DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

Ephraim Celebrated 60 Years of Starting Summer in Scandinavian Style at the Fyr Bal Festival on June 21

Ephraim, Wis. (June 28, 2025) – The Ephraim Business Council presented the 60th Fyr Bal Festival on Saturday, June 21 in Ephraim. The event celebrated the start of the summer season with daylong festivities along the shore of Eagle Harbor. […]

Washington Island All Stars to Perform at Fishstock on June 29

Fish Creek, Wis. (June 25, 2025) – The Washington Island All-Stars, an eclectic band of Island-based musical artists brought together by folkie troubadour Julian Hagen, is scheduled to open the Fishstock Concert Series’ 2025 season in Fish Creek on Sunday, June […]

Birch Creek’s 50th Season Symphony Concert Series to Feature Guest Artists and Six Performances, July 3–12

Egg Harbor, Wis. (June 25, 2025) – Birch Creek Music Performance Center continues its 50th anniversary season with the Symphony Session, presenting six concerts from July 3–12 at the historic Dutton Concert Barn. The Birch Creek Symphony Orchestra, under the […]

Hurray for the Riff Raff Takes the Stage at DCA June 30

Fish Creek, Wis. (June 25, 2025) – On Monday, June 30, at 8 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present Hurray for the Riff Raff in concert on its Main Stage. Greg Mendez will open the show. Alynda Segarra, Hurray […]

Step Into History During Belgian Days at the Belgian Heritage Center

Brussels, Wis. (June 25, 2025) – As part of the annual Belgian Days celebration, the Belgian Heritage Center (BHC) invites visitors to experience two engaging programs that bring the stories of the Belgian settlement in Wisconsin to life. Narrated Bus […]

100+ Women Who Care Door County Next Giving Event is July 28

Total awards of $751,000 over nearly 8 years of giving! Door County, Wis. (June 25, 2025) – The next quarterly Giving Event of the 100+WWC Giving Circle will be held in person at Donald & Carolyn Kress Pavilion Great Hall, 7845 […]

Legendary Chicago Bluegrass Band The Special Consensus Performs at DCA June 28

Fish Creek, Wis. (June 23, 2025) – On Saturday, June 28, at 8 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present The Special Consensus in concert on its Main Stage. Chicago-based quartet The Special Consensus is the crown jewel of the Midwestern […]

Raise a Glass to the Past at the 11th Annual Root Beer Festival

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 23, 2025) – The Door County Historical Society invites the public to take a flavorful trip back in time at the 11th Annual Root Beer Festival, held Saturday, July 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Heritage Village in Sturgeon Bay. […]

Women’s Fund Supports School-Age Programming

Door County, Wis. (June 19, 2025) – The Women’s Fund of Door County Child Care Initiative is supporting summer school-age programming in a big way. Doorway to Learning was awarded two grants for its Summer Camp running now through August […]

2025 Sturgeon Bay Celebrates 4th of July

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 19, 2025) – Let’s celebrate! Sturgeon Bay is gearing up for a spectacular 4th of July celebration. Join in the Independence Day festivities along the water at Sunset Park beginning at 5 pm on Friday, July […]

Help Butterflies, Bees And Other Pollinators During Pollinator Week

Madison, Wis. (June 19, 2025) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to help native pollinators during Pollinator Week, June 16-22 and year-round with a few simple lawn care habits, volunteering and supporting the Endangered Resources Fund. Most […]

Open Door Pride to Host 9th Annual Pride Festival

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 19, 2025) – Open Door Pride will host its 9th Annual Pride Festival on Saturday, June 28 from 10am – 5pm in Martin Park, 207 South 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay. The Festival will feature live music, […]

Experience the Magic of Mendelssohn

An all-trio concert features Mendelssohn’s second Piano Trio alongside works by Carl Maria von Weber and American female composer Undine Smith Moore. Sister Bay, Wis. (June 16, 2025) – Midsummer’s Music, Wisconsin’s oldest summer chamber music series, continues its 2025 concert […]

