With more festivals than any other Door County village or town, there’s something worth celebrating year-round in the village of Sister Bay. Share the beauty and activity of the village and celebrate in one of these great celebrations:
2010 Dates
Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5K Saturday, May 1, 2010
The Door County Half Marathon weaves through Door County's beautiful Peninsula State Park, one of the region's most popular and revered destinations for golfing, boating, camping, and wildlife. The course, certified by the United States Track and Field Federation, is closed to traffic for the race and provides runners and fans with panoramic views of the peninsula shoreline.
Blossom Festival Satuday, May 8, 2010
Sister Bay’s first festival of the year heralds the beginning of spring and the “blossoming” of life in the Door Peninsula. A celebration for both the young and the “young-at-heart”, Blossom Festival features a traditional raising of the maypole, a children’s parade (with prizes for the best costume!), Norwegian dancers, the Boy Scout Color Guard, the Gibraltar Junior High Band, judging and awarding of parade prizes in Beach Park, and a bonfire with live entertainment.
Taste of Sister Bay - Blossom Festival also features a special lunch treat. Taste of Sister Bay features sample portions from a variety of local restaurants from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm in the Village Hall.
Village Wide Rummage Sale Saturday, May 22, 2010
Individual sales throughout the Village with guided map and coupons for restaurant specials! A fun, filled day of bargain hunting and finding 'treasure'.
Concerts in the Park June through August, Wednesdays at 3:00 pm Waterfront Park Gazebo
Check out the "Concerts in the Park" link on our Website for more specific information!
Farmers' Market, June through October Saturdays 8:00 am - 12:00 noon
Farmers' Market takes place at Sister Bay Historical Society's Corner of the Past (Highway 57 and Fieldcrest Road)
Farmers' Market at the Country Walk Shops, Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Check out local producers selling their goods each week.
Door County Folk Festival
The Door County Folk Festival (DCFF) is one of the most fun-filled dance weekends in the Midwest! Each year, the DCFF attracts hundreds of participants to Door County, Wisconsin, from all around the United States, Canada, and often other countries from around the world.
The DCFF is staffed by some of the best local dance leaders, teachers, and callers in the Greater Midwest Region including Chicago, Milwaukee, Racine, Eau Claire, Madison, Green Bay, and St. Louis.
Amish Quilt Show Thursday through Sunday, July 15 - 18, 2010
An annual, not-to-be-missed quilt show at the Sister Bay Village Hall! Jacksonport Craft Shop's wonderful show of quilts and other quilted products.
Door County Festival of the Arts Saturday, August 14, 2010
Located along the waters of Sister Bay, the festival features Door County's finest artists demonstrating their skills, theatrical, literary and live musical performances, cultural tours, culinary delights and hands-on activities for all ages. Stroll along Sister Bay’s beautiful waterfront and explore all the different artistic avenues that are available! Admission to the Festival is free and open to the general public. Now in its ninth year, the Door County Festival of the Arts is a collaboration between the Francis Hardy Center for the Arts, the Sister Bay Advancement Association, the Village of Sister Bay, and the Sister Bay Historical Society.. For more information visit www.doorcountyfestivalofthearts.com.
Marina Fest Saturday, September 4, 2010
This festival, traditionally held on the Saturday before Labor Day, was created to pay tribute to the Sister Bay Marina, which was rebuilt in 1993. The village had such a great response to the event the first year that they decided to make it an annual event! The festival includes all of the things that make outdoor festivals in Door County so great – live entertainment, food, and fireworks – but also features a water ski show by The Waterboard Warriors!
Amish Quilt Show Thursday through Sunday, October 7 - 10, 2010
An annual, not-to-be-missed quilt show at the Sister Bay Village Hall! Jacksonport Craft Shop's wonderful show of quilts and other quilted products.
Fall Fest - 65th Anniversary! Friday through Sunday, October 15 – 17, 2010
The “Granddaddy” of all Door County festivals, 2010 will mark the 65th annual Fall Fest in Sister Bay. 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! A parade, arts & crafts fair, food booths, live entertainment, and children’s activities make this a “must-do” weekend, but the real fun lies in one of the Fest’s oldest traditions – the famed Ping-Pong Ball Drop. An astonishing 10,000 Ping-Pong balls are dropped from the sky on Sunday afternoon, with a one in ten chance of winning a prize from a participating Sister Bay business!
Capture the Spirit Friday, November 26, 2010
What better way to prepare for the hustle and bustle of the holiday season than to spend your weekend in Sister Bay? The cozy little village lights up for the holidays with special decorations and trolley rides throughout downtown Sister Bay with a tree lighting, caroling, visits from Father Christmas, warming refreshments, live Holiday music from the local Gibraltar High School chorus, and an art fair in the Sister Bay Village Hall. Capture the Spirit continues through Saturdays in December with extended shopping hours in participating Sister Bay retail shops.
