Ephraim, Wis. (June 9, 2026) – One of Door County’s most beloved traditions returns on Saturday, June 20 as the 61st Annual Fyr Bal Festival takes place in Ephraim, celebrating the community’s Scandinavian heritage and the arrival of the summer season. Held along Ephraim’s picturesque waterfront, the festival brings together residents and visitors for a […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Maple
Maple is 2 years old, weighs 36 pounds, and is available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus. Maple loves to run around outside and stay active. Staff say she enjoys meeting new friends and greets people with an excited wiggle and a wagging tail. Maple would do best as the only […]
The Ephraim Historical Foundation Invites Door County to Share Their “Wish for America” Ahead of Nation’s 250th Birthday
Ephraim, Wis. (June 9, 2026) — As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, the Ephraim Historical Foundation invites the community to participate in a Wish Wall, a nationwide initiative capturing Americans’ hopes and dreams for the future. Visitors can stop by the Anderson Barn Museum (3060 Anderson Lane Ephraim, WI) to add […]
History Days Kick-Off Event Launches Weeklong Celebration of Door County History
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 1, 2026) — The Door County Historical Society is thrilled to host the Kick-Off Event for History Days 2026 on Monday, June 15, at 10:00 a.m. at Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan Street in Sturgeon Bay. Residents and visitors alike are invited to attend the free Kick-Off event and discover the many ways Door County’s rich history is being preserved […]
Birch Creek Opens 2026 Season with “Good Vibrations: Percussion Plays The 1960s”
Egg Harbor, Wis. (June 1, 2026) – Birch Creek Music Performance Center opens its 2026 season on Thursday, June 18, with “Good Vibrations: Percussion Plays The 1960s.” This performance on the Stage of Stars launches the Percussion, Steel Pan & World Music session in the historic Dutton Concert Barn and marks the start of a […]
Honoring the Transition of Spring to Summer with Marjasana Kay at Newport State Park
Ellison Bay, Wis. (June 1, 2026) – Join Marjasana Kay for a special gathering to celebrate the transition from spring to summer. This event includes a short talk on the meaning of solstice, interactive sharing, group voice activation, sound healing, and a short “Resonant Walk with the Trees at Newport.” What to bring: A mat, […]
DCA Premieres pat mAcdonald Concert Film June 14
Fish Creek, Wis. (May 29, 2026) – On Sunday, June 14, at 7 p.m., Door County Auditorium (DCA) presents the premiere of a concert film featuring pat mAcdonald, his songs, and a host of other artists—a film that was originally shot at DCA back in 2017. The film chronicles the night when 46 artists gathered […]
Are You a Dragonfly?
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 29, 2026) – The Summer at Crossroads theme this week is dragonflies—an appropriate choice, in that these remarkable insects are now darting and gliding throughout the preserve. On Monday, June 8, at 2:00 p.m., librarian Beth Lokken will introduce the theme with an outdoor storytime featuring the book Are You a Dragonfly? written […]
Door County North Announces Inaugural LibertyGrove Art Stroll
Liberty Grove, Wis. (May 29, 2026) – The Door County North Community & Business Association is proud to announce a brand-new celebration of local creative spirit: the inaugural Liberty Grove Art Stroll, encompassing Ellison Bay and Gills Rock. This special event is designed to foster relaxed, intimate connections between local artists and the community in a […]
The Wallflowers Sell Out DCA
Fish Creek, Wis. (May 29, 2026) – Door County Auditorium (DCA) will kick off its 2026 Mainstage Season with a sold-out performance on June 12 by The Wallflowers, one of the defining rock bands of the 1990s. This performance is part of The Wallflowers’ 30th Anniversary Tour of their landmark album Bringing Down the Horse, […]
