28TH ANNUAL DOOR COUNTY LIGHTHOUSE FESTIVALS Spring: June 11-13 | Fall: October 1-3, 2021
ORDER TICKETS: Online at DoorCountyTickets.com Or by Calling the Door County Maritime Museum at 920.743.5958
MEMBERS-ONLY TICKETS PRESALE BEGINS MARCH 18
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION: • Arrive at the tour departure location at least 15 minutes before departure time • Dress in layers as the weather can change quickly • Take note of the lunch details of each tour • Bring your camera, sunscreen, and bug spray • Wear sturdy close-toed shoes, especially when hiking • Each lighthouse tour ticket includes free admission to the Death’s Door Maritime Museum in Gills Rock through the end of the 2021 season
TICKETS ON SALE TO PUBLIC APRIL 1
PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS, HOURS & SPRING (S) AND/OR FALL (F) FESTIVAL: Door County Maritime Museum, Sturgeon Bay*: 10am-7pm, all weekend (S/F) Death’s Door Maritime Museum, Gills Rock*: 10am-5pm, all weekend (S/F) Cana Island Lighthouse, Baileys Harbor*: 10am-5pm, all weekend (S/F) Sherwood Point Lighthouse, Sturgeon Bay: 10am-4pm, Saturday/Sunday (F) USCG Canal Station, Sturgeon Bay: 10am-4pm, Saturday/Sunday (S/F) Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, Peninsula State Park*: 10am-4pm, all weekend (S/F) Pottawatomie Lighthouse, Rock Island*: 10am-4pm, Saturday/Sunday (F) Baileys Harbor Range Lights, Baileys Harbor*: 11am-2pm, all weekend (S/F) Algoma Pierhead Lighthouse, stop at Algoma Visitor Center: 10am-4pm, Saturday/Sunday (S/F) Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse, 217 Ellis St., Kewaunee: 12-5pm, Friday/Sunday (S/F) Grassy Island Range Lights, Green Bay: 9am-5pm, Saturday/Sunday (S/F) *Please note: If you are planning a self-guided experience, there may be an admission rate or requested donation.
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28TH ANNUAL DOOR COUNTY LIGHTHOUSE FESTIVALS
2021 Tour Schedule
Intensity = Rated on a 1-5 level of difficulty to participate in the tour 1 = easy, 5 = most difficult
Spring Lighthouse Festival Airplane Tours
Cost
Length
Capacity
Intensity
Lunch
Friday June 11
Saturday June 12
Sunday June 13
8AM 9:30AM 1PM 4:30PM
8AM 9:30AM 1PM 4:30PM
8AM 9:30AM 1PM 4:30PM
2:30PM 6:15PM
2:30PM 6:15PM
2:30PM 6:15PM
Fall Lighthouse Festival Friday Oct. 1
Saturday Oct. 2
Sunday Oct. 3
6:30AM 9:30AM 1PM 4:30PM
6:30AM 9:30AM 1PM 4:30PM
2:30PM 5:45PM
2:30PM 5:45PM
Lighthouse Airplane Tour
A
Departs from the Cherryland Airport, Sturgeon Bay Cost per flight includes seats for up to 3 people. Take in the breathtaking views and all of the Door Peninsula's picturesque beauty during this airplane ride. See all 11 Door County lighthouses, islands, village coasts, Cave Point County Park, Whitefish Dunes, sunken schooners, Death’s Door and more!
$400 per flight
70 min
3
2
N/A
$600 per flight
100 min
3
2
N/A
Grand Lighthouse Airplane Tour
B
Departs from the Cherryland Airport, Sturgeon Bay Cost per flight includes seats for up to 3 people. When you want to see everything Door County, this is the tour for you! Your pilot will fly along each side of the Door Peninsula - see all 11 Door County Lighthouses, and some in Michigan. Enjoy views of Door County's islands, village coasts, Cave Point County Park, Whitefish Dunes, sunken schooners, Death’s Door and more!
Spring Lighthouse Festival Land-Based Tours
Cost
Length
Capacity
Intensity
Lunch
Friday June 11
Saturday June 12
Sunday June 13
$82 per person
7.5 Hrs
29
1
Lunch Included
9AM Sturgeon Bay
9AM Sturgeon Bay
9AM Egg Harbor
4:30PM
Fall Lighthouse Festival Friday Oct. 1
Door County Trolley Lighthouse Tour
C
Departs from the Door County Maritime Museum, Sturgeon Bay or Egg Harbor Trolley Station Enjoy seeing five mainland-accessible lighthouses: Eagle Bluff, Cana Island, Baileys Harbor Range Lights, Sherwood Point, and Sturgeon Bay Canal Station lights.
Lighthouse artwork by Ryan Miller; posters are sold in the Door County Maritime Museum stores, and online at doorcountypulse.com/shop.
Lighthouse Festival Refund Policy Lighthouse Festival tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE, except in cases where our tour operators or DCMM staff cancel a tour due to safety or public health concerns.
