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February 2012
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. Changes can occur without notice.
CLASSICAL CONCERTS SERIES – STURGEON BAY
Dates of Event: 10/8/2011, 11/14/2011, 2/11/2012, 4/12/2012
Door Concerts presents a series of 4 concerts performed at United Methodist Church in Sturgeon Bay. Ticketing and membership information at http://www.doorconcerts.com/ .
WINE & CHOCOLATE PAIRINGS – STURGEON BAY
Dates of Event: Nov 28 2011 - May 20 2012
At Stone’s Throw Winery in Egg Harbor. Offered daily. Expand your love for wine & chocolate with a unique experience that will delight your palate! You’ll taste a fine selection of handmade chocolates paired with our artisan wines, and leave with your logo glass, tasting notes and great memories. No reservation req. $15/person. Daily 11 to 4:30 PM. And, as always, only at Stone’s Throw Winery. Info: 920-839-9660 or http://www.stonesthrowwinery.com
DOOR COUNTY WINTER WONDERLAND TOUR - 2012
Dates of event:
January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
Pickup at various Sturgeon Bay lodgings between 9:30 and 10:00 AM, and in Carlsville at Door County Coffee around 10:00 AM. Trolley guests will tour/taste at an award winning winery, followed by a cozy sleigh ride through the Door’s most wintry landscapes. Top it off with a fireside lunch at the romantic White Gull Inn. Call 920-868-1100 for reservations. Info at www.doorcountytrolley.com . $60 per person (plus tax). Includes trolley transportation (heated), fireside lunch, and sleigh ride. Limited seating available. See our Review of Door County Trolley!
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FOLK CONCERT SERIES AT THE WHITE GULL INN - FISH CREEK
Dates of event:
1/11/12: Lou and Peter Berryman
2/22/12: Garnet Rodgers
3/28/12: The Steel Wheels
4/11/12: The Special Consensus
The concerts are held approximately once a month through April, beginning at 8 pm, after an optional dinner served at 6 pm . Call 920-868-3517 or 888-364-9542. www.whitegullinn.com/concerts.html for more information.
SLEIGH RIDES AT ORCHARD COUNTRY - FISH CREEK
Dates of event: Through March 2012 (Snow permitting)
Location: All sleigh rides are at Lautenbach's Orchard Country Winery.
Take a 1/2 mile ride through picturesque countryside. Sat/Sun 10 AM-4 PM. M-F By appt only. Some evening rides available. Reservations strongly recommended. 920-743-2352 or www.mayberryscarriages.com
CANDLELIGHT SKI – FISH CREEK
Date of Event: 2/4/2012
At Peninsula State Park. 5:30 -8 PM. Ski gently rolling one-mile, candle-lit trail through the woods. Bonfire with refreshments at the warming shelter. If there is not enough snow there will still be a candlelight hike. Meet at Lot 5 on Highland Road. Park sticker required, donation suggested. Info, call 920-868-3258 or http://www.peninsulafriends.org/.
25th ANNUAL FISH CREEK WINTER FESTIVAL - FISH CREEK
Dates of events: 2/03/12 – 2/05/12
Fish Creek will host a weekend of fun and frivolity. Winter Fest activities will feature something to delight every age. This year’s activities include a “fun and funky” parade, the always-popular chili cook-off, family games, trolley and sleigh rides, winter wine festival, live music and great food. Cheer on your favorite singer at the 8th annual Door County Idol (Door County Auditorium). Then, dance the night away at the Rock n Roll Snow Dance. The festival winds down Sunday morning with a bit of wacky amusement with the third annual Fruit Loop, a half mile costumed winter fun run that concludes with an actual Fruit Loop breakfast of champions under the Winter Festival tent. Call 920-868-2316, 800-577-1880 or www.fishcreekinfo.com
We have attended several times, and with children! This fun winter event has lots for the kids and families. Lots of good eating.