“Texican” Rock and Rollers Los Lonely Boys Come to DCA

Fish Creek, Wis. (June 16, 2025) – On Saturday, June 21, at 8 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present Los Lonely Boys in concert on its Main Stage. Los Lonely Boys—made up of brothers Henry, Jojo, and Ringo Garza—have ridden their […]

Sister Bay Historical Society Strawberry Festival

Sister Bay, Wis. (June 16, 2025) – The Sister Bay Historical Society is hosting its second annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 28th from 11am to 3pm at the Corner of the Past in Sister Bay. Entrance is free. The […]

Celebrate the 4th of July with Small-Town Charm & Big-Time Fun in Baileys Harbor

Baileys Harbor, Wis. (June 16, 2025) — This Independence Day, experience everything that makes a small-town celebration unforgettable — right here in Baileys Harbor. From a classic parade and live music to local vendors and one of the best fireworks […]

Birch Creek Opens 2025 Season with “In the Groove: 5 Decades of Birch Creek Percussion”

Egg Harbor, Wis. (June 11, 2025) – Birch Creek Music Performance Center opens its landmark 50th season on Thursday, June 19 with “In the Groove: 5 Decades of Birch Creek Percussion.” This celebratory concert launches the Percussion, Steel Pan & […]

DCA Presents Family-Friendly Dance Band Koo Koo

Fish Creek, Wis. (June 11, 2025) – On Monday, June 16, at 6 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present quirky, family-friendly dance band Koo Koo in concert on the DCA Main Stage. Fun for both adults and kids, Koo […]

Celebrate 60 Years of Starting Summer the Scandinavian Way at Ephraim’s Fyr Bal Festival

Ephraim, Wis. (June 11, 2025) – Since 1965, the Village of Ephraim has been celebrating the arrival of summer by honoring the village’s Scandinavian heritage at the annual Fyr Bal (pronounced “feer ball”) festival, presented by the Ephraim Business Council. […]

Tourism Fuels Local Progress: Door County’s Visitor Economy Surges in 2024

Door County, Wis. (June 10, 2025) – Door County’s visitor economy continued its upward momentum in 2024, generating $651.2 million in total economic impact and reaffirming the industry’s vital role in supporting the region’s economy, workforce, and quality of life. According […]

4th Annual Door County History Days

Local Historical Societies Celebrate with a Week of Special Programs and Launch of New ‘Heritage Trail Pass’ Door County, Wis. (June 4, 2025) – For the fourth consecutive year, dozens of cultural and historical institutions throughout Door County have come together […]

Dog Adopters Urgently Needed

Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) has reduced dog adoption fees in response to rising dog population at all its sheltering locations. Adoption fees for dogs over 6 months old are now $75, and adoption fees for “benchwarmer” dogs are […]

Birch Creek Music Performance Center Announces 2025 Adult Music Retreats in August

Egg Harbor, Wis. (June 2, 2025) – Birch Creek Music Performance Center is pleased to announce its 2025 Adult Music Retreats, offering three immersive programs designed for adult musicians seeking to enhance their skills in a supportive and inspiring environment. […]

“Mr. Entertainment” Wayne Newton Comes to DCA

Fish Creek, Wis. (June 2, 2025) – On Monday, June 9, at 8 p.m., legendary entertainer Wayne Newton will perform on the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. Wayne Newton started performing in Las Vegas when he was just 15 years […]

Burton’s on the Bay at Alpine Resort Now Open

Egg Harbor, Wis. (June 2, 2025) – Alpine Resort is thrilled to announce its season reopening of Burton’s on the Bay, Door County’s waterfront dining destination. Located on the shores of Egg Harbor, Burton’s on the Bay is now open […]

2025 Street Art: Set Sail in Sturgeon Bay

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 2, 2025) – Destination Sturgeon Bay is proud to bring back its highly anticipated Street Art Project, this year with a new name and fresh twist. Titled “Set Sail in Sturgeon Bay,” the 2025 installation features brand-new […]

Soar into Summer at the 3rd Annual Kite Day in Sister Bay

Sister Bay, Wis. (May 29, 2025) – Let your spirits—and your kites—take flight at Sister Bay’s most colorful summer tradition! Join us for the 4th Annual Kite Day in Sister Bay, a fun-filled, family-friendly event happening Saturday, June 28 at the Sister Bay Sports […]

