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October 2010
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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TAKE A HIKE: GET
YOUR “LIKE TO HIKE” PIN – FISH CREEK
Location: Peninsula State Park
Dates of event:1/1/10 – 12/31/10
Take a Hike! Get your Like to Hike Niagara Escarpment pin. Espress your love for the Escarpment and support the educational efforts of the Friends
of Peninsula State Park by getting a pin featuring a Brown Bat set against the
backdrop of Eagle Bluff. Pins are $3 each with a the hiking commitment and $6
without. Find details at www.peninsulafriends.org
ROCK N ROLL ART
NIGHT – FISH CREEK
Dates of Event: 4/23/10 To 11/6/10
6:30-10 PM. On select Friday nights Hands On
Art Studio features live music during adult night for adults 21 and older. It
is a 3 1/2 hour kids-free zone. All the studio spaces are open and ready for
you to have a fun evening playing with art. The studio fee for the entire
evening is $7 plus the cost of your art project. Feel free to bring your own
appetizers and drinks. We have pizza, soft drinks and beer available for
purchase. Call 920-868-9311 or visit http://www.handsonartstudio.com/ for more info and schedule.
SEGWAY PERSONAL
TRANSPORTER TOURS – 4 TOURS
Dates of event: 5/1/10 to 10/31/10
–
Peninsula State Park: 1 ˝ hr tour
–
Ridges Road Lighthouses: 1 ˝ hr tour
–
Rustic Road to Cana Island: 1 ˝ hr tour
6/15/10 to Sept. 2010
- Washington Island: 5 hr tour
Looking for a unique way to see the sights
of Door County? How about on the two wheels of a Segway Personal Transporter? After 20-40 min. training on the Segway PT, you will glide up and down hills, to scenic and breathtaking overlooks,
rustic roads, country neighborhood and Lake Michigan shoreline. Keep your eyes open and bring a camera,
as you are likely to spot deer or other wildlife, rare vegetation as well as
popular and historic places and buildings. Go to www.segwaythedoor.com for more info or call
920-376-0256. Cost $74-$89. Daily,
10 AM - 2 PM. Packages available.
Dates of Event: 5/2010 – 10/2010
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. 3-4 tours daily.
Pick up at Orchard Country Winery (1/2
mile south of Fish Creek on Highway 42). 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. Info at
920-868-1100
DOOR COUNTY FIREBOAT
CRUISES – STURGEON BAY
Dates of Event : May 28
through Early October
Cruise launches from the dock adjacent to
the Door County Maritime Museum, 120 N. Madison Ave. Each narrated tour lasts 1-1/2 hours and cruises
either through the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal or to Sherwood Point Lighthouse
(weather permitting). Snacks and
refreshments, including full bar, are available on board for sale during the cruise. Daily cruises during July-August peak season. Info
920-495-6454 or http://www.ridethefireboat.com/tourdetails.html
SUNDAYS:
FREE MUSIC ON THE DECK - JACKSONPORT
Dates of Event: 5/30/10 - 10/31/10
At Simon Creek Vineyard, 1-5 PM. Free music on the deck at Simon Creek
Vineyard in Jacksonport. Featuring Mickey Grasso.
Wine service on the deck by the bottle or by the glass. Deck overlooks
beautiful natural Simon Creek Grounds. Information: 920-746-9307.
Dates of Event: 6/5/10 – 10/23/10
Every Saturday 8 AM – noon at Sister Bay
Historical Society's Corner of the Past (Highway 57 and Fieldcrest Road- 1 ˝
mile south of downtown Sister Bay). This market is devoted to selling locally-grown produce, honey, flowers, maple
syrup, sauerkraut, canned foods and bakery prepared in certified kitchens, and
natural-fed meat products. Info
920-854-5257.
FARMER’S MARKET– STURGEON BAY
Dates of Event: Saturdays, 6/5/10 - 10/23/10
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.
Dates of Event:
Saturdays, 6/7/10 - 10/31/10
Tours
depart from Orchard Country Winery in Fish Creek; June – Sept 7:00 PM departure, October 6:00 PM
departure. Step aboard ’The Trolley of the Doomed’ as we share tales of ghostly
sunken ships, haunted lighthouses and mysterious happenings on the darker side
of this spirited peninsula. Call 920-868-1100 for reservations. Limited
seating. $23 for adults, $17 for children ages 2-12. Info at http://www.doorcountytrolley.com/ghostTour.htm
Dates of Event: Saturdays, 6/11/10 - 10/31/10
Tour departs from Stone Harbor Resort: June
– Sept 7:00 PM departure, October 6:00 PM departure. Lurking beneath the
charming waterfront community of Sturgeon Bay, lives the horror of its unusual
murders, haunted buildings and spirited maritime past. Call 920-868-1100 for
reservations. Limited seating. $23 for adults, $17 for children ages 2-12.
