DoorCounty.com is where you’ll find the best lodging, sightseeing, dining, events, scenic locations and even seasonal activities for the entire Door County Wisconsin region. Door County Wisconsin is a romantic and family vacation destination filled with towering lighthouses, fall colors, waterside dining, relaxing views, tours, trails and the beautiful Lake Michigan — not to mention a variety of unique Door County, WI events including apple picking, antique shopping, performing arts, fish boils and recreational activities.
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EXHIBIT: PIRATES - SHIP TO SHORE
Location: Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay
Dates: May 19 2012 - Jan 31 2014
http://www.dcmm.org
Exciting new exhibit at the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay. 920-743-5958.
Location: County Wide in Door County
Dates: Apr 12 2013 - Jun 09 2013
http://www.doorcounty.com
Month long plus celebration of spring. Beautiful blooming flowers, gardens, woods and orchards. Special events include self-guided tours, community celebrations with arts and crafts, food and music. 800-527-3529.
Location: Various Locations in Door County
Dates: Apr 15 2013 - Nov 15 2013
http://www.GlideNEW.com
Segway the Door Tours. Segway PT Tours to what you want to see: Peninsula State Park, Baileys Harbor Lighthouses, Fish Creek Sunset, and Ellison Bluff. 1.5 hours plus training. Cost: $74-$84 per person. Call for a reservaton: 920-376-0256.
Location: Various Locations in Door County
Dates: Apr 15 2013 - Nov 15 2013
http://www.GlideNEW.com
Segway the Door Tours. Guided Eco-Tours throughout Door County on the Segway PT. Our Eco-Tours change as the seasons change. We will introduce you to the wildlife, topography, and conservation on the peninsula. Call or visit our website for current Eco-Tours. Cost: $74-$84 per person. Call for a reservation: 920-376-0256.
THE NATURE OF JEWELRY EXHIBITION
Location: Guenzel Gallery at the Peninsula School of Art in Fish Creek
Dates: Apr 19 2013 - Jul 13 2013
http://www.PeninsulaSchoolofArt.com
The Nature of Jewelry: Botanical Design & Symbols Exhibition. Inspiration from plant life provides both lyrical and geometric design possibilities for 30 jewelry artists from throughout the United States, Canada and Ireland. This invitational exhibition examines the role botany plays in the creation of jewelry. A retrospective of the works of Door County master silversmith, Sylvia Youell, will be a part of this exhibition. 920-868-3455.
STATE PARK NATURALIST PROGRAMS
Location: STATE PARKS in Door County
Dates: May 01 2013 - Oct 31 2013
A park sticker is required on all vehicles. For specific details, contact the the park office. Whitefish Dunes 920-823-2400, Newport 920-854-2500, Potawatomi 920-746-2890, Peninsula 920-868-3258. Or visit the DNR website.
SEGWAY TOURS - WASHINGTON ISLAND
Location: Washington Island in Washington Island
Dates: May 01 2013 - Oct 15 2013
http://www.GlideNEW.com
Segway the Door Tours. Segway PT Tour of Washington Island. Spend half a day on the island and see the sights on the Segway PT. Segway Guided Tour, lunch, and ferry ride are included on this unequalled 5-hour experiance. Cost is $165 per person. Call for a reservation 920-376-0256.
Location: Artists Guild in Sturgeon Bay
Dates: May 23 2013
http://www.Artists-Guild.com
9:30am-5:30pm. Be creative in a beautiful setting. Studio space available for artists who lack space or wish to work among others. Artists bring their own materials. $20. 920-743-9900.
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EXHIBIT: PIRATES - SHIP TO SHORE
Location: Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay
Dates: May 19 2012 - Jan 31 2014
http://www.dcmm.org
Exciting new exhibit at the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay. 920-743-5958.
