Door County 2012 Events

JANUARY 1 • FROSTY FEST, EGG HARBOR • Downtown - Celebrate the New Year Egg Harbor Style! You never know what you'll see in our 32nd Annual New Year's Day Parade which happens regardless of the weather. YMCA Icy Fun Run, live music, food vendors, shopping specials and snow sculptures. Sure to be fun for the whole family . 1pm. 920-868-3717. www.eggharbordoorcounty.org

JANUARY 1 • 26TH ANNUAL POLAR BEAR SWIM, JACKSONPORT • Lakeside Park - The Jacksonport Polar Bear Club invites you for a refreshing dip in the icy waters of Lake Michigan on New Year's Day! 920-823-2288. www.doorbell.net/pbc

JANUARY-MARCH • NATURE OF ROMANCE, COUNTY-WIDE • Treat yourself and a loved one to a special getaway.  From December through March dozens of romance packages are offered including cozy lodging, scrumptious food and romantic extras. Details can be found on the website or by calling. 800-527-3529. www.doorcounty.com

JANUARY 14 • WINTER HARBOR MADNESS, EGG HARBOR • Downtown - Ice Fishing Tournament, Cross County Ski Race, Sno Ball Dance. 920-868-3717. www.eggharbordoorcounty.org

JANUARY 28 • ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT SKI, JACKSONPORT • Whitefish Dunes State Park - Join the friends of Whitefish Dunes for a night of skiing and fun. The picnic shelter will be open and hot beverages and cookies will be provided. No vehicle admission sticker will be required to join in the evening event. Donations will be accepted. 6pm-9pm. 920-823-2400. www.friendsofwhitefishdunes.org

FEBRUARY 3-5 • 25TH ANNUAL WINTER FESTIVAL, FISH CREEK • Downtown - Winter Fest parade, Door County Idol contest, horse-drawn sleigh rides, free trolley rides, family-friendly games and great food throughout the town, Rock-n-Roll Snow Dance. Fruit Loop Race will take place on Sunday. 800-577-1880. www.visitfishcreek.com

FEBRUARY 4 • CANDLELIGHT SKI/HIKE, FISH CREEK • Peninsula State Park - Ski or hike a trail by candlelight. Park sticker required, donations accepted. Bonfire with refreshments at warming shelter. 5:30pm-8pm. 920-868-3258. www.peninsulafriends.org

FEBRUARY 9-12, 16-19 • ISADOORA THEATRE PRESENTS "STRIKING 12" • 920-493-3667. www.isadoora.com

FEBRUARY 11 • CANDLELIGHT SKI, HIKE & SNOWSHOE, ELLISON BAY • Newport State Park - One mile trail lit by homemade candles. Bonfire and refreshments. Park sticker required. 5:30pm-8:30pm. 920-854-2500. www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/specific/newport/

FEBRUARY 11 • PENINSULA MUSIC FESTIVAL FEBRUARY FEST - THOMAS KLUGE TRIO, FISH CREEK • Peninsula School of Art - Thomas Kluge Trio - Viola, flute and harp. A reception will take place after the performance to meet the musicians. 3pm. 920-854-4060. www.musicfestival.com

FEBRUARY 11-19 • LIONS CLUB ANNUAL FISH DERBY, WASHINGTON ISLAND • 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. 920-847-2179. www.washingtonisland-wi.com

FEBRUARY 11-19 • CELEBRATING WINTER, WASHINGTON ISLAND • 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 musical performance, hike or snow shoe the nature trails. 920-847-2179. www.washingtonisland-wi.com

FEBRUARY 17 • PENINSULA MUSIC FESTIVAL FEBRUARY FEST - THE MUSIC OF JANE AUSTEN, EPHRAIM • Ephraim Moravian Church - A program of romance humor and beautiful music celebrating the 200th anniversary of "Sense and Sensibility" featuring composers loved by Jane Austen. Compositions of Beethoven, Handel, Schubert, Clementi, Storace, Dibdin, Mozart, and others will be complemented by Stephen Alltop's historical narrative. A reception will take after the performance to meet the musicians. 7pm. 920-854-4060. www.musicfestival.com

FEBRUARY 17-19 • FIRE AND ICE, STURGEON BAY • City-Wide - Days filled with novice and professional carvers, turning massive blocks of snow and ice into works of art.  Evenings filled with fun and a dinner dance at Stone Harbor Resort. 800-301-6695. www.sturgeonbay.net

FEBRUARY 25 • DOOR COUNTY WALLEYES FOR TOMORROW - DAVE PAGELS MEMORIAL ICE FISHING DERBY, STURGEON BAY • Wave Pointe Marina County CC - Fun-filled day highlighted by our fishing tournament.  Raffles, kids' events and live music.  All proceeds used for fish stocking, habitat improvement projects and the kids' fishing program. 7am-2pm. 920-621-7439.

