Join the Door County Historical Society to celebrate German Festival! The historical society will host its annual German Festival on Saturday, August 10. Activities will be held from 10am to 3pm at the Heritage Village at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay. We will explore German history and indulge in German foods- from brats to cake. There will […]
Join DCMM to celebrate the Cana Island Lighthouse Sesquicentennial
On Wednesday, August 7, 3-6pm the Door County Maritime Museum will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Cana Island Lighthouse. Cana Island is perhaps Door County’s most photographed lighthouse, celebrating 150 years of standing watch on the shore of Lake Michigan in 2019. The event, free and open to the public, will feature descendants of […]
American Pickers to Film in Wisconsin
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Wisconsin! They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the area in October 2019. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of […]
Ghost The Musical Opens July 31 at Peninsula Players Theatre
Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is excited to announce the opening of “Ghost The Musical” by Bruce Joel Rubin, Dave Stewart (of Eurythmics fame) and Glen Ballard. This timeless musical fantasy about the power of love performs July 31 to August 18 and is based on the […]
Door County’s Historic Lodge Celebrates 90 Years
Horse drawn carriages, a famous 19th hole, and a looming Great Depression are just a few of the elements that make up the Maxwelton Braes Golf Course and Lodge construction story. The resort witnessed the golden age of travel, the rise of golf as a leisure sport and tourism in Door County. In 1928, Baileys […]
Celebrating Local Artists in Sister Bay on August 10
Come to the only Door County art show exclusively featuring only Door County artists! The 17th annual Door County Festival of Fine Arts takes place in Sister Bay’s Waterfront Park on Saturday, August 10, from 10:00 – 5:00pm. Thirty artists will be showing their work and you can watch as each one demonstrates their craft throughout […]
Eclectic Big Band Squirrel Nut Zippers Performs at DCA August 11
On Sunday, August 11, at 8 p.m., eclectic nine-piece band Squirrel Nut Zippers will perform at Door Community Auditorium (DCA) in Fish Creek, joined by special guest Sierra Ferrell. Quirky nine-piece band Squirrel Nut Zippers reunited last year in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their album “Hot,” which launched the hit songs “Hell” and […]
Classic & Wooden Boat Festival Returns to Sturgeon Bay
Visit the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay during the 29th annual Door County Classic & Wooden Boat Festival, Saturday and Sunday August 10-11. The Festival features a remarkable assortment of historic and beautiful vessels proudly displayed by their owners or builders. Registered boaters showcase their boats for the weekend and compete for awards and […]
Maritime on Madison August 10
Calling all coasties, mariners and lovers of all things water! Sail down to Maritime on Madison on Saturday, August 10 from 10am–5pm. Enjoy a full day of family-friendly fun on Madison Avenue located on the West Waterfront of Sturgeon Bay. Tons of activities, shopping, food and drinks, and live entertainment will be at the event. […]
Donna Lindboe Trupin’s Newest Works on Display at Fine Line Designs Gallery
In addition to the rotating exhibits at Fine Line Designs Gallery, there are over 100 artists exhibiting at the gallery for the 2019 season. One of these artists is former Door County resident and long-time gallery favorite Donna Lindboe Trupin, whose recent move to Nashville inspired her most recent series at Fine Line, “Interiors: Rooms […]