Location: County Wide in Door County
Dates: Apr 12 2013 - Jun 09 2013
http://www.doorcounty.com
Month long plus celebration of spring. Beautiful blooming flowers, gardens, woods and orchards. Special events include self-guided tours, community celebrations with arts and crafts, food and music. 800-527-3529.
Location: Various Locations in Door County
Dates: Apr 15 2013 - Nov 15 2013
http://www.GlideNEW.com
Segway the Door Tours. Guided Eco-Tours throughout Door County on the Segway PT. Our Eco-Tours change as the seasons change. We will introduce you to the wildlife, topography, and conservation on the peninsula. Call or visit our website for current Eco-Tours. Cost: $74-$84 per person. Call for a reservation: 920-376-0256.
Location: Various Locations in Door County
Dates: Apr 15 2013 - Nov 15 2013
http://www.GlideNEW.com
Segway the Door Tours. Segway PT Tours to what you want to see: Peninsula State Park, Baileys Harbor Lighthouses, Fish Creek Sunset, and Ellison Bluff. 1.5 hours plus training. Cost: $74-$84 per person. Call for a reservaton: 920-376-0256.
THE NATURE OF JEWELRY EXHIBITION
Location: Guenzel Gallery at the Peninsula School of Art in Fish Creek
Dates: Apr 19 2013 - Jul 13 2013
http://www.PeninsulaSchoolofArt.com
The Nature of Jewelry: Botanical Design & Symbols Exhibition. Inspiration from plant life provides both lyrical and geometric design possibilities for 30 jewelry artists from throughout the United States, Canada and Ireland. This invitational exhibition examines the role botany plays in the creation of jewelry. A retrospective of the works of Door County master silversmith, Sylvia Youell, will be a part of this exhibition. 920-868-3455.
STATE PARK NATURALIST PROGRAMS
Location: STATE PARKS in Door County
Dates: May 01 2013 - Oct 31 2013
A park sticker is required on all vehicles. For specific details, contact the the park office. Whitefish Dunes 920-823-2400, Newport 920-854-2500, Potawatomi 920-746-2890, Peninsula 920-868-3258. Or visit the DNR website.
SEGWAY TOURS - WASHINGTON ISLAND
Location: Washington Island in Washington Island
Dates: May 01 2013 - Oct 15 2013
http://www.GlideNEW.com
Segway the Door Tours. Segway PT Tour of Washington Island. Spend half a day on the island and see the sights on the Segway PT. Segway Guided Tour, lunch, and ferry ride are included on this unequalled 5-hour experiance. Cost is $165 per person. Call for a reservation 920-376-0256.
Location: Artists Guild in Sturgeon Bay
Dates: May 23 2013
http://www.Artists-Guild.com
9:30am-5:30pm. Be creative in a beautiful setting. Studio space available for artists who lack space or wish to work among others. Artists bring their own materials. $20. 920-743-9900.
DOOR COUNTY FESTIVAL OF NATURE
Location: Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor
Dates: May 24 2013 - May 25 2013
http://www.ridgessanctuary.org
Two days of guided field trips to some of the county’s most unique and beautiful natural areas, many not generally open to public. Pre-registration for field trips required. Keynote presentation open to the public, May 24th at 7pm. 920-839-2802.
Location: Third Avenue Playhouse in Sturgeon Bay
Dates: May 24 2013 - May 26 2013
http://www.thirdavenueplayhouse.com
7:30pm Friday and Saturday. 2pm Sunday. A fast-paced comedy full of rapid-fire dialogue, high-energy dance numbers, ridiculous puppetry and boxing. The show sends the audience out of the theater with “a spring in their step”. Tickets: $22 General Admission, $10 Student (12-24), $5 Child (11 and under). 920-743-1760.
