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DOOR COUNTY FESTIVAL OF BLOSSOMS
5/1/2008 To 5/31/2008
Countywide in Door County

SISTER BAY FESTIVAL OF BLOSSOMS
5/10/2008
Downtown Sister Bay in Sister Bay

BLOSSOM RUN
5/10/2008
Boat Launch Park in Egg Harbor

STURGEON BAY OPEN BASS TOURNAMENT
5/16/2008 To 5/18/2008
Sawyer Harbor in Sturgeon Bay

DOOR COUNTY SHEPHERD’S MARKET
5/17/2008 To 5/18/2008
Whitefish Bay Farm in Jacksonport

BAILEYS HARBOR SPRING ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
5/17/2008
Front Lawn of Baileys Harbor Town Hall in Baileys Harbor

DOOR COUNTY SCOTTIE RALLY
5/17/2008
Downtown Baileys Harbor in Baileys Harbor

DOOR COUNTY TROLLEY LIGHTHOUSE TOUR
5/17/2008 To 5/18/2008
Five Lighthouses in Door County

DOOR COUNTY LIGHTHOUSE WALK
5/17/2008 To 5/18/2008
Countywide in Door County

DOOR COUNTY FESTIVAL OF NATURE
5/22/2008 To 5/24/2008
Throughout the County in Door County

ANNUAL FINE ART FAIR
5/24/2008 To 5/25/2008
Sunset Park in Sturgeon Bay

MAIFEST
5/24/2008 To 5/25/2008
Lakeside Park in Jacksonport

ART & NATURE MUSIC FESTIVAL
5/25/2008
Washington Island in Washington Island

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Door County Fish Boil

A Fiery, Flavorful Favorite

What is it about the Door County Fish Boil that makes food writers, travel columnists, visitors, and locals sing its praises?

Maybe it's the main ingredient - steaks of mild, delicate whitefish fresh from the local waters of Lake Michigan. Perhaps it's the fiery spectacle of the "boil over" that signals it's time to eat. Most assuredly the savory combination of ingredients that fill the boiling kettle plays a strong role.

One fact everyone seems to agree on - the end result is delicious.

What began as an economical way to feed large, hungry groups of lumberjacks and fishermen has become an integral part of the Door County experience.

It all starts with a hot wood fire under a kettle of salted water. When the temperature is just right, the boil master adds to the kettle a porous steel basket filled with small potatoes and onions. A few minutes later, another basket with the fresh whitefish steaks is added and the water is brought back to a rolling boil.

At just the right moment, a dose of kerosene is tossed onto the fire, causing it to blaze well over the top of the kettle - to the accompaniment of clicking cameras. The superheated fire causes the water to boil over the kettle's sides, dousing the flames while carrying off the fish oil that has collected on the surface.

With the use of a metal pole, the baskets are lifted from the kettle, drained, and then served up with a generous drizzling of butter. Even people who say they don't like fish have been known to change their minds.

Second servings are expected, so don't be shy. But save a little room for the traditional dessert. You guessed it - Door County cherry pie.

You'll find the authentic Door County Fish Boil served at restaurants throughout the county, but you won't find the real thing anyplace else.

The following restaurants offer fish boils.

 

Sturgeon Bay
Baileys Harbor
Sandpiper Restaurant
8177 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor, (920) 839-2528
Serving May 21st-June: Mon-Sat at 5:30pm
Mid-June: Mon-Sat at 5:30 & 6:30pm
July & Aug.: Mon-Sat at 5:30, 6:30 & 7:30pm
September: Mon-Sat at 5:30 & 6:30pm
October: Mon-Sat at 5:30pm
 
 
Egg Harbor

Village Café
7918 Hwy 42, (920) 868-3342
Fish boils by special arrangements for parties of 30 or more, evenings only.

 
Ellison Bay

Viking Grill
12029 Hwy 42, (920) 854-2998

April-Fri night
Serving Tues, Fri & Sat in May from 4:30-7pm
Serving nightly from June 19th through October 18th from 4:30-7pm+
 
Ephraim
Old Post Office Restaurant
10040 Water St & Hwy 42, (920) 854-4034
First boil of the season is May 16th.
May & June: nightly except Sundays at
5:30pm & 6:45pm
July & August:
5:15pm, 6:30pm & 7:45pm
Sept. & October:
5:15pm, 6:30pm, Fri. & Sat. at 7:45pm
 
Fish Creek

Pelletier's Restaurant, Founders Square
(920) 868-3313
Serving May 16th through October 18th nightly from
5pm to close every half hour

White Gull Inn
4225 Main St, (920) 868-3517
Serving Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Summer- May 14th-Aug 31st  at 5:45pm, 7pm & 8:15pm
September & October – call for times
Serving Fish Boils every Friday in the Winter at 7pm.
 
Jacksonport
Square Rigger Galley
6332 Hwy 57, (920) 823-2408 or (920) 823-2404
Serving nightly- mid-June through August 5:30pm,
7pm & 8:30pm.
Sept. & Oct.: Sun-Wed at
5:30pm and Thurs-Sat at 5:30pm & 7pm.
Winter fish boils every Fri & Sat. at
5:30pm.
Call ahead for times.
 

The Mill Food & Spirits
4128 Hwy 42 & 57, (920) 743-5044& 57, (920) 743-5044
First boil of the season is June 12th serving through October 11th
Tuesdays and Thursdays at
5:30pm & 7:00pm.

Serving times and reservation policies vary, call ahead for specifics. Reservations are recommended.  It is recommended that you arrive a half hour earlier than your reservation time so you can watch the boil over
 


LOBSTER BOIL
Harbor Fish Market & Grille
Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor, (920) 839-9999
Serving Fri –year round  5-9pm

Additional boil Weds in season
Outdoor Seating Available



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