If you missed some or all of the fun at last year's Kewaunee County Breakfast on the Farm, Lonnie Fenendael and the team at El-Na Farms in Algoma hope you attend this year.

 

El-Na Farms is home to Kewaunee County's first rotary milking parlor and has about 2,500 cows on 7,500 acres.

 

When the previous host for the 2026 Breakfast on the Farm had to withdraw, the Fenendael family stepped in to ensure the signature event of the Kewaunee County Dairy Promotion Committee remained on a working farm.

 

 

The timing has worked out in their favor. For starters, the fields typically used for parking were planted with the same crops as last year, a key factor in helping organizers find a host farm. Fenendael said there is less pressure this year after hosting the event in 2025, and favorable weather has helped El-Na Farms get ahead of schedule in some areas.

 

Fenendael said many of last year's popular activities will return while also showcasing technology that highlights the dairy industry's continued evolution.

 

 

The Kewaunee County Breakfast on the Farm will take place June 21, beginning with a church service at 7 a.m., followed by breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon.

 

Approximately 45 to 50 dairy breakfasts are held across Wisconsin each year in celebration of June Dairy Month, including the Sevastopol FFA Dairy Breakfast at Lazy J Dairy in Brussels on July 5.

Don’t be shocked if you see neighborhood kids kicking around a soccer ball a little more over the coming weeks. The United States is in the middle of hosting the FIFA World Cup, a task it is sharing with Canada and Mexico this time after doing it solo in 1994.

 

The attention is extending beyond full stadiums. Tournament rights holder FOX is reporting record viewership numbers, including more than 18 million viewers who tuned in to watch the United States beat Paraguay 4-1.

 

Soccer has come a long way since Sturgeon Bay Soccer Club board member Jim Downey first donned cleats. The now-defunct North American Soccer League was in its fourth season when Downey was cutting his teeth as a goalkeeper. Today, the sport — no matter the level or location — is available everywhere at any time. Downey said this type of exposure is good for helping kids fall in love with the sport.

 

 

While the youth season is underway at a park near you, Downey said there is still time to look ahead to action this fall. Registration is open for the Sturgeon Bay Soccer Club, which is available to all students entering fifth through eighth grades in the Sturgeon Bay, St. John Bosco and Southern Door school districts, as well as homeschooled students.

 

The season runs from early August through mid-October and consists of regular training sessions, games and weekend tournaments.

 

The World Cup runs through July 19.

Sturgeon Bay could become the eighth Wisconsin community to install a Safe Haven Baby Box after the Common Council approved its installation Tuesday.

 

The climate-controlled boxes allow parents to safely and anonymously surrender newborns younger than 3 days old without risking arrest. With support from Door County Medical Center and the Knights of Columbus, the future Safe Haven Baby Box will be located at the city's west-side fire station.

 

For less than a $2,000 impact on the city's finances, Mayor David Ward said he believes the box is a worthwhile investment to help protect Sturgeon Bay's youngest residents.

 

 

Elkhorn, Howard, Racine, Reedsburg, Trevor, Watertown and Whitewater are the other Wisconsin communities with Safe Haven Baby Boxes. Racine accepted its first baby through the box last fall.

 

The Sturgeon Bay Common Council also approved a new contract for its firefighters during its nearly two-hour meeting Tuesday.

Whether it is one of Door County’s five state parks or your own backyard, you may want to make sure you are not bringing home some unwanted wildlife.

 

According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, emergency rooms across the state are seeing 61 tick bites per 10,000 visits. While that is down from last year’s pace, it remains the second-highest rate recorded over the past five years.

 

In both 2025 and 2026, the highest rates of the year occurred during the last week of May, with 80 tick bites per 10,000 visits in 2025 and 73 in 2026.

 

Lyric Bartholomay, director of the Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Disease at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, told Wisconsin Public Radio earlier this year that an unseasonably warm March led to an earlier start to tick season.

 

Door County Public Health Department officials Katie Van Lanen and Holly Neri say prevention is key because ticks can carry diseases that may have both short- and long-term effects on a person's health.

 

 

Van Lanen and Neri recommend wearing long sleeves and pants when possible, checking yourself and others for ticks throughout the day, and showering within two hours of spending time outdoors to help reduce the risk of tick-borne illness.

Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Marine Safety Officer Jeff Heck wants people to enjoy Door County from the water — but to do so safely.

 

The Door County Sheriff’s Office responded to two water rescue calls near Liberty Grove and Sturgeon Bay last week. That number is likely to increase in the coming months as more people take to the water, whether on a luxury motorboat or a stand-up paddleboard.

 

Heck says it is important to keep a cellphone with you at all times so you can call for help if needed. He also recommends leaving a float plan with family or friends so they know where you are going and when you expect to return.

 

He adds that weather is a common factor in many of the water rescues emergency personnel respond to.

 

 

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources also recommends leaving alcohol on shore, using and maintaining proper safety equipment, and having your vessel inspected before heading out on the water.

Through record snowfall and rainstorms, Destination Door County interim CEO Jon Jarosh is confident another record year for tourism is on the way.

 

According to newly released data from global research firm Tourism Economics, Door County saw a $34.6 million increase in total economic activity from the previous year, a 5.3% increase. The county’s total economic impact reached a record $685.8 million as tourism continued to benefit communities across Wisconsin.

 

Jarosh admits 2026 got off to a slower start than officials would have liked, despite a more than 2% increase in room tax collections through February, according to data from the Door County Tourism Zone. Even with gas prices still hovering around $4 a gallon across the country and inflation concerns remaining in the national headlines, Jarosh believes people still value travel and hopes those travelers find their way to Door County.

 

 

Jarosh says the biggest question will be centered on the spending patterns of visitors once they arrive. Door County is bracing for its heaviest portion of the tourism season yet. Last year, room tax collections topped $2.6 million in July and August.

Sturgeon Bay police say a June 10 barn fire on the city’s north side has been ruled suspicious following a multi-agency investigation. Authorities arrested 59-year-old Donna J. Franklin of Sturgeon Bay on June 15 and referred an arson charge to the Door County District Attorney’s Office. No injuries were reported.

Here's an update from the Southern Door Fire Chief, Richard Olson: 

The Southern Door Fire Department responded to 7780 Naze Road, in the town of Forestville, just after 1:30 p.m. on June 15 for the report of a car fire inside a garage attached to a house. Upon arrival of the first unit, the garage was fully involved and spreading to the house. A good initial attack slowed the fire from consuming the house. There is extensive fire and smoke damage to the house. The garage and its contents are a total loss. A 500 gallon LP tank blew its safety valve and a water curtain was established to cool the tank and disperse the LP while it off-gassed. 

 

The occupant had just arrived home with the vehicle that started the fire and the fire originated in the engine compartment.  Approximately 25,000 gallons of water were used. SDFD was assisted by Brussels-Union-Gardner FD, Sturgeon Bay FD, Nasewaupee FD, Algoma FD, Casco FD, Door County Sheriff's Department, Door County EMS and the Door County Communications Center. The scene was cleared just after 4:00 p.m.

 

Thank you for Cheif Olson for the update and to all the departments for everything they do. 

On Saturday mornings in Sturgeon Bay, you can find anything from fresh seasonal produce to smoked fish and cheese at the Farmers Market. This episode of Faces of the Farmer's Market, Alexa Soto and Bryan Mazur spoke with Aaron Faulkner from Bank First who is a presenting sponsor.  He talk about what it means for them to be a part of this annual summertime event along with sharing more about Bank First’s history and growth.

The Sturgeon Bay Farmers Market runs every Saturday from 8am-Noon in Downtown Sturgeon Bay. You Can listen to the complete Faces of the Farmers Market, Season 4, Episode 1 here.

You will have a chance to take home free books while encouraging the lifelong love of reading during the “Love of Reading” happing June 23rd-25th.

The United Way of Door County and the Door County Partnership for Children & Families have partnered with the Door County Bookmobile, Door County Library and Door County YMCA, to host the “Love of Reading” book giveaway for children from birth to age 5.

Young readers can explore the Door County Bookmobile, choose age-appropriate books to keep and everyone can learn about library resources available to their families. Parents also can sign eligible children up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which provides free books by mail.

