Lake Life Sheboygan

COASTAL AUTUMN

The season for slowing down, keeping cozy, and admiring bursts of Mother Nature’s color has finally arrived!

Fall Activities & Events

Day Trip: Agritourism

Mom’s Apple Slices Recipe

Local Spotlight on Johnsonville Marketplace 2024 | FALL

Enjoying the outdoors and allowing ourselves to slow down, catch our breath, and savor warm memories made.

NEW AT THE BLUE

New ways to surprise and delight our guests and provide enticing events for our local friends and neighbors!

MOM’S APPLE SLICES RECIPE

This apple-pie-like dessert was submitted by Mary Jo Mesich and is featured in our Taste of Sheboygan Cookbook

From apple orchards and pumpkin patches to haunted attractions and hay rides - fall fun is better around Sheboygan!

DOMINION OF TERROR

Haunting the Sheboygan area for fifty years with a care for the community

DAY TRIP: AGRITOURISM

Agriculture is such an integral aspect of life in Wisconsin, it makes so much sense to share those experiences with our visitors.

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT

Discover why the Johnsonville Marketplace is a unique shopping experience.

COZY CAFÉS

The coziest café in Sheboygan where you can curl up with a hot mug this fall.

WelcometoLakeLifeFall,

Autumn is a special time here at Blue Harbor Resort. Enjoy coastal vibes along the autumnal shores of Lake Michigan, slow down and escape to the lake by enjoying lakeview dining. Our expansive indoor waterpark is always ready to greet you in a toasty 84 degree embrace yearround, and an unforgettable spooky experience for the whole family awaits during Boo Harbor.

WELCOME TO FALL FUN IN SHEBOYGAN

As you will read in our feature article Coastal Autumn, we’ve arrived at the season dedicated to slowing down so we’re present to witness beautiful bursts of colors and take the time to allow ourselves to catch our breath

In this issue, you’ll discover plenty of ideas to stay entertained all season! We’ve even amped up our event listing with fall AND Halloween events

The season brings more festivity to Sheboygan as well, from Fall and Harvest Festivals and River Fest in September to Blue Harbor Resorts’ inaugural Oktoberfest Great Lakes in October!

For a day trip, we’ll share with you a few agritourism options to educate the whole family on integral aspects of life in Wisconsin while providing visitors an authentic taste of our culture and heritage

And speaking of our culture, we’ll dive into all the happenings around the Resort

So grab a cozy blanket and warm beverage to sip as you peruse our pages full of fall fun in Sheboygan!

Being a September child, I find Autumn’s magical shifting of colors always heralds a more restive tempo. Somehow the air becomes soft with scents of bonfires and apple cider, we curl up in classic Adirondack chairs to watch the sailboats gently drift by, and are gently reminded that change can be good. Come enjoy the fall season with us here along the shores of Lake Michigan and discover why we say, “It’s better at the Blue.”

-Delaine Reichert, General Manager

BEHIND THE SCENES

TikTok fan favorite, Skelly, has been busy all summer having fun with new activities and planning our BOO Harbor event to maximize spooky season in Sheboygan!

COASTAL AUTUMN

Story & Photography By Em von der Ruhr

The season for slowing down, keeping cozy, and admiring bursts of Mother Nature’s color has finally arrived! In Wisconsin, we tend to take autumn pretty seriously. After all, this beautiful “in-between” weather is fleeting Winters in Wisconsin are long and cold and summer reaches humid heights, but fall weather is most frequently in that sweet-spot of 50 to 60 degrees when it’s cool enough to wear your favorite layers, yet still warm enough to spend time outdoors without bundling up

Life on the lake here in Sheboygan is a special time when autumn is in the air. The leaves on trees glow in warm tones like the sun shining through brightly-tinted stained glass windows, and soothing warm scents fill the chilling air. Mist rolls off the grey waves of Lake Michigan and a distinct line is drawn as

summer season. Time spent walking up and down a crisp beach, or bundling up in a blanket on the sand to enjoy the scenery is one of our favorite fall pastimes here along the shores of Lake Michigan and perfectly encapsulates a coastal autumn

Coastal autumn is the metamorphosis that takes place in September, bridging our busy summers bustling with tourists to a slower pace, returning Sheboygan to a smallish lakeside town Seemingly overnight, our Midwest beach town is bustling with fall color and increasing winds coming off the lake, urging us to ditch our linens, beach towels, and iced drinks, opting instead for jackets, flannel picnic blankets, and steaming cups of apple cider The blues, grays, and whites of summer linger into the late weeks of September and the chillier months of

“The season for slowing down, keeping cozy, and admiring bursts of Mother Nature’s color has finally arrived!

you near closer to the lake where the crisp air meets the cold moisture coming off the water. We love taking strolls alongside the water, watching the trees slowly retreat into themselves day by day, clutching a hot beverage, wearing our favorite layering pieces, and enjoying the mystifying state of autumn on the shoreline. This feeling, is a little thing we like to call coastal autumn.

