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September 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.

KART RACING – STURGEON BAY
Dates of Event: April through September 2012
At Thunderhill Raceway - John Miles County Park, 812 North 14th Avenue, formerly The County Fairgrounds Park. Kart Racing is coming back to the Thunderhill Raceway in Sturgeon Bay. Racing will be Wednesday nights. Gates open at 3 PM, racing starts at 6 PM. Practice on Sundays from 1 PM to 6 PM. Please visit the website for a detailed schedule as there are some dates on which races or practices will not be held. There will be Kid Kart, numerous Junior Classes and Senior Classes. Call 920-743-7052 for additional information or http://www.racethunderhill.com/

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.

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

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.

EXHIBIT: PIRATES SHIP TO SHORE – STURGEON BAY
Dates of Event: 5/19/12 – 1/31/2014
At the Door County Maritime Museum, 120 N Madison Ave. It won't be long & pirates will be making their home in Door County once again. The Door County Maritime Museum is reprising its "Pirates" exhibit with many new elements, including a pirate ship. Call 920-743-5958.

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.

TUESDAY FARMERS' MARKET IN STURGEON BAY
Dates of Event: 6/19/12 - 9/25/12
At Martin Park 3-7 PM. Info: 800-301-6695.

HISTORIC IVERSON HOUSE AND MORAVIAN CHURCH TOUR - EPHRAIM
Dates of Event: 6/21/12 - 9/2/12
1:30-3 PM Thursdays. Learn more in-depth history by participating in our 1.5 hour weekly tour of Ephraim's Moravian Church, followed by the Historic Iverson House. Info: 920-854-9688.

CONCERTS IN THE PARK ON THURSDAYS – EGG HARBOR
Dates of Event: 6/23/12 - 9/1/12
Free concerts in Harbor View Park, 5 PM-6:30 PM. Merchants and restaurants will be open later on Thursday nights. Experience some of the best sunset views in Door County. Each concert is free to the public. Bring lawn chairs and blankets 920-868-3717 or visit http://www.eggharbordoorcounty.org/ (click on EVENTS).

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

MARINA FESTIVAL – SISTER BAY
Dates of Event: 9/1/12
At Sister Bay Marina in Sister Bay. Pancake breakfast, food and beverage booths, live music and dancing under the big tent, childrens boat building, craft tent, championship Waterboard Warriors ski show and fireworks. 920-854-4118.

11th ANNUAL LABOR DAY WEEKEND RUN & DUATHLON – FISH CREEK
Date of Event: 9/1/12
The Labor Day Weekend Run is held at the YMCA Northern Door Program Center in Fish Creek. This event includes a 5k run, a youth 1/2 mile fun run and for the third year in a row, a Duathlon with a 2 mile run/12 mile bike/2 mile run. There will be door Prizes, free use of the Aquatic Center, refreshments and family fun for everyone. All who pre-register will receive a t-shirt and awards will be given to the top three finishers in each age group and all the participants of the 1/2 mile youth fun run. Registration forms available online in June or at both Door County YMCA Program Centers. Call 920-868-3660 or visit www.doorcountyymca.org (click on EVENTS).

SATURDAY FARMERS MARKET – SISTER BAY
Dates of Event: Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
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: Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
8:30 AM-noon. Corner of Michigan and 4th Avenue. Fresh produce and crafts from local sources. 920-746-2914.

WILDNERNESS DAYS – ELLISON BAY
Date of Event: 9/2/11
Location: Newport State Park. A day of hikes and programs to celebrate Wisconsin's only formally designated wilderness State Park. For information call: 920-854-2500.

WEDNESDAY FARMERS MARKET – FISH CREEK
Dates of Event: Sep 5, 12, 19, 26
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

FRIDAY CONCERTS IN THE PARK – BAILEYS HARBOR
Dates of Event: Sep 7, 14, 21, 28
In Kendall park. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. 920-839-2366.

TASTE OF THE DOOR – STURGEON BAY
Date of Event: 9/8/12
At UW Peninsular Research Station from 1:00-4:00 PM. Hwy 42 just north of the split. Join The Door County Master Gardeners Assoc. to taste foods made from ingredients harvested in Door County. Samples available throughout the day. Pesto Festo contest with visitors tasting and judging for the people's choice award. Check website for rules for Pesto Contest. Info: 920-746-9026 or http://www.dcmga.org/

9TH ANNUAL CORN FEST - CARLSVILLE
Date of Event: 9/8/12
9AM – 4PM at Schopf's Hilltop Dairy. Walk the corn maze, great food, live music and diverse activities for all ages. Corn and pie eating contests, scarecrow auction, Antique Road Show - Door County Style, tug of war, door prizes and more! Free admission. This is a fundraising event for Sunshine House, Inc., a nonprofit agency serving adults of all abilities in a vocational setting. Call for entrance fee. Info: 920-743-7943, ext 204 or www.sunshinehouseinc.org

FAIRLAND BLUEGRASS BAND IN CONCERT – WASHINGTON ISLAND
Date of Event: 9/8/12
At Trueblood Performing Arts Center in Washington Island, 7 PM. Father and band founder, Dan Rass, a forty year veteran of the music scene, has been playing anything with strings since age 6. After 35 years in country bands and recording sessions, he returned to his Bluegrass roots joined by his wife Teri, on bass guitar, daughter Calyn on banjo, son-in-law Neil, on rhythm guitar and daughter, Hana Grace on fiddle. All voices harmonize to bring to life their family love for the tradition and history of Bluegrass. 920-847-3355.

