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Door County Advocate | Sunday, May 1, 2011

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We are surrounded by Lake Michigan to the north and east and the bay of Green Bay to the west. This 70-mile-long county combines natural beauty and outdoor adventure with acclaimed performing arts, renowned galleries and shops, delectable local cuisine and pampering accommodations.

With more than 300 miles of shoreline and plenty of green space, outdoor recreation opportunities in Door County abound: five state parks, 10 historic lighthouses and more than 30 beachside parks give visitors the option to be active or just enjoy the sights. Choose from boating, sailing, sightseeing, golfing, fishing, biking, swimming, camping, hiking, horseback riding, sea kayaking, parasailing, running a half marathon or competing in a triathlon, climbing to the top of a lighthouse or snorkeling or SCUBA diving among 19th-century shipwrecks.

Door County’s natural beauty has provided inspiration to local artists for generations and helped turn the region into a year-round arts community. Professional artists of all types call Door County home, and the fruits of their labors can be found at galleries, studios, on stages and in concert halls through-

out the county. Art education facilities offer classes taught by nationally recognized faculty to beginners and advanced artists in a variety of media, while hands-on art centers allow visitors to get creative for an hour or a day.

Five local wineries offer tours, tastings and a wide variety of award winning wines, and farm markets provide the opportunity to sample and take home many of Door County’s locally grown and produced culinary delights.

With so many activity options available, be sure and save time to enjoy the tranquility offered by less energetic pursuits.

Stroll along the scenic shoreline. Soak up a scenic sunrise or sunset. Pick a pail of delicious cherries in July or a basket of crunchy apples in September. Take in one of the colorful weekend festivals that are held throughout the Peninsula’s quaint waterfront villages and on Washington Island throughout the year.

To begin planning your next trip to Door County, simply visit doorcounty.com for a complete rundown on activities, events, dining and lodging options. For personal assistance, contact the Door County Visitor Bureau at info@doorcounty.com or (800) 527-3529.

Sincerely, Jack Moneypenny President/CEO Door County Visitor Bureau

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Get back to nature

The beach at Whitefish Dunes State Park/ Advocate file photo

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Door County’s five state parks offer serenity, shorelines and much more

By Heidi Hodges | Door County Advocate correspondent

Door County is famous for its spectacular scenery and outdoor recreational opportunities. And nowhere is it better found then at the five state parks situated here.

Five state parks. That’s a lot. But when you consider the unique beauty and fragile landscape that make up this special Peninsula, well, it starts to make sense.

Travel up the Door Peninsula with me as I give you a whirlwind tour. I’d love to stop and dawdle at every one - but, perhaps, after taking a sneak peak at all of them, you can create your own itinerary.

Our first stop is at Potawatomi State Park just north of the city of Sturgeon Bay. In fact, from the park’s shore, you can see the city across the bay - it’s a lovely sight, filled with maritime aura.

This quiet state park is home to a splendid campground nudged up against a mossy bluff, a boat launch to the waters of Sturgeon Bay, an observation tower with unbelievable views of islands, and some of the nicest hiking around.

It’s hard to say goodbye, but we’ve got a long way to go before we’re done. Next stop: Whitefish Dunes State Park. The county’s newest state park, it is located on County Highway WP off Highway 57 between Sturgeon Bay and Jacksonport. On the shore of Lake Michigan, it sports one of the finest stretches of beach in the Midwest. It’s a strange dichotomy. With so much sun, sand and surf to attract people it can be a picture of overindulgence.

stage within its borders), a bike and water recreation rental stand and a great little nature center ... And you’ve got yourself a park that would take more than a single vacation to explore. The park’s main entrance is in Fish Creek.

On the other hand, you have a gentle ecosystem, filled with fragile flora. A superb nature center explains the area, and provides some history. Archaeology on the site revealed hundreds of years of Native American fishing camps. Some of the finds are displayed.

You know you have to come back after you buy your yearly state park sticker. But for now, let’s check out Newport State Park. Crisscross again, this time near the tip of the Peninsula on the lakeside. This quiet, understated park is peaceful serenity - a complete change of pace. One special feature: shoreline on both Lake Michigan (including a fabulous sandy bathing beach) and on pristine Europe Lake.

Bid the beach adieu, but vow to return on another sunny day - with a picnic and a swimsuit.

That’s because you don’t want to miss Peninsula State Park. Cross the county northwest to the bay side and find this famous place.