Info at http://www.doorcountytrolley.com/ghostTour.htm
Dates of Event: 6/15/10 -
10/17/10
Its 75th Anniversary, America’s oldest professional resident summer
theatre opens its 2010 season on June 15th performing Tuesdays through Sundays. The Peninsula Players Theatre is nestled in a
fragrant cedar forest overlooking the waters of Green Bay, where patrons come
before curtain to stroll along the shore, enjoy a relaxing picnic, or
refreshments while watching the sunset before the exhilaration of a live
theatrical performance. For information call: 920-868-3287 or visit www.peninsulaplayers.com.
Dates of Event: 6/15/10 – 10/26/10
Tuesdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, in Lakeside Park if weather permits. The Jacksonport Farmer’s Market is sponsored
by the Jacksonport Area Business Association. Info 920-823-2288.
Dates of Event: 6/16/10 - 10/23/10
American Folklore Theatre presents its 2010 season with original
musical comedies to delight the whole family! Devoted patrons enjoy a cozy night of comedy and
musical theater under the stars at the AFT Amphitheatre in glorious Peninsula
State Park Amphitheater.
The Summer session runs 6/16/10
– 8/28/10 and features:
·
Mark
Twain’s Life on the Mississippi
·
Cheeseheads the Musical
·
Bone
Dance
The Fall session runs 9/3/10
– 10/23/10 and features
·
Guys and
Does, The Deerhunting Musical.
Shows are Monday through Saturday at various times.
General admission tickets: $18 Adult, $8 Teens, $5 Child. Info at 920-854-6117
or www.folkloretheatre.com.
Dates of event: 6/18/10 - 10/9/10
10:30 AM – Tuesday through Friday. Guided walking tour of Ephraim,
leaving from Anderson Barn History Center. New fall walking tours are Fridays
and Saturdays, September 10 through October 9. Tours include admission to the 4
Ephraim Village Museums. $5 adults, $3 students 6-18. Information: 920-854-9688.
HAUNTED TROLLEY PUB
CRAWL
Location: Various Pubs and Taverns
Dates of Event: July through October 2010
- Tuesday & Friday - July 6,
9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
- Tuesday & Friday - August 3,
6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31
- Friday Sept. 3, Sat. Sept. 4,
Sun. Sept. 5, Fri. Sept. 10, Sat. Sept. 11, and Fri. Sept. 17
- Fri. Oct. 1, Fri. Oct. 8, Fri.
Oct. 15, Sat. Oct. 16, Fri. Oct. 22, Sat. Oct. 23, Fri. Oct. 29, Sat. Oct.
30 and Sun. Oct. 31
The Door County Trolley tours the haunted
taverns of the peninsula and gets you up close to the “spirits” of Door County.
Guests enjoy the intoxicating tales of the peninsula’s haunted pubs and
taverns. Limited seating and this tour is for adults only. Call 920-868-1100 or
check http://www.doorcountytrolley.com/specialTrolleyEvents.htm for schedule and pick up locations. $35 plus tax – 21 yrs and older.
Dates of Event: 8/28/10 - 11/9/10
At the Miller Art Museum. Artists
create art work to commemorate the beautiful city of
Sturgeon Bay whether it be from the past or present. Reception Saturday, August
28 5-6:30 PM. Information: 920-746-0707.
Dates of Event: 10/1/10 - 11/6/10
At
the Guenzel Gallery at Peninsula School of Art, 3900
County F. The rich narratives of four ancient Norse myths inspire twenty 2 and 3-D
artists to create works of their own unique interpretations. Opening Reception: Saturday, October 2nd, 5-7 PM. Info 920-868-3455.
