Past Events

International Food Festival sponsored by Women’s Club.

August 4 – Scandinavian Brunch at Bethel Church

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.

  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)…

Island Fair • 12pm-5pm  • August 10th 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.

The Washington Island Literary Festival is a moveable feast of writing, reading, discussion, and thought about the written word. Writers’ workshops, author panels and presentations, readings and parties are scheduled at various quaint, historic and beautiful venues around the Island.  Participants have a unique opportunity to share time with prominent authors and dedicated readers in the intimate, friendly setting of Washington Island, a half-hour by ferry from the Door County mainland, in September’s color and warmth. All our programs are…

Fall Fun Fest and Cider Pressing Party at the Washington Island Farm Museum.