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October 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

HANDS ON ART STUDIO ADULT NIGHTS – FISH CREEK
Dates of Event: Year-round
Adult night attracts a diverse crowd, 21 and older, for food, drink, and do-it-yourself art projects in the relaxed atmosphere of the "Art Farm."
6:30-10 PM. On select Friday nights throughout the year, Hands On Art Studio features live music during adult night for adults 21 and older. It is a 3 1/2 hour kids-free zone. All the studio spaces are open and ready for you to have a fun evening playing with art. The studio fee for the entire evening is $7 plus the cost of your art project. Feel free to bring your own appetizers and drinks. We have pizza, soft drinks and beer available for purchase. Call 920-868-9311 or visit http://www.handsonartstudio.com/ for more info and schedule.

DOOR COUNTY FIREBOAT CRUISES – STURGEON BAY
Dates of Event : May 25 through Early October
Cruise launches from the dock adjacent to the Door County Maritime Museum, 120 N. Madison Ave. Each narrated tour lasts 1-1/2 hours and cruises either through the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal or to Sherwood Point Lighthouse (weather permitting). Snacks and refreshments, including full bar, are available on board for sale during the cruise. Daily cruises during July-August peak season. Info 920-495-6454 or http://www.ridethefireboat.com/tourdetails.html

GUIDED NATURE HIKES AT THE RIDGES SANCTUARY - BAILEYS HARBOR
Dates of Event: Mid May – Mid October 2012
Although the trails at The Ridges Sanctuary (8288 Hwy Q, Baileys Harbor) are open year 'round, during the Spring, Summer, & Fall, guided hikes with a naturalist are offered to help you discover some of the unique aspects of this non-profit nature preserve. Discover why it is the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin. $5- members, $8- non-members, children under 18 are free. Call for hike times: (920) 839-2802.

SEGWAY PERSONAL TRANSPORTER TOURS – 7 TOURS
Dates of event: May through November 2012
– Sturgeon Bay-Downtown: 40-55 min.
– Potawatomi State Park: 1 ½ hr tour
– Sturgeon Bay Lighthouses: 1 ½ hr tour
– Peninsula State Park: 1 ½ hr tour
– Ridges Road Lighthouses: 1 ½ hr tour
– Elison Bluff: 1 ½ hr tour
- Washington Island: 5 hr tour
Looking for a unique way to see the sights of Door County? How about on the two wheels of a Segway Personal Transporter? After 20-40 min. training on the Segway PT, you will glide up and down hills, to scenic and breathtaking overlooks, rustic roads, country neighborhood and Lake Michigan shoreline. Keep your eyes open and bring a camera, as you are likely to spot deer or other wildlife, rare vegetation as well as popular and historic places and buildings. Go to www.segwaythedoor.com for more info or call 920-376-0256. Packages available.

DOOR COUNTY TROLLEY TOURS
Dates of Event: 5/2012 – 10/2012
Take an "Old Time" Trolley ride and see breathtaking vistas from Door County 's scenic bluffs overlooking the islands. As we traverse the land, we'll share the legend and lore unique to each area. Don't forget to bring your camera! Learn from the locals the best places to wine, dine, and relax. 3-4 tours daily. Pick up at Orchard Country Winery (1/2 mile south of Fish Creek on Highway 42). Also, there are Lighthouse Tours, Winery Tours and even Ghost Tours! (June – October). You can even rent the trolley for a wedding! Check it out at Door County Trolley and tell them DoorCountyNavigator.com sent you. Info at 920-868-1100

TOURS, CORNER OF THE PAST/OLD ANDERSON HOUSE – SISTER BAY
Dates of Event: 6/9/12 - 10/13/12
At Corner of the Past/Old Anderson House Museum at State Highway 57 and Fieldcrest Road. Tour a 1875 farmhouse and restored farm buildings with century-old furnishing, tools and farm implements. Group tours available by prior arrangement. Sponsored by the Sister Bay Historical Society. Information: 920-854-7680 or www.sisterbayhistory.org/ (click "EVENTS").

PENINSULA PLAYERS THEATRE – FISH CREEK
Dates of Event: 6/12/12 - 10/14/12
Its 77th Anniversary, America's oldest professional resident summer theatre opens its 2012 season on June 12th performing Tuesdays through Sundays. The Peninsula Players Theatre is nestled in a fragrant cedar forest overlooking the waters of Green Bay, where patrons come before curtain to stroll along the shore, enjoy a relaxing picnic, or refreshments while watching the sunset before the exhilaration of a live theatrical performance. For information call: 920-868-3287 or visit www.peninsulaplayers.com.