Peninsula has it all: campgrounds, beach, boat launches, an observation tower, hiking biking, canoeing ...

Throw in a popular golf course, renovated historic lighthouse, concession stand and store, world-famous professional theater company (a separate entity from the park, but with its

There’s camping here, but it takes a hearty soul to back pack and trek everything in there are no vehicle sites. Those that indulge, experience nature like nature is meant to be experienced: raw.

You’ve counted four - there’s one more. But we need some boat tickets. First, you hop on a ferry to Washington Island. Then, after a drive across the big island, you get on board

the “Karfi” - a tiny passenger ferry to Rock Island State Park. Suffice it to say, this is a remote location - and not one for the faint of heart.

But the joy of sitting on a sand dune and hearing nothing but waves lapping the shore - no traffic noise whatsoever - is something you can’t imagine unless you try. Even better: come with camping gear. Sure, you have to tote in your food and tent. But it’s a small price to pay for the sense of adventure and isolation you will find here. Plus, you get to experience the grandeur of a thunderously towering boathouse. A renovated lighthouse at the tip of the island offers tours.

There is so much of nothing to do here, you could keep busy doing it for a week or more - if you plan your food out carefully.

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special events Door County Festival of Blossoms The month of May - well, April 29 through June 5, to be precise - a number of green places in Door County celebrate the arrival of spring’s colorful flowers. Self-guided tours, arts and crafts fairs and community celebrations with food and music are among the activities. For more, go to www.doorcounty.com.

Maifest Lakeside Park, on the Lake Michigan shoreline in Jacksonport, hosts an arts and crafts fair, along with a fun run, horse pull, parade and food and music from May 28-29. For more, call (920) 823-2068 or go to www.jacksonport.net.

Sturgeon Bay Fine Art Fair

Also May 28-29, this 13th annual Memorial Day weekend event is a juried art fair, also offering children’s activities, entertainment, food and refreshments. It takes place in Sunset Park on TOP: Cana waterfront in Sturgeon Bay. Island Light, Doort h e F o r more, call (800) 301-6695 County Lighthouse Festival/Advocate or go to sturgeonbay.net.

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Door County Lighthouse Festival The Peninsula is known for the lighthouses that helped and still help boats navigate its surrounding waters, and this festival is always one of the highlights of summer, offering tours of, and cruises to, the well-known lights. This 18th annual edition takes place from June 10-12, with some lighthouses open to the public that usually aren’t. Among the highlights is the traditional “Keeper’s Kin” night, with a dinner cruise and dessert cruise with descendants of lighthouses keepers; and a cruise to the Plum Island Light. The Door County Maritime Museum organizes the festival; for more, call (920) 743-5958 or go to www.dcmm.org.

Fyr Bal One of the Door’s biggest and most popular community festivals is this one, which takes place June 17-19 in Ephraim. It’s based on the Norwegian tradition of welcoming midsummer with a bonfire that symbolizes the burning of the “winter witch.” The Fyr Bal chieftain, a noteworthy village member, rides a boat in from the bay of Green Bay and steps ashore to light that fire on the Saturday night of the festival, after which bonfires arise all along the shore. The festival also offers live music, a large arts and crafts fair, alpacas to pet, children’s games and more.

For more, call (920) 854-4989 or go to www.ephraim-doorcounty.com.

Olde Ellison Bay Days The Northern Door village holds an oldfashioned community festival from June 24-26, with a parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, arts and crafts, food and games.

Yes, Door County is known far and wide as a haven for the arts, but that includes much more than just “visual” or “fine” arts. Springs and summers on the Peninsula feature world-class classical music, theater, community-wide festivals and more.

Here’s a quick thumbnail look at some of the more noteworthy festivals, series and events on the horizon.

For more, call (920) 854-5448 or go to www.ellisonbay.org.

Renaissance Fantasy Faire This full-blown trip back to the 1500s, running June 24-25 and July 2-3, offers knights in competition at the Joust Arena, lessons from the Royal Court on manners and chivalry, “knighting” of young men, period-correct entertainment, dragons, faeries, fire breathers and of course, feasts fit for a king. Proceeds go to area nonprofits. For more, call (920) 973-8233 or go to www.doorcowirenaissance.com.

Belgian Days Time to get your booyah and trippe on in this celebration of the Belgian culture, taking place July 9-10. Featured events include a tractor pull, softball tournament, fireman’s challenge and live music, along with food and beverages. For more, call (920) 825-1450 or go to www.belgianamerican.org.