 

This event will take place at the following locations:

Tuesday, June 23

- Forestville Library - 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM

- Sturgeon Bay Library - 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM

Wednesday, June 24

- Sister Bay Library - 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

- Baileys Harbor Library - 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM

- Egg Harbor Library - 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM

Thursday, June 25

- Sturgeon Bay - Door County YMCA - Summer

Lunch Program from 11:30am – 12:30pm

 

Thanks to an anonymous donor, all books will be available at no cost for children to take home and enjoy.

One thing I’ve noticed is that most kayakers spend more time picking their kayak than picking their paddle. And the wrong paddle can impact your kayak adventure in Door County more than you might think.

 

For years, in my kayak talks and articles, I have suggested that people buy the lightest, most expensive paddle they can afford. Lighter paddles are less fatiguing, meaning you can enjoy your time on the water longer and feel less tired at the end of the day. More expensive paddles use better materials and will often last longer. I would suggest finding a paddle that weighs no more than 31 or 32 ounces. Personally, I prefer a paddle that weighs less than 30 ounces. Ideally, when you are kayaking, you should be enjoying all the beauty Door County has to offer, not thinking about your tired shoulders and arms from a heavy paddle.

 

For lighter recreational and touring sit-in kayaks, a standard-sized blade is what you will be looking for. For heavier sit-on-top (SOT) kayaks, most paddlers choose a paddle with oversized blades. These have a bigger bite to help propel the heavier SOT kayaks.

 

For my heavier fishing kayaks, I use the Bending Branches Angler Pro Carbon and Angler Pro with the Versa-Lok feature, which gives you a 15-centimeter range to adjust the length for varying conditions. At a lower price point, but still high quality and lightweight, take a look at the Aqua-Bound Manta Ray and Manta Ray Hybrid.

 

Picking the proper paddle length is also very important, and there are online charts that can help. The correct paddle length is determined by a combination of your height and the width of your kayak. Most recreational and touring kayaks are narrower and require a shorter paddle. Most SOT kayaks, in addition to being heavier, are also wider and usually require a longer paddle.

 

Times are challenging, and for many people, the price of products is a major consideration. Your kayak and paddle are likely to last for many years, so any investment you make can be a worthwhile one.

 

If you have any questions related to kayaking, I’d be happy to answer them. Just email me at kayakfishingwisconsin@gmail.com.

 

As noted in past articles, if you would like a PDF of my Kayaking & Kayak Fishing Door County presentation, I’d be happy to email it to you. Along with other useful information, it highlights many of the best places to launch your kayak.

There has been a great deal of dialogue surrounding the safety of our roadways, and specifically a certain intersection within our county. I wanted to take some time to share some background on traffic safety and our role in enhancing that safety.

 

First, let's cover the three basic types of accidents: property damage (PD), personal injury (PI), and fatal accidents.

 

The next piece we need to understand is what are called "contributing factors" for each accident, and there can be multiple contributing factors for a given accident. Some examples of contributing factors are speed, inattentive driving, failure to stop at a stop sign, failure to yield the right of way, driving too fast for conditions, and impaired driving.

 

These contributing factors are important in this conversation because any proposed changes or modifications to a given area need to be driven by data relative to those factors. An example of this is the proposed implementation of rumble strips. If the contributing factors to accidents at that intersection are failure to stop at a stop sign or inattentive driving, then this may be a great way to reduce those accidents. However, if the contributing factors are failure to yield at a stop sign, then rumble strips would not be the appropriate solution.

 

Another proposed solution is speed limit reductions. These reductions are not something that should be applied without, once again, going back to the intended impact they would have. If the concern is that people are driving 65 mph in a 55 mph zone, we do not reduce the speed limit to 45 mph in the hope that people will now drive 55 mph. The solution here is adherence to, and if need be, increased enforcement of the current speed limit.

 

There are certain criteria established by the state for changing speed limits on local roads, such as topography and the proximity and volume of access points. Reducing speed limits should be pursued with great caution. While many people would likely like to see the speed limit reduced in their area, that would not be realistic or effective.

 

Another proposed solution is the installation of roundabouts. These are extremely costly and require a significant amount of space to construct. At this specific location, where a state highway intersects with a county highway and space is limited by private property and existing buildings, the incorporation of a roundabout is most likely not something the state would consider. Much like speed limit reductions, the construction of such safety mechanisms is not something we can implement at will.