AUTUMN ON THE BEACH

Although a beach scene is always beautiful, you may tend to picture a bright and gleaming summer beach with hot shimmering sand, striped umbrellas to shield you from the beaming rays of the sun, and cool water to splash around in when the heat on land becomes unbearable. But a beach vacation goes beyond the heat of the

October and November, contrasting with the stunning beauty of more fiery and earthy colors erupting along the shoreline.

We take pride in the unique atmosphere of Sheboygan during the fall, which is why the beach is such a special place as summer fades to autumn. Flannel patterns and cozy knits seem like a juxtaposition to the thought of the beach at first, until you reimagine it with golden leaves scattered on the sand and a chilled, musty scent drifting in and being carried away with the waves. So lay down a flannel blanket on the beach and enjoy the brisk air, or stroll up and down the shoreline drinking in the view of Malibu meeting the Midwest

If you can’t get enough of our coastal

autumn vibes, you’ll want to bring a piece home with you At Blue Harbor Resort you can peruse a gallery of local seasonal art from the Sheboygan Visual Artists. They sell some of their work in The Boutique at South Pier in Blue Harbor as well as in their own gallery. Purchasing a unique piece created by a local artist is a way to integrate coastal autumn seamlessly into your life at home The depicted scenes of the beaches, waves, and colors of Sheboygan tie in the coastal influence of our unique town in such a way that it matches every season.

ORCHARDS, PATCHES, AND HAYSTACKS

This year, we encourage you to indulge in the unique scents and tastes of autumn, sweet cinnamon, cloves, orange citrus, and warm baked goods. The world outdoors is slowing down, crisping up, and chills lie damp in the air inspiring us to enter a season of calmness, relaxation, and keeping warm. Sometimes, the simplest recipes hold the most comfort, like a spiced hot apple cider or a squash casserole. We’re in the Midwest after all, everyone knows how much we love casserole

Apple orchards, pumpkin patches, and farms with plenty of other fresh and cozy goods are plentiful in Sheboygan. Being located in the dairy state, we are passionate about our cheese to say the least We love creating seasonal charcuterie boards with freshly produced flavors of Wisconsin. Cranberries are the state fruit and the perfect addition to a spread of cheese, herbal crackers, nuts, and slices of fresh, crisp apples

Wisconsin is known for its cheese, brats, and beer and we are quite enthusiastic about all three in Sheboygan! Not only are we the brat capitol of the world, but we’re home to the

famous 3 Sheeps Brewing Company. Nothing pairs better in the fall than an Oktoberfest beer, grilled brats, and fresh cheese

Incorporating seasonal, local goods into your kitchen is another one of our favorite ways to indulge all five senses to fully immerse yourself in the spirit of this cozy season. Tastes and scents can transport us, both in time and place. Bringing home a taste of Sheboygan will remind you of the memories made during your trip, prolonging that vacation feeling!

Another way to bring a taste of coastal autumn to your home kitchen is with wine tastings at Blue Harbor Resort. With lakeside views, six Broken Earth wine samplings, and an individual charcuterie plate filled with seasonal Sheboygan flavors, you’ll want to purchase a bottle or two so you can revisit this memory all season long. Pop the cork on those special travel memories from Sheboygan in the comfort of your own home with a glass of Broken Earth wine to ease into a cozy autumn weekend

AUTUMN NIGHTS BY THE FIRE

Although bonfires are an activity that we closely associate with summer, fall bonfires

are the perfect activity for a chilly evening as the sunset creeps in earlier, and the weather for cozying up by the fire becomes ideal. Roasting marshmallows over the open flame and enjoying the sweet, melting chocolate surrounded by crisp graham cracker is an ideal fall treat. Gather around the fire pit with blankets enjoying the company of family and friends while taking turns roasting marshmallows over the autumnal flame You can even incorporate fall flavors into your s’mores by adding sliced apples and butterscotch in between cinnamon graham crackers. Sometimes all it takes are simple seasonal flavors and scents to indulge in the spirit of the season

There’s something about evenings that feels almost sacred to the autumn season. Maybe it’s the association of Halloween night approaching, or daylight savings surrounding us in the dark earlier in the evening, but spending time under the moonlight in the fall is another one of our favorite aspects of the season. We’re used to summer nights on the patio, walking the boardwalks, and gathering around beach bonfires, but autumn is the last season in Wisconsin where you can truly enjoy sitting out under the stars with a fire before winter drives us back inside

with the windows closed tight. For those reasons, outdoor bonfires are a key component of coastal autumn in Sheboygan.

