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 […]
Door County Takes Home Two Wisconsin Tourism Trailblazer Awards at State Tourism Conference
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (November 11, 2020) – Two Door County tourism organizations were recently presented with Wisconsin Tourism Trailblazer Awards. Destination Door County (DDC) and the Baileys Harbor Community Association (BHCA) were honored for their work by Destinations Wisconsin at the statewide tourism organization’s annual fall tourism conference, held virtually this year on Thursday November 5, 2020. Destination Door […]
Sturgeon Bay Utilities Recognized as a Smart Energy Provider
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 29, 2020) — Sturgeon Bay Utilities has earned a Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation from the American Public Power Association for demonstrating commitment to and proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed generation, and environmental initiatives that support a goal of providing low-cost, quality, safe, and reliable electric service. Josh Mitchell, residential energy […]
Reimagining a Sturgeon Bay Christmas
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 30, 2020) – Christmas is coming early this year to Sturgeon Bay! Destination Sturgeon Bay has reimagined all of their annual Christmas by the Bay events, sponsored by Nicolet National Bank, into COVID-friendly activities for the entire family to enjoy. With some new, some old, and some reimagined, Destination Sturgeon Bay is determined to […]
Spook-tacular Sturgeon Bay
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 21, 2020) – Beginning Monday, October 5, kids can pick up a Spook-tacular Sturgeon Bay Scavenger Hunt Map at the Destination Sturgeon Bay Welcome Center. Kids must go around to participating businesses and find our Sturgeon Bay Simon decal in each storefront window. Simon will be dressed up in one of […]
Sunday Funday Chili
Courtesy of Destination Sturgeon Bay. Fun fact. October is National Chili Month—who knew! We definitely wanted to celebrate and this recipe was a fan favorite at our gymnastics meets way back when our daughter was competing. It’s the perfect recipe to help us survive another Wisconsin winter as we’re all anticipating spending a lot more […]
Call for Public Street Art Artists
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 14, 2020) – Calling all artists! Destination Sturgeon Bay is looking for artists to embellish or create their own cherry for their annual street art program, Cherries Jubilee. Presented by Destination Sturgeon Bay and Nicolet National Bank, cherries will be blossoming throughout Sturgeon Bay starting May 2021. Artists are encouraged to apply […]
Sturgeon Bay Installs Electric Vehicle Charger
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 5, 2020) – With over two million visitors to Door County each year, Sturgeon Bay continues to be a popular destination point for vacationers. Increasingly, more and more visitors will be driving in using an electric vehicle (EV). Sturgeon Bay Utilities (SBU) is dedicated to doing their part to attract visitors […]
Fishing in the Fall & Winter in Sturgeon Bay
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (September 29, 2020) – As the fall season hits the waters around Sturgeon Bay, many anglers will be chasing the season looking for some of the best fishing of the year. Walleyes, Smallmouth, Northern Pike, Perch, and even Musky are sensing the shorter days, cooler water, and start to feed up for the […]