PENINSULA MUSIC FESTIVAL’S FEBRUARY FEST
Dates of Event:
Feb 11th – Thomas Kluge Trio (Peninsula School of Art)
Feb 17th – The Music of Jane Austen (Ephraim Moravian Church)
The Peninsula Music Festival will once again present the February Fest for 2012. For more info and details call 920-854-4060 or visit http://www.musicfestival.com/
7th ANNUAL WINTER WINE & CHERRY FEST – FISH CREEK
Date of Event: 2/04/12
At Lautenbach’s Orchard Country Winery & Market from 10 AM-5 PM. Cure the winter blues with live jazz with Erin Krebs 1-4 PM, free product tastings, door prizes, cherry pit spit competition 1:30 PM, cherry brats, hot soup and baked goods, horse-drawn sleigh rides, wine glass painting...and more! Fun for all! For info call 920-421-1152 or 866-946-3263
SOUP, THE EVENT – FISH CREEK
Date of Event: 2/04/12
At The Peninsula School of Art from 11 AM – 3 PM. The SOUP! Project is a community-wide effort to raise funds for our Outreach Programs and hunger relief programs. Join us for a buffet of soups made by local restaurants, and choose a handmade bowl, enjoy soup and bread, and make a donation to the cause. The 500 bowls created for the project will be on display. Info at http://peninsulaartschool.com/Events.html or call 920-868-3455
GREAT WAFFLE BREAKFAST - BAILEYS HARBOR
Date of Event: 2/04/12
At the Baileys Harbor Town Hall. Waffles in all shapes and sizes made by The Ridges Sanctuary staff and volunteers. Top your waffles off with Door County grown and produced maple syrup and cherry sauce - a real comfort breakfast to celebrate Emma Toft's 121 birthday!. Games to keep the kids occupied and ‘eating breakfast’ music. 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Free-will Donation to cover costs. Call The Ridges (920) 839-2802.
GUIDED SNOWSHOE HIKE AT THE RIDGES SANCTUARY- BAILEYS HARBOR
Date of Event: Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 2012
At the Marshall Cabin from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The Ridges in winter shows a beautiful, serene landscape that is enjoyed by those who love Wisconsin winters. These hikes with a Ridges naturalist cover the cultural and natural history of the ridges and swales in their “off season." Enjoy a leisurely hike on level terrain. Some snowshoes available for hike participants – call ahead to reserve. $5/person, additional $5 to rent snowshoes. Info: (920) 839-2802.
CANDLELIGHT SKI, HIKE & SNOWSHOE – ELLISON BAY
Date of Event: 2/11/2012
At Newport State Park 5:50-8:30 PM. One mile trail lit by homemade candles. Bonfire and refreshments. Park sticker required. Info: 920-854-2500.
LIONS CLUB ANNUAL FISH DERBY – WASHINGTON ISLAND
Dates of Event: 2/11/2012 - 2/19/2012
A week-long fishing competition offering prizes for the top catches to those who take on the challenges of the frozen waters of Lake Michigan. Events for the fisherman, non-fishing visitors and friends. Info: 920-847-2179.
CELEBRATING WINTER – WASHINGTON ISLAND
Dates of Event: (Dates not posted – likely 2/11 – 2/19)
A week filled with fun, flavorful and themed events to take the chill out of your winter. Enter the Annual Chili Cook-off, take in a play or a musical performance, hike or show shoe the nature trails. Info: 920-847-2179.
FIRE & ICE – STURGEON BAY
Dates of Event: 2/17/2012 - 2/19/2012
Citywide, novice and professional carvers turning massive blocks of snow and ice into works or art. Evening filled with hot music and a dinner dance at Stone Harbor Resort. Info: 800-301-6695.
FAMILY ART DAY – FISH CREEK
Dates of Event: 2/18/2012
At The Peninsula School of Art from 10:00 AM –2:00 PM. Free art activities for families. Information: 920-868-3455.
DOOR COUNTY TROLLEY PROGRESSIVE DINNER OUTING
Dates of Event:
2012 - February 25
Mar 10, Mar 17, Mar 24
Apr 14, Apr 28
May 12, May 19, May 26
June 2, June 9
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 February through June. Call 920-868-1100 for details/reservations. Pick up at 5 PM at Orchard Country Winery (1/2 mile south of Fish Creek on Hwy 42). $75 per person (plus tax) includes trolley transportation, hors d' oeuvres, cocktail, dinner and dessert. (Trolleys are heated). Limited seating.
DOOR COUNTY WALLEYES FOR TOMORROW FISHING DERBY – STURGEON BAY
Date of Event: (Check back for date or call number below)
At the Wave Pointe Marina in Sturgeon Bay. Get an early start! 4 AM - 6PM. Door County Walleyes for Tomorrow/Dave Pagels Memorial Ice Fishing Derby. A fun-filled day highlighted by a fishing tournament which ends at 2 PM. Live music 5-10 PM. Raffles for artwork, fishing supplies, hunting equipment, kids events and live music. All proceeds from the fishing contest go toward fish stocking and habitat improvement projects. For more info call 920-621-7439 or 920-495-9100.
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