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HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING WEEKEND
11/20/2009 To 11/21/2009
Citywide in Sturgeon Bay

YMCA FOLK ART & CRAFT FAIR
11/22/2009
YMCA - Sturgeon Bay Program Center in Sturgeon Bay

THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE
11/26/2009
Downtown in Jacksonport

EGG HARBOR HOLLY DAYS
11/27/2009 To 11/28/2009
Throughout the Village in Egg Harbor

HOLIDAY HOME TOUR 2009
11/27/2009 To 11/28/2009
Five Northern Door Homes in Door County

FOLK ART CHRISTMAS SHOW
11/27/2009 To 11/28/2009
6052 Lake Shore Rd. in Jacksonport

CAPTURE THE SPIRIT OF A SISTER BAY CHRISTMAS
11/27/2009 To 11/29/2009
Throughout the Village in Sister Bay

FESTIVAL OF TREES
11/28/2009 To 11/29/2009
Trueblood Performing Arts Center. in Washington Island

ELLISON BAY HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
11/28/2009 To 11/29/2009
Throughout Ellison Bay in Ellison Bay

CHRISTMAS BY THE BAY
12/5/2009 To 12/6/2009
Citywide in Sturgeon Bay

HOLIDAY HOME TOUR
12/5/2009
5 Homes in Sturgeon Bay in Sturgeon Bay

CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE OF EPHRAIM
12/5/2009
Throughout the Village in Ephraim

STURGEON BAY BED & BREAKFAST WALK
12/6/2009
Various B&Bs in Sturgeon Bay

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Door County In The Press

 

Media inquiries about Door County should be directed to Jon Jarosh at the Door County Visitor Bureau via phone at (920) 227-2156 or via email, jon@doorcounty.com.


ODYSSEY COULEUR MAGAZINE – Spring 2009 issue:
From the time I was a very young girl, I wanted to travel. I am addicted to beauty – beautiful landscapes, beautiful music and beautiful art – so I always wanted to go to exotic places. Because traveling has been my life’s most pleasurable hobby, and I am devoted to that mistress, when she calls, I listen. I look for the signs, then pack my bags... Read More


REUNIONS MAGAZINE – January 2009 issue:
Looking for a genuine family place? A four season place where summer is amazing, each spring a wonder, autumn colors are spectacular and winter boasts great cold weather sports? It’s all in Door County, Wisconsin... Read More


PATHFINDERS TRAVEL – Family Vacation 2009 issue:
Nestled on a peninsula cradled by Lake Michigan to the north and east and the majestic bay of Green Bay to the west, Door County, Wis., is a little more than an hour’s drive from the city of Green Bay and consists of a tight knit community of small towns with maritime names like Egg Harbor, Fish Creek, Sister Bay and Baileys Harbor... Read More


JAXFAX MAGAZINE – January 2009 issue:
Attentive travel planners should have no problem spotting two of the most prominent peninsulas on U.S. maps. Viewing the Massachusetts coastline, see how Cape Cod – shaped like bent arm with a clenched fist – pokes into the Atlantic Ocean. Then swing westward, over to Wisconsin’s side of Lake Michigan. The Dairyland State’s northerly contours are noticeable for what resembles a skinny, fractured finger. Namely: Door County... Read More


URBAN TIMES MAGAZINE – October 2008 issue:
Once you’re here to wander through the charming towns, lush vineyards, and picturesque harbors, you’ll want to stay a lot longer than you planned... Read More


EMERALD COAST MAGAZINE – June/July 2008 issue:
The heart and humidity have returned to the Emerald Coast for a long, hot summer, with the air conditioning running on full speed. Think about getting away to one of America’s best-kept summer destination secrets, where the days are mild and the evenings cool enough to open the windows for some natural air conditioning. A place where the national neon chains have not penetrated, the people are just downright friendly, and there are a plethora of cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities... Read More


BASSMASTER MAGAZINE – April 2008 issue:
So often, disappointment quickly follows a spectacular start. For one reason or another, fish that cooperated for the first half-hour or so suddenly turn surly, and bites for the rest of the day are few and far between. But such was not the case in early July on a little bay of Door County, Wis., on the Lake Michigan side... Read More


1,000 PLACES TO SEE IN THE USA & CANADA BEFORE YOU DIE
Door County is featured in the Patricia Schultz best seller 1,000 Places To See in the USA & Canada Before You Die. Door County, referred to as the "Cape Cod of the Midwest," is included in the Wisconsin section of the book on pages 575-576. The listing talks about waterfront towns, Door County Fish Boils, activities at Peninsula State Park, Washington Island, and others. The Door County section ends with the quote, "...Ringed by a horizon of water and woods, you can fully appreciated the landscape that has been luring vacationers for decades." More info on the book can be found... Here


FROMMER’S USA – 11th edition
Door County is featured in the 11th edition of the popular Frommer’s USA travel guide in the Wisconsin section of the book on pages 520-521. The Door County section begins, “Door County’s rugged Lake Michigan coast, fishing villages (now converted into resort towns), and laid-back atmosphere draw scores of visitors looking for family and romantic getaways.” The section mentions several Door County attractions, parks, galleries, restaurants and other highlights. More info on the book can be found ... Here


THE GREAT TOWNS OF AMERICA – Second Edition
The city of Sturgeon Bay, along with several locations throughout Door County, were included in this “guide to the 100 best getaways for a vacation or a lifetime.” Sturgeon Bay competed with all cities and towns in the United States with a population of less than 80,000 people. From 221 semi-finalists, 100 communities were selected that most successfully combine scenic grandeur and memorable leisure-time features. The Sturgeon Bay feature can be found on pages 561-567. The authors, David and Joan Vokac, describe Sturgeon Bay in the book as “the gateway to one of America’s freshwater wonderlands – Door County.” Additional details about the book can be found... Here


These are just a few highlights of some of the articles that have been written about Door County.
Media inquiries about Door County should be directed to Jon Jarosh at the Door County Visitor Bureau via phone at (920) 227-2156 or via email, jon@doorcounty.com.