48th Annual Fyr Bal Festival
June 16, 2012
Ephraim explodes with summer excitement as Fyr Bal Festival re-creates traditions of early Norwegians celebrating
Midsummer’s Eve. Artists, food, musical entertainment and family activities along the picturesque shoreline of Eagle
Harbor welcome the arrival of summer. Hop on the trolley or stroll through the village and visit the many historic landmarks,
shops, galleries and restaurants for which Ephraim is well-known.
A signature Fyr Bal event, evening bonfires represent the burning of the ‘Winter Witch’ and usher in the long days
of summer. Fireworks complete a perfect day. Stay and enjoy the hospitality of our many lodging accommodations.
A warm Scandinavian welcome awaits you in Ephraim any time of the year, but especially so during Fyr Bal Festival.
Schedule for the 2011 Fyr Bal Festival:
Saturday, June 18th
• 9am-Dusk – Amusement Rides, North Ephraim
• 9am-Throughout the Day – Music from Sherman’s Tunes To-Go
• 9-10am – Traditional Scandinavian Fiddlers & Costume, Harborside Park
• 9am-2pm – Used Book Sale, Outside Library
• 9am-5pm – Fyr Bal Art & Craft Show, Artisans along the shoreline
Harborside Park to Village Hall
• 9am-5pm – Henna Art, Art & Craft Show area, $5 Fyr Bal tattoos!
• 9am-5pm – Summerwind Alpacas & Iron Wood Croft Llamas
Outside Visitor Information Center
• 9am-7pm – Raffle Tickets on Sale, Various locations, $500 Cash Grand Prize!
• 9:30am – Zumba Dance Fitness Class
Anderson Dock (9am Registration, No charge)
• 9:30am – Ephraim Yacht Club Fyr Bal Regatta
• 10am-12 noon – Kids Craft – Watercolor Fun, Inside Village Hall
• 10am-12 noon – Family Fun – Cake Walk
Inside Village Hall, Tickets $.50/each
• 10am-5pm – Free Trolley Rides! Wave and trolley will stop!
Parking at Fine Line Designs Gallery (north) and Wetlands Preserve (south)
• 10am-6:45pm – Silent Auction, Great items to bid on, Keep checking all day!
Inside Village Hall
• 10am-Fireworks – Festival Food and Fyr Bal Merchandise
Outside Village Hall
• 10am-10pm – Family Fun
Red Putter Mini Golf, $3 for everyone, Children under 6 free!
• 10:30am – Ephraim Historical Walking Tour
Depart from Anderson Barn History Center
• 10:30am-1pm – Traditional Scandinavian Fiddlers & Costume
Strolling through the Village
• 11am-2pm – Acoustic Music – D’Arez & Friends, Harborside Park
• 11:30am – 4th Annual Fur Ball Pet Parade, Meet at USPS at 11:15am
• 12 noon-1pm – Bubbles & Face Paint, Ephraim Shores Motel lawn
• 1-2pm – Family Fun – Children's entertainer, Randy Peterson
Ephraim Shores Motel lawn
• 1:00 & 2:30pm – Guided Hikes by Door County Land Trust
Ephraim Preserve at Anderson Pond
• 2-3pm – Kids Craft – Make Your Own Tie-Dyed T-Shirts
Ephraim Shores Motel lawn, $10/shirt (includes all supplies)
• 2-4pm – Family Rosemaling Project, Inside Village Hall, $3/project
• 3-5pm – Acoustic Music – David Hatch & Lynn Gudmundsen, Harborside Park
• 5-6pm – Cherry Pie Eating Contest, Inside Village Hall
• 5-7pm – Acoustic Music – Tim Byers, Outside Village Hall
• 7:15pm – Silent Auction – Announcement of Winners! Outside Village Hall
• 7:20pm – Raffle Drawings & Performance from Door County Idol,
Zephyr Ciesar, Outside Village Hall
• 8:00pm – Traditional Scandinavian Dancers & Singers
Outside Village Hall
• 8:30pm – 47th Annual Chieftain Ceremony & Ceremonial Bonfire Lighting
Outside Village Hall.
Chieftain medallion made by Ephraim artist, Carlin Hatch.
More music from Door County Idol after the bonfire lighting!
• Sunset (9:30pm) – Fireworks over Eagle Harbor
Thank you to the following sponsors:
Bay Breeze Resort
Beach People
Ephraim Shores Motel & Restaurant
Evergreen Beach Resort
Fine Line Designs Gallery & Sculpture Garden
fm 106.9 the Lodge
High Point Inn
Koepsel’s Farm Market
Old Post Office Restaurant
Summer Kitchen
Thomas M. Schuder, S.C.
Village Green Lodge
Waterbury Inn
Water Street Gallery
Wilson’s Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor
