nationally and internationally acclaimed faculty and talented student musicians. Audiences […]
Journey Beneath Door County: Explore the Peninsula’s Hidden Caves
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 6, 2026) – The Door County Historical Society invites the community to its next Dine & Discover program on Monday, July 20, featuring local author and explorer Gary Soule, who will present “Exploring Door County Caves.” The program begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Institute Saloon, 4599 State Highway 57 in Institute. The evening includes a delicious family-style […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Snow
Snow is 1 year old, weighs 10 pounds, and is available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus. Snow is happiest spending time on his own, whether he’s curled up with his favorite blanket, watching the world from the window, or searching for his next perfect napping spot. He would thrive in […]
Billy Dave Sherman & The Hedgehog Republic Host a Dance Party at DCA’s Cramer Exchange
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 1, 2026) – On Thursday, July 2, at 8 p.m., Billy Dave Sherman & The Hedgehog Republic will host a dance party at Door County Auditorium (DCA)’s new Cramer Exchange. Billy Dave Sherman and The Hedgehog Republic are Door County’s hottest new dance band. They play a mix of classic favorites […]
Birch Creek Announces 2026 Summer Jazz Ambassador Concerts
Egg Harbor, Wis. (July 1, 2026) – As Birch Creek Music Performance Center marks its 2026 season, the Jazz Ambassador concert series returns with an exciting lineup of community performances across Door County. From mid-July to mid-August, audiences will enjoy the talent and energy of Birch Creek’s outstanding student jazz ensemble in free concerts. The […]
Belgian Heritage Center Receives $8,000 Community Investment Fund Grant for Historic Cemetery Improvements
Brussels, Wis. (July 1, 2026) — The Belgian Heritage Center (BHC) is honored to announce it has received an $8,000 grant from Destination Door County’s Community Investment Fund to support improvements to the historic Our Lady of the Snows Cemetery, located adjacent to the Belgian Heritage Center in Namur. The grant was presented by Jon […]
Making Fireworks Less Frightening for Pets
4th of July Tips from the Wisconsin Humane Society With Independence Day firework shows firing off this weekend, the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) has tips to make sure your pets have a stress-free holiday. First, WHS does not recommend taking your pet to a fireworks show. Even if they handle crowds well, the loud booms, […]
John Denver Tribute Artist Will Kruger to Perform for July 5th ‘Environmental Awareness’ concert at Fishstock
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 1, 2026) – Fishstock Concert Series has announced that its traditional Environmental Awareness concert, on July 5th, will feature a performance by singer/songwriter Will Kruger, bringing the music of John Denver to life with warmth, heart, and deep respect for the folk tradition. A nationally known tribute artist, Will has been […]
At the Top of Their Game
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, […]
