May 2008
NOTE: Schedules sometimes change, so always confirm with the organization in question to make sure that the event you are interested in, is still scheduled to take place.
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33rd Annual SALON OF ART EXHIBIT - MILLER ART MUSEUM, STURGEON BAY
Dates of event: 4/19/08 - 5/27/08
Work in all media by students of Door County’s top 5 high schools. For information, call 920-746-0707.

STATE PARK NATURE PROGRAMS
Dates of event: 5/01/08 to 10/31/08
Though all programs are free unless otherwise specified. You will need a park sticker.
Call the individual State parks for more info: Additional info:

• Potawatomi State Park - Sturgeon Bay, 920-746-2890;
• Peninsula State Park - Fish Creek,920-868-3258
• Newport State Park - Ellison Bay, 920-854-2500
• Whitefish Dunes State Park – Jacksonport/Sturgeon Bay, 920-823-2400

DOOR COUNTY FESTIVAL OF BLOSSOMS
Dates of event: 5/01/08 to 5/31/08
Annual, month-long celebration of Spring framed by more than 300 miles of shoreline!   Enjoy guided and self-guided tours among thousands of acres of blossoming cherry and apple orchards (beautiful!), wonderful flowers like daffodils and tulips, and countless wildflowers. County-wide lighthouse walk, boat, trolley and scenic air tours and community celebrations with arts and crafts, food and music. For information: 1-800-52-RELAX
The festival of blossoms is fun throughout May – it’s just nice to see Spring really back, flowers in bloom, and everyone readying for another super – season in Door County.  Don’t expect a ton of hoopla, but there is natural beauty to enjoy!  Nice quiet times too.

SHIPYARD TOURS – STURGEON BAY
Date of event: 05/03/08
Tour boat shipping facilities in Sturgeon Bay from 9AM – 2PM. Tour and view the current projects of 3 shipyards that continue to flourish in the 21st century, including Palmer Johnson, Bay Ship, and Great Lakes Yacht Services.  Tickets can be purchased at the entry gates of the shipyards on the day of the event.  For info, call: 920-746-8460.

PROGRESSIVE DINNER OUTING
Date of event: 05/03/08 Pick up at 5PM at Orchard Country Winery (1/2 mile south of Fish Creek on Hwy 42.)
Trolley guests will experience unique stops for hors d’oeuvres/cocktails at a surprise location, an elegant dinner at The Inn at Kristofer’s, and a decadent dessert at a romantic inn. Selected Saturdays only in January through May. $70 per person. Call 920-868-1100 for details/reservations. DOOR COUNTY HALF

MARATHON – FISH CREEK
Date of event: 05/03/08
In Peninsula State Park, race starts at 10AM on a paved surface within the Peninsula State Park. All finishers receive a t-shirt, finisher’s medal as well as food and drink at the finish line. Awards will be presented to the top male and female runners, top male and female master runners and top three finishers in each age group. For more info: Mary Knutson, race organizer: 920-421-1519, or http://www.doorcountyhalfmarathon.com/  (click on Runner Info tab) to view the course map, register online or to download an entry form.

NICOLET BAY 5K FUN RUN/WALK – FISH CREEK
Date of event: 05/03/08
In Peninsula State Park, race begins at 10:30am, near the beach. Participants will follow the out and back course along the water on Shore Rd. going around the bay past Welcker’s Point, Eagle Bluff Lighthouse to Bluff Rd. and back. Walkers are welcome to participate in the 5K. All finishers will receive a t-shirt and food and drink at the finish line. Awards for the top 4 male and female finishers, and door prizes will be given out. For more info: Mary Knutson, race organizer: 920-421-1519, or http://www.doorcountyhalfmarathon.com/  (click on Runner Info tab)

SISTER BAY FESTIVAL OF BLOSSOMS – SISTER BAY
Date of event: 05/10/08
In Downtown Sister Bay. Taste of Sister Bay, flower box prizes, maypole raising, Irish dancers, children’s parade, face painting, community-wide garage sale, bonfire, live entertainment. 920-854-2812.

15TH ANNUAL BLOSSOM RUN – EGG HARBOR
Date of event: 05/10/08
Fun run held at the boat launch park in Egg Harbor. All ages encouraged to participate. 2 & 5 mile walk/run and 1 mile youth run. Pre-registration from 7- 8 AM on the day of the race. Race begins at 8:30 AM. Call 920-743-4949 for more info.

