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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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What's New in Door County - 2009

 

BUSINESSES / ATTRACTIONS

Harbor Lady Cruises
Door County’s newest sightseeing/dinner cruise boat. Harbor Lady Cruises specializes in daily sightseeing cruises, sunset cruises, themed cruises, dinner cruises, wedding events, company outings, birthday parties, family reunions, or any private event. Harbor Lady has both a climate controlled main deck as well as an open air deck. The yacht is USCG licensed for 100 passengers. Harbor Lady also features a full service bar. The boat has ADA accessible bathrooms. Departs from Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay. Additional information:

Grandma Tommy’s Country Store
Opening May 2009. Grandma Tommy’s offers specialty foods, wines and micro brews. They have homemade fudge, pies, cookies, breads, hand dipped ice cream and cherry or root beer floats. Locally grown apples, cherries and berries available in season along with cheese, sausage, smoked fish, and an olive oil sampling bar. Homemade jams, jellies, and fruit butters are also available in no sugar added varieties. Grandma Tommy’s also has cherry or apple cider, maple syrup, salsas, mustards, and pie fillings. Located on Hwy 42/57 north of Sturgeon Bay. Additional information:

Lavender Spa ~ Egg Harbor
Opening April 2009. The Lavender Spa offers massage therapy, organic/natural products and body care in an intimate environment; relax in an infrared heat sauna or self-serve massage bed. Each intuitive massage is designed specifically for guests, including a consultation of guest needs with a massage therapist who can use their experience to provide the greatest therapeutic effect. Enjoy hot stone, Saundarya Ayurvedic face massage and more. “Live well, laugh easily and feed your soul” at the Lavendar Spa ~ Egg Harbor. Additional information:

The Orchid Inn
Opening May 1, 2009. Nestled amongst acres of flourishing and beautiful gardens lies The Orchid Inn. Imagine waking up to the aroma of fresh flowers and acoustics of waterfalls. Escape to Mother Nature’s beauty while walking through an English garden and woodland pathways. Be embraced in a horticultural experience and enjoy one of Briggsville Gardens’ informational seminars or classes. Briggsville Gardens is a unique garden center and greenhouse that is located on The Orchid Inn property. Located near Sturgeon Bay. Additional information:

The Tug John Purves
After five years of renovations encompassing over 27,000 hours of work, the Door County Maritime Museum is proud to announce that the tug John Purves is open to the public for tours. Docents lead guests in groups of 10 on a 30-minute tour of the vessel, which is docked in front of the waterfront museum in Sturgeon Bay. See the winch room, the engine room, and the galley, tour the cabins and view the waterfront from the pilot house. Additional information:

EVENTS

Peninsula State Park Celebrates 100 Years, 1909-2009
Peninsula State Park, one of Door County and Wisconsin’s most popular parks, celebrates their 100th anniversary in 2009 with a variety of special events and activities throughout the year. Peninsula State Park is located between Fish Creek and Ephraim. Additional information:

American Folkore Theatre Presents Sunsets and S’mores
A Centennial Celebration for Peninsula State Park! Sunsets and S’mores is a show featuring sparkling folksongs, great ol’ sing-a-longs, hilarious camping tales, and fascinating historical tidbits combine in this summer-long 100-year-old birthday party for one of Door County’s favorite state parks. Plus audience member stories, too! Performed in a scenic outdoor amphitheatre within Peninsula State Park. Additional information:

Washington Island Canoe & Kayak Race, Expedition & Symposium
A new event scheduled for June 19-21, 2009 on Washington Island. Paddle Death’s Door - join the Armada Crossing. Compete in a marathon - circumnavigate Washington Island’s water course. Race Detroit Harbor - enter beginner, intermediate and relay races. Master kayak skills - learn by doing at a paddling symposium. Be green - develop earth sense at an environmental symposium. Benefit kids-on-water - invite the next generation. Additional information:

Explore The Door Video Travel PodcastExplore The Door video travel Podcast: Check out this award winning Door County video travel Podcast...available on-line at DoorCounty.com here or read the media release about the premiere of the show here.  Explore The Door, a production of the Door County Visitor Bureau and hosted by Jon Jarosh, is an on-line video travel show highlighting Door County's activities and attractions.  Want to make sure you know when the latest show is posted? Subscribe to the Explore The Door video travel podcast via iTunes here.

 

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