DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
Baileys Harbor’s ‘Spooktacular’ Halloween Celebration
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (October 3, 2025) – The Baileys Harbor Community Association, in partnership with The Town of Baileys Harbor & the Door County Library, presents the Baileys Harbor Spooktacular Halloween Celebration! Join us for an evening filled with family-friendly frights, […]
Read MoreDoor Community Auditorium Hosts Door County Premiere of A Cherry Pie Christmas
Fish Creek, Wis. (October 1, 2025) – On Saturday, December 13 at 7 p.m., Destination Door County, Travel Wisconsin, and Door Community Auditorium team up to present the Door County public premiere screening of A Cherry Pie Christmas, a film […]
Read MoreAlpine Resort Hosts Rocktoberfest October 10-11
Egg Harbor, Wis. (October 1, 2025) – Alpine Resort is hosting its Rocktoberfest during Pumpkin Patch Festival weekend, October 10-11, featuring live music under the Alpine’s big outdoor waterfront tent to close out its Concerts in the Tent season. Legendary horn […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Awarded NEA Grants for the Arts: Music!
Sister Bay, Wis. (October 1, 2025) – Midsummer’s Music is proud to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to receive a “Grants for the Arts: Music” award of $15,000. This grant will support the […]
Read More100+WWC Next Giving Event October 27
Total awards of $786,000 over nearly 8 Years of Giving! Door County, Wis. (September 29, 2025) – The next quarterly Giving Event of the 100+WWC Giving Circle will be held in person at Donald & Carolyn Kress Pavilion Great Hall, […]
Read MoreSibling Trio Girl Named Tom Returns to DCA by Popular Deman
Fish Creek, Wis. (September 29, 2025) – On Saturday, October 4, at 7 p.m., sibling trio Girl Named Tom will return to Door Community Auditorium (DCA) by popular demand, two years after their first appearance on the stage. From a small-town minivan […]
Read MoreKitten Rescued by Good Samaritans After Falling of Sturgeon Bay Bridge
Door County, Wis. (September 29, 2025) – The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Door County Campus is caring for a 2-month-old kitten who survived a harrowing fall from the Sturgeon Bay Bridge. Good Samaritans Stephanie Swain and her daughter were driving across […]
Read MoreAn Evening of Passion, Elegance, and Musical Brilliance: Pianist Kate Boyd and the Griffon String Quartet Unite for a Spellbinding Performance
This powerful collaboration between one of today’s most thoughtful pianists and a quartet praised for its artistic excellence promises to uplift and inspire. Sister Bay, Wis. (September 29, 2025) – Prepare to be captivated by an extraordinary evening of classical music […]
Read MoreAlpine Resort Opens for 2026 Season on the Shoreline
Egg Harbor, Wis. (September 25, 2025) – The Alpine Resort has executed a lease extension on the waterfront location of the resort for 2026 and will continue to operate as it has this year. The resort is now accepting bookings […]
Read MoreCAMPGrass Music Festival Debuts, Bringing Bluegrass and Community to Sister Bay
Sister Bay, Wis. (Sept. 23, 2025) – Get ready to tap your toes and stomp your feet! CAMP Door County RV Resort & Campground is proud to announce the inaugural CAMPGrass Music Festival is set to take place on Saturday, […]
Read MoreThe California Honeydrops Bring “Retro Soul” to DCA
Fish Creek, Wis. (Sept. 22, 2025) – On Saturday, September 27, at 7 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present The California Honeydrops in concert. Formed in the subway systems of Oakland, the electrifying retro-soul outfit The California Honeydrops defy […]
Read MoreTwilight Tours Bring Evening Magic to Eagle Bluff Lighthouse
Fish Creek, Wis. (Sept. 22, 2025) – The Door County Historical Society invites the community and visitors to experience the enchantment of Eagle Bluff Lighthouse after dark during this year’s Twilight Tours. The lighthouse will open its doors on Saturday, September 27 and Saturday, […]
Read MoreGreat American Media Announces Katie Leclerc and Ryan Carnes Set to Star in New Christmas Movie About Door County
Former “A Cherry Pie Christmas” Film Has Been Re-titled “A Wisconsin Christmas Pie” New York (Sept. 22, 2025) — Great American Media announced today that Katie Leclerc (“Switched at Birth,” A Cape Cod Christmas) and Ryan Carnes (“General Hospital,” “Desperate […]
Read MoreSister Bay Historical Society Vintage Christmas Open Aire Market
Sister Bay, Wis. (September 18, 2025) – The Sister Bay Historical Society is hosting a Vintage Christmas Open Aire Market on Saturday, October 4th from 9am to 1pm at the Corner of the Past in Sister Bay. Entrance is free. Sister […]