Location: Sturgeon Bay High School Auditorium in Sturgeon Bay
Dates: May 24 2013
7pm. Mr. Door County is an evening where a handful of young men from Southern Door, Sturgeon Bay, and Gibraltar High Schools deliver a performance to remember. Each contestant will showcase his unique talent and fashion as well as answer a challenging question. All proceeds from this event will be donated to Heifer International, an organization that gives third world families animal gifts that allow them to become self-reliant. Admission is $5 at the door only. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Location: Peninsular Research Station in Sturgeon Bay
Dates: May 25 2013
http://www.dcmga.org
9am-noon. The Door County Master Gardener Association Plant Sale will be held Saturday, May 25th. We will be selling annuals, perennials, herbs, native plants and vegetables. We will also have hypertufas, picture frames to plant, boxes for fairy gardens and fairy garden decor.
WHITEFISH DUNES STATE PARK NATURE PROGRAM
Location: Whitefish Dunes State Park in Jacksonport
Dates: May 25 2013
10am Spring Along the Shore. Take a stroll to discover ancient life and geologic history among blooming flowers. Search the rocky shore for hidden treasures. We will be walking on uneven ground. Dress for the weather. 1:30pm Spring in the Dunes. Feel the soft sand between your toes on this hike of discovery. Walk the beach side of the dune to discover the spring flora, then continue the search in the forested dunes. Dress for the weather. Meet at the nature center both events. 920-823-2400.
Location: Pick up at Orchard Country Winery in Fish Creek
Dates: May 25 2013 - May 26 2013
http://www.doorcountytrolley.com
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. Limited seating. Cost: $24 adults, $17 children. Duration: 2 hours.
Location: Sunset Park in Sturgeon Bay
Dates: May 25 2013 - May 26 2013
http://www.sturgeonbay.net
10am-5pm. Juried multi-media art show, entertainment, children’s activities and food & beverages. 800-301-6695.
ART FUNDAMENTALS: WORKING WITH WATERCOLORS
Location: Artists Guild in Sturgeon Bay
Dates: May 25 2013
http://www.Artists-Guild.com
10a,-12pm. In Working With Watercolor, owners Sarah and Jeff Bradley teach adult beginners the fundamentals of watercolor. Each person will create a painting to take home. Cost is $30 and includes materials. 920-743-9900.
Location: Pick up at Carrington Pub at The Landmark in Egg Harbor
Dates: May 25 2013 - May 26 2013
http://www.doorcountytrolley.com
Trolley guests will enjoy intoxicating tales at four of the peninsula’s haunted pubs and taverns. Must be at least 21 years old. Call 920-868-1100 for reservations. Limited seating. Cost: $35 per person. Duration: 4 hours.
Location: Lakeside Park in Jacksonport
Dates: May 25 2013 - May 26 2013
http://www.jacksonport.net
Art fair, fun run, great food, music, horse pull, parade and more. 920-823-2288.
Location: UW Peninsular Research Station in Sturgeon Bay
Dates: May 25 2013
http://www.dcmga.org
9am-12pm. Sale of vegetables and flowering plants, annuals and perennials as well as hypertufas and picture frames for planting. 920-743-6255.
PROGRESSIVE DINNER TROLLEY OUTING
Location: Various Locations in Fish Creek
Dates: May 25 2013
http://www.doorcountytrolley.com
Trolley guests will experience unique stops for hors d’oeuvres and drinks, an elegant dinner at the English Inn and a decadent dessert at a romantic inn. Call for tour details and reservations. Limited seating available. 920-868-1100.
DCAL GALLERY SEASON OPENING RECEPTION
Location: Door County Art League Gallery in Fish Creek
Dates: May 25 2013
http://www.doorcountyartleague.org
2pm-5pm. The Door County Art League (DCAL) Gallery is celebrating the start of a new season with a wine and cheese reception at the Top of the Hill Shops, Hwy 42, Fish Creek. The public is invited, admission is free. This year they will be displaying hundreds of original watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel and textile paintings and art prints, photography, jewelry and more. Each week will spotlight the artwork of different artists of the week.
