October 7-8, 2017 Egg Harbor Pumpkin Patch Festival

This weekend experience a great pumpkin of a time with the family on the Door Peninsula! Egg Harbor’s Pumpkin Patch Festival offers tons of fun for kids and adults alike with carnival rides, games and activities, bouncy houses, face-painting, a roaming magician, creepy and creative pumpkin and scarecrow displays throughout town while you shop and stop for tasty treats!

Check out the arts and crafts vendors, participate in a silent auction, and enjoy live music all with Modern Day Drifters and Mango Borthers in the park on Saturday (10am-5:30pm) and a Children’s musician (12-4pm at the marina). On Sunday the carnival and art fair continues, and make sure you bring your dancing shoes as Big Mouth & The Power Tool Horns takes the stage at Harbor View Park (10am-4:30pm)!
On your way to Egg Harbor, stop in Carlsville right on Hwy 57 for a delicious Pumpkin Spice Latte at Door County Coffee & Tea Co.! And find what you’re hungry for, and lots more, including upcoming events in the county, with our handy Door County Chefs Mobile Dining App, FREE on iTunes and GooglePlay


Last Minute Lodging: Oct. 6-8, 2017

Westwood Shores Waterfront Resort in Sturgeon Bay is located on scenic Bay Shore Drive just 3 miles from shops, restaurants, scenic parks and a variety of attractions. We ave two 2BR suites available for 1 night stays on Friday 10/6, and more rooms avaialble for the weekend with a  3 night minimum stay (2 night stays may be available, please CALL to inquire). Westwood Shores offers one and two bedroom suites featuring whirlpools, fireplaces and kitchens and a breathtaking view of the bay from every suite. In addition to gift certificates, Westwood Shores offers great lodging packages, and ask about reservation Add-Ons including Flowers & Chocolate, a Relaxing Basket, Winery Tours, Spa Gift Certificates, and more! On-site amenities include indoor/outdoor heated swimming pools, whirlpool, sauna, fitness center. Free paddle boats and row boats. Free property wide WiFi too! http://www.westwoodshores.net/ (920) 746-4057 or (800) 440-4057

The Shoreline Resort is located on the top of the Door Peninsula in Gills Rock and offers stunning views of the Green Bay Waters and that sense of seclusion that helps you escape everyday life. Waterfront Motel Rooms (2 night minimum) have patio doors which open to a private patio/balcony for viewing the spectacular Door County sunsets. Rooms are available with 1 or 2 queen sized beds with a full bath. All accommodations include a small microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker for your convenience. Onsite Marina and water view rooms invite you to stretch out on the sun deck and relax. For Friday, 10/6 we have 1+ nights available at the motel, and starting Saturday, 10/7 we have motel rooms for 2 or 3 nights. We also have 1 pet friendly condo open starting 10/6 with a minimum stay. Please call for more information or visit online! http://www.theshorelineresort.com/ (920) 854-2900 *PET-FRIENDLY W/ APPROVAL

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. This weekend we have a few 1-Bedroom and a Supreme suite available for Thursday/Friday or Friday night only 10/6. Bay Shore Inn offers suites, all with private decks to watch the sunset over Potawatomi State Park. Featuring updated kitchens with granite counters, WIFI, indoor and outdoor pools, hot tub, game room, sand beach to lounge, campfire area, bikes, paddle boats, kayaks, tennis, basketball courts and more! Please call for more information or visit online! http://bayshoreinn.net (800) 556-4551

Dreamland Properties of Door County, WI offers a variety of private lodging options in Door County, WisconsinWe do have lodging options available this weekend:

  • Ski Shore Retreat Waterfront Egg Harbor (2 night min w/ cleaning fee $75)
  • Writer’s Haven Private Beach (dock) Brussels (2 night min w/ cleaning fee $75)
  • Bay Guest House Waterfront Egg Harbor (2 night min NO cleaning fee) 
  • Bass Cottage Waterfront Egg Harbor (2 night min NO cleaning fee) 
  • Brook Cottage Waterfront Egg Harbor (2 night min NO cleaning fee) 

