Ephraim Fyr Bal
Ephraim Fyr Bal

This weekend is the 50th Annual Fyr Bal Festival in Ephraim, a celebration to declare the end of winter and usher in the summer season! The main festivities on Saturday, June 21, 2014, with the lighting of the bonfire at 8:30pm in which we burn the “Winter Witch” and fireworks over Eagle Harbor start at 9:30pm! Find details about the live music and events of the Ephraim Fyr Bal Festival and more live music at restaurants in the county this weekend in our blog: Ephraim Fyr Bal & Lots of Live Music.

Last Minute Lodging Options – Where to Stay in Door County this weekend:

Ephraim Shores Resort is also home to Second Story Restaurant and is located in the heart of Ephraim, with a beautiful view of Eagle Harbor. Dine at Second Story Restaurant on site, serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Ephraim Shores is the waterfront family destination you’ve been looking for! A few rooms still available for Fyr Bal Weekend. Call 920.854.2371 or 877.854.2371

The Settlement Courtyard Inn in Fish Creek is home to Lavender Spa, voted #1 Boutique Spa in Wisconsin by Milwaukee Magazine, offers courtyard rooms, two & 3 bedroom suites, whirlpool suites, and their Coach House Suite. Ask about spa packages too! They still have availability for Fyr Bal Weekend with a 2 night minimum (some exceptions may apply), rate for courtyard rooms with one king bed or two queen beds is 1$59/night + tax. Visit online or call for your reservations: 920.868.9200 or 877.398.9308.

The Shallows Resort on the water south of Egg Harbor offers Shoreside Motel & Gatehouse suites, 2 bedroom Beach Houses and the Hermitage Private Home. They still have rooms available for Saturday, June 21st. (Resort full Friday, June 20th). Call 800.257.1560 for reservations.

Eagle Harbor Inn is located across from the Bay, on the main street in Ephraim, this delightful Bed & Breakfast Inn offers elegant Whirlpool Suites with kitchenettes and B&B rooms. For Fyr Ball weekend they have a 2 night minimum starting Friday the 20th. They still have some availability in both one & two bedroom whirlpool suites, as well as one B&B Inn room–which includes a sumptuous full breakfast. Stay in Ephraim at the center of it all celebrating Fyr Bal’s 50th Anniversary! Reservations: 800.324.5427.

Coachlite Inn is set in the quiet of the pines just half a mile from the heart of Sister Bay. They have 2 rooms left for Friday, June 20th, and 1 room left for Saturday, June 21st. Reservations: 920.854.5503.

paw print iconThe Ridges Inn & Suites in Baileys Harbor offer rooms and cottages with private balconies, free high speed Wi-Fi, some rooms with double whirlpool & fireplaces, private gardens and more. Pet friendly rooms and cottages available with approval! Rooms are still available at The Ridges Inn for Fyr Bal Weekend. Call 920.839.2127.

Glidden Lodge Beach Resort is located on the shores of Lake Michigan north of Sturgeon Bay and south of Jacksonport near Whitefish Dunes State Park. Enjoy a spectacular dinner and view at Donny’s Glidden Lodge Restaurant on site. Glidden Lodge has 2 one-bedroom units still available this weekend. Rates are $250/night for 2 guests. Call 920.746.3900 for reservations.

Maxwelton Braes Lodge & Golf Course is located just north of Jacksonport and south of Baileys Harbor. They offer Lodge Rooms and wonderful Vintage Fairway Suites, and still have some availability for Fyr Bal Weekend. Call for Reservations: 920.839.2321.

Birchwood Lodge in Sister Bay offers rooms that include decks, two person Jacuzzi® whirlpools, fireplaces and full kitchens or kitchenettes. They have several Premier Suites with king size beds and whirlpools still available, as well as 2 two-bedroom Village Home Condos still open for Fyr Bal Weekend. Call for reservations: 866.854.7195.

Bay Shore Inn in Sturgeon Bay is located along Bay Shore Drive just minutes from all the fun shopping and delectable dining in town, and offers On-Site Massage Packages as well as Dining Packages, please inquire when making your reservation. They have a couple two-bedroom/two-bath water view suites left for Saturday, June 21st for one or two nights for $244+tax/night. (Inn full Friday, June 20th). Call for reservations: 800.556.4551, or visit them online.

Open Hearth Lodge in Sister Bay is located on 6.5 acres of scenic Door County open space with landscaped lawn, rural meadows and young forests. They still have rooms available for both Friday and Saturday of Fyr Bal Weekend. Call 888.795.5726.

AppleCreek Resort is located at the top of the hill in Fish Creek. They have a Thursday & Friday availability in a Queen Suite with a balcony, two-person whirlpool tub, a fireplace, and a wet-bar. Call 800.569.0059 or 920.868.3525.

Nordic Lodge, located in a quiet wooded setting at the south end of Sister Bay, is just a brief walk from Pebble Beach and a short jaunt from Bay Ridge Golf Course. Choose from one king bed suites or two double bed suites, they have 19 units still available. Call 866.854.5432 for reservations.

Don’t forget to mention Door County Lodging when making your reservations!