September 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.

EPHRAIM HISTORICAL WALKING TOURS
Location: Downtown
From:9/3/08 - 9/26/08
Tour the village Tuesday, Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 10:30 AM.  At Anderson Barn. Info: 920-854-9688 or www.ephraim.org.

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

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.

JAZZ ON JEFFERSON – STURGEON BAY
Date of Event: 9/6/08
On Jefferson Street from 1-8 PM. Featuring music, food and entertainment along the street. Details: 920-743-6722.

ANNUAL DOOR COUNTY CENTURY BIKE RIDE WEEKEND
Dates of Event: 9/6/08 – 9/7/08
Bike routes 30-100 miles. Advance registration only. 414-224-1565 or www.doorcountycentury.com or email dcc@doorcountycentury.com. 6TH

ANNUAL CORN FEST - CARLSVILLE
Date of Event: 9/13/08
10AM – 4PM at Schopf’s Dairy View. Walk the corn maze, great food, live music and diverse activities for all ages. Corn and pie eating contests, scarecrow auction, Antique Road Show - Door County Style, tug of war, door prizes and more! Free admission. This is a fundraising event for Sunshine House, Inc., a nonprofit agency serving adults of all abilities in a vocational setting. Info: www.sunshinehouseinc.org

EPHRAIM’S SATURDAY STROLL
Date of Event: 9/13/08
A Saturday celebration of food, music, and special sales and other promotions from Ephraim’s shops, restaurants, and galleries. Info: 920-854-4989.

OLD WORLD CRAFT FAIR – STURGEON BAY
Date of Event: 9/13/08
Wander on Jefferson St. where local artists display handcrafted spun, woven, felted, knitted, crocheted, carved and pottery creations.  Watch how these old world crafts are created. 10 AM – 4 PM. Info: 920-743-3172.   

29th ANNUAL BAILEYS HARBOR AUTUMNFEST
Date of Event: 9/20/08
Autumnfest will be a jam-packed one day event in the Baileys Harbor town center. It will feature a craft show, food, a bake sale, raffle, live music by River City Six, and a souvenir booth.  Festival begins at 9 AM.   For info call, 920-839-2366 or www.baileysharbor.com

19TH ANNUAL STURGEON BAY HARVEST FESTIVAL & HARVEST MOON CELEBRATION
Date of Event: 9/20/08
A citywide celebration of Autumn’s bounty, featuring an art & craft show, car show, scarecrows on display, farmers market, food booths, music and entertainment, plus children’s activities. 9 AM – 9 PM.  The day concludes with a Harvest Moon celebration 5-9 PM.  Information at 800-301-6695 or www.sturgeonbay.net.

GREAT DAYS: GILLS ROCK ENTERTAINMENT ART TOUR
Location: Throughout Gills Rock
Date of Event: 9/26/08
10 AM-5 PM daily. Enjoy food, fun and music while visiting unique galleries and studios. 920-854-9907.

INSIDE/OUTSIDE SALE – FISH CREEK
Dates of Event: 9/26/08 – 9/28/08
Great bargains all over town at fabulous end of season savings. For information call 800-577-1880 or www.fishcreek.info

ORCHARD COUNTRY’S FALL HARVEST CELEBRATION – FISH CREEK
Date of Event: 9/27/08

At Lautenbach’s Orchard Country Winery & Market.  Live music, free winery tours and tastings, pick your own apples, horse drawn wagon rides, food demonstrations, craft booths, great door prizes and children’s activities. Fun for the whole family!   Call 920-868-3479 or visit www.orchardcountry.com