August 2008
NOTE: Schedules sometimes change, so always confirm with the organization in question to make sure that the event you are interested in, is still scheduled to take place.
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STATE PARK NATURE PROGRAMS
Dates of event: 5/01/08 to 10/31/08
Though all programs are free unless otherwise specified. You will need a park sticker.
Call the individual State parks for more info: Additional info:

• Potawatomi State Park - Sturgeon Bay, 920-746-2890;
• Peninsula State Park - Fish Creek,920-868-3258
• Newport State Park - Ellison Bay, 920-854-2500
• Whitefish Dunes State Park – Jacksonport/Sturgeon Bay, 920-823-2400

About Peninsula State Park: This is a fabulous park – the largest State Park in Door County.  It is simply beautiful for camping, biking, hiking or just driving through, stopping and walking.  And Eagle Bluff Lighthouse has a marvelous story about it – take the tour if you have the chance.

DOOR COUNTY TROLLEY TOURS
Dates of Event: 5/08 – 10/08
Take an "Old Time" Trolley ride and see breathtaking vistas from Door County 's scenic bluffs overlooking the islands. As we traverse the land, we'll share the legend and lore unique to each area. Don't forget to bring your camera! Learn from the locals the best places to wine, dine, and relax.  4-times daily.  Also, there are Lighthouse Tours (June – October) and even Ghost Tours!  You can even rent the trolley for a wedding!  Check it out at Door County Trolley and tell them DoorCountyNavigator.com sent you.

SEGWAY PERSONAL TRANSPORTER TOUR - PENINSULA STATE PARK
Dates of event: 6/5/08 to 8/5/08
Looking for a unique way to see the sights of Door County? How about on the two wheels of a Segway Personal Transporter? After a half hour training on the Segway PT, we will glide up and down hills through Peninsula State Park for about 1 1/2 hours. If you keep your eyes open, you are likely to spot deer or other wildlife. The views overlooking the bay are simply breathtaking. Call for reservations at 920-376-0256.  Cost $74-$89. Monday through Saturday, 10 AM and 2 PM.

FARMER’S MARKET– STURGEON BAY
Dates of Event: Saturdays, 6/7/08 - 10/25/08
Place: Corner of Michigan Street and 4th Avenue
Saturdays only from 9AM – 12:30 PM.  Featuring home-grown seasonal produce and handcrafted items at the Market Square parking lot in downtown Sturgeon Bay. 920-746-2914.
Easiest way to get there from the north: Take Hwy 42 south to the Sturgeon Bay Business District: 57/42 – take a right there.  You will pass the Neighborhood Pub (stop in and eat – great food!), Wal-Mart, and a lot of other stuff.  Go the speed limit.  When you hit Hardee’s, take a left and you will be heading to the main section of downtown Sturgeon Bay.   You will be on Jefferson Street – take it to 3rd (the main street in downtown Sturgeon Bay and turn left).  Take that past Younkers, etc. to Michigan St. and take a left – you will hit 4th in 1 block!  Have fun

CONCERTS IN THE PARK ON WEDNESDAYS - SISTER BAY
Dates of Event: 6/11/08 – 8/13/008
Concerts are held at the Beach Pavilion at 3 PM. Admission is free! In the event of rain, concerts will be moved indoors to the Village Hall. For information call 920-854-2812 or www.sisterbaytourism.com.

AMERICAN FOLKLORE THEATRE - PENINSULA STATE PARK
Dates of Event: 6/18/08 - 8/30/08
Summer performances will be held at the outdoor amphitheater in the park. State Park vehicle sticker is not required to attend the show.
Tickets: 920-854-6117 or www.folkloretheatre.com.

EPHRAIM HISTORICAL WALKING TOURS
Location: Downtown
From:6/17/08 - 9/1/08
Tour the village Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday starting at 10:30 AM. Info: 920-854-9688 or www.ephraim.org.

CONCERTS IN THE PARK ON TUESDAYS – FISH CREEK
Dates of Event: 6/17/08 - 8/12/08
Free concerts at Noble Square 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM. 920-868-2316 or www.fishcreek.info.