Bonfires on the lakeside lawn of Blue Harbor Resort, as well as s’mores supplies, are available for guests during fall on Friday and Saturday nights. S’mores supplies are available at the front desk (while they last) and our two bonfire rings offer more than enough Adirondack chairs to go around! We highly recommend exchanging ghost stories, giggles, and making fond family memories around the fire to compliment this autumn activity. Enjoy the lakeside air, the feeling of huddling close to the flame, and the autumn chill drifting in from the lake

Sheboygan boasts many elements of typical autumn to complement the lakeside culture so well it creates its own unique feeling. Orchards and pumpkin patches, forests, and farmhouses, the land here melds with the seasons like caramel in a melting pot. There are plenty of activities in the area during the “ber” months, September through December. With harvest season being plentiful, the variety of color and beauty the changing landscapes reveal, and the mild dipping temperatures, autumn is mesmerizing in our small, coastal town.

Coastal autumn is about enjoying the outdoors while witnessing the beautiful bursts of color across the land, allowing ourselves to slow down, catching our breath over a hot drink, and savoring our favorite warm memories made over the last few busy months. If you’ve been looking for a sign to take a fall vacation to Sheboygan, this is it!

Join Blue Harbor Resort for festive events, delicious food and beverages, live music, and promotions at local businesses.

LIVE MUSIC EVENT | 7pm - 10pm

@ On The Rocks Bar & Grill

Polka music by the Sugar Bush Boys Band, 3 Sheeps Oktoberfest Beer on tap, cash bar and German inspired food. Steins are available for purchase and come with a button that will get you discounts around town at participating local businesses! Details at blueharborresortcom

ESSLINGEN FEST | 11am - 6pm

@ Downtown Sheboygan

Just minutes from Blue Harbor you can celebrate this festival which honors our relationship with Esslingen, Germany, and Sheboygan, Wisconsin's sister ci ty This is our community's 8th annual celebration hosted by the Mayor's International Committee. They will have a brat fry, craft beer, raffles, and more. The event admission is FREE and open to the public.

Shuttles available, inquire at the front desk for details

New at the Blue

B A KID RESORT ACTIVITIES

We launched a new B a Kid program to offer fun activities to keep the kiddos busy and entertained throughout their stay. Activities vary by season. October 11th - 27th we’ll have BOO Harbor activities as well as a BOO Harbor Kids Halloween party available to guests and locals!

B A KID FUN PASS $15

Your passport to all the fun kids activities throughout your stay.

B A KID VIK FUN PASS $40

Access to activities, swag, and more!

HALLOWEEN PARTY $25

SHEBOYGAN VISUAL ARTISTS GALLERY

The Sheboygan Visual Artists' mission is coming to life through an exhibit at Blue Harbor Resort, showcasing over a dozen artists featuring art with a seasonal theme available for purchase through The Boutique.

The gallery is located just off the main lobby, behind the front desk Check it out at our Artists Reception with complimentary appetizers and happy hour drink specials!

FALL MEET THE ARTISTS RECEPTION

September 12th 4pm-6pm

In On the Rocks Bar & Grill

Learn more at blueharborresortcom/new-at-the-blue

BROKEN EARTH WINE TASTINGS

In this casual class, learn about Broken Earth Winery with our in-house wine expert. During this educational presentation, you'll learn straightforward wine basics and have the opportunity to sample each of the six featured wines during the class. No previous wine experience required! Must be age 21 or over to attend Available most Saturdays

CLASS INCLUDES:

Samples of all six wines

Individual charcuterie plate

An entertaining opportunity to connect with other wine enthusiasts!

PRICE: $25+ PER PERSON

TASTE OF SHEBOYGAN

C O O K B O O K

INGREDIENTS

1 C water

1/4 C granulated sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

3 lbs medium sized apples, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces

2 Tbsp cornstarch

1/4 C cold water

DOUGH

3/4 C lard

2 C flour

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp lemon juice

2 egg yolks

1/2 C cold water

MOM’S APPLE SLICES

This apple-pie-like dessert was submitted by Mary Jo Mesich and is featured in our Taste of Sheboygan Cookbook. It’s made in a cake pan, using the special ingredient of lard, which makes the crust outstanding.

