Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 5, 2021) – Due to technological advancements, new information on effectiveness and high costs of maintenance of tornado sirens, the City of Sturgeon Bay will no longer maintain its tornado sirens and they will be removed. Sturgeon Bay Fire Department has carefully weighed the costs, advantages and disadvantages of maintaining the six […]
Asparagus Watercress Bisque
Courtesy of Terri Milligan and Edible Dooredibledoor.ediblecommunities.com edibledoor.ediblecommunities.com/subscribe Makes 6 servings. Blanching the asparagus and watercress prior to placing in the soup helps retain a bright green color. If you are lucky enough to have a few freshly picked wild ramps, blanch or grill them for an extra edible spring treat. Ingredients: 1 lb. asparagus1 […]
DCEDC Appoints New Officers & Elects New Board Members for 2021
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 4, 2021) – The Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) announces the appointment of new officers to it’s executive board and elects a new board member for 2021. Ann Renard, of Renard’s Cheese Stores & Rosewood Dairy was installed as Chairwoman of the DCEDC Board of Directors and Todd Thayse of Fincantieri […]
Volunteer Center of Door County Announces Closure of Organization
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 22, 2021) – Through the last many years, the Volunteer Center of Door County has been dedicated to its mission of connecting people to volunteer opportunities which develop their skills, create a greater sense of community, and meet local non-profit needs. With hundreds of not-for-profit organizations in the Door County community, the […]
2021 Fire & Ice – Ice Carving Competition Results
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 16, 2021) – Volunteer ice carvers braved the chilly elements, Saturday, February 13, 2021. Carvers began chipping, sawing, and molding ice blocks throughout Sturgeon Bay at 9am. Unique and original “ice-terpieces” were formed out of 300-pound crystal clear ice blocks. The brave group of ice carvers took to the streets of Sturgeon […]
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Postponed
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 18, 2021) – It is with a heavy heart that Destination Sturgeon Bay has made the difficult decision to postpone the 2021 St. Patrick’s Day Parade to 2022. After consulting with Door County Public Health and the City of Sturgeon Bay, all parties felt it was in everyone’s best interest to postpone […]
All Aboard the USCGC Mobile Bay
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 10, 2021) – Every year, the community watches the Mobile Bay patrol the waters surrounding Sturgeon Bay. Last year, we received an invite to join the crew for an ice breaking mission! Sturgeon Bay is a proud US Coast Guard City and the only one located in Wisconsin! Sturgeon Bay is also […]
Fishing 101: What Every Ice Fisher Visiting Sturgeon Bay Must Know
By Kenneth Reaves, Courtesy of SturgeonBay.net Wisconsin is my home, and I learned to fish in the waters around here! Sturgeon Bay is well-known and has a special place in my heart. You can fish year-round, but I grew to love ice fishing. It’s very different to what I learned as a kid with my […]
Unwrapping Sturgeon Bay Brings the Best Gift of 2020
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 11, 2020) – When we “reimagined” our traditional Christmas by the Bay Weekend, never did we think we’d have the community participation that we did! Anywhere between 500-700 cars participated in this community car parade and to say that it warmed our hearts would be a severe understatement. Families bundled up in pajamas and […]
Sturgeon Bay Wayfinding Project Hits the Streets
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (November 17, 2020) – Sturgeon Bay has long bemoaned the fact that millions of visitors pass by Sturgeon Bay “on their way to Door County”. That, however, is about to change. Through an extensive wayfinding project that actually dates back to 2009, Sturgeon Bay will be able to showcase all that it […]
