Door Stop

11/02/2025

10/01/2025

As we're driving through the penninsula we're starting to see the trees turning beautiful colors of yellow, orange and red. We're looking forward to the arrival of autumn with cooler weather and fall fests. 🍂🍁🍄

Happening this month in Door County...
Oct 3 - 4 - Door County Lighthouse Passport Days
Oct 4 - 5 - Wearable Art Show, Baileys Harbor
Oct 11 - 12 - Pumpkin Patch Festival, Egg Harbor
Oct 11 - 12 - Townline Art Fair, Ephraim
Oct 11 - 12 - Art & Amish Quilt Sale, Jacksonport
Oct 17 - 19 - Sister Bay Fall Fest
Oct 23 - 25 - Jack O'Lantern Days, Fish Creek
Oct 25 - Door County Fall 50 Run
Oct 25 - Ellison Bay Fall Art Crawl

Local Farmers Markets:
Jacksonport - Tuesdays
Fish Creek - Wednesdays
Egg Harbor - Fridays
Sturgeon Bay - Saturdays
Baileys Harbor - Sundays

09/05/2025

Happening this month in Door County...

Sep 13 - Peninsula Century Fall Challenge
Sep 13 - Autumn Fest, Baileys Harbor
Sep 19-20 - Washington Island Literary Festival
Sep 20 - Harvest Fest, Sturgeon Bay
Sep 20 - Hey Hey 5K, Baileys Harbor
Sep 22-27 - Door Kinetic Arts Festival
Sep 26-27 - Rollin' Smoke BBQ Bash, Egg Harbor
Sep 27 - Apple Festival, Seaquist Orchards, Sister Bay

Local Farmers Markets:
Jacksonport - Tuesdays
Fish Creek - Wednesdays
Egg Harbor - Fridays
Sturgeon Bay - Saturdays
Baileys Harbor - Sundays

07/30/2025

There's still a lot of summer to enjoy and August brings us more ways to enjoy activities in Door County.
July 31-August 3 - Tall Ships Festival, Sturgeon Bay
August 1-3 - Door County Classic & Wooden Boat Festival, Sturgeon Bay
August 2 - Cherry Fest, Jacksonport
August 9 - Door County Festival of Fine Arts, Sister Bay
August 13-17 - Door County Fair, Sturgeon Bay
August 15-17 -Valmy Thresheree, Valmy
August 30-31 - Marina Fest, Sister Bay
Peninsula Music Festival August 5 - 23 / 73rd season musicfestival.com

Local Farmers Markets:
Jacksonport - Tuesdays
Fish Creek - Wednesdays
Egg Harbor - Fridays
Sturgeon Bay - Saturdays
Baileys Harbor - Sundays

Experience Door County and the Peninsula Music Festival with our world-renowned orchestra and Music Director, Rune Bergmann, for a classical adventure.

06/03/2025

While the official start of summer isn't for a few more weeks it seems like summer has already started in Door County.
The cherry blossoms Are In Bloom and the visitors are crowding the streets to enjoy the many festivals, food, dining and shopping.
What's happening this month?
June 6-7 Door Peninsula Lighthouse Passport Days
June 6-8 Door County Contemporary Art Fair
June 6 Great Wisconsin Bat Count, Newport State Park
June 7 Door CANcer Fun Run/Walk, Sevastopol Town Park
June 13-14 Sol Grass Music Festival, Washington Island
June 14 Roofing of the Goats Parade, Sister Bay
June 14 Door County Beer Festival, Baileys Harbor
June 14 Peninsula Century Spring Classic Bike Ride
June 21 Fyr Bal Festival, Ephraim
June 21 Door County Wine Fest, Baileys Harbor
June 27 Stargazing in the Dark Sky Park, Newport State Park
June 28 Ellison Bay Day Festival
June 28 Kite Day, Sister Bay
June 28 Open Door Pride Festival, Sturgeon Bay

Local Farmers Markets:
Jacksonport - Tuesdays
Fish Creek - Wednesdays
Egg Harbor - Fridays
Sturgeon Bay - Saturdays
Baileys Harbor - Sundays

Of course always check in with the Door County visitors bureau for any updates or additions to festivals and other happenings

05/15/2025

Cherry season is in bloom !

Cherries are kind of a big deal in Door County. From stunning spring blossoms to juicy summer picking (and a must-try recipe), get the scoop on all things cherry before your visit.

05/01/2025

Door County is emerging from its winter slumber, welcoming the onset of spring. The woodlands are being adorned with budding wildflowers, trees are regaining their vibrancy, and birds are flocking back to our feeders. Businesses that were temporarily closed for the winter are now reopening, and soon the streets will be filled with visitors.
May brings back many events and farmers markets to our area. We hope everyone has a happy spring!
May 3 - Door County Half Marathon & Nicolet Bay 5K
May 10 - Door County YMCA Blossom Run, Egg Harbor
May 16-17 - Blessing of the Fleet & 25th Annual Scottie
Rally, Baileys Harbor
May 16-17 - Washington Island Birding Festival
May 16-17 - Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament
May 22-25 - Door County Festival of Nature, The Ridges
May 24-25 - Jacksonport Maifest & Lake to Lake 10K

Local Farmers Markets Starting Mid-May... check The Door County visitors bureau calendar for starts
Tuesdays - Jacksonport
Wednesdays - Fish Creek
Fridays - Egg Harbor
Sundays - Baileys Harbor

04/11/2025

Book now because this will not last. We just had a cancellation for July 2-8 Week At Our Sister Bay home.
This home is near to everything; minutes to Sister Bay, Ellison Bay and Bailey's Harbor. Short ride to Egg Harbor, Fish Creek and Sturgeon Bay.

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Francis Hardy Gallery, Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf, and Bay Ridge Golf Course. Eagle Harbor and Frykman Studio Gallery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

04/02/2025

Unfortunately Mother Nature played an April Fool joke on it. Is it really April? We hope it's just a minor hiccup and spring will show it's beauty soon. In the meantime, Door County is not letting the weather put a damper on activities. Here's what's happening this month.
April 10-13 Brown Trout Tournament, Baileys Harbor
April 12-13 Crane Symposium, The Ridges Sanctuary
April 19 Local Easter Egg Hunts & Activities in Sister Bay, Jacksonport, Bailey's Harbor and Ellison Bay
April 19 Earth Day Events, The Ridges Sanctuary
April 19 Every Day is Earth Day Festival, Egg Harbor
April 19 Family Art Day, Peninsula School of Art
April 26 Barney Fun Run & Walk, Sister Bay

03/27/2025

Don't wait because this will not last long. We just had a cancellation for the 4th of July Weekend At Our Sister Bay home.
This home is near to everything; minutes to Sister Bay, Ellison Bay and Bailey's Harbor. Short ride to Egg Harbor, Fish Creek and Sturgeon Bay.

03/12/2025

And check out how many are in Door County!
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03/11/2025

https://www.doorcounty.com/newsletter/best-places-for-spring-break

Experience the best Spring Break activities in Door County. Relax in a cozy retreat, explore the outdoors, or enjoy family fun—it's the perfect Midwest escape.