INSTRUCTIONS

Bring water, sugar, and cinnamon to a boiling point and add the apples Cook slowly for 10 minutes

1. Blend cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water Add to hot apple mixture and cook for five more minutes, stirring gently Remove from heat

FOR THE DOUGH

Cut lard into flour and salt as you would a piecrust Mix lemon juice, egg yolks, and 1/2 cup of cold water Sprinkle this mixture over the flour mixture and blend lightly together Chill dough for thirty minutes

Divide dough in half

2 Bake in a pre-heated 450°F oven for 10 minutes Reduce heat to 350°F and bake for 30 minutes

Take one half and roll to fit the bottom and sides of a 9" x 13" cake pan. Add the apple mixture and spread into an even layer. Roll the remaining half of the dough to fit the top and seal the edges. Cut in steam vents.

3 When cooled, top with drizzles of powered sugar icing 4 Outstanding when served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream 5

FALL Activities

Story & Photography By Em von der Ruhr

From apple orchards and pumpkin patches to haunted attractions and hay rides, fall fun is better around Sheboygan! Here’s our list of favorite local events near Blue Harbor Resort to encourage you to visit during this golden season!

FRESH FALL FARMS

Whether you’re in search of a festive bale of hay to add a seasonal touch to your front porch or an orchard to pick apples by the bucket, head to M&T’s Gibbsville Orchard for fall festivities September through November.

During their Fall Festival in September, you’ll enjoy everything from live music to live critters! Yep, there’s a full petting zoo complete with pony rides for the little ones, in addition to bounce houses and outdoor games.

In October, you won’t want to miss the Halo-Apple-Ween Festival featuring rock, oldies, country, and pop music by Cheese Doodles Band and honky tonk rock ‘n roll from The Railhoppers. This is the perfect time to pick out a pumpkin, and hit up the bakery for a sweet treat!

Plus, there’s no shortage of apples and apple-flavored foods and beverages available during these festive weekends. Hop on a tractor or wagon ride through the beautiful acres of changing leaves. Amid the apple trees, you’ll find an apple slingshot competitive game you won’t want to pass up. Talk about a fall fun activity!

Talk about a pumpkin paradise! Before making your final pumpkin selections, take a stroll through the marketplace to see all the autumnal colors reflected in the years picks There is plenty of harvest fun to be had near Blue Harbor Resort!

FALL ACTIVITIES CONTINUED....

THE NOT-SO-USUAL HAUNTS

Of course, with it being fall, we have to address all the spooky events happening around town Haunted houses are a classic Halloween event, but these attractions aren’t the usual haunt The Dominion of Terror (see spotlight article on page 15) is a non-profit haunted house built and run entirely by volunteer workers and they’ve been fueling your fear for fifty years with new rooms and characters every year! Just a short drive from Blue Harbor, this haunt offers events for kids and adults alike!

Turn your weekend stay with us into a spooky retreat by visiting other haunted attractions near the resort Wisconsin Fear Fest is just 25 minutes from Blue Harbor, located on the Road America grounds. This haunt has three different haunted houses, live music and DJs, food venders, carnival games, escape rooms, and a haunted hay ride!

For a friendly spooky experience, Blue Harbor turns into Boo Harbor for three weekends during the month of October With Halloween parties for both adults and kids, costume contests with multiple winners, and some spooky surprises at check in, the whole family is bound to have a spook-tacular time!

Discover more fall activities at blueharborresortcom/events

HALLOWEEN EVENTS

SEPT 13 - 15

GREAT LAKES

PARANORMAL CONFERENCE

@ Old Glenbeulah School

Includes speakers, vendors, workshops, and ghost investigations Must be 12 or older, all minors with legal guardian Tickets $49-$149 greatlakesparanormal conferencecom

OCT 4 & 5

10pm - Midnight

REAL GHOST STORIES WITH ADAM BERRY

@ Weill Center

Join Adam Berry from Travel Channel's Kindred Spirits and Ghost Hunters for Real Ghost Stories Opportunities for a meet and greet and paranormal investigation of the historic Weill Center are available Tickets $24-$250 weillcentercom

OCT 4 & 5

6pm - 9pm

BOOS & BREWS

@ Bookworm Gardens

Wander through the bewitching grounds adorned with twinkling lights, creating a magical ambiance that sets the stage for an unforgettable evening. Adults only, age 21+ Tickets: $15-$21 bookwormgardensorg

OCT 5 - 6

9am - 4pm

CAMP Y-KODA

SCARECROW FESTIVAL

@ Christopher Gardens

Features scarecrows displayed along the beautiful 500-acre property on Lake Michigan shoreline Enjoy a fun-filled day exploring the gardens, enjoying youth activities and voting for the best Scarecrow designs sheboygancountyymca.org

OCT 5 - 27

Regular Store Hours

SOMETHING FOR EVERY-BOO

@ The GameBoard

Each Saturday and Sunday in October you’ll find discounts, goodies, and giveaways, so be sure to stop in each weekend to trick or treat all month long thegameboardcom

