Sister Bay Historical Society

11/03/2026

🎄🎬 Step Into the Magic of a Door County Christmas Movie!

The Door County Christmas Movie Trail is back for 2026, and our very own Door County Christkindlmarkt in Sister Bay is one of the featured stops!

Inspired by A Cherry Pie Christmas, the holiday movie filmed entirely in Door County, this FREE, self-guided experience invites you to explore nearly 20 locations connected to the film, from charming shops and cozy inns to scenic landmarks and familiar local favorites!

✨ Here's how it works:

🎟️ Sign up for your FREE mobile trail pass—no app download required!

📍 Visit participating locations and check in using your phone to earn points toward exclusive prizes.

🎁 Check in at 5 stops to earn a commemorative A Cherry Pie Christmas ornament, or 10 stops for a special cherry pie prize package. Visit 15 stops to earn both!

🛍️ Shop at participating businesses, save your receipts, and enter weekly giveaways for $50 Door County Gift Certificates and other prizes, plus a grand prize drawing for $500!

🎄 November 1, 2026 – January 5, 2027

Be sure to make Christkindlmarkt part of your adventure! The market was featured in the movie, including the memorable holiday cherry pie bake-off filmed in our very own Koessl Barn.

And while you're visiting, stop by our Cherry Pie Shop for a delicious Cherry Pie in a Cup and exclusive Christkindlmarkt merchandise!

Experience the holiday magic that made Door County the perfect setting for a Christmas movie!

📲 Get your FREE trail pass and see all participating locations at DoorCounty.com/movie

11/01/2026

5 Reasons to Visit Christkindlmarkt in Sister Bay!

There's something extra special about Door County during the holiday season, and Christkindlmarkt is one tradition you won't want to miss!

From one-of-a-kind gifts and delicious European-inspired treats to festive drinks, holiday music, and twinkling lights, there's so much to love about this magical Christmas market.

Swipe through for our TOP 5 reasons to visit, then start making your holiday plans!

📅 November 27–29 | December 4–6 | December 11–13

📍 Corner of the Past Museum | Sister Bay, WI

🎁 Tag someone you'd love to experience Christkindlmarkt with!

10/29/2026

Congrats to the Milwaukee Brewers for making history!

We're big fans of history too.

We're also done for the season - come see us next summer to catch some Sister Bay history at the Corner of the Past.

Milwaukee Brewers

10/26/2026

Just ONE MONTH away! 🌲🎅🏽

Door County’s Christkindlmarkt kicks off Friday, November 27th, and we can’t wait to welcome you for three weekends of holiday shopping, great local vendors, delicious food, and plenty of cheer!

📆 November 27-29, December 4-6, December 11-13

🕚 Fridays & Saturdays: 11 AM–7 PM
🕒 Sundays: 11 AM–3 PM

Stay tuned for more details. See you soon!

10/17/2026

Thanks for sharing!!

10/16/2026

Sister Bay Fall Fest is here!! Don't miss our THREE entries in Saturday's 11 am parade - our Children's Program float (see photo from last year) sponsored by Nicolet National Bank, our Christkindlmarkt float featuring a replica of the old Schoolhouse, and the "Shadow" - our vintage Chris Craft boat that will soon be the centerpiece of the Sister Bay Waterfront Museum!

Then on Sunday - be sure to come cheer on Lincoln Ehlers as he drives our entry in the annual soapbox derby!! You won't be able to miss this speedy blue car. The race begins at 10 am on Sunday in front of Husby's Garage / the Alley Bar, and ends at Chop. Don't miss the Fall Fest fun!!


Nicolet Bank
Sister Bay Marina Club

10/15/2026

We can’t wait to welcome you all again!!🎅🏻🎄

𝑰𝑻𝑺 𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑰𝑵𝑮!!! 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒐𝒐𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒚 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒕,
beginning 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐7𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏3𝐭𝐡.

The shuttle comes right to our door, so you don't have to worry about parking.
𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 (𝟗𝟐𝟎)𝟖𝟓𝟒-𝟕𝟐𝟖𝟕
Enjoy live music, warm drinks, and cozy fire pits as you shop & experience the magic of Christmas in Door County.

10/14/2026

How fun! Hope lots of our Sister Bay Marina Club members will take an opportunity to take a tour!

The Historic Schooner Utopia leaves the DCMM dock bound for Sister Bay and Fall Fest, where the historic vessel will be open for deck tours this weekend!
Patriot Racing Project Sister Bay - Door County, Wisconsin Sister Bay Historical Society Fall Fest Sister BAY

10/05/2026

What an amazing summer of children’s programming we’ve had! From celebrating America’s 250th … to making paddle boats … to learning all about butterflies … to making cherry pies and more!! Here’s just a few memories - but there’s lots more!

Thank you to the Ephraim Public Library for their partnership on the Door to Summer Adventures programs, to Sister Bay Advancement Association for the use of the old schoolhouse, and to Kaija Johnson, Colin Welford, Sally Collins and so many dedicated SBHS volunteers for bringing these programs to life. We couldn’t do it without you!!!

Door County Library Sister Bay • Door County • WI Colin Welford Kaija Johnson Sally Collins