Door County Plein Air Festival

This event, from July 18-24, has artists from across the country come to the Peninsula, set up their easels and palettes in outdoor settings and paint what they see - and the public is invited to watch them at work. The festival culminates with a gala auction of selected works July 22 and the traditional Quick-Paint competition July 23 in Clark Park in Fish Creek, where artists have just an hour to complete a work.

For more, call (920) 868-3455 or go to www.doorcountypleinair.com.

Door County Classic and Wooden Boat Festival Another celebration of the county’s nautical history brings together dozens of vintage boats from all over to the waters bordering the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay from Aug. 5-7. The event features workshops and demonstrations of boating and sailing techniques, sessions with maritime authors, entertainment, children’s activities and a “Paint the Bay” plein air painting contest. The highlight is the hugely popular Sikaflex Challenge, where teams have a few hours Saturday to put together a boat using Sikaflex adhesive and then test its seaworthiness, with mixed results, the next day.

For more, call (920) 743-5958 or go to www. dcmm.org.

Door County Festival of the Arts All the arts are covered in this daylong festival Aug. 13, with artist demonstrations, live music, theatrical performances, cultural tours, culinary specialties and more. It takes place at Waterfront Park in Sister Bay; for more, call (920) 854-2812.

Thresheree & Antique Machinery Show

This annual event, taking place Aug. 19-21, features a large gathering of antique farm machinery, but it’s perhaps best-known for its mud pig wrestling tournament Sunday afternoon. There are also horse pulls, tractor pulls, entertainment and games, arts and crafts and music. It takes place at the Northeast Wisconsin Antique Power Association Grounds in Valmy, just north of Sturgeon Bay. For more, call (920) 743-4859.

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entertainment Steel Bridge Songfest This musical celebration of the historic Michigan Street Bridge in downtown Sturgeon Bay runs June 9-12. Organized by songwriter/international rocker pat mAcdonald and fellow rock musician melaniejane, this year’s event, the seventh, has about 100 solo artists and bands from around the world come to Sturgeon Bay to write songs inspired by the bridge and perform them, and other songs, in locations across the city. For more, call (920) 743-5605 or go to www.steelbridgesongfest.org.

Midsummer’s Music Festival Entering its 21st season, this group presents six intimate chamber music programs in 21 concerts from June 10-July 17. Locations for the concerts include churches, art galleries and private homes. Midsummer’s also returns for a series of concerts over Labor Day weekend. For more, call (920) 854-7088 or go to www.midsummersmusic.com.

Peninsula Players America’s oldest professional resident summer theater presents its 76th season from June 14-Oct. 16. Prior to performances, patrons can picnic and relax on the grounds while watching the setting sun over the waters of the bay from the cedar-lined shore and enjoy the ambience of the beer garden and other gardens. The 2011 season includes a world premiere, Sean Grennan’s “Making God Laugh”; Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest”; the courtroom drama “A Few Good Men”; The Midwest première of “The Fox on the Fairway,” a madcap comedy; and the Wisconsin premiere of “God of Carnage.” Many of the actors are veterans of Chicago-area theater, and artistic director Greg Vinkler is in Broadway with the revival of “West Side Story,” playing Doc, the pharmacist.

Peninsula Players performs Tuesdays through Sundays at its “theater in a garden,” midway between Egg Harbor and Fish Creek. For more, call (920) 868-3287 or go to www.peninsulaplayers.com.

Third Avenue Playhouse Entering its 11th year, Third Avenue Playhouse in downtown Sturgeon Bay offers a mix of national artists, local performers and emerging talents in concerts, lectures and theatrical performances on its stage. For more, call (920) 743-1760 or go to www.thirdavenueplayhouse. com.

American Folklore Theatre American Folklore Theatre has entertained audiences for years with original musicals and revues, all performed outdoors in the amphitheater at Peninsula State Park. Its summer season features three shows in repertory from June 15-Aug. 27: the world premiere of “Bing!

The Cherry Musical” and the return of favorites “Lumberjacks in Love” and “Guys and Does,” the latter a widely popular deer hunting musical.

For more, call (920) 854-6117 or visit www.folkloretheatre.com

Door Community Auditorium Attached to Gibraltar High School in Fish Creek on Wisconsin 42, Door Community Auditorium brings nationally touring concerts and other acts to its stage. For more, call (920) 868-2728 or go to www.dcauditorium.org.