IRON POUR BENEFIT – FISH CREEK
Date of Event: 10/2/10
At Peninsula School of Art 3900 County F. Learn the ancient art of casting iron with sculptor Teresa Lind and her crew. For a contribution, each participant will have the
opportunity to create their own pattern for an iron tile, as well as witness
the fiery drama of the pour, listen to music and enjoy seasonal refreshments. Ticket
price and materials fee to be announced. All ages welcome. Information, call 920-868-3455
22nd ANNUAL RUN WILD - STURGEON BAY
Date of Event: 10/2/10
10K run, 3-mile run/walk, 1/3 mile Smokey Bear Fun
Run. Registration at 8 – 9:30 AM, run starts at about
10:00AM. Refreshments, door prizes and trophies. Fees are $17 for the 10K and 3-mile
before 9/23/10, thereafter $20. $7
for the Smokey Bear Fun Run. Call 920-743-6866 for all
the details or www.runwild.org.
12th Annual Amish
Quilt Show & Sale – SISTER BAY
Dates of Event: 10/7/10 – 10/10/10
At the Sister Bay Village Hall from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily. Original hand-made Amish Quilts will be available for viewing and for purchase at each show. Many other items including wall hangings, pillows, table runners, place mats, pot holders, table centers, spice mats, mini-quilt pins, rugs, Amish dolls, books and many other interesting gifts depicting the Amish will be on display. For information call: 920-823-2288 or visit www.jacksonportcraftcottage.com.
PUMPKIN PATCH FESTIVAL – EGG
HARBOR
Dates of Event: 10/9/10– 10/10/10
Pumpkin Patch is loaded with fun filled festivities in Egg Harbor - and you can
take in the beauty and the pumpkin and scarecrow displays throughout the
village. Harbor View Park is the place for family fun and outdoor
entertainment. Chili, sweet corn, pumpkin pie, cider, beer and the best brats
you have ever tasted! All day music, usually face painting, and more. Silent auction on Saturday. Call 920-868-3717 or www.eggharbordoorcounty.org
Highly
Recommended! One of the staff’s
favorite festivals, the Pumpkin Patch Festival in Egg Harbor is a delight
– somehow they always get nice weather . . . mostly! Walk around Harbor View Park, smell the
brats grilling, the corn roasting, hear the music playing, wafting up the hills
from down near the harbor! And the
entire town is decorated with corn stalks, pumpkins, hay and beautiful wreaths
– and many of the businesses participate in the best decorated business
contest – so you will see some clever decorations. Oh - try some of the chili –
there is always a great cup of chili bubbling up near the park! Buy an official Pumpkin Patch cap or
shirt, and whatever you do, stop in the Shipwrecked for a pumpkin beer that
they brew only in the fall, right at Shipwrecked! Get a nice coffee at Chocolate Chicken!
Be warned – it
gets a little more crowded each year, but it is no where near as crowded as
next week’s Sister Bay Fall festival. You will have to park pretty far away and walk – but that’s ok,
that’s what it’s all about. If you
remember (print this out!), park up on the hill road behind Main Street Market
– you might be able to find a spot up there! Well, you have about another week before things really slow
down in Door County – if you want Fall and very quiet – wait until
after the Sister Bay Fall fest (but call inns to see who is open)!
WASHINGTON ISLAND CIDER PRESSING &
FALL FESTIVAL
Dates of Event:
10/9/10 – 10/10/10
This festival is held at the Farm
Museum grounds from 10 AM each day. Many
activities with games for children. Horse-drawn wagon rides. Bring your own apples and press them on an antique press!
For info, call 920-847-2179 or
www.washingtonislandchamber.com.
ART DAY FOR ANIMALS – FISH CREEK
Date of
Event: 10/9/10
At
Hands On Art Studio, 3655
Peninsula Players Rd.,10 AM-6 PM. Art Day to benefit the Door County Humane
Society. Try your hand at pumpkin painting or
scarecrow-making. Let the kids explore our Hay House, or pet and feed the
goats, llamas and alpacas. Kick back and enjoy a hayride, or participate in
silly games like pumpkin ring toss, and chicken drop. Palermo Pizzas, hot dogs,
brats, apple cider, soda and beer are available throughout the day.
Information: 920-868-9311 or visit
www.handsonartstudio.com.
Date of Event: 10/9/10
In
Peninsula State Park from 5:00 – 7:30 PM. Self-guided hike. A one-mile candlelit trail with ghoulish but not gory fun for all
ages. Refreshments. A state park vehicle sticker is required. For
information call: 920-868-3528.
37TH ANNUAL TOWNLINE ART FAIR -
EPHRAIM
Dates of Event: 10/9/10 – 10/10/10
Hosted
by Fine Line Designs Gallery & Sculpture Garden in north Ephraim. Enjoy the
display and sale of visual art and fine crafts. Over 80 professional artists from the Midwest. 10:00 AM
– 5:00 PM. Call 920-854-4343.
