Museum shares holiday spirit with the Merry-Time Festival of Trees, November 14 – January 3.
We kept vacation traditions alive in 2020, and we thank you for bringing your family and friends to the 9th annual Merry-Time Festival of Trees from November 14 through January 3, at the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay. The festival turned the Museum into a winter wonderland with uniquely decorated trees, wreaths and cosmetic displays donated to DCMM by businesses and individuals in the community .
Visitors and supporters of the museum during the Festival purchased raffle tickets
for chances to win a display and take it dwelling ! One ticket is included with every adult Museum admission. Additional raffle tickets are $ 5 each or 6 for $ 25 .
THANK YOU to everyone who purchased a raffle ticket during the 2020 Merry-
Time Festival of Trees ( and wreaths, and cosmetic displays ) Raffle ! Your leverage helps fund DCMM programming and events .
Here are the 2020 Tree Raffle Winners:
| Tree/Wreath/Decoration Name | Tree/Wreath/Decoration Sponsor | Winner |
| Always Christmas | Wulf Bros and Hi-Tec Fabrication | Ann Steinberg |
| 1930 Steel Bridge Christmas | Richter’s | Greg Anderson |
| Don’t Stop Believing | Newport Resort | Beth Sargent |
| “DECKED” out in plaid | On Deck Clothing Co/ | Mariellen Haen |
| I’ll be HOME for Christmas | ERA Starr Realty | Mary Rosecky |
| Nordic Wreath | Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik | Pam Lusty |
| Irish Country Christmas | O’Meara’s Irish House | Michael Browne |
| Enchanted Christmas | Enchanted Photography | Rita Hunt |
| We wish you a “Glittered Christmas | The Action Realty | Brooke Lyons |
| Let it Snow! | Sturgeon Bay Utilities | Abigail Clausing |
| PortSide’s ‘Back to Basics’ Reminder | PortSide Builders | Jane Metko |
| Curdie’s Advent Calendar | Culver’s & Amoco Door Stop | Lynn Zawojski |
| Roen Fishin’ | Roen Salvage | Shirley Romsos |
| Home is where your heart is | Door County Habitat for Humanity | Gail Heneghan |
| Black & White Christmas | Maas’ Floral & Nursery | Steph McElmeel |
| Lighthouse Holiday | Lighthouse Festival Tour Operators | Bill Maxwell |
| There is gnome place like home | Sunnypoint Landscaping | Michelle Holdridge |
| Door Dining Dream | Door Guide Publishing | Kelly Fossum |
| Christmas Cheers | Kitty O’Reilly’s Irish Pub | Angie Randall |
| Wine-y Holiday | Door Peninsula, Harbor Ridge, Island Orchard Cider, Lautenbach’s Orchard Country, Red Oak, Simon Creek, and vonStiehl wineries | Tim Healey |
| Golden Years | Pipka’s | Lynn Zawojski |
| Weihnachtsgirlande | McKeefry & Yeoman’s | Jeanne Mueller |
| Spirits of DC | Within Things Curiosity Shop, Door Peninsula and Lautenbach’s Orchard Country wineries | Ken Seider |
| A Handyperson’s Christmas | Door County Ace Hardware | Bill Jorgenson |
| Coffee Mates | Cornucopia and Kick Coffee | Carrie DeClark |
| American Wreath | AmericInn by Wyndham | Scott Hilbelink |
| Cheers! Door County | Flanigan Distributing | Mara McKay |
| Christmas Bliss | Bliss | Kay Klecker |
| Trillium Organic Wreath | Trillium Organics | Cassie Cibik |
12 Days of Merry-Times (online) Auction
Thank you to everyone who bid on nautical experience packages during DCMM ’ s 12 Days of Merry-Times on-line auction ! Your offer helps support DCMM scheduling and operations !
We look ahead to hosting this auction in person in 2021 on December 14 !