Birch Creek Music Performance Center The summer music academy has hosted concerts on its rustic Egg Harbor campus for decades. As in past years, the concerts - made up of students and their professionally performing instructors - are split into Symphony (June 23July 2), Percussion and Steel Band (July 7-16)

and Big Band Jazz (July 20-Aug. 13).

For more, call (920) 868-3763 or go to www.birchcreek.org.

Peninsula Music Festival Under the baton of Victor Yampolsky, Peninsula Music Festival brings top-quality music by its professional PMF Orchestra for a 59th summer season. The orchestra also is joined by special guests, featuring some big names in the classical music world, during its Aug. 2-20 run.

Concerts take place Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek. For information, call (920) 854-4060 or go to www.musicfestival.com. ●

Door Shakespeare Door Shakespeare produces energetic and thrilling productions of the Bard and other playwrights from its outdoor stage in a garden at Bjorklunden, south of Baileys Harbor. Two shows will be presented in repertory from July 8-Aug. 20: the Shakespeare comedy “Twelfth Night” and an adaptation of the Jane Austen noel “Pride and Prejudice.” For more, call (920) 839-1500 or go to www.doorshakespeare.com.

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CALENDAR of events MAY MAY 7: SHIPYARD TOURS, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tour and view current projects at three Sturgeon Bay shipyards. Tickets available at the gates on the day of the event. (920) 746-8460.

MAY 12-15: GIRLFRIENDS GREAT EGGSCAPE. A getaway women’s weekend at locations throughout and around Egg Harbor, with a trolley tour, workshops, exercise classes, art and wine crawl, shopping, pajama pizza party and more. (920) 868-3717 or www.eggharbordoorcounty.org.

MAY 28-29: MAIFEST. Art fair, fun run, great food, music, horse pull, parade and more. Lakeside Park, on the Lake Michigan shoreline in Jacksonport. (920) 823-2068 or www.jacksonport.net.

thusiast an assortment of experiences from which to choose. Preceded by Friday evening Keepers’ Kin Social cruise. (920) 743-5958 or www.dcmm.org.

MAY 28-29: STURGEON BAY FINE ART FAIR, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 13th annual juried multimedia art show, entertainment, children’s activities, food and beverages. Sunset Park. (800) 3016695 or www.sturgeonbay.net.

JUNE 11: SISTER BAY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL, downtown Sister Bay. 11:30 a.m. children’s parade, Norwegian dancers, maypole raising, bonfire in Waterfront Park at sunset (920) 8542812 or www.sisterbaytourism.com.

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MAY 20-21: 11TH ANNUAL DOOR COUNTY SCOTTIE RALLY, downtown Baileys Harbor.

11:30 a.m. parade with nearly 200 Scottish terriers and pipers with kilts. Scottie-related events and seminars during the day. (920) 493-5878 or www.doorcountyscottierally.com.

JUNE 4: SIDE PORK FEST. All-day festival highlighted by nighttime concert with the Kentucky Headhunters. 5k run, motorcycle ride, car show, kids’ play area, craft fair, volleyball tournament, music all day, side pork and other food vendors.

(800) 856-1651 or www.sideporkfest.com.

MAY 21: SPRING FLING, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Outdoor arts and crafts fair on the front lawn of Baileys Harbor Town Hall. (920) 839-2366 or www.baileysharbor.com.

JUNE 5-11: HERITAGE DAYS. The history of Gibraltar Township and Fish Creek is celebrated throughout Fish Creek with historic walking tours, Noble House tours, music programs and events. (800) 577-1880 or www.fishcreekheritagedays.org.

MAY 21-22: DOOR COUNTY SHEPHERDS MARKET, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Northeast Wisconsin’s oldest fiber sale, featuring fleeces, yarn, and handmade products. Raffles, demonstrations. Whitefish Bay Farm, 3831 Clark Lake Road (County WD), Sturgeon Bay. (920) 743-1560 or www.whitefishbayfarm.com.

MAY 26-28: DOOR COUNTY FESTIVAL OF NATURE. 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. (920) 839-2802 or www.ridgessanctuary.org.

JUNE 5: STATE PARK OPEN HOUSE DAY. Admission to all Wisconsin state parks is free, including the five parks in Door County. dnr. wi.gov/Org/land/parks.