Townline is the
art fair of the art fairs in Door County – it really has the most artists
from around the county and Midwest, and is well run and well executed. You will find something that you like
here for sure! Beautiful
watercolors, oils, prints, metal art, photos, wood, and more! You will like this art fair if you like
walking around and looking at beautiful things. Most of the local artists are represented there, like Karen
Anderson, Donna Brown, Stacey Small, and others.
64th ANNUAL SISTER BAY FALL FESTIVAL –
SISTER BAY
Dates of Event: 10/15/10
– 10/17/10
The “Granddaddy” of all Door County festivals,
2010 marks the 64th annual Fall Fest in Sister Bay. What began
as a celebration and reward for the Door County tourist workers after a busy
tourist season has evolved into one of the largest weekend celebrations on the
peninsula! Parade on Saturday,
juried art & crafts, food booths, children’s activities, live entertainment,
fall classic run, teen dance, and the amazing 10,000 ping pong ball drop
(FUN!!) on Sunday and more! For
general and parade info, call 920-854-2812 or www.sisterbaytourism.com.
3rd Annual
Fall Showcase & Open House - JACKSONPORT
Dates of Event: 10/16/10
– 10/17/10
At the Jacksonport Craft
Cottage, 6275 Hwy 57. Featuring Door County Fiber Artists. For information call: 920-823-2288
or visit www.jacksonportcraftcottage.com.
FAMILY ART DAY
– FISH CREEK
Date of Event: 10/16/10
At Peninsula School of Art Free for families with children ages 3 to 17. Drop in anytime between 10
AM and 2 PM for art-making fun. 920-868-3455.
Dates of Event: 10/22/10
– 10/24/10
At Door County Rubber Stamps, 751 Jefferson Street. Three days of ’back to
nature’ classes, workshops and new art experiences. A grand variety of teachers
will present a greater variety of classes. Information: 920-746-9080.
AUTUMN LEAVES FORMAL DINNER DANCE – BAILEYS HARBOR
Date of Event: 10/22/10
At Gordon Lodge Event Center. Come
experience great music, formal and casual dancing accompanied by a first class
dining experience. Reservations required. Call for details. 920-839-2331.
2010 DOOR COUNTY FALL 50 DISTANCE RUN
Date of Event: 10/23/10
Location: From Northern Tip to Sturgeon Bay
Billing itself as the most scenic distance run in the Midwest, the Fall
50 is a 50-mile distance run for teams of 1 to 5 runners. Solo runners (!)
start at 7:00 AM. For team runners, the journey begins at 8AM on Saturday at
the northern tip of the Door County Peninsula and travels along the scenic
western shoreline to Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay. Registration fees
include race entry, a long-sleeved t-shirt, course support, finishers’ medal
and a post-race party at 1 pm at Sunset Park in Sturgeon Bay beneath a massive big top tent that includes free snacks, pizza, beer, wine and soda for
participants and $15 for family and friends. Visit www.fall50.com for registration costs and details or call
920-606-2458.
WOODWALK’S HALLOWEEN BALL AND GALA – EGG HARBOR
Date of Event: 10/29/10
At Woodwalk Gallery 6746 County Road G, 7:30 PM. An adults only costume ball and gala. Come dressed in
snowmobile suits and faux fur, hunter’s orange and high heel waders just for
the fun of it. Music, dancing, parade and contests. $5-$10. Information: 920-868-2912.
JACK O’LANTERN JAMBOREE – FISH CREEK
Dates of Event: 10/30/10
– 11/1/10
Fish Creek presents scary faces, funny faces, candles aglow...Jack O’Lantern Jamboree will feature pumpkins of all shapes and
sizes throughout the village during Halloween weekend. Festivities will include
trick or treating, a pet parade and costume contest. 920-868-2316.
Date of Event: 10/31/10
At Baileys Harbor Town Hall, 5:30-7:30 PM. Games,
treats, costume contest. Information: 920-839-2366.
Date of Event: 10/31/10
At Edgewood Orchard Galleries, 4140
Peninsula Players Road, 10 AM-5
PM. Edgewood Orchard Galleries closes the galleries and sculpture garden with a
daylong reception to celebrate Halloween and the close of it 42nd season.
Information: 290-868-3579.