So, what can we do? Let's get back to basics.

 

The first is speed limits. Having driven on and enforced traffic laws on our local roadways, I would say that our roads are not inherently dangerous if we are adhering to the posted speed limits. For this, we rely heavily on each driver to do their part, as we do not have the resources to maintain constant enforcement throughout the county every moment of the day.

 

The second part is improving our defensive driving skills. Too often, we fall into a false sense of security when we feel we have the right of way. What I mean by this is that we assume the vehicle approaching that stop sign is going to stop. We assume the vehicle coming out of that driveway or stopped at a stop sign sees us and will yield the right of way until we pass. We assume the vehicle coming toward us in the opposite lane is going to stay in that lane. We assume the vehicle in front of us will continue traveling at the same speed.

 

I could go on and on about the many factors at play as we all share our public roadways. My point is simple: Don't assume anything. Be prepared for everything. Slow down and cover the brake pedal as you approach and travel through an intersection. Give the vehicle in front of you an appropriate following distance. Minimize distractions inside your vehicle. These factors are what we call the human element, and they are the greatest contributing factor to both our safety and our risk, regardless of the activity we are pursuing.

 

We are fortunate to live in a free country with access to such individual mobility. That freedom brings with it a multitude of dangers and risks. We cannot and should not look to government to impose additional safety measures in pursuit of absolute safety every time there is an incident. There is no such thing as absolute safety, as achieving it would require the removal of, or at least severe restrictions on, many of our freedoms.

 

We would be better served by ensuring our own safety, and by extension the safety of others, through vigilance and responsible behavior every time we get behind the wheel.

Even as Door County History Days wraps up this weekend, residents and visitors can continue connecting with the area’s heritage throughout the year.

 

This year’s Door County History Days celebration focused on America’s 250th birthday, with members of the Heritage Alliance of Door County hosting special programs across the peninsula. The fifth annual event concludes this weekend with America 250 exhibits at the Sister Bay Historical Society, Liberty Grove Historical Society and Heritage Village at Big Creek in Sister Bay.

 

Destination Door County encourages that historical curiosity to continue through its Door County Heritage Trail Pass.

 

The Heritage Trail Pass takes participants to 32 locations across the peninsula, allowing them to earn prizes along the way.

 

“Behind every stop on the Heritage Trail Pass is an organization dedicated to preserving and sharing a piece of Door County’s history,” said Elizabeth Charney, marketing and sales manager for Destination Door County. “The pass helps connect people with those stories while shining a light on the individuals and organizations working every day to preserve our heritage for future generations.”

 

More information about the program can be found here.

 

The concert barn is open for the season after Birch Creek Music Performance Center hosted its first performance of the summer academy Thursday.

 

Dozens of students performed pieces on steel pans, marimbas and other percussion instruments, playing what are often original compositions. Percussion faculty performer Peter Naughton said they have been working on this summer’s pieces since last winter, transforming songs fit for the Wild West and the beach for the music stand.

 

 

Executive Director Jenna Ferdon said that, like many performing arts organizations in Door County, welcoming guests back to the venue has felt like a reunion.

 

 

The Percussion, Steel Pan and World Music session runs through June 27 before giving way to the Symphony session July 2.

 

Click here to listen to our full interview

You may not hear covers of Taylor Swift or Michael Jackson at an upcoming Midsummer’s Music performance, but you can hear pieces by composers who hold a similar status in the chamber music world.

 

The chamber music organization began its second concert series with works by Mozart and Glazunov. While Mozart’s Stadler Quintet has been featured in popular culture, including the final episode of MASH*, audiences may be less familiar with Glazunov’s Quintet in A Major.

 

Midsummer’s Music Executive Director Allyson Fleck credits Artistic Director Jim Berkenstock with creating programs that feature familiar works while also introducing audiences to composers they may come to appreciate after a proper introduction.

 

 

In addition to last Thursday’s performance at Björklunden and Friday’s performance at PenArt, audiences can catch the program Saturday at MUSE in Sturgeon Bay and Sunday at the Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor.

