September Is Festival and Bike Ride Month in Door County
While Labor Day weekend may be in our rearview mirror, plenty of great weather and amazing Door County activities remain for visitors to Ephraim Shores, your Ephraim hotel and restaurant for fall fun.
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Tour Historical Iverson House and Moravian Church – Ephraim
Learn more about Ephraim’s past each Thursday in September with tours of historical Iverson House and Ephraim Moravian Church from 1:30-3:00 p.m. Hear captivating insights into the establishment of the village with detailed looks at two of Ephraim’s oldest buildings, just a short walk from Ephraim Shores. Call 920-854-9688 for more information.
12th Annual Corn Fest – Carlsville
Schopf’s Hilltop Dairy hosts this popular event on Saturday, September 6, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. as a fundraiser for Sunshine House Inc., a nonprofit agency serving adults of all abilities in a vocational setting. Walk the corn maze, enjoy great food and live music, and take in the Antique Road Show – Door County style. Call 920-743-7943, ext. 204 for more information. To learn more about Sunshine House, go to www.sunshinehouseinc.org.
36th Annual Door County Century Bike Ride – Sturgeon Bay
Cycling enthusiasts will pass through the Ephraim area on the 100-mile Century loop of the Door County Century Bike Ride this Sunday, September 7. The ride begins and ends at the Door County Fairgrounds in Sturgeon Bay, and features routes of 28, 50, 70 and 100 miles. For information and registration, go to http://www.doorcountycentury.com.
Peninsula Century Ride – Sister Bay
If you’re looking for a ride option that begins and ends a little closer to Ephraim Shores, you’ll want to participate in the Peninsula Century Ride. Beginning at Waterfront Park in nearby Sister Bay, you’ll see Northern Door County on routes of 25, 50, 62 (100K) and 100 miles. The post-ride party features food from local restaurants, beer from Door County Brewery and live music. Call 920-421-1518 or go to www.pinsulacentury.com for more information.
25th Annual Sturgeon Bay Harvest Festival and Street Art Auction
This citywide celebration September 20-22 features an arts and crafts show, car show, food, entertainment and children’s activities. You’ll want to stick around for the auction of street art at the conclusion of the festival, followed by the Harvest Moon Celebration with dancing and music on the street under the big top. For more information, call 800-301-6695 or go to http://www.sturgeonbay.net/experience/events/harvest-festival.
PumpKinmania Festival – Sturgeon Bay
This new event will take place Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Lodge at Leathem Smith in Sturgeon Bay. This family-friendly event will draw competitive pumpkin growers with pumpkins weighing more than 1,000 pounds vying for cash prizes. Enjoy live music, sample food from local restaurants and a wide range of kids’ games. Call 920-743-5555 for more information.
10th Annual Orchard Country’s Fall Harvest Celebration – Fish Creek
Lautenbach’s Orchard Country Winery and Market will host this event on Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Enjoy live music, free winery tours and tastings, pick your own apples, craft booths and children’s activities. Call 866-946-3263 or go to www.orchardcountry.com for more information.
Inside/Outside Sale – Fish Creek
The weekend of September 27-28 will be a great weekend for shopping in Fish Creek with great bargains all over town. Enjoy the fall decorations and other festivities throughout the village. For more information, call 800-577-1880 or visit http://www.visitfishcreek.com.
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