MARCH 9 • DOOR COUNTY WINE AND CHEESE GALA, STURGEON BAY • Stone Harbor Resort - Enjoy an evening of fantastic wine and delicious cheese. Sponsored by the Southern Door FFA. All proceeds benefit scholarships and student activities. 6pm-9pm. 920-743-9015. www.doorcountywineandcheese.com

MARCH 17 • ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE, STURGEON BAY • Downtown - Sturgeon Bay will be green for a day.  Bring your clan and join the parade. 11am. 800-301-6695. www.sturgeonbay.net

MARCH 23-25 • DOOR COUNTY HOME AND GARDEN SHOW, STURGEON BAY • Stone Harbor Resort and Conference Center - Over 30 booths showcasing builders, electronics, interior decorating, landscaping, appliances, banking, cabinets, ponds, window treatments, flooring and numerous home seminars throughout the day. Friday 4pm-8pm, Saturday 9am-4pm. 920-743-6303. www.dchba.org

APRIL 7 • EASTER EGG HUNT, JACKSONPORT • Lakeside Park. 11am-12pm. 920-823-2288. www.jacksonport.net

APRIL 20-22 • BROWN TROUT FISHING TOURNAMENT, BAILEYS HARBOR • Anglers view it as the "kick off" to their season of fishing. 920-839-2366. www.baileysharbor.com

APRIL 21-MAY 29 • 38TH ANNUAL SALON OF DOOR COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL ART, STURGEON BAY • Miller Art Museum - Students from all five Door County high schools and home schools in all media are represented. Call for reception and awards date and time. 920-746-0707. www.millerartmuseum.org

APRIL 26-APRIL 29 • GROOVIN' SISTERHOOD WEEKEND, STURGEON BAY • Downtown - An event that caters to women embracing life, love and laughter through shopping, sharing and indulging!  Registration information can be found online. 800-301-6695. www.sturgeonbay.net

APRIL 27-JUNE 10 • FESTIVAL OF BLOSSOMS, COUNTY-WIDE • 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. www.doorcounty.com

APRIL 28 • HEALTHY KIDS DAY, STURGEON BAY • Door County YMCA - Games, activities and tips for leading a healthy lifestyle as a family. There will be bouncers, dozens of Informational booths, free snacks, free try-it classes, rope climbing, contests, crafts and door prizes. 920-743-4949. www.doorcountyymca.org

MAY 5 • DOOR COUNTY HALF MARATHON AND NICOLET BAY 5K, FISH CREEK • Peninsula State Park - A run in a beautiful  park on a closed road course along the shores of Lake Michigan. Post race festivities at Nicolet Bay Beach. 10am Half marathon, 10:30am 5K run. 920-421-1519. www.doorcountyhalfmarathon.com

MAY 5 • SHIPYARD TOURS, STURGEON BAY • Tour and view current projects of three shipyards. Tickets available at the gates on the day of the event. 920-746-8460.

MAY 5 • MIDSUMMER'S MUSIC PRO ARTE QUARTET, LOCATION TBD • The Pro Arte Quartet from UW-Madison performs. 7:30pm. 920-854-7088. www.midsummersmusic.com

MAY 12 • BLOSSOM RUN, EGG HARBOR • Egg Harbor Boat Launch Park - This low key, fun, family oriented event has a 5 mile run, 2 mile walk-run and a 1 mile youth fun run.  Door prizes and great camaraderie make this a great way to kick off the summer season.  8:30am. 920-743-4949. www.doorcountyymca.org

MAY 17-20 • GIRLFRIENDS GREAT EGGSCAPE, EGG HARBOR • City-Wide - Escape for the whole weekend and relax. Relate and release!  A getaway weekend with a trolley tour, workshops, exercise classes, art & wine crawl, shopping, pajama pizza party and much, much more! 920-868-3717. www.eggharbordoorcounty.org

MAY 17-20, 24-27 • ISADOORA THEATRE PRESENTS CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION • 920-493-3667. www.isadoora.com

MAY 18-19 • DOOR COUNTY FESTIVAL OF NATURE, BAILEYS HARBOR • Ridges Sanctuary - The Ridges Sanctuary and five local conservation groups offer guided field trips through some of Door County's unique and beautiful natural areas, many not generally open to the public. Pre-registration for field trips required. Keynote presentation open to the public  May 18 7:00pm. 920-839-2802. www.ridgessanctuary.org

MAY 19 • VILLAGE WIDE RUMMAGE SALE, SISTER BAY • Community Wide - Individual sales throughout the village with guide map and coupons for restaurant specials. 920-854-4118. www.cometosisterbay.com

MAY 19 • 12TH ANNUAL SCOTTIE DOG RALLY, BAILEYS HARBOR • Downtown - Nearly 200 Scottish Terriers come together and strut their scottitude. Complete with kilts and bagpipers. Parade Saturday 11:30am. 920-493-5878. www.doorcountyscottierally.com