OCT 11 - 27

Fri & Sun 5pm - 8pm

HAPPILY HAUNTED

@ Bookworm Gardens

Not-so-spooky family fun at the Gardens with thousands of twinkling lights, stories, scavenger hunts, a pumpkin walk, and costumes galore! Dinner fare, munchies, and festive beverages available for purchase. Treat bag for children! bookwormgardensorg

OCT 11, 18, & 25

5pm - 8pm

BOO HARBOR KIDS PARTY

@ Blue Harbor Resort

Spooky season wouldn't be complete without a kids Halloween party! Kids will enjoy cookie decorating and crafts, plus a monster mash dance party, and costume contest in the Peninsula Room! Tickets $25+ per child. blueharborresortcom

OCT 12, 19, & 26

7pm - 10pm

SHIPWRECK SOIREE ON THE ROCKS

@ Blue Harbor Resort

Adults-only, 21+ Halloween party in On the Rocks Bar & Grill with live music by Tango en Fuego, specialty cocktails, and costume contest!

blueharborresort.com

OCT 19

1:30pm-4:30pm

TRACK & TREAT

@ Road America

A spooktacular adventure that’ll have your little ghouls and ghosts squealing with delight! Costumes encouraged roadamericacom

OCT 25 - 26

Friday drop off: 5pm

Saturday pick up: 2pm

FALL SLEEPOVER EVENT

@ Camp Y-Koda

Overnight fun includes a pizza party and movie, Trick or Treating (don't forget the costume!), classic camp activities, crafts, and games. Snacks and beverages provided. Ages 6-12. $65 per child.

sheboygancountyymcaorg

OCT 25 7pm, OCT 26 1 & 6pm, OCT 27 2pm

ZOMBIE PROM

@ Plymouth Art Center

This girl-loves-ghoul rock 'n' roll Off-Broadway musical presented by TYA is set in the atomic 1950s with a tuneful selection of original songs tyasheboygan.org

OCT 26

9am - 1pm

TRICK-OR-TREAT

@ Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center

Dress spooky and find Wisconsin goodies around the building farmwisconsinorg

*Events subject to change Check websites for complete details Visit blueharborresortcom/booharbor for more festive fun.

DOMINION OF TERROR

Story By Em von der Ruhr

Photography Provided by Dominion of Terror

The Dominion of Terror is a tried and true Halloween experience that’s been haunting the Sheboygan area for fifty years. A seasonal haunted house attraction, the Dominion of Terror (DoT) is unlike any other haunted attraction you’ve ever heard about Not only are they Wisconsin’s longest-running haunted house, but they are a haunted attraction with a surprisingly soft and caring mission: “Raising money for OUR community, one scare at a time!”

Organized by the Sheboygan Jaycees, the DoT is a non-profit haunted attraction in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Looking for opportunities to raise money for their chapter in 1974, the vision for creating a haunted house as a non-profit was born. That first year the Jaycees charged just $1 per person for their haunted house and handed out free coloring books to children who came through the attraction. Fast forward fifty years, the haunted house is still running and staffed entirely by volunteers In addition to the haunt, they have an escape room, a children’s matinee with trick or treating, and a scary good time even while you’re waiting in line.

For the last eighteen years of operation, the RCS (Respect Community Solutions) Empowers, Inc. has provided the property where the haunt is located. The RCS is another non-profit organization that aims

to empower individuals with special needs and disabilities, providing work opportunities allowing for them to thrive. Out of gratitude for the space, the DoT has donated back to the RCS each year since they moved their haunt onto the RCS property

Everyone involved in the production, from set building to casting and scarers, are volunteers who bring this “nightmare” to life. Each year, more than seventy-five volunteers work together to get this production ready for hundreds of guests to walk through more than twenty terrifying rooms in the haunted house. Although the haunt is only open during spooky season, the design, construction, and teardown is a year-long effort The summer is a tireless season of tearing down the previous year’s setup and working on new horrifying rooms.

Jodie Zajkowski, who has been involved with the project for over twenty-five years and is a co-chair this year, explained how special everyone who contributes to the project is. The volunte

greatly appreciated At the end of the day, whether you enjoy traditional haunted houses or not, the best way to support the DoT is by visiting!

Last year, the proceeds of the haunt benefited many local charities including, but not limited to, RCS Empowers, the Sheboygan County Humane Society, Sheboygan County food banks, local volunteer fire departments, Mental Health America, the Sheboygan Recreational Department, and Freedom Cry.

Additionally, the DoT is a proud sponsor of “Don’t Be A Monster,” a nation-wide antibullying campaign focusing their efforts on students in 4th through 10th grades, empowering others, celebrating uniqueness, and contributing towards creating a kinder world. Truly a fitting tie-in as October is national bullying prevention awareness month.