More properties available with 3 night minimum stay. Waterfront and Wooded properties offer stunning views of the peninsula’s natural beauty, and a host of amenities to enhance your stay including fireplaces, row boats, WiFi, picnic areas, decks and patios, A/C, fire pits, grills, private beaches, and more! Some properties are open year-round and some are pet-friendly with approval. Visit online to view the properties, amenities, rates, and availability.  http://www.doorcountyvacancies.com/ (920) 737-4823 *PET-FRIENDLY W/ APPROVAL

The Settlement Courtyard Inn & Lavender Spa, voted #1 Boutique Spa in Wisconsin by Milwaukee Magazine, is located just outside bustling Fish Creek, this is a great spot to begin any adventure, and a great place to relax.  This weekend we have a Whirlpool Suite and a 2BR Suite for 2 nights Thursday/Friday; a King Courtyard and a Whirlpool Suite open (3 night min); and a King Room for 2 nights Saturday/Sunday. Each of our rooms have a kitchenette and fireplace. We have a continental plus breakfast every morning from 7-10am. We sit on 200 acres, so we have hiking and biking trails available for your use and leisure. We have an outdoor heated pool (seasonal), grills, and picnic tables available for your usage. We also have a little pub bar in the lobby where you can purchase bottles of beer or soft drinks. Our best amenity is our Lavender Spa, where you can indulge and pamper yourself by getting either a 30 minute, hour long, hour and a half, or two hour long massage! Please call for more information or visit online! http://www.settlementinn.com/ (920) 868-3524 or (877) 398-9308

The Water Street Inn in Ephraim has 3 rooms still available for 2 nights Saturday & Sunday. The Inn features rooms with one King or 2 Queen beds, some with sofa sleepers – all with water views, WiFi, iphone docking stations, 42” smart TVs, Keurig coffee makers and refrigerators, and walk-in tiled showers. The Inn features a sand beach and dock, stone patio and fire pit, an outdoor heated swimming pool, lawn games, and more, all from a premier location in downtown Ephraim within walking distance of the public beach, water sport rentals, shops and restaurants. Please call or visit online for more info! http://waterstreetinnephraim.com (920) 854-2831

Bridgeport Resort in the center of historic Sturgeon Bay offers an array of on-site recreational amenities including indoor/outdoor heated swimming pools with an indoor splash park and playground for the kids, a whirlpool, a sauna, and a fitness center. This weekend we have a few 2-Bedroom units available Friday and Saturday nights, and a few 1-Bedroom and 2-Bedroom units for the night of 10/6 only. Bridgeport Waterfront Resort is located in the center of historic Sturgeon Bay with exceptional access to all of Door County, Wisconsin’s quaint shops, award winning restaurants, scenic parks and wide variety of attractions. All Suites Include: In Room Whirlpool, Snack Bar or Full Kitchen, King Bed, Hair Dryer, TV and DVD Player, Glasses and Silverware, Coffee Maker, Toaster, Iron and Ironing Board and a Guest Service Directory. Please call for more information or visit online! http://www.bridgeportresort.net (920) 746-9919 or (800) 671-9190

Rent Door County (Door County Property Management) offers a variety of private lodging options in Door County, WisconsinProperties are still available this weekend with a 3 night minimum stay, though some 2 night options may also be available. Waterfront and inland properties with great views and access to the natural beauty of the peninsula, as well as a host of amenities to enhance your stay! Some properties are open year-round and some are pet-friendly with approval. Visit online to view the properties, amenities, rates, and availability. http://rentdoorcounty.com/ (920) 854-4865 *PET-FRIENDLY W/ APPROVAL

