2012 Door County Festivals and Events

TITANIC’S WAKE

May 25 2012 - Jun 17 2012 at the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay

One hundred years ago on April 14, 1912, the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland. The disaster that followed set off a chain of events that changed maritime history forever. This exhibit explores the impact that the Titanic’s sinking had on Maritime commerce everywhere, including the Great Lakes. 920-743-5958.

SHIPYARD TOURS

May 5, 2012

Tour and view current projects at three shipyards. Tickets available at the gates on the day of the event. 920-746-8460

12th ANNUAL SCOTTIE DOG RALLY

May 19 2012

Nearly 200 Scottish Terriers come together and strut their scottitude. Complete with kilts and bagpipers. Parade at 11:30am. 920-493-5878.

PIRATES - SHIP TO SHORE

May 19 2012 - Jan 31 2014, Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay

Exciting new exhibit at the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay. 920-743-5958.

MAIFEST

May 26 2012 - May 27 2012, Lakeside Park in Jacksonport

Art Fair, fun run, great food, music, horse pull, parade and more. 920-868-2068.

STEEL BRIDGE SONGFEST

Jun 07 2012 - Jun 10 2012, Downtown Sturgeon Bay in Sturgeon Bay

International songwriter showcase. Three nights and a day with over 100 bands and soloists on 10 stages. 920-743-5605.

19th ANNUAL LIGHTHOUSE FESTIVAL

Jun 08 2012 - Jun 10 2012

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.

FYR BAL FESTIVAL

Jun 15 2012 - Jun 17 2012 , Downtown Ephraim

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, childrens activities and crafts. 920-854-4989.

OLDE ELLISON BAY DAYS

Jun 22 2012 - Jun 24 2012, Ellison Bay

Art fair, food, fun, games and surprises for the whole family. Sponsored by the Ellison Bay Service Club. Saturday 11am parade. 920-854-5448.

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

Jul 03 2012 - Jul 04 2012 in Egg Harbor, WI

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.

4th of July Event in Baileys Harbor

Sunday, July 4th

Join us for a food court, the largest 4th of July parade in Wisconsin, , kid's activities and rides, and fabulous fireworks at this Door County festival.

DOOR COUNTY FAIR

Aug 01 2012 - Aug 05 2012

Carnival rides, food stands, 4-H animal barns, grandstand events, kids and family tents at the John Miles County Park. Info: 920-746-2261.

CLASSIC & WOODEN BOAT SHOW FESTIVAL

Aug 04 2012 - Aug 05 2012

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, Paint The Bay plein air art event, maritime author sessions and children’s activities at the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturegeon Bay. Info: 920-743-5958.

Pumpkin Patch Festival in Egg Harbor

Oct 06 2012 - Oct 07 2012

Inspired decorations have made Egg Harbor's Pumpkin Patch Festival a Door County festival fall classic.