Located at 2024 N 15th Street in Sheboygan, the Dominion of Terror haunted house opens for the season on October 4th and runs through November 2nd. Check out more details about their events on our Halloween Events feature on page 14 and for more information, or to get involved, visit dominionofterror.com.

AGRITOURISM DAY TRIP

Agritourism is the connection between agricultural production or processing and tourism. In these unique experiences, visitors are invited onto working farms for the purpose of entertaining or educating, while also providing supplemental income to help support our agricultural businesses in Wisconsin.

Photography Provided by Businesses

BLACK FROG FARM

44 Minutes from Sheboygan

This family-run farm in Maribel, Wisconsin specializes in llama breeding with a focus on education of animal care, sustainability, and keeping healthy animals. Providing foster care for animals has become a part of the larger vision at Black Frog Farm Their agritourism offerings include private tours of the farm to meet their llamas, KuneKune pigs, goats, sheep, chicken, ducks, geese, turkeys, and cats. Tours last one and a half to two hours and are offered May through ment for $8 per

FARM WISCONSIN DISCOVERY CENTER

25 Minutes from Sheboygan

Explore the wonders of Wisconsin agriculture in Manitowoc. Named among Time for Kids’ 50 Coolest Places of 2019, Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center will engage visitors of all ages Dig into what makes farming fascinating with dozens of hands-on exhibits including a simulated combine, a virtual tour of a local dairy farm, and the awe-inspiring birthing barn for the chance to witness the birth of a calf Complete the agritourism experience with a visit to the Farm House Store and the Wisconsin Café. Check out their Fall Fest event on page 25!

NOURISH FARMS

14 Minutes from Sheboygan

You’ll discover good-food programming in Sheboygan Falls This non-profit organization aims to teach people how to grow food, source good food, cook with good food, and eat good food! Nourish Farms offer proactive, experiential learning activities in their Good Food Education Center and 13-acre urban farm, and also hosts cooking and gardening classes, farm-to-table tours, composting workshops, and community dinners. In doing so they aim to educate and empower people and create a healthier community

LaCLARE CREAMERY

49 Minutes from Sheboygan

LaClare Creamery is a family-friendly destination in Malone, Wisconsin, with something for everyone to enjoy a day on the farm With a self-guided tour, you are free to explore the Visitor Center to learn about LaClare Creamery and Saxon Creamery cheeses and the cheesemaking operation. How Wisconsin is that? Visitors are welcome Monday through Friday 10 am to 5 pm for a behind-the-scenes look at the cheesemaking process from viewing windows. You'll want to hit up the Cheese Shoppe to take a few options home with you to enjoy!

Local Spotlight

Photography Provided By Johnsonville Marketplace

“Customers come from around the globe and make it a destination.”

Monica Wind, Johnsonville Marketplace Manager has been with the Johnsonville Marketplace team since the store opened in 2021. With a background in retail, she was excited to help develop the concept for this new store.

At the time, Johnsonville provided the opportunity for team members to purchase their sausage products, but they saw a need to expand shopping hours for staff while also enhancing the selection of branded merchandise Combining these initiatives created a shopping destination for tourists and day trippers as well as the local community. It’s also resulted in Blue Harbor Resort carrying Johnsonville's goods in the resort restaurants.

The Johnsonville Marketplace is a unique shopping experience. It is the only retail store carrying over seventy-five Johnsonville sausage products for starters! They also offer a wide variety of Wisconsin specialty foods like cheese, hard rolls, kringles, pizza, gelato, chocolate, rubs, condiments,

and pickled food. Spirits, wine, and liquor as well as custom designed gift bags and baskets round out the selection with seasonal branded apparel, drinkware, and gifts interspersed throughout the store.

The most unique retail item recently reintroduced for sale exclusively at the Marketplace was the Sizzling Sausage Grill, previously selling on Ebay for $400!

The signature BRAT sculpture outside the Marketplace has also proven to be a tourism draw, as well as the source of a number of interesting customer comments Monica mused that one customer, clearly not from Wisconsin, wanted to know what the word BRAT meant, while an Illinois resident reported the offensiveness of the sculpture to the city planning department, mistakenly thinking it referred to a naughty child

There is never a dull moment at the Johnsonville Marketplace! The staff have fun every day interacting with their customers, learning what brings visitors in to the store and how far they have travelled to visit. It has become apparent that worldwide, people love Johnsonville sausage!

Johnsonville Marketplace is located at N6877 Rio Road in Sheboygan Falls, only about 20 minutes from Blue Harbor Resort. Follow them on facebook for sampling events and specials. Military personnel receive a 10% discount every day.