JACKSONPORT FARMER'S MARKET - TUESDAYS
Dates of Event: 6/12/12 – 10/16/12
Tuesdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, in Lakeside Park if weather permits. The Jacksonport Farmer's Market is sponsored by the Jacksonport Area Business Association. Info 920-823-2288.

AMERICAN FOLKLORE THEATRE FALL SEASON
Dates of Event: 8/30/12 - 10/14/12
Schedule to be announced. "Cheeseheads The Musical" at the Door County Auditorium and "And if Elected" at Old Gibraltar Town Hall.
AFT's indoor fall performances. Curtain times vary. 920-854-6117.
http://www.folkloretheatre.com

WEDNESDAY FARMERS MARKET – FISH CREEK
Dates of Event: Oct 3, 10, 17
At the Settlement Shops. 10 AM –2 PM. Wide variety of locally grown produce, some certified organically grown, homemade artisan breads, natural herbs and spice blends, handmade soaps and garden and kitchen handmade arts and crafts. Wander the meandering path and see what's freshly made in Door County while enjoying the country setting and unique shops and art galleries. The Settlement Shops is located 1 mile south of downtown Fish Creek at 9106 Hwy 42, look for the Farm Market flag. Cancelled if stormy

13TH ANNUAL AMISH QUILT SHOW & SALE – JACKSONPORT
Dates of Event: 10/4/12 – 10/7/12
At Mr. G's Hall from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily. Original hand-made Amish Quilts will be available for viewing and for purchase at each show. Many other items including wall hangings, pillows, table runners, place mats, pot holders, table centers, spice mats, mini-quilt pins, rugs, Amish dolls, books and many other interesting gifts depicting the Amish will be on display. For information call: 920-823-2288 or visit http://www.jacksonportcraftcottage.com/quilt_show.htm .

23rd ANNUAL RUN WILD - STURGEON BAY
Date of Event: 10/6/12
10K run, 3-mile run/walk, 1/3 mile Smokey Bear Fun Run. Registration at 8 – 9:30 AM, run starts at about 10:00AM. Refreshments, door prizes and trophies. Fees are $17 for the 10K and 3-mile before 9/23/10, thereafter $20. $7 for the Smokey Bear Fun Run. Call 920-743-6866 for all the details or www.runwild.org.

39TH ANNUAL TOWNLINE ART FAIR – EPHRAIM
Dates of Event: 10/6/12 – 10/7/12
Hosted by Fine Line Designs Gallery & Sculpture Garden in north Ephraim. Enjoy the display and sale of visual art and fine crafts. Over 80 professional artists from the Midwest. 10 AM – 5 PM Sat, 10 AM – 4 PM Sun. Call 920-854-4343.
Townline is the art fair of the art fairs in Door County – it really has the most artists from around the county and Midwest, and is well run and well executed. You will find something that you like here for sure! Beautiful watercolors, oils, prints, metal art, photos, wood, and more! You will like this art fair if you like walking around and looking at beautiful things. Most of the local artists are represented there, like Karen Anderson, Donna Brown, Stacey Small, and others.

11th ANNUAL SPOOKTACULAR HIKE – FISH CREEK
Date of Event: 10/6/12
In Peninsula State Park from 5:00 – 7:30 PM. Self-guided hike. A one-mile candlelit trail with ghoulish but not gory fun for all ages. Refreshments. A state park vehicle sticker is required. For information call: 920-847-2179.

WASHINGTON ISLAND CIDER PRESSING & FALL FESTIVAL
Dates of Event: 10/6/12 – 10/7/12
This festival is held at the Farm Museum grounds from 10 AM each day. Many activities with games for children. Horse-drawn wagon rides. Bring your own apples and press them on an antique press!
For info, call 920-847-2179 or www.washingtonislandchamber.com.

ART DAY FOR ANIMALS – FISH CREEK
Date of Event: 10/6/12
At Hands On Art Studio, 3655 Peninsula Players Rd.,10 AM-6 PM. Art Day to benefit the Door County Humane Society. Try your hand at pumpkin painting or scarecrow-making. Let the kids explore our Hay House, or pet and feed the goats, llamas and alpacas. Kick back and enjoy a hayride, or participate in silly games like pumpkin ring toss, and chicken drop. Pizzas, hot dogs, brats, apple cider, soda and beer are available throughout the day.
Information: 920-868-9311 or visit www.handsonartstudio.com.