JUNE 9-12: STEEL BRIDGE SONGFEST, downtown Sturgeon Bay. International songwriter workshop and showcase, with over 100 bands and soloists at various locations. $20 pass grants admission to all venues. (920) 7435605 or www.steelbridgesongfest.org.

JUNE 10-12: LIGHTHOUSE FEST, throughout Door County. Assortment of guided mainland and boat trips to outlying lights give the en-

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JUNE 17-19: FYR BAL, throughout Ephraim.

Annual festival re-creates traditions of Norwegians celebrating midsummer. Live music, art and craft show, alpacas and llamas, raffle, silent auction, regatta, children’s activities and crafts.

Fyr Bal chieftain rides a boat in from the bay to light ceremonial bonfire at sunset. (920) 8544989 or www.ephraim-doorcounty.com.

JUNE 17-19: WASHINGTON ISLAND CANOE AND KAYAK EVENT, Washington Island. Third annual race, exposition and symposium. (877) 942-5737.

JUNE 18: RIDGES RIDE FOR NATURE, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bicycle the back roads of Door County and support the education programs of the Ridges Sanctuary. Pasta lunch. (920) 8392802 or www.ridgessanctuary.org.

JUNE 24-26: OLDE ELLISON BAY DAYS. 11 a.m. parade through the village; arts, crafts, food, fun and games at Community Park. (920) 854-5448 or www.ellisonbay.org.

JUNE 24-25: RENAISSANCE FANTASY FAIRE, Monument Point Road, Carlsville. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 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. $9-$12 admission; the faire is a charity fundraiser. (920) 973-8233 or

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JUNE 25: PARADE OF PONDS, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. County-wide, selfguided tour of water gardens throughout Door County. (920) 856-1561.

JUNE 25-26: LITTLE STURGEON DAYS. Community-wide rummage sale, arts and crafts, music, kids’ activities, food and refreshments; parade at 11 a.m. Sunday. Little Sturgeon, County CC, south of Sturgeon Bay. (920) 824-5222.

JULY JULY 2-3: RENAISSANCE FANTASY FAIRE, Monument Point Road, Carlsville. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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JULY 2-3: ART ON THE SCENIC SIDE. Lakeside Park, Jacksonport. Fair, refreshments and family fun. (920) 854-9372 or www.jacksonport.net.

JULY 3-4: EGG HARBOR FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION. Live music, family fun and fireworks over the bay of Green Bay July 3; parade at 1:30 p.m. July 4. Harborview Park and downtown Egg Harbor. (920) 868-3717 or www.eggharbordoorcounty.org.

JULY 4: GILLS ROCK CELEBRATES. Food and live music start at 5 p.m. Boat regatta at 6:30 p.m. in the harbor. Fireworks at dusk. (920) 8542972.

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JULY 4: FISH CREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION. Fireworks at dusk. (800) 577-1880 or visitfishcreek.com.

run) Sunday. Advance registration required. (920) 6062458 or www.doorcountytriathlon.com.

JULY 4: FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS, dusk. Ball Park, Washington Island. (920) 847-2179 or www.washingtonisland.com.

JULY 4: STURGEON BAY CELEBRATES! 7 p.m. Old-fashioned ice cream social, Peninsula Symphonic Band at 8 p.m. followed by fireworks. Sunset Park, Sturgeon Bay. (800) 301-6695 or sturgeonbay.net.

JULY 4: BAILEYS HARBOR FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION. 10 a.m. parade; all day, arts and crafts, live entertainment and children’s games. Fireworks at dusk.

(920) 839-2366 or www.baileysharbor. com.

JULY 7: GARDEN WALK, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout Northern Door County.

Benefits Sister Bay Historical Society’s Old Anderson House Museum and Corner of the Past. (920) 854-7680.

JULY 9-10: BELGIAN DAYS, noon to midnight Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Brussels Town Park. Includes a tractor pull on Saturday, Big Dawg softball tournament, fireman’s challenge, country and polka music. (920) 825-1450 or www. belgianamerican.org.

JULY 9: JEFFERSON STREET FESTIVAL, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sturgeon Bay. Annual celebration featuring live music, strolling entertainers, children’s activities, food and beverages. 800-301-6695 or sturgeonbay.net.