UPCOMING LAKE LIFE AT BLUE HARBOR

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Cozy Cafés

Story and Photography By Em von der Ruhr

When summertime starts to fade to fall, there are a couple of things that immediately come to mind: colorful leaves, sweaters, pumpkins, and hot drinks There’s some new exciting updates in Shoreline Café this season. Get ready to curl up in with a hot, fresh mug of Door County Coffee right here in Blue Harbor Resort

SHORELINE CAFÉ

Shoreline Café welcomes resort guests and locals alike for a taste of Door County without the drive! Starting this fall, Shoreline is proud to serve Door County Coffee and offer tasty flavors for sale to take home. Daily, there will be a selection of featured flavored coffee for purchase. These flavors will rotate monthly, so there’s always a reason to return to see what flavors we’re offering for the seasons

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT

DOOR COUNTY COFFEE

Door County Coffee started roasting beans over thirty years ago with only Specialty Class 1 Arabica coffee beans, the top 2% grown in the world, and today goes beyond just providing specialty coffee. They strive to create memorable moments with every cup and that’s right up our alley!

Check out all the fall flavors we currently have for purchase in the café! In addition to ordering a hot cup of coffee already made and poured, you can purchase bags of your favorite flavors from your stay at Blue Harbor to take home. Be transported back to memories of your trip by taste alone! Plus, it’s never too early to start getting holiday gift ideas, and these mini bags of coffee grounds make the perfect gift bag for the coffee lovers in your life! Some of our fall flavors include Bourbon Pecan Pie, Caramel Apple, Autumn Spice, and more!

Whether you’re strolling along the lake trail or staying at the resort, you’ll want to pop in to grab a cup of the freshest brewed coffee imaginable and select a tasty bakery treat or breakfast sandwich. Enjoy your order in the grand lobby, on the patio overlooking Lake Michigan, or take it to go There’s something inherently cozy about being close to the great lake, especially on a blustery autumn day. Half the fun of a coffee date is the atmosphere, so enjoying the view, space, and comfort of where you get your coffee is just as important as deciding what you want to drink

SATURDAYS

1pm

BREWERY TOURS

@ 3 Sheeps Brewing Company

For those looking for a behindthe-scenes look at the brewing process, join a brewery tour Tours are $15 per person and include a 45 minute tour, samples along the way, and a glass to take home. Arrive 15 minutes before the tour. 3sheepsbrewing.com

WEDNESDAY & SATURDAYS

8am - 1pm

FARMERS MARKET

@ Fountain Park

From fresh grown produce and flowers to local cheese artisans and bread makers, you’ll find the best Wisconsin agriculturalists have to offer to take home a taste of Sheboygan Open through October 30th sheboygancountyinterfaithorg/ farmers-market

SEPT 5

7:30pm

STAYIN’ ALIVE: ONE NIGHT OF THE BEE GEES

@ Weill Center

The largest and most definitive production of its kind, offering big screen video clips, photos and dazzling imagery for a night featuring the Bee Gees blockbuster hits Tickets

$38-$45+ fees weillcentercom

FESTIVE FALL Events

SEPT 7 - 8

10am - 4pm

MID-LAKES

AGRICULTURAL FAIR

@ Manitowoc County

Historical Society

Showcasing 19th and early 20th century agricultural elements: demonstrations, contests, preserves, carnival games, and more, including a parade each day at 1pm through the historic Pinecrest Village. manitowoccountyhistoryorg

SEPT 8

2pm - 6pm

MURDER MYSTERY PARTY

@ 3 Sheeps Brewing Company

The Sheboygan Jaycees invite you to “Murder in the Taproom: 1924” so dress in 1920 attire! Proceeds benefit the Sheboygan County Warming Center Tickets $30 per person sheboyganjayceescom

SEPT 13 - 14 7:30pm

SEPT 15 2pm

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK

@ City Green

Seven Ages Theatricals presents Much Ado About Nothing, the Bard’s hilarious romance about the headstrong Benedick and Beatrice who realize the only one who’s a match for either of them is each other! FREE Bring a lawn chair or blanket Wellbehaved pets are welcome facebookcom/7AgesTheatricals

SEPT 13 - 15 8am - 5pm

ARIENS ART ON WHEELS

VINTAGE WEEKEND

@ Road America

With a rich history and an unwavering commitment to preserving the legacy of vintage racing, this three-day racing spectacle promises to captivate enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Tickets $25-$55 roadamerica.com

SEPT 14 - 15

10:30am - 3:30pm

FALL FESTIVAL

@ M&T’s Gibbsvile Orchard

Live music by Nitro Five and 90's Jake, plus Cassidy’s Critters petting zoo and pony rides, outdoor games, bounce house, tractor wagon rides, apple slingshot, apple picking, and food and beverages available for purchase gibbsvilleorchardcom