BIRCH CREEK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – EGG HARBOR
Dates of Events: 6/26/08 – 8/16/08
Birch Creek is a nationally renowned summer music school by day and a celebrated concert venue at night. Top national and international artists are featured in more than 35 indoor evening concerts on Birch Creek’s rural campus. Music ranging from symphony to Big Band to percussion
and steel band (excellent!) during selected evenings, 8 PM on the
Birch Creek campus - beautiful. Only 3 miles east of Egg Harbor on County E. Call 920-868-3763 for specific details and ticket prices. Website: www.birchcreek.org 

• June 23 - July 5              Symphony

• July 7 – 19                     Percussion and Steel Band

• July 21– Aug 2                Jazz I
• Aug 4 – 16                     Jazz II

This is a must - one of the best bargains in Door County!  You must check out their schedule, but the place itself is spectacular!  The concerts take place in an old barn on what used to be a farm – it is as rustic as it gets, but the acoustics are fine, the experience awesome!  After you park your car in the large parking field, you walk over and see the gazebo outside the barn – and some of the musicians are warming up and jamming prior to the actual concert – this alone is worth it!  The musicians are students from all over (mostly from the Midwest) who are learning and honing their skills with music teachers who spend the summer at Birch Creek and teach (some come from as far away as upstate New York).  Students live there on the grounds for about 2 weeks at a time, and then new students come in.  It is truly a wonderful learning experience for the students, and they put on wonderful concerts for us all!  At intermission, you can stroll the grounds, but some popcorn, coffee of pop, a Birch Creek tee shirt or sweat, and stroll through the barn too – back around the left side where the practice rooms are, and where students are busy refining their craft!

On a starry night, it just doesn’t get any better!  They have a variety of music throughout the season, so see the schedule here on the Calendar of Events, or visit their website – from percussion, to Caribbean island music to swing!  It is an experience you will not forget – and if you bring friends to this, they will think you are the best and know the best places!  We have never had a bad experience here, and we have gone for years!  We highly recommend this – it is truly wonderful!

SISTER BAY FARMER’S MARKET
Dates of Event : 6/28/08 – 10/11/08
Every Saturday 8 AM – noon at the Corner of the Past. Heritage programs
9 AM –11 AM. 920-854-9242.

FARMER’S MARKET– STURGEON BAY
Dates of Event: Saturdays, 6/7/08 - 10/25/08
Place: Corner of Michigan Street and 4th Avenue
Saturdays only from 9 AM – 12:30 PM.  Featuring home-grown seasonal produce and handcrafted items at the Market Square parking lot in downtown Sturgeon Bay. 920-746-2914.
Easiest way to get there from the north: Take Hwy 42 south to the Sturgeon Bay Business District: 57/42 – take a right there.  You will pass the Neighborhood Pub (stop in and eat – great food!), Wal-Mart, and a lot of other stuff.  Go the speed limit.  When you hit Hardee’s, take a left and you will be heading to the main section of downtown Sturgeon Bay.   You will be on Jefferson Street – take it to 3rd (the main street in downtown Sturgeon Bay and turn left).  Take that past Younkers, etc. to Michigan St. and take a left – you will hit 4th in 1 block!  Have fun.

CONCERTS IN THE PARK ON THURSDAYS – EGG HARBOR
Dates of Event: 6/19/08 - 8/21/08
Free concerts in Harbor View Park, 5 PM-6:30 PM. If inclement weather, concerts will be cancelled. Merchants and restaurants will be open until 9 PM on Thursday nights. Experience some of the best sunset views in Door County. 920-868-3717 or visit www.eggharbordoorcounty.com.

DOOR COUNTY PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL
Dates of Event:  7/20/08 – 8/2/08
Location: Countywide
Our collector’s preview, gala and auction will be held on Friday, July 25th. Our quick paint in downtown Fish Creek will be held Saturday, July 26th. Many free events will be held during the week, and will be open to the public. Those interested in receiving a free guidebook to the event may sign up on our website www.doorcountypleinair.com.

CONCERT ON THE VINEYARD – EGG HARBOR
At the Stone’s Throw Winery (3382 County Road 'E' -Intersection of A & E)
Dates of Event: 7/5/08 – 8/16/08

• 7/5/08         featuring Five Card Studs
• 7/19/08       featuring The Donna Wodall Group
• 8/2/08         featuring Streetlife
• 8/16/08       featuring The Groovehogs

Info:  920-839-9660. 

Door Shakespeare – Baileys Harbor
Dates of Event: 7/10/08 – 8/24/08
In the garden at the Bjorklunden in Baileys Harbor.  2008 season presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Cyrano de Bergerac.”  For info: 920-839-1500 or www.doorshakespeare.com 

ANNUAL K/D SALMON TOURNAMENT
Dates of Event: 7/26/08 - 8/3/08
Location: Various Ports
Participating ports include Sturgeon Bay, Baileys Harbor, Washington Island, Algoma and Kewaunee. Over $40,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded to the anglers who catch the biggest fish each day at all five weigh-in sites. Tickets are $25 for the entire tournament and $13 for one day. Info: 920-883-9792.

20th ANNUAL FAIR AT DOMICILE – SISTER BAY
Date of Event: 8/1/08
See the work of a dozen artisans. 10 AM-5 PM. Enjoy free concerts at 1 PM in the orchard each day. Food and beverages available. Parking in the Schoolhouse Park lot. More Info: 920-854-9005.

