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July 2023
Rec Center 10K Run, 5K and 2K Walk/Run
Rec Center 10K Run = 6.2 miles; 5K run and walk = 3.1 miles; 2K Fun Run and walk = 1.2 miles. Age brackets: 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. The timed runs begin at 10 a.m. sharp at the Rec Center. Entry fee is $30 if registered by 6/30; $35 afterwards. Fee for children 12 & under is $15. All entries receive a t-shirt. Prizes awarded for top finishers in each age category in the…
Find out more »Washington Island Music Festival
The Annual Music Festival presents a two week event with a variety of musical offerings to Washington Island. Under Artistic Director Stephen Colburn, Principal oboist of the Milwaukee Symphony, the ensemble of world class musicians who donate their talents, are joined by the Festival Chorus as well as guest artists to present you with an exciting summer music schedule. The Music Festival menu includes: – Four Chamber Concerts – a Children’s Concert (Free) – Open Rehearsals and Lectures (Free)…
Find out more »August 2023
Scandinavian Dance Festival
Over 100 outstanding folk dancers, some fourth generation participants, will perform at the Jacqueline Cornell Foss Memorial Stage, located next to the Mosling Recreation Center. The performers have a wide range of ages and some are even fourth generation dancers from the same extended family. The seating holds as many as 400 attendees in a bucolic outdoor setting. Admission is $5 per adult.
Find out more »Island Fair
Island Fair • 12pm-5pm • August 12th sponsored by the W.I. Lions Club Located on the W.I. School Grounds on Main Rd. $1.00 admission. Parade • Noon Bingo • 2pm Raffle • 4:30pm Live Music • Classic Cars • Food Stands • Beverages Stands Games, Fair exhibits ( Cash Prizes ) in Gym.
Find out more »DEATH’S DOOR BARBEQUE
Come to beautiful Washington Island for the Death’s Door Bar-B-Q at the Washington Island Airport. Presented by the Washington Island Ferry Line and the Washington Island Chamber of Commerce, the Death’s Door Bar-B-Q is a KCBS-Sanctioned Competition with 100% Certified Judges and $7,500 in Prize Money. Just picture yourself crossing the beautiful Porte De Mort passage (Death’s Door) connecting the waters of Lake Michigan and Green Bay, to the unspoiled beauty of Washington Island. Don’t worry, our ferries can handle…
Find out more »October 2023
Fall Fun Fest and Cider Pressing Party
Fall Fun Fest and Cider Pressing Party at the Washington Island Farm Museum.
Find out more »November 2023
February 2024
Celebrating Winter & Fish Derby
A week long celebration of ice and snow with food, fun, adventure and entertainment. Sponsored by the Washington Island Chamber of Commerce. Events: Week-long Fish Derby, Lunch at Nelsen's Hall, Community Bingo Party. - the Washington Island Lion's Club Fish Derby from Saturday, Feb. 10 through noon on Sunday, Feb. 18. For anglers who dare to adventure onto the ice to "get the big one." Cash prizes go to top category winners. Fish Derby prizes are awarded at noon on…
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