MAY 19 • SPRING FLING, BAILEYS HARBOR • Celebrate with a Spring Arts and Crafts Fair on the front lawn of the Town Hall. 9am-4pm. 920-839-2366. www.baileysharbor.com

MAY 19-20 • DOOR COUNTY SHEPHERD'S MARKET, EGG HARBOR • Woodwalk Gallery - At the Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Road G.  18th Annual Fiber and Art-to-Wear Sale!  Featuring fleeces, yarns, rovings, unique knit, woven and felted products, equipment, baskets and other fiber related accessories from local artists. 10am-4pm. 920-743-1560. www.dcshepherdsmarket.com

MAY 19-20 • MADE IN DOOR COUNTY, COUNTY-WIDE • Experience "Made in Door County" products featuring tours and special promotions at select businesses throughout the County. 800-527-3529. www.madeindoorcounty.org

MAY 19-20 • 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, FORESTVILLE • Country Ovens/Cherry DeLIte - Country Ovens celebrates their 25th anniversary. 800-544-1003. www.CountryOvens.com

MAY 26 • ANNUAL PLANT SALE, STURGEON BAY • Peninsula Research Station - Sale of vegetables and flowering plants, both annuals and perennials as well as hypertufas and picture frames for planting. 9am-12pm. 920-746-7952. www.dcmga.org

MAY 26-27 • STURGEON BAY FINE ART FAIR, STURGEON BAY • Sunset Park - 14th Annual juried multi-media art show, entertainment, children's activities, food and beverages. 10am-5pm. 800-301-6695. www.sturgeonbay.net

MAY 26-27 • 40TH ANNUAL MAIFEST, JACKSONPORT • Lakeside Park - Art Fair, fun run, great food, music, horse pull, parade and more. 920-823-2068. www.jacksonport.net

JUNE 2 • SIDE PORK FEST, STURGEON BAY • Martin Park - All day festival will feature a variety of local bands, food, and entertainment zones for kids and adults. Many varieties of side pork. Other events include a 5K run, kids' run and Wisconsin's first 15K relay run. 920-724-1488. www.sideporkfest.com

JUNE 2 • NATIONAL TRAILS DAY, JACKSONPORT • Whitefish Dunes State Park - Hike or bike the trails at Whitefish Dunes to celebrate National Trails Day. Take part in the largest nationwide celebration of trails by hiking, paddling, biking or riding on a trail or lend a hand with construction and maintenance projects. 920-823-2400. www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/specific/whitefish/

JUNE 3 • STATE PARK OPEN HOUSE DAY, STATEWIDE • Free admission to all Wisconsin State Parks, Info: Whitefish Dunes 920-823-2400; Newport 920-854-2500; Potawatomi 920-746-2890; Peninsula 920-868-3258. www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/

JUNE 7-9 • HERITAGE DAYS, FISH CREEK • The history of Gibraltar Township and Fish Creek is celebrated. Enjoy historic walking tours, Noble House tours, music programs and events. 800-577-1880. www.fishcreekheritagedays.org

JUNE 7-10 • STEEL BRIDGE SONGFEST, STURGEON BAY • Downtown - International songwriter showcase, 3 nights and a day with over 100 bands and soloists on 10 stages. 920-743-5605. www.steelbridgesongfest.org

JUNE 9 • JUMPIN' JUNE & SISTER BAY CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION, SISTER BAY • Downtown - Children's Parade at 11:30am, historical activities, games and stories, Taste of Sister Bay, live music, bonfire in Waterfront Park at sunset. 920-854-2812. www.cometosisterbay.com

JUNE 9 • 8TH ANNUAL PADDLE FEST, FISH CREEK • Nicolet Beach in Peninsula State Park - Demo new kayaks, no experience necessary. Free admission however a park sticker is required for entrance into the park. 9am-2pm. 920-854-7598. www.kayakdoorcounty.com

JUNE 8-10 • 19TH ANNUAL LIGHTHOUSE FESTIVAL, COUNTY-WIDE • Self-guided tour of mainland lighthouses with an assortment of boat trips to outlying lights to give the enthusiast an assortment of experiences from which to choose. Preceded by Friday evening Keepers' Kin Social. 920-743-5958. www.dcmm.org

JUNE 15-17 • 48TH ANNUAL FYR BAL FESTIVAL, EPHRAIM • City-Wide - The village explodes with summer excitement as the festival re-creates traditions of early Norwegians celebrating midsummer. Live music, art and craft show, alpacas and llamas,  raffle, silent auction, regatta, children's activities and crafts. 920-854-4989. www.ephraim-doorcounty.com

JUNE 15-17 • WASHINGTON ISLAND CANOE AND KAYAK EVENT, WASHINGTON ISLAND • 3rd Annual Washington Island Canoe and Kayak Race, Expedition and Symposium. 877-942-5737. www.washingtonislandcanoeandkayakevent.com

