The Teresa K. Hilander Community Rink will be open for the season in Sister Bay as soon as the weather allows.  This is a GREAT facility for outdoor sports and is well loved by the residents of northern Door County.  Ice Skating and Broom Ball on Wednesday is a winter tradition in Door County.  What is broom ball?  Via Wikipedia: Broomball is a recreational ice game originating in Canada and played around the world. It is played in a hockey rink, either indoors or outdoors, depending on climate and location. Broomball is popular in the Canadian province of Manitoba, where Glenella is the Broomball Capital of the World. Broomball is also beginning to become noticed around the world, particularly in the United States, Australia, and Japan. A typical Broomball ball In a game of broomball t... 12/01/2012

  Capture the Spirit in Sister Bay with Village-Wide Events (and lots of Door County shopping, too) on Friday and Saturday of this week!  Looking to furnish a new home or give a lift to your existing one?  The Sister Bay Trading Company will be open Friday morning at 9:00 starting their great "We're Thankful Sale" with 50-70% off select floor models.  They’re also holding their  annual Holiday Open House on Saturday…stop by for wine, great food and, of course, store wide sales for your Door County home or condominium.  On Deck Clothing and Ecology Sports are also featuring special sales (with an Open House at Ecology Sports and Base Camp Coffee on Friday.  Add some more holiday cheer after the Village Tree Lighting Ceremony at Ecology Sport’s Annual open house on Friday, 5-7 p.m. with a... 11/21/2012

Sixty years of holiday fun in Sister Bay, Wisconsin!  The Sister Bay Lion's Club 60th Annual Halloween Party was a declared a huge success.  According to long-time Sister Bay Lion's Club member Clint Robison, this year's event, held at the Sister Bay/Liberty Grove South Station on Mill Road, attracted roughly 160 children from 18 months to perhaps 13 years old along with lots of their parent.  With only 2800 residents of all ages (approximately) in Liberty Grove and Sister Bay combined, the attendance numbers are amazing.  The evening starts each year with a costume parade, and ends with games and prizes for all.  Looing for a place in Sister Bay to call home?  Click here.  Here's to another 60 years of safe Halloween fun; thank you, Sister Bay Lion's Club!   11/01/2012

Game Day Sunday hoping for a Green Bay Packer victory.  Sunshine, sixty degrees--a great day for a football game or to enjoy the rest of the autumn colors.'ll be showing homes at noon today, but the Sister Bay Bowl will be opening their outside seating today during the Packer Game with drink and food specials.  It's a beatiful day in Door County--be sure to make the most of it! 10/21/2012

CALENDAR OF EVENTS!!  Sister Bay Gears up for Fall Festival Weekend in Door County, one of the County's most famous festivals.  Live Music, great food, helicopter rides, entertainment and much more (a ping pong ball drop!) promise to delight natives and visitors alike.  This year, choose from the following activities:  67th annual Sister Bay Fall Fest Schedule FREE WIFI through Fall Fest grounds all weekend ~ Log in @ INFORMATION tent on Mill Road PACKER Ticket Raffle ~ Portion of proceeds donated to GO BO fund ~ Tickets @ INFORMATION tent – Sponsored by Frontier CommunicationsHelicopter rides all weekend Friday, October 12: 9am-5pm: Classic Auto Show – West side of Mill Road – Sponsored by Sister Bay Lions Club10am-5pm: Arts & Crafts Show – Mill Road – Sponsored by the Sister Bay Advan... 10/10/2012

Sensational homes for sale in Sister Bay, Wisconsin. With its increased waterfront, new businesses, constant entertainment and activities, Sister Bay in Door County, Wisconsin, is the IDEAL place for a sensational Door County home.  From multi-million dollar estates, to charming cottages on the shore, we have access to ALL Sister Bay properties. To search single family homes in Sister Bay, just clic  SISTER BAY HOMES FOR SALE (HIGH TO LOW SEARCH) Of course, there are also exceptional condominium homes for sale in Sister Bay, Wisconsin.  Waterfront condominiums, water view condominiums, and inland condominiums with amenities.  We provide access to information ALL Sister Bay condominiums.                                            For more information, click on sisterbaycondominiumsforsal... 09/20/2012

