2011 Door County Festivals and Events

Ghosts - Haunted Lighthouses of the Great Lakes

May 22 2010 - Jan 23 2012 at the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay

Explore the haunted world of the paranormal with this new, interactive exhibit at the Door County Maritime Museum. "Ghosts! Haunted Lighthouses of the Great Lakes" lets visitors delve into the mystery surrounding paranormal activity at some of Door County's most famous lighthouses.

Door County Concerts Series

10/8/2011, 11/14/2011, 2/11/2012, 4/12/2012 at the United Methodist Church in Sturgeon Bay

A series of 4 concerts performed at United Methodist Church in Sturgeon Bay. Oct. 8th: Kate Boyd, concerto soloist. November 14th: International Chamber Soloists. February 11, 2012: Threestyle, a cabaret style evening of well-known favorites. April 12, 2012: Metales M5, Mexico's leading brass quintet.

Wine Camp: Napa vs. Sonoma

Saturday November 5, 2011 at the Stone's Throw Winery in Egg Harbor

Space is limited for this Door County wine tasting event! Taste and explore 6 varietals of wine grown in Napa vs. 6 of the same varietals grown in Sonoma. Each wine brings their own unique characteristics, and this blind taste testing will really open your eyes! Event runs from 12-3pm with a light lunch included.

Southern Door County's 31st Annual Arts and Crafts Fair

Sunday November 6, 2011 at Southern Door Schools throughout Southern Door County, WI

9am-3pm. Door County's largest craft show under one roof - over 100 booths. Five miles north of Brussels on County DK. Free shuttle available from all parking lots, door prizes every 1/2 hour, food and drink available. Sponsored by the SD Athletic Booster Club. $2 admission.

Artfund Benefit

Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at the English Inn in Fish Creek

Enjoy a buffet dinner from 5pm-8pm, at the English Inn in Fish Creek, Wisconsin. Entertainment begins at 6pm and the music will continue all evening. A silent auction and raffle will be held, with profits benefit the Peninsula Arts Association.

Christmas by the Bay

Friday, November 18 - Sunday, November 20, 2011 throughout Downtown Sturgeon Bay, WI

This holiday weekend gets kicked off with the tree lighting on Friday night featuring children's entertainer Randy Peterson. Join us for the parade on Saturday at 10am followed by children's activities, hay and trolley rides. Don't forget the ever popular photos and brunch with Santa on Sunday morning!

Folk Art Fair

Sunday, November 20, 2011 at the Door County YMCA in Sturgeon Bay

Visit the Door County YMCA from 9am-3pm to browse through displays of fine art, bid on silent auction items and enjoy a fabulous spread of food including baked goods, soups, sandwiches and more while supporting the Door County YMCA's Youth in Government program.

Thanksgiving Day Parade

Thursday, November 24, 2011 in Downtown Jacksonport, WI

The parade begins at noon on Thanksgiving Day, be sure to join us early for a good seat!

Holiday Home Tour 2011

Saturday, November 25, 2011 - Sunday, November 26, 2011 throughout Northern Door County, WI

The 2011 Door County Holiday Home Tour will be held on Thanksgiving weekend from 4-8pm on Friday and 10am - 4pm on Saturday. The Door County HOliday Home Tour will include an exclusive look into 5 unique homes festively decorated for the holidays plus a scrumptious stop at the Bake Shoppe at Stella Maris Parish, St. Paul's Catholic Church in Fish Creek (no ticket required.) At each stop there will be a special surprise. Reserve your tickets online at www.northerndoorchildrenscenter.org.

Holly Days

Saturday, November 25, 2011 - Sunday, November 26, 2011 in Egg Harbor, WI

Take a walk in the past with old time caroling, breakfast with Santa, horse drawn wagon rides, Christmas Tree lighting and more!

Capture the Spirit

Saturday, November 25, 2011 - Sunday, November 26, 2011 in Sister Bay, WI

Capture the spirit of the holiday season with the tree lighting at Waterfront Park, St. Nick, music, art fair in the Sister Bay Village Hall.

Winter Wonderland Trolley Tour

Saturday, November 26, 2011 - Departing from Sturgeon Bay and Carlsville in Door County

Be our guest on the Door County Trolley, and you will tour and taste your way through a Door County winery, followed by a cozy sleigh ride through the Door's most wintery landscapes. Top it all off with a fireside lunch at the romantic White Gull Inn.

All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914

Saturday, November 26m 2011 at the Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek, WI

7pm. Cantus and Theater Latte Da join forces to tell the remarkable story of the way one young soldier's courage led to an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music and peace. All is Calm uses a cappella arrangements of European carols and war songs to recall the World War I truce between Allied Forces and German soldiers.

Holiday Home Tour

Saturday, December 3, 2011 throughout Door County

:30-4pm.Tour five homes. Proceeds benefit Door CANcer.

Christmas in the Village of Ephraim, WI

Saturday, December 3, 2011 throughout the village of Ephraim, WI

Children of all ages can visit Santa's helpers at the live reindeer display. Children's activities and crafts in the Ephraim Village Hall. Holiday open houses and a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Harborside Park as well!

Bed and Breakfast Walk

Sunday, December 4, 2011 in Sturgeon Bay, WI

Visit historic inns on the Bed and Breakfast Walk and get some ideas for your next Door County vacation!

Winter Wonderland Trolley Tour

Saturdays - 1/14/2012, 1/21/2012, 1/28/2012, 2/4/2012, 2/11/2012, 2/18/2012, 2/25/2012, - Departing from Sturgeon Bay and Carlsville in Door County

Be our guest on the Door County Trolley, and you will tour and taste your way through a Door County winery, followed by a cozy sleigh ride through the Door's most wintery landscapes. Top it all off with a fireside lunch at the romantic White Gull Inn.

Winter Harbor Madness

Saturday, January 14, 2012 in Downtown Egg Harbor

Brave the January chill for an Ice Fishing Tournament, cross country ski race, and Snow Ball Dance in downtown Egg Harbor, WI.

25th Annual Winter Festival

Friday, February 3 - Sunday, February 5, 2012 in Fish Creek, WI

Human Foosball, Winter Fest parade, Door County Idol Contest, free trolley rides, family-friendly games and great food throughout the town. Fruit Loop Race will take place on Sunday

Peninsula Music Festival February Fest Concerts

2/11/2012, 2/17/2012, at the Peninsula School of Art in Fish Creek

On 2/11, attend this 3pm concert featuring the Thomas Kluge Trio, viola, flute and harp. On 2/17, enjoy a 7pm concert featuring the music of Jane Austen. Josefien Stoppelenburg, Soprano and Violin, Stephen Alltop, Piano $30 per person general admission, $10 students and children. Reception following concert to meet the musicians

Fire and Ice

Feb 17 2012 - Feb 19 2012 in Sturgeon Bay, WI

Reserve your room at the Beachfront Inn and spend your days filled with novice and professional carvings, turning massive blocks of snow and ice into works of art. Sturgeon Bays nights are filled with fun and a dinner dance at Stone Harbor Resort.

Celebrating Winter and Lions Annual Fish Derby

February 11, 2012 - February 19, 2012 at Washington Island, WI

A week filled with fun, flavorful and themed events to take the chill out of your winter. Includes a week-long fishing competition with prizes. Enter the Annual Chili Cookoff, take in a play or musical performance, hike or snowshoe the nature trails.