Midsummer Music’s 35th Season of Exhilarating Concerts Starts June 12

The season opens with a program celebrating works by Clara and Robert Schumann, whose intense love story centered around the piano. Sister Bay, Wis. (May 29, 2025) – Midsummer’s Music, Wisconsin’s oldest summer chamber music series, launches its 2025 concert season […]

Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Now Open Daily for the Season Visitors Welcome During Restoration Efforts

Fish Creek, Wis. (May 27, 2025) — Eagle Bluff Lighthouse is now open seven days a week from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the 2025 season. Located in beautiful Peninsula State Park, the lighthouse offers a unique opportunity for visitors to explore […]

Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Opens for the Season May 23 Amid Exciting Restoration Progress

Fish Creek, Wis. (May 19, 2025) – The Door County Historical Society is pleased to announce that Eagle Bluff Lighthouse will open for the 2025 season on Friday, May 23 at 11:00 a.m. Located in Peninsula State Park, the lighthouse will welcome […]

Egg Harbor Announces “Rhythm & Roots,” a Combined Concert & Farmers Market Event Series

The Concerts in the Park and Farmer’s Market events Egg Harbor visitors know and love will join forces to create a vibrant new experience at a new location starting in June 2025. Egg Harbor, Wis. (May 19, 2025) – The Egg […]

Griffon String Quartet Awarded Grant Supporting Senior Mental Health Outreach Activities

Midsummers Music’s affiliate, the Griffon String Quartet, received $2,500 from the Door County Community Foundation for its outreach to support the mental health and wellbeing of seniors in the Door County community. Sister Bay, Wis. (May 16, 2025) – Midsummer’s […]

Living History Event at Noble Square

Fish Creek, Wis. (May 16, 2025) – Come to Noble Square, located in downtown Fish Creek, and take a step back in time. On May 25th, beginning at 10:00, the Arachne Spinners Guild of Door County and Alpaca to Apparel will […]

Baileys Harbor Launches “Final Fridays” Concerts, Plus Summer Yoga & Farmers Market Fun

Baileys Harbor, Wis. (May 14, 2025) — Baileys Harbor is turning up the volume on summer fun with a new format for the Summer Concerts in the Park series. Introducing “Final Friday!” – a fresh, once-a-month tradition that brings live […]

Animal Tips: Curbing Leash Reactivity in Your Dog!

Green Bay and Door County, Wis. (May 13, 2025) – The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) describes a dog as being “leash reactive” when they bark, lunge or growl at specific triggers that they see while on leash. Most commonly, the trigger […]

Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Restoration Achieves Significant Milestones

Fish Creek, Wis. (May 12, 2025) –The Door County Historical Society is pleased to share significant progress in the ongoing restoration of Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, with notable advancements both inside the lighthouse and on its surrounding grounds. Interior Restoration Progress […]

Grammy-Nominated Pianist Joyce Yang to Headline Two Unforgettable Performances at Peninsula Music Festival

Fish Creek, Wis. (May 10, 2025) – The Peninsula Music Festival (PMF) is thrilled to welcome internationally acclaimed pianist Joyce Yang to the stage this summer at the Door Community Auditorium for two distinct and captivating performances. A favorite among […]

Groundbreaking for DCA’s “Annex” Set for May 19

Fish Creek, Wis. (May 10, 2025) – Door Community Auditorium (DCA) is pleased to invite the Door County community to a groundbreaking ceremony for the Auditorium’s new “Annex” property, to be built across Highway 42 from DCA’s main location. The […]

27th Annual Sturgeon Bay Fine Art Fair

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 7, 2025) – Sturgeon Bay is celebrating their 27th annual Fine Art Fair! Join Destination Sturgeon Bay at Martin Park this Memorial Day weekend to experience the incredible creativity and artistic talent that continues to amaze […]

Door County Y Raises Over $54,000 in April, Surpasses Matching Gift Challenge

Door County, WIis. (May 7, 2025) – The Door County Y is celebrating an incredible show of community support following the successful completion of the $25,000 matching gift challenge issued by the Carla and Ellsworth Peterson Foundation. Thanks to the […]

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