SBHS Events

Indulge in a delightful brunch experience that not only honors the incredible mothers in our lives but also supports the historical society! After brunch at Thyme, join us in the Hoop House for coffee & dessert, music, and a silent auction. All proceeds from the silent auction benefit SBHS. Special tours of the Little Sister Barn will be offered to those attending. Advance registration required. Many thanks to Thyme Restaurant and Catering!

Our weekly outdoor market features fresh farm products, baked goods, locally made art, books & crafts, live music, and more! See the calendar for special activities scheduled on various market days.

Join us in the historic Koessl Barn for these interesting talks featuring the families, businesses, and other groups that have contributed to the development and unique character of Sister Bay.

Celebrate the season with all things strawberry, including homemade strawberry shortcake and sundaes, and our exclusive Sister Bay-sil Berry Spritz at our 3rd annual Strawberry Festival! This year’s event features entertainment by Billy Dave Sherman (morning) and Wagon Roots (afternoon), plus vendors, children’s activities and more! Thank you to our signature sponsor Kellstrom-Ray Agency for their ongoing support!

Bring your lawn chairs to the Corner of the Past, settle in by the Little Sister Barn, and enjoy a free performance of southern-inspired folk music from the Riddle Brothers of Minneapolis.  Volunteers from the Sister Bay Historical Society (SBHS) will be on hand to offer food and drinks for sale, with proceeds helping SBHS as it transforms the Little Sister Barn into a Center for History, Education and Community.  Depending on current construction work, brief tours of the inside of the Barn may be available.

Join us for a traditional Door County fish boil by master boilers, Fuzzy & Gene Sunstrom!
In addition to freshly boiled whitefish, we’ll have coleslaw, potatoes & onions, and a delicious cherry dessert! Tickets must be purchased in advance. Thanks to Henriksen’s Fish House for their ongoing support!

Wooden boat show featuring our classic “Shadow” Chris-Craft boat, refreshments and more.

Join us for our 2nd annual Harvest Dinner at the Thyme Restaurant Hoop House. The evening includes a five-course dinner with wine pairings, as well as a silent auction featuring Door County art, local restaurant gift cards, and more. All proceeds from the silent auction benefit the work of the historical society. Advance registration required, seating is limited. Thank you to Thyme Restaurant and Catering and Twelve Eleven Wine Bar for making this event possible!

Join us for our 6th annual Christkindlmarkt at the Corner of the Past! Once again our grounds will be filled with a selection of vendors and artisans selling goods in our 14 historic buildings, as well as additional Christmas huts and the giant heated tent. Indulge in delicious northern European fare on offer from a variety of vendors in our food barn and food trucks. Be sure to warm up with our own special recipe Glühwein in this year’s commemorative mug!