Lake Michigan · June; additional fall programs vary

Door County Lighthouse Festival

A maritime-museum program connecting Door County's light stations.

Plan ahead

About Door County Lighthouse Festival

Run by the Door County Maritime Museum, this festival opens lighthouses that are normally closed to the public, with guided tours by land, boat and sometimes air. Spring and fall editions reach island and restricted lights you couldn't visit on your own, led by guides steeped in the peninsula's maritime history.

The Door County Maritime Museum organizes lighthouse-focused outings with access and transport that can differ from ordinary visits. It is a way to learn about the peninsula's navigation history rather than simply collect tower photographs. Book through the museum and verify which festival session, sites and tours are included.

Typical timingJune; additional fall programs vary

RegionWisconsin

LakeLake Michigan

Nearby townSturgeon Bay

Highlights

What draws the crowds.

Step inside lights that are usually off-limits, such as Sherwood Point, Chambers Island and Plum Island, on guided tours.
Take a boat tour to island lights, including Pottawatomie Light on Rock Island, often called Wisconsin's oldest light station.
Round out the weekend at Cana Island, where the tower and keeper's house are open seasonally.

Know before you go

Make the day easier.

Tours are ticketed and popular ones sell out, so book as soon as the schedule is released.
Boat and air tours depend on the weather, and island trips can be rescheduled or canceled in high wind.
The spring festival is typically held in June, with a fall edition in October; confirm dates and the tour list each year.

Great for Festivals & events Lighthouses Islands, boats & paddling

Dates, venues and programs may change. Check with the event organizer before making travel plans. Organizer & current information

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