Tall Ships: Destination Sturgeon Bay & Door County Maritime Museum
Sturgeon BayExperience a piece of maritime history as the Tall Ships return to Sturgeon Bay from July 31st – August 3, 2025!
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Experience a piece of maritime history as the Tall Ships return to Sturgeon Bay from July 31st – August 3, 2025!
Join Artists Guild for a fun and creative Build-Your-Own Tall Ship activity, open to all ages and completely free to participate.
Capture the Magic of Tall Ships Under Sail in the Golden Light of a Door County Evening. Timed to follow the final tall ship departures of the day, our Evening Sunset Photography Tours provide a peaceful, two-hour cruise that blends maritime elegance with the beauty of golden hour lighting.
The 39 Steps, adapted by Patrick Barlow, from the movie by Alfred Hitchcock, is two hours and fifteen minutes of fast-paced fun and thrilling action with one fifteen-minute intermission with concessions available.
Adapted from Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel, Little Women is a delightful musical with soaring melodies and sweeping emotions. The story of the March sisters is told through the eyes of Jo, an aspiring writer, who entertains and uplifts the family with melodramatic stories of heroes and peril. Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy take care of one another while finding their own voices and charting their own paths in this timeless story of loves, losses, discoveries and hope.
Timed to align with official Sailaway departures throughout the weekend, this 2-hour photography cruise offers a rare opportunity to cruise alongside one or more of these majestic vessels as they ply the waters of Sturgeon Bay
With wide-open views, a steady cruise pace, and light narration along the way, this tour is ideal for photographers and maritime enthusiasts who want to experience the tall ships under full sail and against dramatic natural backdrops.
Whether you’re chasing crisp full-sail shots or simply soaking in the elegance of these historic vessels underway, this tour offers unmatched photographic access and maritime charm.
Please Note: This is not a ride aboard a tall ship. Tickets for sailing excursions on the tall ships must be purchased separately through Destination Sturgeon Bay. Our tour is designed to follow and photograph the tall ships as they sail out, providing premium viewing and photography access from a comfortable, stable powerboat. Exact ship assignments and departure timing may vary due to wind, weather, and event logistics.
Join Artists Guild for a fun and creative Build-Your-Own Tall Ship activity, open to all ages and completely free to participate.
Adam performs solo on organ & guitar, singing your favorite rock and blues covers and your soon-to-be favorite originals!
The forces of the superb Griffon String Quartet and the Strings of Midsummer join forces under the guidance and example of violinist David Perry in two stunning Octets.
The 39 Steps, adapted by Patrick Barlow, from the movie by Alfred Hitchcock, is two hours and fifteen minutes of fast-paced fun and thrilling action with one fifteen-minute intermission with concessions available.
Adapted from Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel, Little Women is a delightful musical with soaring melodies and sweeping emotions. The story of the March sisters is told through the eyes of Jo, an aspiring writer, who entertains and uplifts the family with melodramatic stories of heroes and peril. Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy take care of one another while finding their own voices and charting their own paths in this timeless story of loves, losses, discoveries and hope.
Visit the Sturgeon Bay Farmers Market, proudly sponsored by Bank First, every Saturday morning from 8 am to noon, starting May 31 and running through October 11 in Downtown Sturgeon Bay (3rd Avenue, Nebraska Street)!