Read MoreThe Ridges 2025 Citizen Science Symposium
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (September 15, 2025) – The Ridges Sanctuary is proud to host its 3rd Annual Citizen Science Symposium on Saturday, September 20th. Running from 8:30 am to noon, this event will bring together citizen scientists, community members, and the public […]
Read MoreOpen Door Bird Sanctuary Pop-Ups
Door County, Wis. (September 13, 2025) – Wisconsin Cheese Masters is partnering with Open Door Bird Sanctuary (ODBS) for the fifth year to raise funds for the Jacksonport sanctuary’s educational programming and raptor care. ODBS staff and resident raptors will […]
Read MoreDKAF and DCA Present OkCello in Concert
Fish Creek, Wis. (September 13, 2025) – On Monday, September 22, at 7 p.m., Door Kinetic Arts Festival (DKAF) and Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will join forces to present OkCello in concert on the DCA stage. Okorie “OkCello” Johnson is an […]
Read MoreCampgrass Music Festival on October 4th at CAMP Door County in Sister Bay
Sister Bay, Wis. (September 12, 2025) – Enjoy a weekend of fine bluegrass music at CAMP Door County on Saturday October 4th starting at 11:30 am and featuring Heartland Howlers, Dig Deep, Rodeo Borealis and Chicago Farmer. Tie Dye workshop, […]
Read MoreAuthor Sean Zak Presents “Searching in St. Andrews” at Horseshoe Bay Golf Club
Egg Harbor, Wis. (September 11, 2025) – Door County native Sean Zak, senior writer for GOLF magazine and GOLF.com will be the Book and Author guest for a free Friends of Door County Libraries presentation at the Beach Club at […]
Read MoreBelgian Heritage Center Offers Booyah To Go on September 21
Brussels, Wis. (September 11, 2025) – The Belgian Heritage Center (BHC) invites the community to enjoy its award-winning booyah, on Sunday, September 21, 2025. This beloved Belgian favorite will be available for take-out only from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM—or […]
Read MoreEric Lewis Reunites with the Griffon String Quartet for a One-of-a-Kind Musical Journey Across Four Performances
Sister Bay, Wis. (September 8, 2025) – Join Midsummer’s Music for a truly special musical event as beloved Memphis-based multi-instrumentalist Eric Lewis reunites with the acclaimed Griffon String Quartet for four unforgettable performances filled with classical finesse, folk soul, and deeply […]
Read MoreTwilight Tours Bring Evening Magic to Eagle Bluff Lighthouse
Fish Creek, Wis. (September 8, 2025) – The Door County Historical Society invites the community and visitors to experience the enchantment of Eagle Bluff Lighthouse after dark during this year’s Twilight Tours. The lighthouse will open its doors on Saturday, September […]
Read MoreBaileys Harbor “Talk of the Town” Series Sponsoring Basic Life Support CPR/AED Training
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (September 4, 2025) — Baileys Harbor Community Association continues to support and engage the community by bringing information and discussion sessions to Baileys Harbor through the Talk of the Town series. The next session will take place […]
Read More6th Annual Door County Sunflower Fest
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (September 4, 2025) – Sunshine Resources of Door County is excited to host the 6th Annual Sunflower Fest on Saturday, September 13. This event is held at Martin Park (207 S. Third Avenue) in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The […]
Read MoreWild Ones Door Peninsula Monarch Tagging Day
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (September 4, 2025) – On Sunday, September 7 starting at 2:00 pm, the local Wild Ones Chapter will again offer their Monarch Tagging Day at Crossroads at Big Creek. Crossroads has hosted this free family-friendly program for decades, […]
Read More‘Steel Magnolias’ Opens Autumn Season at Peninsula Players Theatre
Fish Creek, Wis. (Septmber 3, 2025)— Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theatre, opens the fifth and final show of its 90th season with Robert Harling’s “Steel Magnolias,” a hilarious celebration of friendship, heartaches, and hairdos! This beloved and […]
Read MoreWulf Brothers Celebrates New Sister Bay Location with Weeklong Open House & Grand Opening Celebration
Sister Bay, Wis. (September 2, 2025) – Wulf Brothers, Door County’s trusted home comfort experts for over 120 years, is excited to celebrate the opening of its Sister Bay location. To mark the occasion, the community is invited to a […]
Read MoreA Patchwork of Needles and Leaves: An Introduction to the Music of the Upper Midwest Shanty Boy
