After a great vacation in Door County, we wanted to let you all know about what’s happening in the upcoming months. Here is a list of fun activities for the entire family:

August 30 - Marina Fest - Sister Bay

September 6-7 - D.C. Century Ride

September 20 - Autumnfest - Bailey’s Harbor

September 20 - Harvest Fest - Sturgeon Bay

September 26 - Great Days Art Tour - Gills Rock

September 26-28 - Fish Creek Inside Out Sale

September 27 - Harvest Fest - Orchard Country, Fish Creek

October 4 - Run Wild - Potawatomi Park

October 11-12 - Pumpkin Patch Festival

October 11-12 - Townline Art Fair - Ephraim

October 17-19 - Fall Festival - Sister Bay

October 18 - DC Fall 50 Long Distance Run

Special thanks to Walter “Corky” Hellyer who was partly responsible for this calendar of events.

If you’re driving up 42 on your way to your favorite family vacation destination, Door County, make sure you don’t blink halfway between Sturgeon Bay and Egg Harbor, because if you do, you will almost certainly miss Carlsville. Carlsville is a bit of an anomaly, a town that settled inland, away from the water: a rarity in Door County. Although I have frequented a few local businesses in Carlsville, I have never spent much time here and, to be honest, I never felt like I’d missed much.

However, small-town-enthusiasts, I would recommend heading to Carlsville Day, which is an event held in mid to late July. The community proviedes tours of the local winery and dairy farm/ice cream parlor, as well as food, live music, games for kids, a parade, doggie contest, and vendors displaying arts and crafts. For a small town quiet feel, stop by and see what Carlsville is all about. If I’m in town for Carlsville Day next year, I’ll plan on it. If not, I’ll probably blink, and not look back.