ISADOORA THEATRE PRESENTS “THE COVER OF LIFE” - EPHRAIM
Dates of Event: 5/15/08 – 5/18/08
Shows at the Ephraim Village Hall. Isadoora Theatre Company presents “The Cover of Life” by R.T. Robinson. In 1943, three brothers are off to war and Life Magazine picks up the down-home story about their young wives. Filled with charm and fun, this deeply affecting, timeless story follows the lives of six women thrown together by war and their struggle for self-worth. Time: 7:30 PM Thurs-Sat, 2:30 PM Sunday. Tickets: $12 Adult /$7 Students. Box Office: 920-493-DOOR (3667).

18th ANNUAL OPEN BASS TOURNAMENT - STURGEON BAY
Dates of event: 5/16/08 – 5/18/078
This three day event is held at Sawyer Park. Family events all day Saturday. Dock dance from 2 PM - 6 PM in the pavilion.  Prizes awarded Sunday after 4 PM.   For more info, details and entry forms, visit: http://www.sbobt.org/ or call 920-499-3988.

KEEPER’S KIN – DOOR COUNTY MARITIME MUSEUM – STURGEON BAY
Date of event: 5/16/2008
Enjoy a dessert social with relatives of lighthouse keepers and learn more about the history of Door County's lighthouses through an in-depth presentation by Steve Karges. Steve is the author of Keepers of the Light, an in-depth look at Door County's lights. Keepers' Kin will be taking place at Crossroads at Big Creek. For directions and more information on Crossroads please visit www.crossroadsatbigcreek.org.  $15 tickets include a complimentary pass to tour the Door County Maritime Museum. Limited seating at 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM. Order tickets at 920-743-5958,
920-743-4045 or www.dcmm.org.

DOOR COUNTY SCOTTIE RALLY – Baileys Harbor
Date of Event: 5/17/08
Place: Baileys Harbor Town Hall
You like Scottish Terriers?  You’ll love this event.  This is the 8th Annual Door County Scottie Rally, with a Parade of about 150 Scotties, bagpipers and drums – starting around 11:30 AM!  And a silent auction.  Viewing will be at the Town Hall.   For additional info and registration details, call 920-839-2982 or www.doorcountyscottierally.com.

SPRING ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW – BAILEYS HARBOR
Date of event: 5/17/08
Usually sponsored by the Baileys Harbor Community Association at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall lawn. For more info, call: 920-839-2366, or visit the town website at http://www.baileysharbor.com
This is a fun event on a nice sunny day.  We have been to it often, and there are dozens of booths set up with arts and crafts galore!  You can spend the day strolling and looking at wonderful woodcrafts, metal, one-of-a-kind jewelry, quilts, Christmas treasures like tree-skirts, ornaments and a whole lot more.  Stay for dinner at The Sandpiper – we spoke with the owner and he claims the best fish boil in the county!

SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION – WASHINGTON ISLAND
Date of event: 5/17/08
At the Pottawatomie Lighthouse - Rock Island.
A celebration will take place on the light house grounds beginning at 1 PM. Julian Hagen will provide music, lighthouse cake and milk will be served, and several dignitaries will give brief speeches marking the occasion. That evening a banquet will be held at Karly’s on Washington Island. Space is limited to the first 120. Tickets are $25 for dinner and door prizes. An original painting by Audrey M. Off and a beautiful quilt will be raffled off (tickets $5, or 5 for $20).
Tickets for the banquet and raffle can be purchased from Friends of Rock Island, 126 Country Club Drive, Clintonville, Wi. 54929. Proceeds go toward continued maintenance work on Pottawatomie Lighthouse.

15th ANNUAL DOOR COUNTY LIGHTHOUSE WALK
Dates of Event: 5/17/08 - 5/18/08
This is a self-guided, tour of 6 mainland lighthouses. You can walk around the grounds and get a great view of some of Door County’s wonderful lighthouses. You can also opt for a Boat Tour to and around island lighthouses. For tickets and info: 920-743-5958 or www.dcmm.org.
The lighthouses in Door County are magnificent to see, especially Cana Island (one of the most photographed features of Door County) and Eagle Bluff (in Peninsula State Park).  You can try to tour the lighthouses on your own, or there are organized excursions, even by boat, to take in many of these beautiful lighthouses that helped guide many a ship through tough and rough waters.  Even if you miss this weekend, be sure to schedule some time to visit a few of Door County’s best if you have an interest in these fascinating structures.  They are super to photograph too, so don’t forget your camera! 

