Pumpkin Patch is so much fun for everyone!  You will experience live music, carnival rides, arts and crafts, and many activities for your kids.  Don’t miss out on food and beverages too as you dine overlooking the harbor.  

If you are looking for parking there are many options, including a free shuttle service from two locations on Saturday from 10am-6pm. 
1. 2 Shuttles from Lot Near Frank Murphy Park | 7120 Horseshoe Bay Road | Egg Harbor (Drop off/Pick up in Egg Harbor will be corner of Dock Road and Hwy G. This will allow riders to be close to the park with minimal walking)
2. Seaquist Processing Plant | 4399 County Road E | Egg Harbor
(Drop off/Pick up in Egg Harbor will be corner of Church Street and Orchard Road in front of the Kress Pavilion. This will require riders to walk to the park but will be close to Arts & Crafts and Kids activities at the Kress)

Saturday, October 7

9am-3pm
Book Sale  |  Kress Pavilion

10am-2pm
Modern Day Drifters  |  Live Music  |  Harbor View Park

10am-4pm
Carnival Rides  |  Egg Harbor Marina 

10am-4pm
Kids Activities/Face painting/Lawn Games  |  Kress Pavilion Lawn

10am-3:30pm
50/50 Raffle
Raffle supporting the EHBA  |  Harbor View Park
Chance to win three large raffle buckets containing Egg Harbor gift cards and products | Items must be picked up by 4pm

10am-5pm
Juried Arts & Crafts Vendors  |  Nicolet Bank

10am-5:30pm
Food and Beverage Tents  |  Harbor View Park

10am-5:30pm
Pumpkin Patch Apparel Sales  |  Harbor View Park

12pm-4pm
Children’s Magician  | Kress Pavilion Lawn

2pm-5:30pm
Glas Hamr  |  Live Music  |  Harbor View Park

Sunday, October 8

10am-1pm
Whiskey Ditch  |  Live Music  |  Harbor View Park

10am-4pm
Carnival Rides  |  Egg Harbor Marina

10am-4:30pm
Food and Beverage Tents  |  Harbor View Park

10am-4:30pm
Pumpkin Patch Apparel Sales  |  Harbor View Park

10am-4pm
Juried Arts & Crafts Vendors  |  Nicolet Bank

11am-2pm
Kids Activities/Face painting  |  Kress Pavilion Lawn

1:30pm-4:30pm
Big Mouth & The Power Tool Horns |  Live Music  |  Harbor View Park

** Schedule subject to change. 

Posted by:  Jill

It’s hard to believe they are just around the corner.  You think summer is great in Door County, experience our fall festivals that celebrate fall and the spooky season which is loads of fun too!

It all starts with Harvest Fest and Street Art Auction on September 16, downtown Sturgeon Bay.  It’s all about a classic car show, arts and crafts, food, a stein-holding contest and live entertainment.  Don’t forget, it’s your last chance to check out the Bass around the Bay, a street-art project at Martin Park before the auction closes. 

On September 23, it’s Baileys Harbor Autumn Fest.  The morning kicks off with a 5K run, followed by a classic auto and motorcycle show.  Plus, live music, food and drinks, and who can’t miss an arts and crafts fair!

On September 29 – October 1, it’s the Fall Lighthouse Festival.  Discover Door County’s 11 lighthouses by land, air and boat.  You will find some lighthouses that aren’t generally available to the public.

On October 7 and 8, it’s Egg Harbor’s Pumpkin Patch Festival.  One of my favorites, and walking distance from our lodge.  Egg Harbor celebrates autumn with fall food favorites, carnival rides, arts and crafts, live music, plus scarecrow and pumpkin displays, magicians and more throughout the village!

On October 13-15, it’s Sister Bay Fall Festival.  This is a big bash for the whole family.  The streets will be filled with live music, food booths and beverages.  There are games in the park, activities for kids, as well as the arts and crafts fair.  Don’t miss Saturday’s highlight, the Fall Fest parade.  Then on Sunday, the streets close for the derby race down the hill and the ping-pong ball drop.

On October 28-30, it’s Jack O’Lantern Days.  It’s a true hometown Halloween festival in Fish Creek.  You will see a costume parade, kid’s carnival games, town-wide trick or treat, plus a scary l/8 mile walk through the trails and bridges of Fish Creek Park at dusk.  

Courtesy:  Door County Lodging

To end the festival season, it’s Thrills and Chills on October 28.  A day of Halloween fun throughout downtown Sturgeon Bay.  The fun starts with a costume parade.  Afterwards, enjoy making trick or treat bags, pumpkin carving, a haunted house, and trick or treating throughout downtown Sturgeon Bay.

Courtesy:  Destination Sister Bay

There is so much fun to look forward to with all of Door County’s  Fall Festivals.  The good news, we still have rooms available.  Don’t miss out on our fall special, if you spend three nights between October 15-28, your last night is at no charge.  We close for the season on October 29.  We reopen May 1, 2024.   

Posted by:  Jill

Have you ever taken the tour at Horseshoe Bay Farms in Egg Harbor?  Next visit, it might be worth your time.

Horseshoe Farms are 3 miles south of Egg Harbor.  As part of the tour, you will find a very creative piece of artwork called “Happy Go Lucky”.  It’s a 25-foot tall sculpture made entirely of willow branches and saplings.  The artist, a world-renowned sculptor, Patrick Dougherty and his son Sam created it.  It took 30 volunteers in 2022 to create the piece of art.

The volunteers collected willow branches and saplings from central and southern Door County. Then Patrick and Sam brought it to life.  The sculpture was added to the farm to draw people to the grounds and gardens of Horseshoe Bay Farms.  Patrick has spent 40 years creating these sculptures around the world.  Visit soon, they don’t last long.  He said he hopes it will last three years.

Come for a visit before it’s too late.  The farm is open daily from 8-6pm.  Located at 7212 Horseshoe Bay Road in Egg Harbor.

If you are looking for lodging, stay with us!

Posted by:  Jill

All weekend long under the big white tent, The Alpine Resort will host a FREE music lineup Labor Day weekend: Big Mouth & The Power Tool Horns on Sept. 1, Dirty Deuce on Sept. 2 and SuperFly on Sept. 3.  Showtimes are 5-9 pm on the waterfront tent at 7715 Alpine Road in Egg Harbor.

You can’t miss One Barrel’s Sausage fest celebration with beer in the taproom, sausage, and a weekend full of live music.  Located at 4633 Market Street. 

On September 3 at 7pm it’s Ana Popovic performing at the Amphitheater as part of the Peg Egan Concert Series.  It FREE, and it starts at 7pm at 7840 Church Street.

Don’t miss music at Harbor Ridge Winery from 1-4pm Friday-Sunday in Egg Harbor too!  Located at 4690 Rainbow Ridge Court.

Courtesy:  Door County Pulse

It’s going to be a musical weekend in Egg Harbor.  Plus, checkout all the great shops and restaurants in Egg Harbor too!

Posted by:  Jill

Courtesy:  Peninsula Pulse

Something to train for next year, the Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5K is May 4.  The entire Door County Half Marathon is run on a closed, USATF-certified road course through one of the Door County’s most favorite destinations, Peninsula State Park.   The race begins and ends just a few strides from Nicolet Bay Beach, where the Runners’ Concourse is located.  Registration opens on September 1.  For more information go to:  doorcountyhalfmarathon.com.

Courtesy:  Birchwood Lodge

We do have a special during May, stay three nights, and you receive one at no charge.  If you stay Memorial Day Weekend, you would need to stay four nights to receive one night at no charge.

Hope to see you next May!

Posted by:  Jill