WHITEFISH DUNES STATE PARK NATURE PROGRAM
Location: Whitefish Dunes State Park in Jacksonport
Dates: May 26 2013
10am. Wandering of Wildflowers. Discover the beauty within wildflowers. Learn how they got their names, how to identify them and where to find these delicate beauties. Share the morning with the naturalist. Meet at the Nature Center. 1:30pm Wetland Discovery. Explore the cool critters found in the wetland on this wet hike. Use the dip nets to see these amazing critters. Learn how wetlands are important to everyone. Meet at the nature center for this longer program. 920-823-2400.
Location: Baileys Harbor Cornerstone Green Space in Baileys Harbor
Dates: May 26 2013
http://www.BaileysHarbor.com
9am-noon. Weekly Baileys Harbor Sunday Farmers Market in the Cornerstone Green Space (nest to Lakeshore Adventures.
Location: Maplewood Town Hall in Forestville
Dates: May 26 2013
12pm. American Legion Post 372 will conduct ceremonies at 20 cemeteries. Immediately following the cemetery services, Post 372 will conduct a special ceremony to honor those Legion members who have passed away over the past ten year period.
CLEARING FOLK SCHOOL DOCENT-LED HIKING TOURS
Location: The Clearing Folk School in Ellison Bay
Dates: May 26 2013
http://www.theclearing.org
1pm. Docent-led hikes covering the history, folklore and landscape of the school and its 128-acre campus. These interpretive hiking tours will visit the historic buildings and campus, led by our volunteer docents. Meet at The Clearing’s Jens Jensen Visitor Center, where maps are also available for self-guided tours. The terrain is rugged in places, sturdy walking shoes are highly recommended. No pre-registration necessary. 920-854-4088.
SOUTHERN DOOR MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES
Location: Various Southern Door Locations in Door County
Dates: May 26 2013
American Legion Post 372 will conduct ceremonies at 20 cemeteries. Ceremonies: Forestville 7:20, Namur 7:30, Brockhausen 7:40, Miesere 7:50, Brown 7:55, Kolberg 8:05, Brussels 8:20, White Star 8:30, Precious Blood 8:40, Stevenson 9:00, Geises 9:10, Maplewood 9:30, Old Catholic 9:50, Carnot 10:10, Clay Banks 10:25, Vignes 10:35, Mt. Olive 10:45, Shiloh Moravian 10:55, Schumacher 11:05, Hainesville 11:15, Salem-Schulties 11:35, Forestville 11:50.
LIVE MUSIC: PLASMA COP DEPARTMENT BAND
Location: Mojo Rosa’s in Egg Harbor
Dates: May 26 2013
http://www.mojorosas-doorcounty.com
8pm. Mogo Rosa’s will be hosting a live band called Plasma Cop Department Band. 920-868-3247.
Location: Throughout Door County in Door County
Dates: May 26 2013
http://doorcountybaseball.tripod.com/
Enjoy affordable family fun. Attend a Door County League Baseball Game. Food and drink available at concession stands. Today’s games: Institute at Egg Harbor, West Jacksonport at Kolberg, Maplewood at Sister Bay, Washington Island at Baileys Harbor. All games start at 1:30pm.
Location: Bethel Church in Washington Island
Dates: May 27 2013
10:30am. American Legion Post 402 will conduct the ceremony. Wartime poetry will be read with a Legion member representing each wartime period. The Washington Island High School class will also read three essays. After the ceremony, there will be a wreath laying at Schoolhouse Beach to honor veterans lost at sea.
Location: Sister Bay in Sister Bay
Dates: May 27 2013
American Legion Post 527 of Sister Bay and VFW Post 8837 of Ellison Bay, 9am at Hendrickson Park/Mill Rd. & Hwy 42, short ceremony with laying of the wreath. At Little Sister Cemetery, service will begin at 10:30am. Boy Scouts will lower the flag, Rev. Volpe will lead invocation. First Baptist Church Choir will sing, Gibraltar Ban will play, Commander John Stone will be featured speaker, along with other speakers, taps, singing of God Bless America by Amanda Larson. Please bring a chair.