SCANDINAVIAN FESTIVAL WEEKEND – WASHINGTON ISLAND
Dates of Event: 8/1/08 - 8/3/08
Friday at 4 PM - Fest Kafee held at the Trinity Lutheran Church. Saturday the Scandinavian Dance with 100 dancers in Scandinavian costume at the outdoor stage by the Community Center at 8 PM. Sunday worship.
Trinity Lutheran Church
RR 1 Box 208
Washington Island
920-847-2341 

CONCERTS IN THE PARK ON MONDAYS – EPHRAIM
Dates of Event: 8/4, 8/11, 8/18/08
Evenings in Ephraim, free Monday concerts at Harborside Park, 5 PM.

CHICAGO FIREBOAT FIREWORKS CRUISE – STURGEON BAY
Date of Event: 8/2/08
Departs Door County Maritime Museum. Cruise the bay and get a water view seat. 8:30 PM until the fireworks end. Details: 920-825-1112.

14th Annual Cherry Fest - Jacksonport
Date of Event:  8/2/08
Festival location is at Lakeside Park. Fresh Cherry Bakery & Historical Display. Art & Craft fair, food, music, family fun. Performances by Birch Creek Ambassadors. 8 AM-4 PM   For info, call 920-823-2288 or visit www.doorbell.net/jhs (click on “Events”).

JAZZ IN JACKSONPORT
Date of Event: 8/2/08
9 AM - 10:30 AM. Music at Lakeside Park performed by the Birch Creek Ambassadors. During Cherry Fest! 920-823-2288.

18TH ANNUAL CLASSIC AND WOODEN BOAT SHOW & FESTIVAL – STURGEON BAY
Dates of Event: 8/2/08 - 8/3/08
Saturday 9AM, Sunday 10AM. Activities take place at the Door County Maritime Museum at the foot of the downtown bridge. Sikaflex challenge boat building contest and sea trials, expert demonstrations on sailing, diving, and kayaking. Games and activities for the whole family. Gates open at 9 AM on Saturday and 10 AM on Sunday. For more information call 920-743-5958.

Ephraim Yacht Club Regatta
Dates of Event: 8/2/08 - 8/3/08
Details and info: 920-854-7107 or www.ephraim.orgGould Golf Tournament –

PENINSULA STATE PARK
Date of Event: 8/3/08
Held at the Peninsula State Park Golf Course. 920-854-5791 or http://www.peninsulagolf.org/

DOOR COUNTY BLUEGRASS CAMP- SESSION 2 – ELLISON BAY
Dates of Event: 8/3/08 – 8/8/08
Camp sessions are held at the Wagon Trail Resort.  Visit beautiful Door County and play music at the same time. Five full days of expert instruction, jamming, and fun. Bluegrass camp will focus on building instrumental skills for the experienced beginner through advanced player. Each day will include morning and afternoon classes on your instrument, plus a variety of workshops. Instrumental instruction will include bluegrass bass, guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, small group playing and jamming. Limit 10 students.  www.doorcountybluegrass.com

RESORTER GOLF TOURNAMENT – PENINSULA STATE PARK
Dates of Event: 8/4/07 – 8/7/08
Held at the Peninsula State Park Golf Course.  920-854-5791 or http://www.peninsulagolf.org/ 

16th ANNUAL WASHINGTON ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL – WASHINGTON ISLAND
Dates of Event: 8/4/08 – 8/15/08
Musicians from Milwaukee, Colorado, and St Louis Symphonies join forces to present the best in chamber and choral music.  Concerts will be held at the Trueblood Performing Arts Center on August 4,7,10,13,15.  All performances begin at 7:30 PM, except for children's concert on August 10 at 3 PM.  August 13th concert at 11 AM.  August 14th concert will feature local talent.  Presented by the Art & Nature Center.  More Info: 920-847-3434 or www.washingtonisland.com/musicfestival. 

56th Annual Peninsula Music Festival  - Fish Creek
Dates of Event: 8/5/08 – 8/23/08
Nine different concerts in three weeks at the Door Community Auditorium.  The indoor concert hall has amazing acoustics. Air conditioned and comfortable. Concerts on Tuesdays, Thursday and Saturday. Schedule and concerts to be announced.  Call 920-854-4060 or www.musicfestival.com

DOOR COUNTY FAIR – STURGEON BAY
Dates of Event: 8/6/08 – 8/10/08
Located at the John Miles County Park on 14th Avenue in Sturgeon Bay. Starts at 5 PM Wednesday with free admission that evening. Grandstand events include auto races, tractor pull, and Rodeo. Many things to see in the Merchant buildings. Carnival rides, food stands, and more. Info: More info, 920-746-2261.
NOTE: The Fairgrounds are very nicely kept, and this is a fun event especially for kids – there are lots of barns and sheds to see all kinds of interesting things, crafts, animals, and of course rides on the midway!  Worth the trip for an old-fashioned county fair!  Call to verify times – we arrived 2 hours early on the opening day once!