Gearing up for Labor Day Weekend and Sister Bay's MARINAFEST.  Another great reason to visit Door County this weekend!  I'll be showing property all day Saturday, but the festivities continue into the night.  This is an excellent chance to promote and sponsor our exceptional Sister Bay/Liberty Grove volunteer Fire Department, who host the majority of the event, with a day and evening of food, music and water events.  If you’re a boater, or enjoy a day on the water, spend Saturday of Labor Day weekend at Marina Fest. Kids are encouraged to make and race their own boats, the library hosts a HUGE used book sale, and the smell of food and sounds of music fill the air.  The day starts with a pancake breakfast, and ends with live music on the Bay.  Enjoy a safe and happy Labor Day holiday wee... 08/27/2012

Braids for Bo at Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant in Sister Bay today.  Al Johnson’s is an authentic Swedish family owned restaurant where you can find goats grazing the sod roof. It's quite a sight, and it's made this place one of the most famous restaurants in Door County.  Al Johnson's puts their Swedish Restaurant to good use today to help our local hero battling cancer, photo courtesy of Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant Today, August 19th, there will be a "Braids for Bo" fundraiser in the grassy area right next to Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant! Come and get your hair styled up in Swedish braids to help support Bo Johnson in his huge battle against leukemia. The suggested donation is $5 but any other amount is surely acceptable:] Tell your friends, tell your family, tell the tourist... 08/18/2012

A classic Door County farm on Orchard Drive in Sister Bay, Wisconsin!  Walk or bike to Beach or Marina. Loaded with character, while retaining much of the original structure & detail of this historic structure. Home includes original wood floors, clapboard siding, Franklin stove, beadboard ceilings & built-ins. Hewn timbers & peg frame barn. Large corrugated metal equipment shed & other quaint buildings dot the landscape. Conveniently located in the Village of Sister Bay. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, over 35 acres divisible via Ordinance.  A Classic Door County Farm on Orchard Drive in Sister Bay, Wisconsin.  Visit http://www.door-county-properties.com for more information on this opportunity! 08/18/2012

  Fine Art Fair in Sister Bay today and it’s a perfect day in Sister Bay, Wisconsin.  Temperatures:  Low seventies.  Light breeze off the Bay.  Bright sunshine.  It’s a great day to enjoy some of Door County’s finest artists out in the sunshine.  The Fine Art Fair features such nationally renowned artists as R.D. Bentley, among others, and is a great place to find a treasure to bring home from your vacation to help you remember your fantastic time in Door County.  The Fair is located across the street from Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant and next to the Village hall by the beach, and will run until 4 p.m. today.  Fine Art Fair in Sister Bay today!   A perfect day in Sister Bay.   08/11/2012

SOLD:  Lot on Hill Road in Sister Bay, Wisconsin.  Look for a new parking lot for Base Camp Coffee and Ecology Sports in the near future!  STILL AVAILABLE:  FANTASTIC lot on Hillcrest Court in Sister Bay to build your future dream home close to shopping, beach, marina and much more.  Recently reduced, contact us for more details.  SOLD:  Lot on Hill Road in Sister Bay, Wisconsin. 07/10/2012

Yacht Harbor Shores Condominium is our Featured Listing today at Door County Roxx Fashion Today.   See you at JJ's, Waterfront and Yacht Works from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., with Fashion Show at 3 p.m.  Food will be served, and drinks will be available.  Art, clothing, real estate, classic autos, boats and a regular block party of events make this a must-see event.  Also, remember fireworks in Ellison Bay tonight in honor of Olde Ellison Bay Days.   It's a great weekend to be in Door County! GREAT ROOM............GREAT PRICE -$100,000 DEVELOPER INCENTIVE MAKES YOUR PRICE $699,900.00 FOR UNIT 1001 06/23/2012

Door County Roxx This Weekend at Yacht Works, JJ's and Waterfront in Sister Bay.  Be ready for fun!  Fashion Roxx Door County at Yacht Works in Sister Bay on Saturday, June 23rd from 2pm to 6pm, with fashion show at 3:30pm rocking to the beat of a live band on the waters edge of JJ's and Waterfront Restaurants.   Exotic cars, vendors, artisans (featuring Door County artist R.D. Bentley), fashion, music, boats, food, real estate opportunities, kites, water rides & more fun throughout the afternoon. Appetizers will be served and drinks will be available.  Our featured property on the shore at the show will be Yacht Harbor Shores Condominiums, with developer incentives for new construction. Visit us by the artist area on the waterfront on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.  Parking available a... 06/18/2012

