Door County 2025 Summer Festival Guide offers an array of festivals celebrating local culture, food, and art. Here’s your guide to the must-attend events around the Peninsula.
Date: May 24–25, 2025
Location: Lakeside Park in Jacksonport
Kick off the summer with Maifest, featuring a parade, arts and crafts fair, live music, and traditional Maypole dancing. This family-friendly event celebrates the arrival of spring with local flair.
Date: June 14, 2025
Location: About Thyme Farm in Baileys Harbor
Sample over 150 craft beers from 40+ breweries at the Door County Beer Festival. Enjoy live music, local food vendors, and free shuttles to and from the event. Early Access tickets offer exclusive tasting opportunities from 11 a.m. to noon.
Date: June 14, 2025
Location: Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant in Sister Bay
Celebrate the quirky tradition of goats grazing on rooftops at Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant. The parade features costumed goats, live music, kids’ games, and a Swedish pancake-eating contest. Don’t miss the Goat Drop Contest supporting the Northern Door Food Pantry. See the full event itinerary here.
Date: June 21, 2025
Location: Downtown Ephraim
Embrace Ephraim’s Scandinavian heritage at the 60th Fyr Bal Festival. Enjoy a day of music, dancing, crafts, and artisan vendors. As the sun sets, bonfires are lit along Eagle Harbor, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display.
Date: June 21, 2025
Location: About Thyme Farm in Baileys Harbor
Indulge in unlimited tastings from all 10 Door County Wine Trail wineries at the Door County Wine Fest. Enjoy live music, Wisconsin cheese samples, and local food vendors in a picturesque farm setting. VIP tickets offer early access and exclusive pairings.
Date: August 2, 2025
Location: Lakeside Park in Jacksonport
Celebrate Door County’s cherry harvest at Cherry Fest! Enjoy cherry pie, cherry ice cream, and other cherry delights. The festival includes an arts and crafts fair, live music, and family-friendly activities.
Date: August 1–8, 2025
Location: Sturgeon Bay, WI
Honor the area’s rich maritime history with a week of events, including ship tours, a boat parade, and educational exhibits at the Door County Maritime Museum. Family activities and fireworks round out the festivities.
Experience a piece of maritime history as the Tall Ships return to Sturgeon Bay from July 31st – August 3rd, 2025! This exciting event will bring four stunning vessels: the Liberty Clipper, Pride of Baltimore II, Utopia, and When and If.
Each Ship has its own unique story from historic voyages to missions of peace and exploration. The last time these historical ships graced Sturgeon Bay’s shores was in 2019, and we’re thrilled to welcome them back! Locals and visitors alike will have the chance to see these majestic vessels up close, learn their history, and experience a Parade of Sailaway, Daytime Sailaway, Twilight Sailaway or Free Deck Tours!
Date: August 16, 2025
Location: Anclam Park in Egg Harbor
Enjoy a day of delicious eats from local food trucks while floating on the bay. This laid-back event combines culinary delights with summer fun on the water.
Date: August 30–31, 2025
Location: Sister Bay Marina in downtown Sister Bay
Celebrate Labor Day weekend with live entertainment, food, beverages, and fireworks. The festival offers fun for all ages in a beautiful waterfront setting.
Date: August 31, 2025
Location: Top of the Thumb Gift Shop in Gills Rock
Explore works from local artists in various mediums at this charming coastal village. The festival features live music, food vendors, and interactive art demonstrations.
Make the most of your Door County 2025 Festival Guide with a stay at the Fresh Coast Motel – your modern, stylish home base in the heart of it all. Whether you’re dancing around the Maypole at Maifest, sipping local vintages at Wine Fest, or watching goats parade through Sister Bay, the Fresh Coast Motel offers the perfect mix of comfort and convenience. Check out our Events page to see all the other fun things happening in Door County this summer.