 

On Saturday, Midsummer’s Music will host its first Coffee Talk of the season featuring University of Illinois Chicago Professor Emeritus Peter Conroy at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County in Ephraim. Beginning at 1 p.m., Conroy will discuss the “pop” in popular music and its relationship to rock ’n’ roll.

Earlier this week, Johnson published an op-ed challenging the transparency the government showed during the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. He cited data from the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, or VAERS, showing 1,676,100 cumulative worldwide adverse events and 39,099 deaths associated with COVID-19 vaccinations. Of those deaths, 9,332, or 24%, reportedly occurred within two days of vaccination.

 

Johnson said safety signals, including sudden cardiac death, pulmonary infarction, cerebral artery occlusion, basal ganglia stroke, agonal rhythm and Bell’s palsy, were ignored. He also said that after reviewing 11 million pages of documents, he believes Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials “did not use an ‘err on the side of caution’ standard to alert the public.”

 

During his telephone town hall meeting last week, Johnson said the full extent of the harms and benefits of COVID-19 vaccinations may never be known. However, he said he believes government officials harmed the American public by failing to share the full story.

 

 

You can read Johnson’s op-ed by clicking this link.

 

According to Bloomberg, more than 12.7 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine had been administered worldwide as of Oct. 6, 2022, including 613 million doses in the United States.

You will soon find out who Miss Wisconsin and Miss Wisconsin Teen are, as the competition began this week with Miss Door County Kaylee Griep, Miss Cherryland Paige Nikodem, Miss Cherryland Teen Elise Jackson and Miss Door County Teen Mia Glocke all vying for the crowns.

 

The four young women have been in New Berlin this week, not only competing but also bonding with dozens of other contestants from across the state. Preliminary competition in the Miss Wisconsin pageant began Wednesday and continues through Saturday.

 

While they were not among the preliminary winners in the health and fitness, evening gown and talent competitions, Griep and Nikodem said they were pleased with their performances Wednesday night.

 

 

 

The Miss Wisconsin Teen competition, featuring Glocke and Jackson, will take place Friday. You can follow their journey at the Miss Wisconsin competition on the Miss Door County Facebook page.

 

Pictures courtesy of Miss Door County and Fire Flame Creative 

Summer is all about enjoying the sunshine, but health care officials want to make sure people do so responsibly.

 

More than 5 million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer every year, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, making it one of the most common forms of cancer. One-third of skin cancer cases are preventable, and Door County Public Health Strategist Shauna Blackledge says a little sunscreen can go a long way.

 

 

It is not just ultraviolet rays that can be harmful. More sunshine often means more heat, and according to the National Safety Council, nearly 300 people died from heat-related illnesses in 2023, while thousands more were hospitalized.

 

Older adults and people who work outdoors are at the greatest risk of developing heat-related illnesses such as heatstroke and heat exhaustion. Blackledge says taking proper precautions requires some planning.

 

 

Avoiding the peak sun hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and seeking shade when possible are two of the best ways to enjoy summer while staying comfortable and safe.

Widespread rain last week may have kept farmers out of their fields for more than half the week, but the crops they are growing did not seem to mind.

 

According to the USDA Crop Progress and Condition Report, farmers were limited to just 3.4 days suitable for fieldwork because of storms that also damaged crops in some parts of the state. The rain was welcome, however, allowing most crops to move ahead of their five-year averages.

 

Corn emergence is 4 percentage points ahead of average at 93%, soybean emergence is 6 percentage points ahead at 91%, and oat emergence is 5 percentage points ahead at 97%.

Winter wheat also is making progress, with 83% headed and 9% coloring.

 

While farmers will have to dodge rain showers Wednesday, there is less than a 25% chance of rain over the next seven days.

From a parking lot update to summer sessions, Makayla Thoma (Events and Marketing Director) talks about it all in this week's Y-Wednesday with the Door County YMCA. The YMCA still has plenty of room for anyone looking to join any of the summer sessions. Thoma also says that the parking lot is on schedule, pending the cooperation of mother nature. Plus, if you are a golfer, it's time to register for "Golf by the Bay". 

Listen to the complete Y-Wednesday here. 

