Masterpieces, music and murals will be the order of the day as the Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center (SBVC) presents the 12th annual Fine Art Fair, May 29th and 30th from 10am-4pm each day at Sunset Park, located at the corner of Third Avenue and Florida Street.

The Sturgeon Bay Fine Art Fair is part of Door County’s month-long “Festival of Blossoms.” The juried art show features original works of nearly 100 Wisconsin & midwest artists in a variety of media including sculpture, painting, jewelry, ceramics, fiber and photography. The artists this year include some that have been with the event each year as well as many first time exhibitors; all artwork is for sale.

Entertainment is also scheduled throughout both days, including children’s entertainer Randy Peterson, strolling entertainers Dan Ognavic, John Contratto and clown TC Hatter. Children’s activities will include painting one of the many 50 foot murals and designing one of a kind paper hats. A variety of food items and beverages will be available all weekend. The very popular “artwork raffle” will again be part of the activities and will feature a large selection of items from art fair participants.

If you are heading up north.  Jacksonport has it’s Maiest Celebration this weekend.  

Saturday & Sunday, May 29th & 30th, 2010

9 AM – 5 PM

Maifest is sponsored b y the Jacksonport Advancement Corporation.  It includes a parade Saturday morning, Children’s activities, live music all day, horsepull, 10K run, softball tournament, fish boils, a variety of food and beverages and the Art Fair.

The artists and locations (all in Sturgeon Bay) for the 2010 Spring Art Studio Crawl include:

Ernest Beutel, 152 W. Maple St.,
Beutel’s abstract representational paintings illustrate that life is a balance between the grotesque and the playful. Enjoy his topsy-turvy world of animals and his cock-eyed distortion of reality.

Faith Frykman, 617 Kentucky St.,
Painter Faith Frykman’s monotypes and paintings in oil, pastel or acrylic range in style from abstract to expressionist for an exciting visual experience.

Lynn Gilchrist, 361 N. 4^th Ave.,
Award-winning painter Lynn Gilchrist will show her intensely-colored landscapes and still life paintings in pastels and oils.

Tim Nyberg, at g42 (Gallery 42), 242 Michigan St., in the Fairfield Building
Nyberg’s acrylic paintings are alive with strong brushwork and color. His whimsical, colorful and inspired paintings are perfect for home or office.

Audrey Off, at AMO Gallery, 40 N. 3^rd Ave.,
Lifetime resident Audrey Off’s photography and paintings in watercolor, mixed media, oil and acrylic reflect her love of water and nature.

Pat Olson, 624 Kentucky St.,
Olson’s fine art paintings and designs in pastel and acrylic include landcapes and whimsical Door County posters and prints.

Jenwah Panther, 330 N. 3^rd Ave.,
Visionary silk artist Jenwah Panther will show her signature re-creations, illuminated wall tapestries and fabrics that nurture the heart.

Shane Peterson, at Fatzo’s Subs, 46 Green Bay Rd.,
Peterson’s original oil paintings showcase his unique and engaging perspective and his intriguing use of vibrant color.

Jeremy Popelka and Stephanie Trenchard, 64 S. 2^nd Ave.,
Popelka and Trenchard will show their original blown and cast fine art glass, contemporary oil paintings, jewelry, light fixtures and gifts in their downtown working studio.

Lynn Schuster, 410 N. 6^th Ave.,
Handweaver Lynn Schuster will show her woven table runners, blankets and rugs, as well as intricate pieces of jewelry and coiled baskets embellished with beadwork.

Deb Stroh-Larson, at Stroh Haus B&B, 608 Kentucky St.
Door County native Deb Stroh-Larson will show her monotypes, etchings and pastels, as well as intaglio and watercolor paintings.

More information and a map to the artists’ studios may be found at ArtStudioCrawl.com.

Tour 3 shipyards:

Description:  18th Annunal Sturgeon Bay Shipyard Tour.  Only day of the year these yards are open to the public.  Guided and semi-guided walking tours.  Plan for approximately 3 hours to see all 3 shipyards and their current projects.   

Tickets:   Adults:  $10      Student: $5

Advanced tickets available (but not necessary) at Door County Maritime Museum, Sturgeon Bay Vistor Center, and the Door County YMCA starting April 1.  Tickets available at the gates on the day of the event.  Entry gates marked with red, white, and blue balloons.

There is no need to worry about your stay while they are working.  We have an agreement with them to not begin working in the morning until 9 AM and they are currently not working on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.  All work will be cleaned up so you can enjoy the resort during this time.

Below you can see a few pictures of the begining stages of the roofing.

Make a reservation to stay anytime between February 15-28, 2010

and take 10% off of your entire stay!

No minimum night stays required.

This is for reservations made on or after February 15, 2010.

Not valid with any other offers or packages.

Just mention you saw this on our blog.

February 1-28, 2010

Enjoy a romantic two night stay in a waterview suite. You will also receive a gift certificate good for a 1/2 hour carriage ride through Sturgeon Bay, and a $30 gift certificate good from the Sturgeon Bay Visitor Bureau good at many restaurants and shops. In your suite you will have a beautiful bouquet of flowers waiting for you.

Two Night stay required

Weekday Package starts at $238

Weekend Package starts at $274

February 12-14, 2010 rates start at $292