JUNE 16 • THE RIDGES RIDE FOR NATURE, BAILEYS HARBOR • County-wide - Bicycle the back roads of Door County and support the education programs of the Ridges Sanctuary. Sagwagon, rest stops, well-marked routes and a delicious pasta lunch.  Register online or call. 920-839-2802. www.ridefornature.com

JUNE 16 • KIDS OFF TO SUMMER, STURGEON BAY • Sunset Park - This free event to celebrate the kick off of summer is a daylong event that provides children and families lots of great activities. Various arts and crafts stations, bounce houses, petting zoo, kayak demonstrations, music, face painting, fun run, games, sports and activities. 920-746-2914. www.sturgeonbaywi.org

JUNE 22-24 • 46TH ANNUAL OLDE ELLISON BAY DAYS, ELLISON BAY • Community Park - Art fair, food, fun, games and surprises for the whole family.  Sponsored by the Ellison Day Service Club. Saturday 11am parade. 920-854-5448.

JUNE 23-24 • LITTLE STURGEON DAYS, STURGEON BAY • County Hwy CC - Community wide rummage sale, arts and crafts, music, kids' activities, food and refreshments.  Parade at 11am on Sunday. 920-824-5222. www.littlesturgeonwi.com

JUNE 30 • INDEPENDENCE DAY COOKOUT • Rock Island State Park - Friends of Rock Island hosts their annual cookout . Food, merchandise, and a silent auction will be held to help raise funds for park projects. Rock cairn building contest. 11am-3pm.

JUNE 30-JULY 1 • ART FAIR ON THE SCENIC SIDE, JACKSONPORT • Lakeside Park - Fair, refreshments and family fun.  920-854-9372. www.jacksonport.net

JUNE 30-JULY 1, 7-8 • RENAISSANCE FANTASY FAIRE, CARLSVILLE • Monument Point Rd - Dragons, dreams and daring deeds! Cheer your champion knight at the Joust Arena. Feast like a king with the Royals. Delight in the antics of street performers, belly dancers and musicians. See skillful demonstrations of time-honored arts and crafts. 10am-6pm. 920-973-8233. www.doorcowirenaissance.com

JULY 1 • 31ST ANNUAL FFA ALUMNI DAIRY BREAKFAST, VALMY • Geisel Farm. 6am-11:30am. 920-743-4859.

JULY 3-4 • 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION, EGG HARBOR • Harbor View Park - Too much fun for just one day, the holiday starts on the 3rd of July with live music, family fun and fireworks over Green Bay at dusk. On the 4th, celebrate with a parade at 1:30pm through village streets. 920-868-3717. www.eggharbordoorcounty.org

JULY 4 • FIREWORKS, WASHINGTON ISLAND • Ball Park - Fireworks begin at dusk. 920-847-2179. www.washingtonisland-wi.com

JULY 4 • HAIRPIN 5K RUN/WALK, FISH CREEK • Old Gibraltar Town Hall - Annual 5k run/walk up the Fish Creek bluff and back down Cottage Row. Online registration available. 8:30am. 920-868-3284 Ext 205. www.hairpinrun.com

JULY 4 • STURGEON BAY CELEBRATES, STURGEON BAY • Sunset Park - Enjoy an old fashioned ice cream social, Peninsula Symphonic Band performance at 8pm followed by fireworks at dusk. Ice Cream Social also available at Otumba Park on the West Side of Sturgeon Bay. 7pm. 800-301-6695. www.sturgeonbay.net

JULY 4 • GILLS ROCK CELEBRATES, GILLS ROCK • Food and live music start at 5pm.  Boat regatta at 6:30pm in the harbor.  Fireworks at dusk. 920-854-2972.

JULY 4 • 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION, BAILEYS HARBOR • Celebrate the fourth with a parade, arts and crafts, live entertainment and children's games. Fireworks at dusk. 10am. 920-839-2366. baileysharbor.com

JULY 5 • ANNUAL GARDEN WALK, SISTER BAY • Throughout Northern Door County - Benefitting the Sister Bay Historical Society's Old Anderson House Museum and the Corner of the Past. 10am-4pm. 920-854-7680. www.sisterbayhistory.org

JULY 7 • AMERICAN LEGION FISH BOIL, WASHINGTON ISLAND • Legion Hall. 920-847-2179. www.washingtonisland-wi.com

JULY 7 • FISH CREEK SUMMER FESTIVAL AND FIREWORKS, FISH CREEK • An event celebrating the independence of our country in a picturesque setting on the bay.  Many fun-filled events including music by Big Mouth and the Power Tool Horns, family games, food and Drink.  Fireworks at 10pm. 800-577-1880. www.visitfishcreek.com

JULY 11-15 • 33RD ANNUAL DOOR COUNTY FOLK FESTIVAL, SISTER BAY, EPHRAIM AND BAILEYS HARBOR • Celebrating ethnic folk dancing and music from many countries. Featuring dancing and music workshops, parties, concerts, children's program, fish boil dinner and much more. (No Exhibitors). 920-421-2986 or 847-846-8139. www.dcff.net