JAZZ IN JACKSONPORT
Date of Event: 8/9/08
2 PM - 3:30 PM. Music at Lakeside Park performed by the Birch Creek Ambassadors. 920-823-2288.

Door County Festival of Arts – EPHRAIM
Date of Event: 8/9/08
Community arts celebration hosted by the Francis Hardy Center for the Arts in downtown Ephraim. Children's activities, performances, artists' demonstrations, and food. Watch for details at http://www.thehardy.org/ or call 920-854-5535.PERSEID

METEOR SHOWERS – NEWPORT STATE PARK (ELLISON BAY)
Date of Event:  8/12/08
Meet at the picnic area at dusk to watch one of the most spectacular cosmic events of the year – a truly amazing meteor shower in the darkest part of Door County!  Bring a lawn chair or blanket.  For info, call 920-854-2500.
This is a once a year phenomenon as the Earth passes through the Perseid meteor belt.  It’s always the 11th or 12th of August; this year the 12th.  This is truly cosmic and celestial so bring a lawn chair or blanket and some patience.  Check out the local Resorter Reporter newspaper (a free, local paper available everywhere) for up to the minute news if you are here at this time

26th ANNUAL THRESHEREE & ANTIQUE MACHINERY SHOW – VALMY
Dates of Event: 8/15/08 - 8/17/08
Open 6 PM on Friday night, dance starts at 8 PM. Open at 10 AM on Saturday and Sunday. Thresheree with horse & tractor pull entertainment, games for the entire family. Arts & crafts, great music entertainment, food & refreshments. Located at 5005 Country View Rd (off Hwy 57), Valmy. Call for info: 920-743-4859.

STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL- STURGEON BAY
Dates of Event: 8/17/08 - 8/18/08
At the Third Avenue Playhouse. The Door County Film Festival is dedicated to encouraging and showcasing student filmmaking. Details at www.dcsff.com.

32nd ANNUAL SONS OF NORWAY NORSK FEST – Sturgeon Bay
Date of Event:  8/16/08
Bay View Lutheran Church, Sturgeon Bay, 9 AM-2:30 PM Kaffe Stue, bake sale, weaving, spinning, stitchery, rosemaling and other Norwegian goodies. Free admission. 920-743-7975.

8th ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT BEACH WALK - WHITEFISH DUNES STATE PARK
Date of Event:  8/16/08
From 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM . As the sun sets over the dunes, stroll along with family, friends or your sweetheart for this quiet 1-mile candlelight walk at Whitefish Dunes State Park.  A beach grid makes part of the trail handicapped accessible.  Info: 920-823-2400 or carolyn.rock@wisconsin.gov. Vehicle sticker required to participate.

Washington Island Fair & Parade
Date of Event:  8/16/08
Gates open at 11 AM. Parade at noon. Craft booths, food booths, exhibits and bingo at the Community Center.  920-847-2179, or http://www.washingtonislandchamber.com/

SISTER BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL QUILT SHOW
Dates of the Event: 8/16/08 - 8/17/08
At the Old Anderson House at the Corner of the Past.  Hwy 57 at Fieldcrest Rd. Admission is $3.  Info. 920-854-7680 or 920-854-9242

BAYLAND CLASSIC CAR SHOW – STURGEON BAY
Date of Event: 8/23/08
This classic car show will be held at Jim Olson Motors. Trivia contest, door prizes, food and beverages. Register day of event starting at 8 AM. Awards at 3 PM. 920-743-4461.

Stuff O-Rama Flea Market - Sister Bay
Date of Event: 8/30/08
On the grounds of Domicile/Stuff. 12 - 60 vendors with unpredictable mix of merchandise from furniture to sports collectibles, antiques, junque, trash and treasure. 8 AM-3 PM. For info, 920-854-9005. 

MARINA FEST – SISTER BAY
Date of Event: 8/30/08
At the Sister Bay Marina. Live entertainment, food & beverages, water ski show by the Water Board Warriors, fireworks and more! 920-854-2812 or 920-854-5241.

NEWPORT WILDERNESS DAYS – ELLISON BAY
Date of Event: 8/31/08
At Newport State Park. A day of hikes and programs to celebrate Wisconsin’s only formally designed wilderness State Park. 920-854-2500.