Below are the winners of the 12 packages that were Auctioned:
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| Package Name | Packages Included: | Winner |
| Gantry Crane Ride | Experience one of the best views and coolest rides in Door County from the Gantry crane at the Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding yard in Sturgeon Bay. Package Includes: Guided tour of the Gantry crane at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding for 2 people. |
Mike Drews |
| Spring Sunset in the Tower | Enjoy a Spring sunset view unlike any other in Door County from the top of the new Jim Kress Maritime Lighthouse Tower. Package Included: 2 hour exclusive use of the J. Baumgartner Observation Deck and indoor observation floor, for up to 20 people, at a mutually agreed upon date and time in either May, June or July 2021. |
Gary King |
| Evening at the Museum | Enjoy a private party and curator-led tour of the DCMM Galleries & Archives at a mutually agreed upon date (Group of 10). Package Included: Up to 4 hours in the Museum: 2 hours with the Curator, and up to 2 hours for your own party in either the Captain’s Quarters or Bridge Room. Box of assorted candies from Uncle Tom’s Candy Store; Bottle of wine from Door Peninsula winery |
Denise McGinnis |
| Summer Party on the Tugboat John Purves | Enjoy a summer evening and invite your friends to party on the decks of the Tugboat John Purves. Package Included: 2 hour party for up to 10 guests, hosted on a mutually agreed upon date between May 1-October 1, 2021. Gift basket from Door County Mustard; Bottle of vinegar from Island Orchard Cider’s Pomme line of products; Candle making and gift experience at Door County Candle Co. |
Judy Beckes |
| Spring Sunset at Cana Island Lighthouse | Enjoy a Spring sunset view unlike any other in Door County from the top of the Cana Island Lighthouse Tower. Package Included: 2 hour exclusive access to the Cana Island Lighthouse and tower, for up to 8 people, at a mutually agreed upon date and time in either May, June or July 2021. 2 nights lodging in a courtyard view 1 bedroom suite at the Baileys Harbor Yacht Club Resort |
Melissa Minnema |
| Autumn Sunset in the Tower | Enjoy an Autumn sunset view unlike any other in Door County from the top of the new Jim Kress Maritime Lighthouse Tower. Package Included: 2 hour exclusive use of the J. Baumgartner Observation Deck and indoor observation floor, for up to 20 people, at a mutually agreed upon date and time in either August, or September or October 2021 |
Mary Rosecky |
| Nights Out in the Door | Take your special someone out for evenings of theatrical and musical entertainment at Door County’s finest venues and organizations. Package Included: 2 tickets to the 2021 season of Northern Sky Theater 2 tickets to the 2021 season Peninsula Music Festival 2 tickets to the 2021 season Midsummer’s Music Festival 2 tickets to the 2021 season Peninsula Players Theater 2 tickets to the 2021 Glen Miller Orchestra performance Lighthouse scene, handpainted on a shirt by Door County artist Jerry Richter; “Christmas Among the Birches” framed print by Audrey M. Off |
Kim Schanock |
| Autumn Sunset at Cana Island Lighthouse | Enjoy a later Summer or Fall sunset view unlike any other in Door County from the top of the Cana Island Lighthouse Tower. Package Included: 2 hour exclusive access to the Cana Island Lighthouse and tower, for up to 8 people, at a mutually agreed upon date and time in either August, September or October 2021 |
Lisa Farran |
| Museum + Family = Fun! | Package Included: 1 class “ Crew ” passing to the Door County Maritime Museum ( includes 2 adults and pendent children in same family ) free Bowling for 1 year and giving certificates for food from Apple Valley Lanes 6 free admissions – or 18 games of open bowling – at The Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley & Family Fun Center 2 tickets to the 2021 Merry-Time Jingle Gala ( scheduled for December 14, 2021 ) 1 night bide in a 2 bedroom suite at Newport Resort in Egg Harbor |
Denise McGinnis |