JULY 12-15 • AMISH QUILT & CRAFT SHOW, JACKSONPORT • Mr. G's Banquet Hall - 920-823-2288. www.jacksonportcraftcottage.com

JULY 14 • ART IN THE PARK, WASHINGTON ISLAND • Art and Nature Center - Sponsored by the Art and Nature Center. 920-847-2179. www.washingtonisland-wi.com

JULY 14 • JAZZ ON JEFFERSON STREET FESTIVAL, STURGEON BAY • Jefferson Street - This Celebration along Jefferson Street features live music, strolling entertainers, children's activities, food and beverages up and down the street along with special events in the shops. 1pm-8pm. 800-301-6695. www.sturgeonbay.net

JULY 14-15 • 50TH ANNUAL BELGIAN DAYS, BRUSSELS • Town Park - Excitement and fun for all ages. Includes a tractor pull on Saturday, Big Dawg softball tournament, fireman's challenge, country and polka music. Saturday noon to midnight, Sunday 10am-5pm. 920-825-1450.

JULY 19-21 • 38TH ANNUAL DOOR COUNTY ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE, FISH CREEK • Gibraltar High School - The show features 35 professional dealers plus crystal and china repair on site. Sponsored by the Sister Bay Lions Club to benefit the Leader Dog for the Blind Program. 10am-5pm. 715-355-5144. www.visitfishcreek.com

JULY 21 • YOUTH TRIATHLON, STURGEON BAY • Door County YMCA - In conjunction with the Door County Triathlon, offering an intermediate level triathlon for boys and girls ages 4-14 at the Sturgeon Bay Program Center. Focus on fun with family and friends. 920-743-4949. www.doorcountyymca.org

JULY 21-22 • 8TH ANNUAL DOOR COUNTY TRIATHLON, EGG HARBOR • Murphy Park - One of the most popular and scenic triathlons in the Midwest. Sprint (1/4 mile swim, 18 mile bike, 3.1 mile run) on Saturday; Half Iron (1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run) on Sunday. Advance registration required. 8am. 920-606-2458. www.doorcountytriathlon.com

JULY 21-29 • 30TH ANNUAL K/D SALMON TOURNAMENT, MULTIPLE LOCATIONS • Participating ports include Sturgeon Bay, Baileys Harbor, Washington Island, Algoma and Kewaunee.  More than $40,000 in cash and prizes. 920-883-9792. www.kdsalmon.com

JULY 23-28 • PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL, COUNTY-WIDE • Peninsula School Art - A combination of free and ticketed events.  Artists have 6 days to paint Door County. Collector's preview party and Gala Auction, July 22.  Watch over 100 artists paint during the Dockside Quick-Paint Competition in Clark Park, July 23. Painting begins at 9am. 920-868-3455. www.peninsulaschoolofart.com

JULY 24 • OLD FASHIONED ICE CREAM SOCIAL, SISTER BAY • Corner of the Past/Old Anderson House Museum - Join the fun, enjoy do-it-yourself sundaes and a variety of delicious homemade cupcakes in the unique setting of the Koessl Barn and surrounding farm yard. 6pm-8pm. 920-868-7680. www.sisterbayhistory.org

JULY 26 • SAIL THRU THE AVENUES SIDEWALK SALE, STURGEON BAY • City Wide - Sturgeon Bay is loaded with bargains, live entertainment, food, beverages and more. 9am-6pm. 800-301-6695. www.sturgeonbay.net

JULY 28 • 11TH ANNUAL CARLSVILLE DAY, CARLSVILLE • Throughout Carlsville - Parade, food, live music, art and craft vendors, free trolley rides and tons of family fun at Dairy View Country Store, Door County Coffee and Tea, Door Peninsula Winery and Pet Expressions.  10am Parade. 920-743-2228. www.carlsvilledoorcounty.com

JULY 28 • SAND SCULPTURE CONTEST, JACKSONPORT • Whitefish Dunes State Park - Bring friends and family to help make sand creations on the beach.  Prizes in 3 categories awarded. Come and be creative in the sand! State Park sticker required. 11am. 920-823-2400. www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/specific/whitefish/

JULY 31 • 52ND ANNUAL HOUSE AND GARDEN WALK, COUNTY-WIDE • Stroll through a showcase of five homes and gardens.  Benefitting the Ministry Door County Medical Center Auxiliary. 9am-5pm. 920-746-1071.