Parkwood Lodge in Fish Creek features a variety of affordable room types including our newly remodeled Deluxe Lodge rooms, Deluxe Kitchenettes (all with 2 Queen beds) and new Family Suites (sleeps up to 7). The resort also has King rooms and 1 Bedroom suites with wood burning stoves. We have 2 rooms available for Friday, 10/6 only; and 1 room for Saturday/Sunday for 2 nights. All of our rooms and suites are equipped with private bathroom, air conditioning, refrigerator, microwave, phone, and cable television and free wi-fi. The resort has a large indoor pool, whirlpool, game room and play area with 10 acres of beautiful park-like grounds. Take a leisure walk on our wooded trails leaving right from our property! In the evening, relax around our bonfire area. Parkwood Lodge is located near Peninsula State Park on the north end of Popular Fish Creek near shops, restaurants and several venues for performing arts. We are a family owned resort and our atmosphere is casual, relaxed, and friendly. http://www.parkwoodlodge.com/ (920) 868-2046 or (800) 433-7592

The Ridges Inn & Suites in Baileys Harbor has freshly painted guest rooms in 2017 with new carpeting in nearly all guest rooms and all cottages, new Serta Signature Suite Plush 13″ mattresses and box-springs at the inn, new linen packages, including, sheets, comforters and bath linens! Rooms are available this weekend with a 3 night minimum stay; and we have our Twin North Cabin available with a 2 night minimum stay! As always, our guest rooms offer you the best of Door County on the quiet side where you can enjoy the surrounding nature of the Ridges Sanctuary and the quaint small town atmosphere of Baileys Harbor. Rooms and suites include Satellite TV, A/C, a private balcony, free Wi-Fi, and some have double whirlpools & fireplaces, private gardens and more. Please call for more information or visit online! http://www.ridgesinn.com/ (920) 839-2127 summer; (920) 854-3266 winter office *PET-FRIENDLY W/ APPROVAL

Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay offers rooms and suites with whirlpools, fireplaces, balconies, separate bedrooms, and/or full kitchens, as well as resort amenities including a 21 slip marina, indoor and outdoor pools, Jacuzzi and sauna, a hot tub, free WiFi, business center, on-site dining, and live entertainment nearly every weekend! Though we are full Saturday night, we still have rooms available for 1 night stays on Friday, 10/6Please call for more information or visit online! http://www.stoneharbor-resort.com/ (920) 746-0700

Pine Grove Resort is located in Ephraim and offers a piece of natural, pristine shoreline, and private sand beach, as well as luxury suites with private whirlpool baths, a heated indoor pool, whirlpool, and pool sundeck, overlooking Eagle Harbor. We have 1 room available for Friday night only 10/6; and 1 room for Saturday night only 10/7, both are 20=-Queen partial water view rooms. We are just minutes from Peninsula State Park, and surrounded by golfing, fishing, and tons of relaxing and family activities. We also offer a variety of packages including a Dinner & Play Package, Romance Package, family package, and Golf Package.  For more information about our packages, room styles, and pictures of our rooms and resort, call or visit online please! http://pinegrovedoorcounty.com/  (920) 854-2321

photo by Len Villano

Newport Resort in Egg Harbor has rooms available for your dates. Located in Egg Harbor near many of Door County’s shops, restaurants, scenic parks and a variety of attractions, Newport Resort offers one and two bedroom suites featuring whirlpools, fireplaces and kitchens. Rooms are available this weekend with a 2 night minimum stay. On-site amenities include indoor/outdoor heated swimming pools, whirlpool, sauna, fitness center. Free WiFi and Continental Breakfast included. Outside enjoy the picnic grilling area with fire table, free use of bikes, and a children’s playgrounds both inside and outdoor. http://www.newportresort.com/ (920) 868-9900