Saturday Oct. 2
Sunday Oct. 3
28TH ANNUAL DOOR COUNTY LIGHTHOUSE FESTIVALS
Spring Lighthouse Festival Boat Tours
Fall Lighthouse Festival
Cost
Length
Capacity
Intensity
Lunch
Friday June 11
Saturday June 12
Sunday June 13
Friday Oct. 1
Saturday Oct. 2
Sunday Oct. 3
$52 per person
2 Hrs
22
2
N/A
10AM 1PM 4PM
10AM 1PM 4PM
10AM 1PM
4PM
8AM 10AM 1PM
10AM 1PM
$58 per person
2 Hrs
14
2
N/A
10AM 2PM
10AM 2PM
10AM 2PM
10AM 2PM
10AM
$65 per person
2.5 Hrs
23
3
N/A
1PM 6:30PM
9:30AM 3:30PM
9:30AM
10AM 2PM
10AM
$45 per adult $5 per child 12 or younger
1.5 Hrs
56
1
N/A
7PM
Lakeshore Lighthouse Cruise
D
Departs from the Baileys Harbor Town Marina This boat tours around Cana Island Lighthouse, the historic Bird Cage (old Baileys Harbor Lighthouse) and Baileys Harbor Range Lights. The tour cruises by the location of several shipwrecks from the 1800s - you may be able to see one from the boat! Death's Door Tour
E
Departs from the Shoreline Charter Dock, Gills Rock Take this intimate, narrated tour aboard The Shorelinecharter boat into Death’s Door. Highlights include views vfrom the water of the abandoned Coast Guard Station on Plum Island and the eerie Pilot Island lighthouse. Schooner Cruise - Edith M. Becker
F
Departs from the Sister Bay Marina Set sail into yesteryear on a 19th century tall ship and see Peninsula State Park's Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, Door County's rocky shores, majestic bluffs and caves, and surrounding islands. Hear local lore and history of the surrounding waters during this sailing adventure.
4PM
Sunset & Music Cruise
G
Boat departs from dock @ 9448 Spruce Street, Fish Creek Enjoy a leisurely cruise and Door County sunset, live music, and brief narratives identifying landmarks on shore and in Green Bay. Non-alcoholic refreshments sold on board; bring any food, drinks or alcohol you’d like.
5PM
Spring Lighthouse Festival Adventure Tours
Cost
Length
Capacity
Intensity
Lunch
$68 per person
4 Hrs
56
4
Bring a Box Lunch
$80 per person
5 Hrs
14
4
Bring a Box Lunch
$75 per person
6 Hrs
80
4
Bring a Box Lunch
$80 per person
4 Hrs
12
4
Bring a Box Lunch
Friday June 11
Saturday June 12
Sunday June 13
9AM 11:30AM 2PM
9AM 11:30AM
8:30AM 12:30PM
8:30AM 12:30PM
Fall Lighthouse Festival Friday Oct. 1
Saturday Oct. 2
Sunday Oct. 3
Chambers Island Tour
H
Boat departs from dock @ 9448 Spruce Street, Fish Creek A slightly hilly, four-mile roundtrip hike gives you time to see the interior of Chambers Island, and access the lighthouse. Docents lead your group across the island to the historic lighthouse, where lighthouse caretakers will meet your group.
9AM 11:30AM
Plum Island Tour
I
Boat departs from the Shoreline Charter Dock, Gills Rock This is a rare opportunity to visit Plum Island, explore the island and peek into the island buildings. This walking tour covers more than two miles round-trip and requires good walking shoes. Shorts are not recommended.
8:30AM 12:30PM
8:30AM 12:30PM
8:30AM 12:30PM
10AM
Rock Island Tour
J
Boat departs from the Sister Bay Marina This trip departs from the Sister Bay Marina and cruises to Rock Island. Once at Rock Island, there is a fairly steep 1.25 mile hike to the Pottawatomie Lighthouse. Total hike is 2.5 miles.
8AM
8AM
Cana Island Kayak Expedition
K
Departs from Rieboldt Creek, Baileys Harbor Enjoy a guided kayaking experience to see the historic Cana Island Lighthouse from the water, visit the lighthouse, and enjoy lunch on the grounds. Includes kayak rental!
9AM 2PM
9AM 2PM
9AM 2PM
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9AM 2PM
9AM 2PM
28TH ANNUAL DOOR COUNTY LIGHTHOUSE FESTIVALS Spring: June 11-13 | Fall: October 1-3 pottawatomie lth.
Lighthouses of the Door Peninsula
plum island range lights chambers island lth.
pilot island eagle bluff lth.
baileys harbor range lights
cana island lth. old baileys harbor lth.
sherwood point lth. sturgeon bay ship canal lth. sturgeon bay ship canal north pierhead lth.
algoma pierhead lth. grassy island range lights kewaunee pierhead lth.
TIPS FOR LIGHTHOUSE FESTIVAL: • Arrive at your tour departure location at least 15 minutes before scheduled departure. • Dress and bring layers, the weather can change quickly. • Wear sturdy, close-toed shoes - especially for hiking tours! • Bring or wear sunscreen, bug spray, camera face mask, and hand sanitizer. • Take note if you need to bring a lunch on your tour.
The Door County Maritime Museum is grateful for the U.S. Coast Guard’s assistance in making this festival possible.
• Each Door County Lighthouse Festival ticket includes one free admission to the Death’s Door Maritime Museum in Gills Rock, good through the end of the 2021 season. • Your ticket purchase supports the Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society, Inc.!
Lighthouse Festival Refund Policy Lighthouse Festival tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE, except in cases where our tour operators or DCMM staff cancel a tour due to safety or public health concerns.
Order Tickets Online: DoorCountyTickets.com