AUGUST 1-5 • DOOR COUNTY FAIR, STURGEON BAY • John Miles County Park - Carnival rides, food stands, 4-H animal barns, grandstand events, kids and family tents. Starts Wednesday at 5pm. 920-746-2261. www.doorcounty.org/fair/index.htm

AUGUST 4 • SCANDINAVIAN FESTIVAL, WASHINGTON ISLAND • Scandinavian Kaffe and Stavkirke open house at Trinity Lutheran Church, Scandinavian brunch at Bethel Church, dance festival in the evening and Scandinavian worship service at Trinity Lutheran Church. 920-847-2179. www.washingtonisland-wi.com

AUGUST 4 • 18TH ANNUAL CHERRY FEST, JACKSONPORT • Lakeside Park - Historical display, fine arts and crafts, food, music, family fun and more. 920-823-2316. www.jacksonport.net

AUGUST 4-5 • 22ND ANNUAL CLASSIC & WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL, STURGEON BAY • Door County Maritime Museum - Features dozens of  vintage vessels on display including the 149-ft.tug John Purves and the Tall Ship, the Denis Sullivan. Demonstrations and popular two-day Sikaflex quick and dirty boat building contest. Entertainment, raffle, "Paint the Bay" Plein Air art event, maritime author sessions and children's activities. 920-743-5958. www.dcmm.org

AUGUST 11 • WEST FEST, STURGEON BAY • Madison Avenue - Celebrate a wild west day along Sturgeon Bay's Madison Avenue with a craft show, chili cook-off, gold rush giveaway, live entertainment, food and beverages. 11am-5pm. 800-301-6695. www.sturgeonbay.net

AUGUST 11 • DOOR COUNTY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS, SISTER BAY • Waterfront Park - Day long festival featuring artists' demonstrations, live music, cultural tours, culinary delights, children's activities, and narrated trolley tours of Sister Bay, Anderson House Museum/Corner of the Past. 10am-5pm. 920-854-2812. www.cometosisterbay.com

AUGUST 12 • PERSEID METEOR SHOWER, ELLISON BAY • Newport State Park - View the spectacular meteor shower in the darkest place in Door County. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. 920-854-2500.

AUGUST 17-19 • 30TH ANNUAL VALMY THRESHEREE AND ANTIQUE MACHINERY SHOW, VALMY • Northeast Wisconsin Antique Power Association Grounds - Horse and tractor pull, entertainment, games, arts and crafts, great music, food and refreshments. 5505 Country View Road (off of Hwy 57). Friday night open at 6pm. 920-743-4859. www.jacksonport.net

AUGUST 18 • WASHINGTON ISLAND FAIR, WASHINGTON ISLAND • Community Center - Crafts booths, food booths, exhibits and bingo. 920-847-2179. www.washingtonisland-wi.com

AUGUST 18 • CANDLELIGHT BEACH WALK, JACKSONPORT • Whitefish Dunes State Park - A beach grid makes part of the trail handicapped accessible. Stroll along with family, friends or your sweetheart for this quiet one mile walk.  Enjoy as sounds of the dunes and beach awaken for the night. 7:30pm-9:30pm. 920-823-2400. www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/specific/whitefish/

SEPTEMBER 1 • MARINA FEST, SISTER BAY • Hwy 42 - Pancake Breakfast, food and beverage booths, live music and dancing under the big tent, children's boat building, craft tent, championship Waterboard Warriors ski show and fireworks. 920-854-4118. www.cometosisterbay.com

SEPTEMBER 1 • AMERICAN LEGION FISH BOIL, WASHINGTON ISLAND • Legion Hall . 920-847-2179. www.washingtonisland-wi.com

SEPTEMBER 1 • LABOR DAY WEEKEND RUN AND DUATHLON, FISH CREEK • Northern Door YMCA - This annual event includes a 5k run/walk, 1/4 mile Children's Run and a Duathlon with a 2 mile run and 12 mile bike.  In addition to the races, there will be a 5K run/walk at 9:45am. 920-868-3660. www.doorcountyymca.org

SEPTEMBER 2 • WILDERNESS DAYS, ELLISON BAY • Newport State Park - A day of hikes and programs to celebrate Wisconsin's only formally designated Wilderness State Park. 920-854-2500.

SEPTEMBER 7-OCTOBER 28 • SO DELICIOUS, SO DOOR COUNTY., COUNTY-WIDE • Come celebrate the bounty of the County, featuring culinary delights including all things made with cherries, apples and other fresh produce from farmers' markets. Door County wine, festival fare plus performances, art, music, delightful attractions and a wide variety of accommodations. The season is bursting with celebrations and color. 800-527-3529. www.doorcounty.com

SEPTEMBER 8 • TASTE OF THE GARDEN DOOR AND PESTO FESTO VI, STURGEON BAY • Peninsula Research Station, Hwy 42 Just North of the Split - Join Master Gardeners association 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. 1pm-4pm. 920-746-9026. www.dcmga.org

SEPTEMBER 8 • 10TH ANNUAL CORN FEST, CARLSVILLE • Schopf's Hilltop Dairy - Events feature a walk through the 20-acre Corn Maze, children's games, bakery items, food, raffle and silent auction plus corn eating, pie eating  and a corniest joke contest. Maze, $10 for Adults and $5 for children ages 5-11.  Children 5 and under are free.  Proceeds benefit Sunshine House, Inc. 9am-4pm. 920-743-7943. www.sunshinehouseinc.org