Once again, the Door County YMCA is making summer nutritious and delicious for kids by serving free meals to those aged 18 and younger.  Just last week the YMCA provided over 3,000 meals to kids throughout Door County at eleven different locations.  With five Sturgeon Bay locations, three in Algoma, two in Southern Door and one in Northern Door County, everyone should be able to access a nutritious breakfast and lunch. Makayla Thoma, Marketing and Event Director for the Door County YMCA, discusses the program and how anyone 18 and younger can benefit.

For information about menus, locations and times visit click here 

(Expired at 3pm) The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Eastern Brown County in northeastern Wisconsin... Southwestern Kewaunee County in northeastern Wisconsin...

* Until 300 PM CDT.

* At 217 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles southeast of Luxemburg, or 6 miles west of Kewaunee. This storm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near... Kewaunee and Kewaunee Pierhead Light around 220 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by the severe thunderstorm include Birchwood, Scarboro, Neuern, Slovan, Casco, Rostok, Krok, Ellisville, East Krok and Stangelville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing large hail.

The generosity and volunteer spirit that help make Door County a stronger community were front and center Wednesday as the Door County Community Foundation hosted its annual Celebration of Giving at Gordon Lodge.
The event brought together donors, nonprofit leaders, volunteers and community supporters to recognize the people whose time, talent and financial contributions continue to improve life across the county.
A highlight of the afternoon was the presentation of the Richard D. Egan Philanthropic Leadership Award to Steve and Jackie Kane. The award recognizes individuals whose generosity, community involvement and leadership reflect the philanthropic values championed by the late Richard D. Egan.
Foundation President and CEO Bret Bicoy said strong communities are built by people willing to step forward and help meet local needs. “Healthy communities don't happen by accident. They are built and sustained by people who notice what needs care and accept responsibility for helping,” Bicoy said. “Steve and Jackie Kane embody that spirit, and through their generosity, Door County is a better place to live, work and raise a family.”
“Steve and Jackie have demonstrated what true community leadership looks like,” said Tonya Felhofer, CEO of the Door County YMCA. “Their commitment to ensuring the long-term strength of our organization means that families, children, adults, and seniors throughout Door County will continue to have access to programs and services that improve health, create belonging, and strengthen community. We are deeply grateful for their partnership and friendship.”
The Community Foundation also recognized three retiring board members — Inge Alverson Bacon, Jeff Ottum and Vicki Wilson — for their years of leadership and service. Foundation officials said their guidance has helped expand the organization's impact throughout Door County.
The Door County Community Foundation thanked everyone who attended and the many donors, volunteers and community partners whose support helps strengthen the county year-round.

If South Lansing Avenue is part of your daily commute, plan for some extra time.

The City of Sturgeon Bay announced that South Lansing Avenue will close sometime this morning, June 16, between Willow Drive and State Highway 42/57 as crews prepare for pavement milling scheduled later today.

The project is anticipated to take one to two weeks, depending on weather conditions and contractor scheduling, and will remain closed to through traffic, with access limited to local traffic only throughout the project.

During the milling operation, local access will be maintained from the north via Green Bay Road and from the east via Willow Drive.

While South Lansing Avenue is not a major highway, it is a well-traveled route for many area residents. Drivers are encouraged to plan alternate routes whenever possible and expect delays in the area.

If you travel through any work zones, use extra caution and watch for construction crews and equipment.

The Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club is inviting you to unwind by the water this summer with the return of its Wine Down Wednesday concert series.

The seven-week event begins July 1 and continues every Wednesday through Aug. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. on the club's outdoor patio overlooking Sturgeon Bay.

Open to the public, Wine Down Wednesday features live performances from local musicians, including Cathy Grier + the Troublemakers and members from Birch Creek Jazz, each week will showcase a different local performer, highlighting musicians from across Door County's arts and entertainment community. They will also have food and beverage specials each week. Admission is free.

Andrea Frank, Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club Event and Marketing Coordinator says the series offers residents and visitors an opportunity to enjoy local music while taking in waterfront views while experiencing the atmosphere of the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club.

 

Frank says the event is designed as a midweek gathering where people can relax, connect with friends and enjoy summer evenings along the bay, plus it will be over in time for you to get to Harmony by the Bay in Martin Park. 

Wine Down Wednesday runs Wednesdays from July 1 through Aug. 12 at the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club. More information is available through the club website and on their social media pages.