Don’t miss the fun this weekend at a special 2-day barn market Friday, June 2 (3-8pm) and Saturday, June 3 (9-4pm) at the Door County Cherry Hut on the south side of Fish Creek on Hwy. 42.

There will be 80 vendors and more from all over the Midwest in one place.  Featuring clothing, accessories, vintage shops, boutiques, artisans, plus specialty foods, drinks and live music.   

 

This is a special event you don’t want to miss!  If you are looking for lodging, we still have rooms available!

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It happened a long time ago, due to a good friend of Al Johnson.  His name is Harold Larson, best known in the area as Winkie.  Winkie and Al were pranksters, and would surprise each other on their birthdays with various animal gifts.  It was a pig, a raccoon, then one day, it was a goat.  Using a ladder, Winkie got a goat up to the grass roof of Al Johnson’s restaurant.  From that day forward, Al Johnson’s became known for that place with the goats on the roof.  We can thank Winkie for the goats on the roof. 

Since 1973, live goats graze on the roof from June throughout the summer.  You won’t see them in the rain or the wind, only in good weather.  They are housed at the Johnson farm a few miles from the restaurant.  Each morning four to five goats make their way to the restaurant via the Johnson truck.  The other goats get to decide if they are in the mood for an appearance.  If they are up to it, they will proceed to the truck and join the others.    

Each year for the last 9 years, Sister Bay celebrates the roofing of the goats with a special parade.  This year, it is scheduled for Saturday, June 10.  The annual Roofing of the Goats Parade starts at 11:00 a.m. at the corner of Mill Road and Highway 42.  It moves south to Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant, where the goats will be led up to the restaurant’s green sod roof.  It’s a fun time for everyone!

Don’t miss out on the fun.  If you are looking for a place to stay, we have rooms available!

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Just Paws, Main Street Shops
A dog boutique for your special friend.  

Nan & Jerry’s Outdoors, Main Street Shops
Fishing, camping, outdoor supplies and men’s clothing.  

Riverstone Boutique, Main Street Shops
A boutique featuring women’s apparel, handcrafted soaps, artisan jewelry, hats, scarves, handbags and more.

The Happy Camper, Main Street Shops
A toy store where kids can explore, outdoor play and remote-control toys, and adults can find toys of yesteryear.

xoMe Studio, 7838 Hwy 42, Egg Harbor
Laura Quackenboss’ lifestyle and wedding photography studio opened in the Cupola House building in the summer of 2022.

Burton’s on the Green, 7670 Horseshoe Bay Road
The Alpine Resort opened this casual dining spot in the golf course clubhouse during the fall of 2022 to offer Egg Harbor a new, year-round eatery serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Cupola Cafe, 7836 Hwy 42
A freshly reimagined space in the Cupola House from the owners of Daughters & Co. will offer a small food menu and coffee drinks using beans from Isley Coffee Roasters.  

Mixed MEADia, 7740 Hwy 42
Door County’s first meadery from winemaker Allan Hyland. The project operates out of Hatch Distillery and offers Wisconsin-grown meads, ciders and wines.

Daughters & Co., 7838 Hwy 42
This small-production wine, beer and spirits shop opened in the Cupola House building in the summer of 2022 and focuses on classical and emerging styles from producers throughout Europe and the United States.

So many great additions to Egg Harbor!  All in walking distance from our lodge.

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The bay is starting to thaw which is a good sign spring is approaching.  It’s hard to believe our season begins in forty-nine days!  

We are taking reservations.  Please give us a call or book on-line at the eggharborlodge.com.  We hope to see you this season!

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