Door County 2025 Fall Festivals offer classic Midwest autumn charm. As the leaves turn brilliant shades of red and gold, the peninsula comes alive with festive energy, small-town celebrations, and cozy seasonal traditions. From pumpkin patches to parades, apple cider to artisan markets, it’s the perfect way to experience the best of fall—with scenic beauty, local flavor, and community spirit at every turn. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning fan, fall in Door County is an unforgettable escape into the heart of the season.
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: County Road F, Baileys Harbor
Celebrate the season with live music, food and drinks, arts & crafts vendors, and a classic auto & motorcycle show—don’t miss the Pin‑Ups & Pistons photo shoot! This vibrant festival blends vintage flair with fall fun in scenic Baileys Harbor.
View the full Autumn Fest schedule
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Third Avenue, Sturgeon Bay
Embrace autumn with a classic car show, craft stalls, tasty food booths, in-store specials, “Tapping of the Firkin” stein-holding contest, and live entertainment—plus preview the “Bass Around the Bay” Street Art Project.
View the full Harvet Fest schedule
Date: Friday, October 3 to Sunday, October 5, 2025
Location: Various lighthouses across Door County
Explore lighthouses by boat and land tours during this stunning autumn weekend plus access to lighthouse sites that are typically closed to visitors.
View the full lighthouse tour itinerary
Date: Saturday, October 11 & Sunday, October 12, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Kress Pavilion Lawn & Harbor View Park, Egg Harbor
This festive weekend offers live music, pumpkin displays, arts & crafts, seasonal treats, and more—perfect for families celebrating fall in Door County.
View the full Pumpkin Patch schedule
Date: Friday, October 17 to Sunday, October 19, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Downtown Sister Bay
Close out fall with a parade, arts & crafts market, kids’ games, live music, Lion’s Club Fish Boil, Pancake Breakfast, Ping‑Pong Ball Drop, and Soap‑Box Derby. This beloved community tradition in Sister Bay is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
View the full Fall Fest schedule here
Date: Thursday, October 23 to Saturday, October 25
Location: Downtown Fish Creek
A charming, family-friendly Halloween festival featuring a costume parade, town-wide trick-or-treating, mask-making, live owl shows, and a costume contest—spooky fun for all ages.
View the full Jack O’Lantern Days schedule
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Downtown Sturgeon Bay
A fun-filled, slightly spooky day for families—includes a costume parade, trick-or-treating, haunted house, pumpkin carving, and creative bag-making for kids.
View the full Thrills & Chills schedule
Wrap up your Door County fall adventure with a stay at The Fresh Coast Motel, your cozy home base for crisp mornings, festival hopping, and peaceful evenings under the autumn sky. After a day spent exploring pumpkin patches, sipping cider, and taking in the vibrant fall colors, there’s no better place to unwind. Enjoy the best of Door County’s seasonal charm and make your getaway one to remember with a stay that’s as refreshing as the coast itself.