SEPT 21

11am - 5pm

RIVER FEST

@ Riverfront Drive

Live music by Masters of the Universe, children’s entertainer Randy Peterson, and Buffalo Joe Band, plus food trucks, kids zone, vendor booths, fashion show, and search and rescue demo by the Coast Guard FREE harborcentrecom

SEPT 21

9am - 1pm Activities

(Open Until 4pm)

FALL FEST

@ Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center

Celebrate the fall harvest season as you wade in a mock cranberry bog, meet a real queen [honey] bee, get lost in a corn maze, and marvel at the antique tractor display Included with price of admission ($10-$16) farmwisconsinorg

SEPT 27 - OCT 5

Performance Times Vary MARY POPPINS

@ Leslie W. Johnson Theatre

Horace Mann Middle School

Sheboygan Theatre Company presents the beloved classic of a nanny who arrives magically on the doorstep of a family in need of a little help. This show incorporates ASL. Tickets $11-$23 stcshowsorg

SEPT 28 - 29

10:30am - 3:30pm

HARVEST FESTIVAL

@ M&T’s Gibbsvile Orchard

Live music by Remington’s Ride and The Chili Dogs Band and entertainment by Mischief and Magic, Gemstone Sluice Mining Experience, and Zoozort Live Animal Program, and more gibbsvilleorchardcom

OCT 4

7pm - 10pm

OKTOBERFEST GREAT LAKES

KICK-OFF PARTY

@ Blue Harbor Resort Ballroom

Polka music by the Sugar Bush Boys Band, 3 Sheeps Oktoberfest Beer on tap, while supplies last, plus full cash bar and concessions. Dress to impress for your chance to win an overnight stay! Button $10 in advance, $15 at the door. blueharborresortcom

OCT 5 11am - 6pm

ESSLINGEN FEST

@ 3 SHEEP BREWING CO. Celebrate Oktoberfest the authentic way with a brat fry, craft beer, raffles, and live music by the Ryan Kautzer band Event admission is FREE and open to the public sheboyganwigov

OCT 4 4pm - 10pm

OCT 5 10am - 10pm

OKTOBERFEST

@ Al & Al’s Steinhaus

Celebrate German Heritage and gemutlichkeit in Sheboygan with German beer, wine, food, and dancing as well as wiener dog races at this 12th annual Oktoberfest! alnalscom

OCT 12

7:30pm

SSO PRESENTS NATURE

@ Weill Center

Beethoven's Pastorale Symphony, a delightful promenade through the Viennese countryside. sheboygansymphonyorg

OCT 12

6:30pm - 8:30pm

FALL CANDLELIGHT HIKE

@ Kohler-Andrae State Park

Listen to the autumn night sounds as you enjoy a selfguided walk on torch-lit trails

After your hike, enjoy entertainment and activities for all ages around the campfire Start and finish at the indoor shelter above parking lot P7 dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/ kohlerandrae

*Events subject to change Check websites for complete details

OCT 12-13 10am - 4pm

AUTUMN CELEBRATION WEEKEND

@ Wade House

Pumpkin and turnip carving, apple pressing, and festive games like Snap Apple, spooky, family-friendly accounts of tales past in the candlelit Herrling Sawmill, hot apple cider, and horse-drawn carriage rides through the site wadehousewisconsinhistoryorg

OCT 12 - 13

10:30am - 3:30pm

HALO-APPLE-WEEN FESTIVAL

@ M&T’s Gibbsville Orchard

Live music by Cheese Doodles Band and The Railhoppers, plus Half Twisted Half Knot balloon sculptures, petting zoo, pony rides, and more! gibbsvilleorchard.com

OCT 18 - 20

Check-In 4pm WRITERS RETREAT

@ Blue Harbor Resort Villa

CJ Holstine, owner of WordHaven BookHouse, will be leading the themed retreat: Letting Go. Registration includes waterpark passes and three meals. $500-$900 wordhavenbookhousecom/wordhaven-101

OCT 19

7pm

FALL-ING WITH JOHN McGIVERN

@ Weill Center

John shares stories of growing up in an Irish-Catholic family on the East Side of Milwaukee that remind us we all share a universal human experience. weillcenter.com

ENTER

Photography Contest

Congratulations to Karen Mayer, who submitted the winning fall photograph displayed on the cover!

If you have photography that seasonally showcases Sheboygan, WI, submit it by scanning the code on the left One winner will be selected to have their photography featured in an issue of Lake Life Sheboygan!

Those 18+ may submit one entry in the Holiday Campaign by 10/24/2024!

For complete details, visit blueharborresort.com/photography-contest.