14th ANNUAL SHEPHERD'S MARKET - STURGEON BAY
Dates of event: 05/17/08 to 05/18/08
At the Whitefish Bay Farms, 3831 Clark Lake Rd, (County WD) - near Jacksonport.  This is Northeastern Wisconsin’s oldest fiber event.  Saturday-May 17th from 10 AM – 4 PM, and Sunday-May 18th from 10 AM – 3 PM.  Call 920-743-1560 for more details.

DOOR COUNTY FESTIVAL OF NATURE – Baileys Harbor
Dates of Event: 5/22/08 - 5/24/08
Three-day celebration of the tremendous natural wonders of Door County with guided field trips through some of Door County’s most unique and beautiful nature areas.. Evening lectures, canoe and boat trips. Pre-registration required. 920-839-2802 or www.ridgesanctuary.org

ISADOORA THEATRE PRESENTS “THE COVER OF LIFE” - EPHRAIM
Dates of Event: 5/22/08 – 5/25/08
Shows at the Ephraim Village Hall. Isadoora Theatre Company presents “The Cover of Life” by R.T. Robinson. In 1943, three brothers are off to war and Life Magazine picks up the down-home story about their young wives. Filled with charm and fun, this deeply affecting, timeless story follows the lives of six women thrown together by war and their struggle for self-worth. Time: 7:30 PM Thurs-Sat, 2:30 PM Sunday. Tickets: $12 Adult /$7 Students. Box Office: 920-493-DOOR (3667).

36th ANNUAL JACKSONPORT MAIFEST - Jacksonport
Dates of Event: 5/24/08 - 5/25/08
Location of event: Lakeside Park in Jacksonport on Hwy 57.  This is fun!  Art fair, fun run, food, music, horse pull, parade & more.   Parade at 11AM on Saturday.  For Run information call 920-839-2016, parade info at 920-746-4141.

“FRESHWATER FURY” – MARITIME MUSEUM – STURGEON BAY
Date of Event: 5/24/08
A major new exhibit following the enormous success of "Pirates!" will open to the public.  "Freshwater Fury" will shed light on the 1913 storm, which was the most destructive storm the Great Lakes have ever experienced, by taking a day by day approach to how the storm developed and unleashed its fury on all five Lakes.  Additionally, we will explore the meteorology of storms, how mariners are dealing with storms today, and lastly the impact of the 1913 storm inland.  As part of this exhibit, we will include a number of interactive components to further engage visitors of all ages!

10TH ANNUAL FINE ART FAIR – SUNSET PARK – STURGEON BAY
Dates of Event: 5/24/08 – 5/25/08
From 10 AM – 4 PM along the waterfront. Fine artists present their creations in an open-air market atmosphere. Enjoy the Springtime during this Memorial Day weekend event. Entertainment, children’s activities, food and beverages. For more information, call 800-301-6695 or www.sturgeonbay.net

ART & NATURE MUSIC FESTIVAL – WASHINGTON ISLAND
Date of Event: 5/25/08
Enjoy an evening of Chamber music, buffet dinner and Silent Auction.
For info:920-847-3434, 920-847-2657 or www.washingtonislandchamber.org

EASTERN STAR FISH BOIL – STURGEON BAY
Date of Event: 5/31/08
At the Masonic Lodge on 3rd. Avenue.  All you can eat fish, potatoes, cole slaw, and dessert at the Masonic Lodge on Third Avenue in Sturgeon Bay. Serving at 5:30 PM and 7 PM. Tickets $10 in advance or $12 at the door. 920-743-6845, 920-743-5764. Day of event, 920-743-2596.

2nd ANNUAL BIRDING FESTIVAL - BIRDING DEATH’S DOOR – WASHINGTON and ROCK ISLAND
Dates of Event: 5/31/08 – 6/1/08
Featuring both resident/migratory birds on Washington and Rock Islands. Two day event includes guided tours, banquet and special speaker. Experience boreal & northern hardwood forest; wetlands & grasslands; cliffs and beaches. For the experienced and beginning birder. Call for registration info and enjoy some great family fun! Info: carol@wisferry.com or www.washingtonislandchamber.com. 920-847-2179.

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