What started in 2005 as a concert fundraiser for a local historical monument, quickly turned Sturgeon Bay into the singer/songwriter capital of the state! Steel Bridge Songfest brings in roughly 30-40 musicians from across the U.S. every year. These musicians turn Sturgeon Bay and the Holiday Music Motel into their homes for roughly a week while […]
2021 Fine Art Fair in Downtown Sturgeon Bay
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 18, 2021) – Bring your creativity and prepare to be in the midst of 62 artists this Memorial Day weekend during the 23rd annual Fine Art Fair in its new location, Martin Park (207 S. 3rd Avenue). On Saturday, May 29 from 10am-5pm and Sunday, May 30 from 10am-4pm, Destination Sturgeon Bay will host […]
Contract Awarded for the Door County Broadband Infrastructure Engineering Assessment
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 10, 2021) – Broadband services have become a matter of public need and necessity and an essential infrastructure for economic development and community quality of life. Broadband is now considered along with water, sewer, electric power, and natural gas as critical infrastructure. As Door County continues to struggle with Broadband service issues […]
New Owners of Historic Sturgeon Bay Home Open Door County Dragonfly Bed and Breakfast
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 10, 2021) – Once run as the Reynolds House, new owners Lauren and Matt Huston have revamped and reopened the Sturgeon Bay bed and breakfast on 7th and Nebraska St as the Door County Dragonfly. Opening a bed and breakfast was not initially in the plan for owners Lauren and Matt Huston, […]
Destination Door County Launches Leave No Trace Tuesday
Door County, Wis. (April 30, 2021) – Destination Door County (DDC) is excited to announce a new community initiative called Leave No Trace Tuesday, a monthly community mixer that will take place the second Tuesday of each month. DDC staff, along with interested community members, will tackle service projects throughout Door County. The inaugural event […]
Native Plant and Tree Give-Away Aims to Improve Wildlife Habitat Throughout Door County
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 22, 2021) – Door County Land Trust will give away 1,000 native tree and plant seedlings over the next month. The trees and plants are free and will be available at scheduled locations from Sister Bay to Southern Door over the next four weekends. Each give-away day will be held from […]
Sturgeon Bay Tornado Warning Notification Changes
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 […]