Fish Creek, Wis. (August 29, 2025) – On September 8 at 7:00pm we will explore the origins of the phrase “I’m a Lumberjack and I’m OK.” It’s a saying that many people recognize, but have you ever wondered about its origins? […]
Read MoreThe Pack Drumline Performs at DCA September 12
Fish Creek, Wis. (August 29, 2025) – On Friday, September 12, at 7 p.m., high-energy music-and-dance outfit The Pack Drumline (known for their appearance on America’s Got Talent) will perform at Door Community Auditorium (DCA). The Pack Drumline has been wowing […]
Read MoreProgress Continues on Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Restoration
Fish Creek, Wis. (August 29, 2025) – The Door County Historical Society is pleased to report significant progress at Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, where restoration efforts are moving forward step by step thanks to the dedication of volunteers, contractors, and community partners. […]
Read MoreEric Lewis & Friends to Perform at Fishstock on August 31
Fish Creek, Wis. (August 29, 2025) – Eric Lewis, the well-known Memphis musician, will perform with a select group of his wide-ranging musician friends at the final musical event of Fishstock Concert Series’ 2025 season in Fish Creek on Sunday, August […]
Read MoreSturgeon Bay Harvest Fest & Street Art Auction 2025
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (August 27, 2025) – Join Destination Sturgeon Bay in welcoming the season of autumn with Sturgeon Bay’s Annual Harvest Fest & Street Art Auction on Saturday, September 20. Festivities begin the evening before with the Annual “Cruise by […]
Read MoreBelgian Heritage Center Hosts Grandparents Day Celebration September 6
Brussels, Wis. (August 27, 2025) — The Belgian Heritage Center (BHC) invites families to celebrate Grandparents Day on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This special event is designed to connect generations and pass on the rich traditions of Belgian […]
Read MoreA Door County Fall Favorite: Baileys Harbor AutumnFest Set for September 13th
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (August 23, 2025) — Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 13, 2025, and head to Baileys Harbor for a perfect fall day at Autumnfest. From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. along County Road F, the town will […]
Read MoreBeach Safety Technology Doubles on Door County Beaches in 2025
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (August 23, 2025) – Beach safety improvements across Door County beaches doubled from five to ten electronic signs in 2025. These new SwimSmart Technology (SwimSmart) signs demonstrate a county-wide priority to keep residents and visitors aware of […]
Read MoreCharlie Berens Performs Another Sellout Show at DCA
Fish Creek, Wis. (August 23, 2025) – After multiple sold-out appearances in recent years, comedian Charlie Berens will return to perform for another sellout crowd (his fourth since 2021) at Door Community Auditorium (DCA) on Friday, September 5. Charlie Berens is […]
Read MoreMemphis Folk Singer Mark Edgar Stuart to Perform at Fishstock on Aug. 24
Fish Creek, Wis. (August 20, 2025) – Fishstock Concert Series has announced that the 9th concert of its 2025 season will feature an August 24 performance by Memphis folksinger Mark Edgar Stuart and his special guest star, fellow Memphis musician Eric […]
Read MoreSchubert Meets the 21st Century in Vibrant Chamber Music Program Featuring Grammy-Nominated Composer Gernot Wolfgang
This concert promises to be a compelling journey through the evolution of chamber music—where tradition meets innovation, and classical inspiration gives rise to contemporary expression. Sister Bay, Wis. (August 20, 2025) – A timeless masterwork meets a fresh, contemporary voice in […]
Read MorePeninsula Music Festival Concludes 73rd Season with Mahler’s Monumental “Resurrection” Symphony
Door County, Wis. (August 20, 2025) – The Peninsula Music Festival’s (PMF) 73rd season reaches a breathtaking conclusion on Saturday, August 23 at 7:30 PM with one of the most powerful and transcendent works ever written—Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection.” […]
Read MoreCelebrate the Buzz at the Door County Beekeepers Community Honey Harvest
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (August 18, 2025) – A cherished annual tradition, the Door County Beekeepers Community Honey Harvest will take place on Saturday, August 23, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan Street in Sturgeon Bay. Part festival, part […]
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