SEPTEMBER 9 • 34TH ANNUAL DOOR COUNTY CENTURY RIDE, COUNTY-WIDE • John Miles County Park - Ride offers cyclists 30 mile, 62 mile (Metric Century), 76 mile and 100 mile (Century) routes. Well stocked food and fluid station with a post ride barbeque. 920-606-2458. www.doorcountycentury.com

SEPTEMBER 15 • HARVEST FESTIVAL AND HARVEST MOON CELEBRATION, STURGEON BAY • City-Wide - Celebration of Autumn featuring craft and car shows, food booths, music and entertainment plus children's activities.  Preview the decorated Street Art before the live auction at 6pm. Followed by the Harvest Moon celebration including a live band. 9am-11pm. 800-301-6695. www.sturgeonbay.net

SEPTEMBER 15 • AUTUMN FEST, BAILEYS HARBOR • Arts and crafts, entertainment, food. 9am-4pm. 920-839-2366. www.baileysharbor.com

SEPTEMBER 15-16 • MADE IN DOOR COUNTY, COUNTY-WIDE • Experience "Made in Door County" products featuring tours and special promotions at select businesses throughout the County. 800-527-3529. www.madeindoorcounty.org

SEPTEMBER 16 • BELGIAN KERMISS CELEBRATION, NAMUR • Former St. Mary's Church - Old time celebration of the harvest. Authentic Belgian food, historical presentation, live music. 11am-5pm. 920-825-7864.

SEPTEMBER 21-23 • CHALLENGE WALK MS, 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 400,00 people throughout the U.S. living with MS. www.wisms.org

SEPTEMBER 28-30 • ANNUAL INSIDE/OUTSIDE SALE, FISH CREEK • Throughout the Village - Shop owners offer fantastic deals on gifts and merchandise in charming shops, galleries and boutiques. Take advantage of the bargains and enjoy the beautiful fall colors and festivities. 800-577-1880. www.visitfishcreek.com

OCTOBER 4-7 • AUTUMN AMISH QUILT SHOW AND SALE, JACKSONPORT • Mr. G's Banquet Hall - . 920-823-2288. www.jacksonport.net

OCTOBER 6 • RUN WILD, STURGEON BAY • Potawatomi State Park - 10K run, 3 mile run/walk and 1/3 mile Smokey Bear run.  Refreshments, door prizes, and medals.  Registration 8-9:30am. 10K run, 3 mile run/walk starts at 10am.  Smokey Bear run starts at 11:15am. 920-743-6866. www.runwild.org

OCTOBER 6-7 • 39TH ANNUAL TOWNLINE ART FAIR, EPHRAIM • Fine Line Designs Gallery and Sculpture Garden - The 39th Annual Town Line Art Fair on Ephraim's north end.  Come and enjoy the display and sale of visual arts and fine crafts.  Featuring over 80 professional juried artists from across the Midwest. 10am-5pm Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday. 920-854-4343. www.finelinedesignsgallery.com

OCTOBER 6 • SPOOKTACULAR HIKE, FISH CREEK • Peninsula State Park - Self-guided hike, 1 mile candlelit trail, fun for all. Refreshments, State Park Sticker required. 5pm-7:30pm. 920-868-3258.

OCTOBER 6-7 • FALL FUN FEST AND CIDER PRESSING PARTY, WASHINGTON ISLAND • Washington Island Farm Museum. 920-847-2179. www.washingtonisland-wi.com

OCTOBER 6 • ART DAY FOR ANIMALS, FISH CREEK • Hands On Art Studio - To benefit the Door County Humane Society. Hay rides, hay house, a haunted treasure hunt, pumpkin painting, scarecrow making, games and prizes. 10am-6pm. 920-868-9311. www.handsonartstudio.com

OCTOBER 6-7 • PUMPKIN PATCH FESTIVAL, EGG HARBOR • City-Wide - Fall colors and family fun. One of Door County's largest festivals! Entertainment, art & crafts, rides, live music and lots of treats to eat. Restaurants are open and street vendors offer brats, roasted sweet corn, caramel apple sundaes, chili, turkeys legs and more. 920-868-3717. www.eggharbordoorcounty.org

OCTOBER 12-14 • FALL FESTIVAL, SISTER BAY • Village-Wide - Arts and crafts, food booths and live music  Parade, Saturday at 11am. Ping Pong Shoot Sunday at 2pm. 920-854-2812. www.cometosisterbay.com

OCTOBER 20 • DOOR COUNTY FALL 50, COUNTY-WIDE • Gills Rock to Sturgeon Bay. Described as "the most scenic distance run in the Midwest," this point-to-point 50 mile run offers a challenge to solo or teams of 2-5 runners. Showcases the western shoreline of Door County during peak fall color. It ends with a party at sunset. 920-606-2458. www.fall50.com