Location: Artists Guild in Sturgeon Bay
Dates: May 27 2013
http://www.Artists-Guild.com
9:30am-5:30pm. Be creative in a beautiful setting. Studio space available for artists who lack space or wish to work among others. Artists bring their own materials. $20. 920-743-9900.
Location: Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor
Dates: May 29 2013
http://www.ridgessanctuary.org
1:30pm. Guided nature hike begins at The Ridges Marshall Cabin, and last approximately 90 minutes. There is a fee of $5 for Ridges members and $8 for the general public. There is no charge for children under 18. 920-839-2802.
Location: Artists Guild in Sturgeon Bay
Dates: May 30 2013
http://www.Artists-Guild.com
9:30am-5:30pm. Be creative in a beautiful setting. Studio space available for artists who lack space or wish to work among others. Artists bring their own materials. $20. 920-743-9900.
Location: Marshall Cabin, Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor
Dates: May 31 2013
http://www.ridgessanctuary.org
6:30-7:30pm. Unsure about what equitment is best for bird watching? This is your chance to become familiar with some essential tools for the bird watcher. We’ll supply the equipment (binoculars and spotting scopes) or bring your own for a review. No charge! Pre-registration required. Call Karen at 920-839-2802 for more information.
Location: Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor
Dates: May 31 2013
http://www.ridgessanctuary.org
1:30pm. Guided nature hike begins at The Ridges Marshall Cabin, and last approximately 90 minutes. There is a fee of $5 for Ridges members and $8 for the general public. There is no charge for children under 18. 920-839-2802.
TERRENCE JAMES COFFMAN AS VINCENT VAN GOGH
Location: Trueblood Performing Arts Center in Washington Island
Dates: May 31 2013
http://www.truebloodpac.com
7:30pm. This is a one-person, two act show, which
portrays the famous artist, Vincent Van Gogh. It is a riveting and emotional glimpse into the torment and ecstasy of Vincent Van Gogh’s life. In the Second Act members of the audience will be able to ask questions of Vincent Van Gogh. 920-847-2528.
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Discover the exquisite beauty of Door County Peninsula and Washington Island.
With over 300 miles of scenic shoreline dotted with bustling harbors and quiet coves, Door County offers a wealth of water-based recreation. Sandy beaches, sailing, cruising, boating, fishing, boat rentals, charters or a unique car ferry ride to Washington Island are just a few ways to enjoy the sparkling waters of Green Bay and Lake Michigan.
The Door County Peninsula and Washington Island have a climate of their own. Being surrounded by water moderates our temperatures year round. It is not unusual for Door County weather radar images to indicate precipitation when the sun is shining. And, after all, even a rainy day in Door County is better than a sunny day anywhere else.
Spring in Door County
Average high and low temperatures (Fahrenheit) in spring are: March, 32-17; April, 49-33; May, 57-39.
Early spring calls for winter dress outdoors with snow on the ground still likely. May warms up quickly and turns into summer by Memorial Day weekend.
Summer in Door County
Average high and low temperatures (Fahrenheit) in summer months are: June, 73-54; July, 82-63, August, 76-59.
Shorts and T-shirts are called for during the day, with cool weather making for comfortable sleeping at night.
Fall in Door County
Average high and low temperatures (Fahrenheit) in fall months are: September, 71-51; October, 56-39; November, 46-34.
Indian summer usually occurs in early to mid-September. Fall color watching usually is at its best in early to mid-October.
Winter in Door County
Average high and low temperatures (Fahrenheit) in winter months are: December, 39-22; January, 31-19; February, 33-19.
Door County often has a white Christmas. With exception of a sporadic cold snap, winters tend to be fairly mild by upper Midwest standards.
For information on snowmobile trails and cross country ski trails, visit the Winter Snow Report on our homepage.
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Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235-0406
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