The Inn at Little Sister Hill in Sister Bay offers deluxe one and two bedroom loft suites with full kitchens. Comfort and Relaxation await you in our deluxe suites. Three separate cedar buildings, each two levels, stretch along our property. Each of its 26 suites is individually owned and each is uniquely decorated by the owners – some with Door County cherry or apple harvest themes, others in country decor and one has photos of waterfalls all around. Rooms are available for 1 night stays on Friday night 10/6 (sorry, full on Saturday). The resort has a heated outdoor pool with shallow end for the little ones as well as a playground, fire pit and grilling areas. This is a great vacation location between Ephraim and Sister Bay within walking distance to Pebble Beach and the Bay Ridge Golf Course, and with access to the paved hike and bike trail that goes in to downtown Sister Bay where you’ll find lots of shopping and dining options and the public beach and park. http://www.doorcountyinn.com/ (920) 854-2328 or (800) 768-6317

Homestead Suites is located on Main Street in the heart of Fish Creek. With Peninsula State Park as a backyard, you can practically bike, hike, walk, snowshoe, or ski right from your hotel room or condo door. Rooms are available for 1 night stays on Friday night 10/6 (sorry, full on Saturday). WiFi and Continental Breakfast included. Amenities include game room, exercise room, plus indoor and outdoor pools, whirlpools, and sauna! Children 17 and under stay free. Please call for more information or visit online. http://www.homesteadsuites.com/ (920) 868-3748 or (800) 686-6621

Door County Lighthouse Vacation Rentals offers 7 different kinds of lodging for your family, couples traveling together, reunions, wedding attendees, and groups attending Door County, Wisconsin events. This weekend we have the Upper Wildside unit available at our Off the Beaten Path apartment building for a 2+ night stay. which is pet friendly with approval. Each unit has 2 bedrooms, full kitchen, living & dining area, with one bath. The Kornerstone unit on the upper level also has a fireplace. These units have patios or decks and is a great option for groups or multiple families. These rentals have a 3 night minimum stay and a 10% discount on any reservation of 5 nights or more. We do require a 50% deposit at time of booking and final payment when you arrive. Rates range from $175—$290 per night plus tax depending which property meets your needs. The registration office is at 7914 Church Street, Egg Harbor, WI 54209 and check-in is between 4pm and 7pm. Checkout is by 11am. Please call or visit online for more information. http://dclighthouserentals.com (866) 868-9088 or email info@dclighthouserentals.com *PET-FRIENDLY W/ APPROVAL

The Harbor Light Inn in Ellison Bay features three buildings, each with its own character and charm – The Main Inn, once a beautiful Victorian home, has queen and king suites rooms, with a private entrance and a balcony in each room; Troll Cottage, a quaint 2-bedroom cottage set back against the woods; and The Lighthouse Suites, which are located on the first and second floor of the old lighthouse! The open front yard offers a great view of the water and sunsets. A newly renovated Gathering Space offers a large full kitchen, dining area, and sitting area with a beautiful fireplace, perfect for group meetings or meals, or as a place for families and friends to play games, read books, or just relax. This weekend we have one suite available with a 3 night minimum stay. www.harborlightinndc.com  (920) 421-2233

ApApple Creek Resort Indoor PoolpleCreek Resort is located at the top of the hill in Fish Creek and has various rooms to choose from. We are located across from unique shops, & dining; by gorgeous Peninsula State Park; and few minutes to wineries, theaters, galleries and Peninsula Art School. Suites have a private whirlpool and fireplace! We have 1 room left for a night stay 10/6 Friday night; and more rooms are available starting 10/8. All of our packages include: 10% discount at the Fish Creek Scenic Boat Tours; 10% discount at The English Inn’s Friday Fish Fry, and Orchard Country Winery and Market; 5% discount at Renards Cheese; 10% discount at Hide Side Corner Store and at O’Meara’s Irish Shop; and a $5.00 gift card for Curt’s Oilerie & Spice Co. (All coupons only valid according to each establishment’s hours of operation during your stay.) We also feature a wonderful Indoor pool, whirlpool and sundeck. http://www.applecreekresort.com/ (920) 868-3525 or (800) 569-0059