OCTOBER 26-28 • JACK O LANTERN DAYS, FISH CREEK • Throughout the Village - Join us for a spooktacular good time! Haunting Halloween Parade, decorations throughout town, discount coupons at participating merchants, Trick or Treating, Ghost Tour trolley rides, "House in Mourning" at Historic Noble House, Costume parties. Spook it up in Fish Creek!. 800-577-1880. www.visitfishcreek.com

OCTOBER 26 - DECEMBER 16 • HOLIDAYS & HOLLY NIGHTS • Celebrate Door County's beauty, rich maritime heritage and unique shopping opportunities. Plenty to do, from girls' getaway weekend to arts and crafts fairs to holiday tree lighting. 800-527-3529 or www.doorcounty.com

OCTOBER 27 • HALLOWEEN PARADE, STURGEON BAY • Third Avenue - Halloween parade from 2pm-3pm on Third Ave. Trick-or-Treating follow the parade. 800-301-6695. www.sturgeonbay.net

OCTOBER 28 • HALLOWEEN SAFE WALK, EGG HARBOR • Village Wide - Trick-or-Treat throughout the streets of Egg Harbor. 2pm-4pm. 920-868-3717. www.eggharbordoorcounty.org

NOVEMBER 16-18 • CHRISTMAS BY THE BAY, STURGEON BAY • Downtown Sturgeon Bay - This kick off to the holiday weekend starts with the tree lighting on Friday night featuring children's entertainer, Randy Peterson.  The Santa Parade is on Saturday at 10am followed by children's activities and hay rides. Don't miss photos and brunch with Santa on Sunday morning. 800-301-6695. www.sturgeonbay.net

NOVEMBER 18 • FOLK ART FAIR, STURGEON BAY • Door County YMCA - The art fair will feature handmade works of art from Door County artists and fine crafts persons. Enjoy a fabulous spread of baked goods, soups, and sandwiches, while supporting the Door County YMCA Youth in Government Program. A silent auction will take place all day. 9am-3pm. 920-743-4949. www.doorcountyymca.org

NOVEMBER 22 • 16TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE, JACKSONPORT • Downtown - Parade begins at noon. 920-559-0586. www.jacksonport.net

NOVEMBER 23-24 • CAPTURE THE SPIRIT, SISTER BAY • Downtown - Tree Lighting at Waterfront Park, St Nick, music, art fair in the Village Hall. 920-854-2812. www.cometosisterbay.com

NOVEMBER 23-24 • HOLLY DAYS, EGG HARBOR • Village-Wide - An exciting winter weekend including breakfast with Santa, tree lighting, caroling, horse drawn carriage rides and more. 920-868-3717. www.eggharbordoorcounty.org

DECEMBER 1 • CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE, EPHRAIM • Ephraim Village Hall - Visit Santa's little helpers at the live reindeer display. Children's activities and crafts in the Ephraim Village Hall, holiday open houses and a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Harborside Park. Call for more details. 920-854-4989. www.ephraim-doorcounty.com

DECEMBER 1- MARCH 31 • NATURE OF ROMANCE, COUNTY-WIDE • Treat yourself and a loved one to a special getaway, from December thru March, dozens of romance packages are offered including cozy lodging, scrumptious food and romantic extras. 800-527-3529. www.doorcounty.com

DECEMBER 1 • DOOR CANCER'S HOLIDAY HOMES TOUR, COUNTY-WIDE • Tour five homes, proceeds benefit Door CANcer. 1:30pm-4pm. 920-743-8492. www.doorcancer.com

DECEMBER 1 • ANGEL BALL, STURGEON BAY • Dinner, dance and raffles. All proceeds go to the Door County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Fund. 920-746-1071. www.sturgeonbay.net

DECEMBER 28-31 • HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, FISH CREEK • Gibraltar Town Hall - Songs of the Season with Doc Heide, Eric Lewis & Holly Feldman. Plus favorites from AFT concerts and a good old-fashioned sing-a-long. Call the AFT office for more information. 4pm and 7pm. 920-854-6117. www.folkloretheatre.com

JANUARY 1, 2013 • FROSTY FEST, EGG HARBOR • Downtown - Celebrate the New Year Egg Harbor Style!  You never know what you'll see in our 33rd Annual New Year's Day Parade which happens regardless of the weather. YMCA Icy Fun Run, live music, food vendors, shopping specials and snow sculptures. Sure to be fun for the whole family . 1pm. 920-868-3717. eggharbordoorcounty.org

JANUARY 1, 2013 • 27TH ANNUAL POLAR BEAR SWIM, JACKSONPORT • Lakeside Park - The Jacksonport Polar Bear Club invites you for a refreshing dip in the icy waters of Lake Michigan on New Year's Day!. 920-823-2288. www.doorbell.net/pbc