JULY 16-17: DOOR COUNTY TRIATHLON. Murphy Park, Egg Harbor. One of the most popular and scenic triathlons in the Midwest. Sprint (1/4-mile swim, 18-mile bike, 3.1-mile run) Saturday; Half Iron (1.2-mile swim,56-mile bike, 13.1-mile

JULY 16: KIDS TRIATHLON. Door County YMCA, Sturgeon Bay. In conjunction with the Door County Triathlon, an intermediate-level event for ages 4-14. (920) 743-4949.

JULY 18-24: DOOR COUNTY PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL. Watch artists from across the country take their paints and easels outside throughout the Peninsula to paint Door County. Collector’s preview party and gala auction July 22. Watch over 100 artists paint during the Dockside QuickPaint competition July 23 in Clark Park, Fish Creek. (920) 868-3455 or www.doorcountypleinair.com.

JULY 26: HOUSE AND GARDEN WALK, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Showcase of five homes and gardens to benefit the Door County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. (920) 7461071.

JULY 30: SAND SCULPTURE CONTEST, 11 a.m. Whitefish Dunes State Park. Create sand art on the beach on the Lake Michigan shoreline; prizes in three categories. State park sticker required to enter park. (920) 823-2400.

JULY 30: CARLSVILLE DAY. 10 a.m. parade; all day, food, live music, art and craft vendors, free trolley rides at Dairy View Country Store, Door County Coffee and Tea, Door Peninsula Winery and Pet Expressions. Throughout Carlsville. (920) 7432228 or www.carlsvilledoorcounty.com.

AUGUST AUG. 1-12: WASHINGTON ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL. A series of concerts led

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Orchestra, and other musical programs at various locations on the Island. (920) 8473434 or www.washingtonislandmusicfestival.com.

of Sister Bay and Anderson Museum and Corner of the Past.

Waterfront Park, Sister Bay. (920) 854-2812.

AUG. 2-20: PENINSULA MUSIC FESTIVAL. 58th season of the professional PMF Orchestra presenting nine concerts in three weeks under the baton of Victor Yampolsky. All concerts at Door Community Auditorium, Fish Creek. (920) 854-4060 or www.musicfestival.com.

AUG. 19-21: THRESHEREE AND ANTIQUE MACHINERY SHOW. Celebration of antique farm machinery, games and the traditional mud pig wrestling contest. Also horse and tractor pulls, entertainment, games, arts and crafts, great music, food and refreshments.

Northeast Wisconsin Antique Power Association Grounds, 5505 Country View Road (off Wisconsin 57), Valmy. (920) 743-4859.

AUG. 3-7: DOOR COUNTY FAIR. John Miles County Park, Sturgeon Bay. Carnival rides, food stands, 4-H animal barns, grandstand events, kids and family tents.

(920) 746-2261.

AUG. 5-7: DOOR COUNTY CLASSIC AND WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL. Door County Maritime Museum, Sturgeon Bay. Features dozens of vintage vessels on display, including the 149-ft tug John Purves.

Demonstrations and popular 2-day Sikaflex quick-and-dirty boat building contest.

Entertainment, raffle, ìPaint the Bayî plein air art event, maritime author sessions and children’s activities. (920) 743-5958 or www.dcmm.org.

AUG. 5-6: SCANDINAVIAN FESTIVAL, Washington Island. Scandinavian Fest Kaffe and Stavkirke Open House at Trinity Lutheran Church, Scandinavian Brunch at Bethel Church, Scandinavian dance festival in the evening and Scandinavian worship service at Trinity Lutheran Church.

(920) 847-2179.

AUG. 6: CHERRY FEST. Lakeside Park, Jacksonport. Historical display, fine arts and crafts, food, music, family fun and more. (920) 823-2316 or www.jacksonport.net.

AUG. 20: WEST FEST. Celebrate Sturgeon Bay’s West Side with a Wild West day, craft show, chili cook-off, showdown at high noon, live entertainment, food and beverages. Madison Avenue, Sturgeon Bay. (800) 3016695 or sturgeonbay.net.

AUG. 20: CANDLELIGHT BEACH WALK, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Stroll for one mile on the shore.

Part of the walk is handicapped accessible. State park vehicle sticker required. Whitefish Dunes State Park, north of Sturgeon Bay. (920) 8232400.

AUG. 20: WASHINGTON ISLAND FAIR. Crafts booths, food booths, exhibits and bingo. Community Center. (920) 8472179 or www. wa s h i n g to n i s land.com. ●

AUG. 13: DOOR COUNTY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daylong festival featuring artists demonstrations, live music, cultural tours, culinary delights, children’s activities, narrated trolley tours

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