A variety of events to honor American military veterans will take place next week, with ceremonies, tributes, music and shared meals. Veterans Day is officially observed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The ADRC in Sturgeon Bay will begin celebrations for veterans, three events are scheduled for Wednesday, and Sevastopol will finish with jazz.
The following are the events and basic information for each. Please note some events require a reservation by the end of this week; contact those event organizers for details.
- Monday, November 9: Veterans Ceremony at ADRC of Door County. Ceremony starts at 11:30 and luncheon is to follow. If veterans are interested in attending they should call the ADRC at (920)746-2372 to reserve a spot for the noon meal.
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Wednesday, Nov. 11: Algoma School District annual Veterans Day program held at Algoma Middle/High School. 9:00 AM: Veterans Breakfast - Veterans call to RSVP by Nov 6. (920) 487-2001, ext. 2302. 10:00 AM: Veterans Day Program -Public is invited to attend a tribute featuring students, district staff and community members.
- Wednesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day Ceremony at Gibraltar High School in Fish Creek, with American Legion Post 527, starting at 10am with a luncheon to follow for veterans and a guest.
- Wednesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day Ceremony and Program on Washington Island at the Trueblood Performing Art Center. Four veterans discuss prominent islanders who served during the past century. Directed by the American Legion.
- Thursday, Nov. 12: Peninsula Symphonic Band Veterans Day Concert at Prince of Peace Church in Sturgeon Bay, starting at 7pm. The Swingin' Door Big Band will also take the stage, and Company B, an Andrews Sisters-inspired vocal trio, will join the Swingin' Door Big Band.
- Saturday, Nov. 14: Salute to Veterans event at Sevastopol Town Hall hosted by the Sevastopol Historical Society starting at 12:30pm. Music by the Sevastopol Jazz Band.