ANNUAL DOOR COUNTY CENTURY BIKE RIDE WEEKEND – STURGEON BAY
Date of Event: 9/9/11
The Door County Century Ride starts and finishes at the Door County Fairgrounds on the north side of Sturgeon Bay. Three routes of varying lengths provide options for cyclists of all ability levels. Routes of 30 miles, 62 miles ("Half Century"), 76 miles and 100 miles (Century) bring the riders progressively further up the peninsula. Rest stops spaced along the route will provide food, refreshments and rest room facilities along with unforgettable views. All routes start and end at Door County Fairgrounds on the north side of Sturgeon Bay. The finish line celebration includes a free meal, Fat Tire beer, music and NFL games on giant projection screens. Registration opens April 1st. Visit www.doorcountycentury.com for event and registration information or call 920-606-2458.

ROAD SCHOLAR - DOOR COUNTY EXPERIENCE – ROWLEYS BAY
Dates of Event: 9/9/12 – 9/14/12
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.

33rd ANNUAL BAILEYS HARBOR AUTUMNFEST
Date of Event: 9/15/12
Autumnfest will be a jam-packed one day event from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in the Baileys Harbor town center. It will feature a craft show, food, a bake sale, raffle, live music, and a souvenir booth. For info call, 920-839-2366 or www.baileysharbor.com

BELGIAN KERMISS CELEBRATION - BRUSSELS
Date of Event: 9/16/12
At the former St. Mary's Church from 11A.M.-5 P.M. Old time celebration of the harvest. Authentic Belgian food for sale, trippe, booyah, and Belgian pies. Belgian history display, card tournament, live music, and children's activities. Free admission. Info: 920-825-7864.

CHALLENGE WALK MS - EPHRAIM
Dates of Event: 9/21/12 – 9/23/12
In Ephraim,a three day, 50 mile (30 mile option available) experience that tests your strength and your spirit, and makes an extraordinary difference in the lives of 400,000 people throughout the U.S. living with MS. http://www.wisms.org

23rd ANNUAL STURGEON BAY HARVEST FESTIVAL
Date of Event: 9/22/12
A citywide celebration of Autumn's bounty, featuring an art & craft show, car show, scarecrows on display, food booths, music and entertainment, plus children's activities. 9 AM – 11 PM. The day concludes with a Harvest Moon celebration from. Information at 800-301-6695 or www.sturgeonbay.net.

8th ANNUAL ORCHARD COUNTRY'S FALL HARVEST CELEBRATION – FISH CREEK
Date of Event: 9/22/12
At Lautenbach's Orchard Country Winery & Market, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Live music- "Bacchus Lotus", free winery tours and tastings, pick your own apples, horse drawn wagon rides, food demonstrations, craft booths, great door prizes and children's activities. Fun for the whole family! Call 920-868-3479 or visit www.orchardcountry.com.

ROAD SCHOLAR - COOKING, CUISINE & CULINARY ARTS – ROWLEYS BAY
Dates of Event: 9/23/12 – 9/28/12
At Rowleys Bay Resort in Rowleys Bay. Explore Door County's culinary riches from family-run orchards to chef-led cooking schools with lots in between. Highlights include a cooking demo at The Inn at Kristofer's and a hands-on cooking experience at The Savory Spoon Cooking School. Program includes accommodations, meals and field trips. Road Scholar is the not-for-profit world leader in lifelong learning for adults. Program #13680 information and registration: 877-426-8056 or www.roadscholar.org.

ROAD SCHOLAR - DOOR COUNTY EXPERIENCE – ROWLEYS BAY
Date of Event: 9/23/12
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. Progam #12334 information and registration: 877-426-8056 or www.roadscholar.org.

INSIDE/OUTSIDE SALE – FISH CREEK
Dates of Event: 9/28/12 – 9/30/12
Great bargains all over town at fabulous end of season savings. Enjoy the fall decorations and other festivities throughout the village. For information call 800-577-1880 or http://www.visitfishcreek.com .

FALL SETTLEMENT ART FAIR – FISH CREEK
Date of Event: 9/29/12
At Settlement Shops in Fish Creek, 10 AM-5PM. 10th Annual Fall Art Fair at the Settlement Shops, one mile south of Fish Creek on Hwy 42. Art by regional and local artists, food, music, and fun! Free. 920-868-9222.

SIEVERS GATHERING – WASHINGTON ISLAND
Date of Event: 9/29/12
At Trueblood Performing Arts Center in Washington Island, 7 PM. Music and fun with Dan Hansen and Cindra Hokkanen. 920-847-3355.