• Washington Island Chamber of Commerce
  • Washington Island Chamber of Commerce
  • Washington Island Chamber of Commerce
  • Washington Island Chamber of Commerce
  • Washington Island Chamber of Commerce

Welcome to our home! Washington Island, Door County, Wisconsin

The Washington Island Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to Door County's only year-round island community and the largest of Door County's thirty islands with over 35 beautiful square miles and over 100 miles of roads to explore and enjoy. Your journey to Washington Island begins as you drive or walk onto the ferry and enjoy a scenic five mile route over crystal blue waters with views of the surrounding islands rocky shores, lush forests, and the serenity that you're seeking in your every day life. You're on "Island Time" now and your hectic pace becomes a distant memory and meaningful "enjoyment" begins.

ISLAND FEATURES

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THE HISTORIC ISLAND DAIRY

THE HISTORIC ISLAND DAIRY

Built in 1916, The Historic Island Dairy was the heart of the Island’s dairy industry for over 50 years. At its peak, the Washington Island Dairy produced milk, butter, cream and cheese. The Dairy closed in 1969 and the building stood dormant for 40 years. From 2009 to 2012, The Historic Island Dairy was thoughtfully and extensively renovated into a central gathering space…

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DEATH’S DOOR BARBEQUE: August 23rd & 24th, 2013

DEATH’S DOOR BARBEQUE: August 23rd & 24th, 2013

Mar. 1, 2013 – Come to beautiful Washington Island Friday and Saturday, August 23th & 24th for the second official 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….

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Christmas Bird Count on Washington Island, Dec. 14

Christmas Bird Count on Washington Island, Dec. 14

Nov. 29, 2012 – From Dec. 14, 2012, through Jan. 5, 2013, tens of thousands of volunteers throughout the Americas take part in the annual Christmas bird count. Families and students, birders and scientists armed with binoculars, bird guides and checklists take to the fields and forests or their own backyards to count the presence and number of bird species in their particular areas. Each of these citizen scientists makes a contribution to the knowledge and conservation of bird life as they assist National Audubon and other…

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How Low Will the Water Go?

How Low Will the Water Go?

Nov. 8, 2012 – During the week of Oct. 7, 2012, Emmett Woods noticed that an underwater spring just offshore from his property was suddenly no longer underwater.

“I knew there was a spring there,” said Woods, who lives on Foss Road on the north shore of Washington Island, “because the underwater vegetation around it was always lush and green. But it had always been underwater. Now suddenly the spring was almost on dry land. And the vegetation was lying flat on the exposed lakebed.” After a day or two the lake levels rose a bit, and Woods’ spring was once again underwater. But…

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2013 – Feb 9-17: Celebrating Winter & Fish Derby

2013 – Feb 9-17: 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, the event calendar is anchored in several main events which include: the annual Chili Cook Off, Photo Contest, the Washington Island Lion’s Club Fish Derby, Community Bingo party, and each year: a “surprise” event! Local food specials, bake sales, live music, Island Players…

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Capital Brewery Hosts the 8th Annual Harvest Fest at Washington Island Hotel

Capital Brewery Hosts the 8th Annual Harvest Fest at Washington Island Hotel

For the last seven years Capital Brewery has visited Washington Island to thank the wheat farmers for their continued supply of wheat for Capital’s Island Wheat beer; brewed with local Wisconsin ingredients including wheat harvested on Door County’s Washington Island. This year Harvest Fest will take place on Saturday, September 15 from 1-5pm at the Washington Hotel & Restaurant. Capital Brewery will be supplying…

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