PUMPKIN PATCH FESTIVAL – EGG HARBOR
Dates of Event: 10/6/12– 10/7/12
Pumpkin Patch is loaded with fun filled festivities in Egg Harbor - and you can take in the beauty and the pumpkin and scarecrow displays throughout the village. Harbor View Park is the place for family fun and outdoor entertainment. Chili, sweet corn, pumpkin pie, cider, beer and the best brats you have ever tasted! All day music, usually face painting, and more. Silent auction on Saturday. Call 920-868-3717 or www.eggharbordoorcounty.org
Highly Recommended! One of the staff's favorite festivals, the Pumpkin Patch Festival in Egg Harbor is a delight – somehow they always get nice weather . . . mostly! Walk around Harbor View Park, smell the brats grilling, the corn roasting, hear the music playing, wafting up the hills from down near the harbor! And the entire town is decorated with corn stalks, pumpkins, hay and beautiful wreaths – and many of the businesses participate in the best decorated business contest – so you will see some clever decorations. Oh - try some of the chili – there is always a great cup of chili bubbling up near the park! Buy an official Pumpkin Patch cap or shirt, and whatever you do, stop in the Shipwrecked for a pumpkin beer that they brew only in the fall, right at Shipwrecked! Get a nice coffee at Chocolate Chicken!
Be warned – it gets a little more crowded each year, but it is no where near as crowded as next week's Sister Bay Fall festival. You will have to park pretty far away and walk – but that's ok, that's what it's all about. If you remember (print this out!), park up on the hill road behind Main Street Market – you might be able to find a spot up there! Well, you have about another week before things really slow down in Door County – if you want Fall and very quiet – wait until after the Sister Bay Fall fest (but call inns to see who is open)!

SATURDAY FARMERS MARKET – SISTER BAY
Dates of Event: Oct 6, 13
At Corner of the Past./Old Anderson House Museum in Sister Bay. 8-noon. Fresh locally grown vegetables and flowers, plus a wide variety of prepared foods from local certified kitchens. Sponsored by the Sister Bay Historical Society. 920-854-7680

SATURDAY FARMERS MARKET – STURGEON BAY
Dates of Event: Oct 6, 13, 20, 27
8:30 AM-noon. Corner of Michigan and 4th Avenue. Fresh produce and crafts from local sources. 920-746-2914.

ROAD SCHOLAR - DOOR COUNTY EXPERIENCE – ROWLEYS BAY
Dates of Event: 10/7/12– 10/12/12
At Rowleys Bay Resort in Rowleys Bay. Sample the best of Door County! Naturalists, artists and other local experts share Door County's history - past, present and future. Two days of field trips with stops at Ephraim, Eagle Bluff Lighthouse and Sturgeon Bay. Program includes accommodations, meals and field trips. Road Scholar is the not-for-profit world leader in lifelong learning for adults. Program #12334 information and registration: 877-426-8056 or www.roadscholar.org.

66th ANNUAL SISTER BAY FALL FESTIVAL – SISTER BAY
Dates of Event: 10/12/12 – 10/14/12
The "Granddaddy" of all Door County festivals. What began as a celebration and reward for the Door County tourist workers after a busy tourist season has evolved into one of the largest weekend celebrations on the peninsula! Parade on Saturday, juried art & crafts, food booths, children's activities, live entertainment, fall classic run, teen dance, and the amazing 10,000 ping pong ball drop (FUN!!) on Sunday and more! For general and parade info, call 920-854-2812 or http://www.cometosisterbay.com/festivals-and-events/fall-fest/.

2012 DOOR COUNTY FALL 50 DISTANCE RUN
Date of Event: 10/20/12
Location: From Northern Tip to Sturgeon Bay
Billing itself as the most scenic distance run in the Midwest, the Fall 50 is a 50-mile distance run for teams of 2 to 5 runners. Solo runners (!) start at 7:00 AM. For team runners, the journey begins at 8AM on Saturday at the northern tip of the Door County Peninsula and travels along the scenic western shoreline to Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay. Registration fees include race entry, a long-sleeved t-shirt, course support, finishers' medal and a post-race party at 1 pm at Sunset Park in Sturgeon Bay beneath a massive big top tent that includes free snacks, pizza, beer, wine and soda for participants and $15 for family and friends. Visit www.fall50.com for registration costs and details or call 920-606-2458.

JACK O'LANTERN DAYS JAMBOREE – FISH CREEK
Dates of Event: 10/26/12 – 10/28/12
Fish Creek presents scary faces, funny faces, candles aglow...Jack O'Lantern Jamboree will feature pumpkins of all shapes and sizes throughout the village during Halloween weekend. Festivities will include trick or treating,
Haunting Halloween Parade, Ghost Tour trolley rides, House In Mourning at Historic Noble House and Costume parties.. 920-868-2316, 800-577-1880.