  Visiting Sister Bay this weekend for the Centennial Celebration?  Take in a relaxing sunset from a bench at the Sister Bay Marina. The Sister Bay Marina consists of one hundred seasonal rental slips, forty transient slips, and ten commercial slips, and is equipped with showers and restroom facilities as well a large, easily accessible boat launch ramp. There also is a pleasant, recently remodeled Dock Master’s office/lounge area for check-in/check-out, where you can purchase Marina logo wear.   At the time of this writing, all the seasonal rental slips are occupied, but it is possible to add your name to a waiting list. The refundable waiting list deposit is $200, and may be applied to the first season’s rent.   06/06/2012

VISITING DOOR COUNTY THIS WEEKEND?  Sister Bay is celebrating 100 years!! What do I love about Sister Bay?  Just about everything.  It's got a fantastic public beach, and fantastic public marina.  Great restaurants, a grocery store, gas stations, attorneys, dentists, doctors, great galleries, clothing shops, consignment shops....I can even buy a cell phone in Sister Bay.   These are things you sometimes take for granted in a rural community!! Sister Bay’s first festival of the year on June 9, 2012 heralds the beginning of Summer and provides an opportunity for everyone to get outside and enjoy life. Jumpin’ June is a celebration for both the young and the “young-at-heart”& this year we’re celebrating 100 years of Sister Bay! Centennial Celebration events start:Friday, June 8 at 7 p.m. i... 06/04/2012

SUMMER IN SISTER BAY, WISCONSIN.  This season the Village of Sister Bay will celebrate its centennial, and grand events will occur during the first week of June. To commemorate 100 years of Sister Bay, the Sister Bay Advancement Association is selling a LIMITED number of postcards of historic Sister Bay landmarks! The postcards will go on sale Saturday, June 9 at the Jumpin June/Centennial festival & celebration to be held in downtown Sister Bay. Additionally, on June 9, the Sister Bay post office will offer a special Centennial cancellation postmark - how cool would a historic postmark with this cancellation be?!    Take the time while you are visiting to stop at any of our fine dining establishments, from Al Johnson's to The Mission Grille to Husby's, the Sister Bay Bowl, and many oth... 06/01/2012

DOOR COUNTY BOATING:  The Sister Bay Marina has six open slips that are available for rent. There are six – forty foot slips and one twenty-five foot slip. Christy Sully has been working through the waiting list and as those individuals were contacted she has been waiting for responses. The date for the opening of the Marina is getting closer and the Marina Committee has made the decision to notify all the individuals on the property and non-property owner list (who have email addresses) again to see if they want a slip. They also want a notice sent out to other potential renters. If you are interested in renting a slip contact Christy Sully no later than April 27 by phone or email. On Monday April 30 she will work down the two existing lists and assign available slips to those individu... 04/19/2012

This weekend in Door County--the World-Famous Sister Bay Bowl.  While I'm Irish and I'm sure to be enjoying some of the weekend's local festivities, it's a good time to mention the Sister Bay Bowl--because by the time May comes, there won't be a ten minute wait on the weekends.  There will be a two hour wait.  Also, I owe a friend dinner, and I am sure this will be the restaurant of choice this weekend because the food is fantastic.  Friday, locally caught perch delivered by Maricque's.  Saturday, excellent prime rib. The Bowl spent a good part of the last year being written up by national periodicals and getting a lot of great press, because it's the last of a dying breed.  It's an old-fashioned bowling alley with a supper club attached, a great wait staff, and some of the friendliest ... 03/14/2012

Looking for something special to eat or drink while you spend some time in Door County over the holidays?  Look no more!  Top Shelf Cafe and Gourmet, located at the Country Walk Mall in the Upper Village, has a little something for everyone.  Great food, great spirits and a great place for gourmet gifts.  I like their tea selection, and they have a great selection of artisinal cheese that is to die for.  Great salads and much more  Top Shelf Café and Gourmet --worth a stop!!!     12/20/2011

  One of Door County's best-known visitor attractions is Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant, in Sister Bay, Wisconsin.  Al Johnson's is a family-owned establishment, serving authentic Swedish cuisine.  The restaurant has a sod roof and goats can occasionally be seen grazing on top of the building!  Inside, the decor is warm and inviting, even remarkably authentic.  The foyer reminds me of a restaurant I visited some years ago on the shores of Sweden's Lake Vattern. My personal favorite is the Swedish pancakes, with whipped cream and strawberries.  The ample menu also includes Swedish meatballs, Broiled Norwegian Salmon, cold plates, limpa bread, lingonberries, pickled herring and pickled beets, Door County whitefish and Lake Michigan perch.  Meals are served by waitresses in authentic Swed... 11/20/2007