Fyr Bal

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44th Annual Fyr Bal
WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
JUNE 13-15, 2008

Visitor Information Center Hours: Daily 9am-8pm (beginning Fyr Bal weekend).

(920) 854-4989

Raffle tickets available at participating businesses and the Visitor Information Center

Ephraim explodes with summer excitement as the annual EPHRAIM FYR BAL FESTIVAL re-creates traditions of early Norwegians celebrating Midsummer’s Eve. Artists, musical entertainment, family activities, and a fish boil along the picturesque shoreline of Eagle Harbor welcome the arrival of summer. Evening bon fires and fireworks complete a perfect day. 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.

Stay and enjoy the warm hospitality of our many lodging accommodations. A warm Scandinavian welcome awaits you in Ephraim anytime of the year, but especially so during FYR BAL.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

THURSDAY, JUNE 12:

5pm–8:30pm               ANDERSON 'DOCK PARTY' CELEBRATION, Anderson Dock

FRIDAY, JUNE 13:

11am                           EPHRAIM HISTORICAL EXHIBITS & MUSEUM OPENING

10:30am                      EPHRAIM HISTORICAL WALKING TOURS, at Ephraim Foundation Barn

7:30pm                        MIDSUMMER’S MUSIC FESTIVAL CONCERT, at Francis Hardy Gallery on Anderson Dock

                                   Ticket cost: $25/person, under 17 - FREE!

SATURDAY, JUNE 14:

8am                             Start the day with SHERMAN’S TUNES TO GO, Village Hall

9am-2pm                     USED BOOK SALE, Ephraim Library, outside Village Hall

9am-5pm                     ARTISANS ON THE SHORELINE, from Harborside Park, to Monument Park, to Village Hall

                                   SUMMERWIND ALPACAS & IRONWOOD CROFT LLAMAS, Visitor Information Center

                                   RAFFLE TICKETS, at Village Hall, businesses and Visitor Center - $500 Grand Prize and more!

9:30am                        EPHRAIM YACHT CLUB FYR BAL REGATTA

9:30am-10pm               FAMILY FUN, Red Putter Mini Golf, $3 for everyone, children under 6 FREE!

10am-11:30am             Children’s Activity, CREATE A DOOR COUNTY COLLAGE, inside Village Hall

10am-1pm                   CAKE WALK, inside Village Hall          

10am-6pm                   TROLLEY RIDES from north Ephraim to south Ephraim - every 20-30 minutes. Wave and he will                                   stop! Parking at north end behind Fine Line Designs, and south end at Nelson Shopping Center

10am-5pm                   FOOD: Ephraim Fire Department, Sister Bay Lion’s Club, Snowmobile Club and others

10am-6:45pm              SILENT AUCTION, Village Hall. Great items to bid on - Keep checking all day!

10:30am                      EPHRAIM HISTORICAL WALKING TOURS, starting at Ephraim Foundation Barn

1am-1pm                     All girls rock band, ‘PINK CONFUSION’ at Harborside Park, sponsored in part by Ephraim                                   Village Cottages and ScrimshanderS

11:30am                      FUR BALL PET PARADE

12pm-1pm                   Children’s Activities & Crafts, KIDS GET CREATIVE! Ephraim Shores Motel lawn

1pm-2pm                     Children’s Concert, RANDY PETERSON, Ephraim Shores Motel lawn

2pm-3pm                     Children’s Activity, TIE-DYED T-SHIRTS, Ephraim Shores Motel lawn, small fee (includes shirt                                    and all supplies)

2pm-5pm                     Acoustic Music, D’AREZ, Harborside Park, Sponsored by Village Green Lodge and Thomas M.Schuder, S.C.

4pm-6pm                     ARTIST RECEPTION - EXHIBIT II, Fine Line Designs Gallery & Sculpture Garden

                                   Featuring Tom Barnes, Lori Beringer and Ann Powell

5pm-7pm                     TIM BYERS & MUSIC, front of Village Hall, sponsored by Evergreen Beach Resort

5pm-7:30pm                 TRADITIONAL DOOR COUNTY FISH BOIL, inside Village Hall, tickets at the door

7:15pm                        SILENT AUCTION announcement of winners (must be present to win) outside Village Hall

7:15pm                        RAFFLE DRAWING, outside Village Hall with MISS DOOR COUNTY - KIMBERLY SAWYER

8:00pm                        TRADITIONAL SCANDINAVIAN DANCERS & SINGERS, Village Hall

8:30pm                        44TH ANNUAL CHIEFTAIN CEREMONY with ceremonial bonfire lighting, Village Hall area

                                   Chieftain medallion by Fred Bridenhagen

SUNSET                     FIREWORKS over Eagle Harbor, sponsored by the Village of Ephraim

SUNDAY, JUNE 15:

8am-11am                    Start the day with SHERMAN’S TUNES TO GO, outside Village Hall

9am-3pm                     ARTISANS ON THE SHORELINE, from Harborside Park, to Monument Park, to Village Hall

9:30am-10pm               FAMILY FUN, Red Putter Mini Golf, $3 for everyone, children under 6 - FREE!

9:30am & 10am           AREA CHURCH SERVICES: 9:30am Bethany Lutheran, 10am Unitarian Universalist and

                                   10am Ephraim Moravian, special music - ‘The Blendoors’

10am-3pm                   SUMMERWIND ALPACAS & IRONWOOD CROFT LLAMAS, Visitor Information Center

10:30am-2pm              FOOD: Sponsored by the Ephraim Business Council

11:30am-12:15pm        OLE & SVEN -Traditional Norwegian Folk Songs and lots of laughs! Inside Village Hall,

                                  Sponsored by Premier Properties, Bay Breeze Resort and Wilson’s

12pm-3pm                   Local jazz, JANA NYBERG GROUP, Harborside Park, Sponsored in part by the Waterbury Inn

7:30pm                        SUNDAY FAMILY SING-ALONG, Village Hall, Sponsored by Ephraim Foundation

*Activities and times subject to change.*

NEXT YEAR’S DATES ARE JUNE 19, 20 and 21, 2009