Open Door Pride

Pride Month "We Know Who We Are" Campaign
2025-06-02 - 2025-06-30 | Downtown Sturgeon Bay, Sturgeon Bay, WI
Throughout the month of June, Sturgeon Bay’s “We Know Who We Are” Campaign fills the streets of Sturgeon Bay with vibrant banners and window displays celebrating LGBTQIA+ identity, inclusion, and visibility. Sponsored by local businesses and community members, these visual displays are a bold affirmation of who we are—proudly and unapologetically.
This citywide campaign is hosted in partnership with Destination Sturgeon Bay and is supported by allies who believe in the power of representation and community.
This year’s featured artist is Keith Negley, whose powerful imagery anchors the campaign’s visual identity. Learn more about his work at keithnegley.com, and explore the full list of participants, sponsors, and featured displays by visiting the campaign page at opendoorpride.org/weknowwhoweare.
Let the streets speak—because visibility matters. We know who we are. And we’re proud.

Sponsored Flower Pot & Sailboat Street Art
2025-06-02 - 2025-06-30 | Martin Park
Open Door Pride is proud to once again participate in Destination Sturgeon Bay’s citywide public art projects, celebrating creativity, color, and community all summer long.
Visit Martin Park at Oregon Street to see our two featured pieces:
Our annual sponsored Flower Pot, bursting with vibrant plants donated by Bonnie Brooke Gardens on 14th Avenue in Sturgeon Bay and lovingly planted and cared for by Andria Nikoupolis-Weliky. Thank you, Andria, for your ongoing support and green-thumbed dedication to this special Pride tradition!
Our sponsored Sailboat sculpture, part of this year’s Sailboat Art Project, was created by local artist Trenton Yadro, who also designed last year’s much-loved “Pride Bass.” We’re honored to support his work again and showcase LGBTQIA+ representation through local art.
These installations are more than just beautiful additions to downtown—they’re joyful, visible reminders of Pride and belonging in Sturgeon Bay. Don’t forget to stop by Martin Park to see them in person!

Sturgeon Bay Library Display
2025-06-02 09:00 - 2025-06-30 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Sturgeon Bay Library, 107 S 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Celebrate Pride Month with a visit to the Sturgeon Bay Public Library, where a dedicated display will highlight LGBTQIA+ stories, authors, and history throughout the month of June. While you’re there, check out a book featuring LGBTQ themes or written by LGBTQ authors—reading is resistance, representation, and celebration all in one.
We also encourage you to support our incredible local bookstores here in Sturgeon Bay:
Novel Bay Booksellers – A proud sponsor of Open Door Pride, Novel Bay is known for their thoughtful June window displays, featuring Pride-themed books and lists of frequently banned titles.
OtherWorlds Books & More – Another welcoming and inclusive space where you’ll find stories that reflect diverse identities and experiences.
Now more than ever, it’s vital to support our public libraries, the librarians who serve our communities, and the local bookstores that make diverse storytelling accessible. These are the places where history is preserved, voices are uplifted, and everyone can find a story that feels like home.

Skateboards for Pride: Student Art Auction
2025-06-02 11:00 - 2025-06-30 16:30 | ARTicipation Gallery, 10 E Oak St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
Celebrate art, youth creativity, and Pride with student-designed skateboards on display throughout the month of June! These one-of-a-kind boards, created by students under the guidance of Nicole Herbst, art teacher at Sturgeon Bay High School, will be exhibited at Articipation Gallery as part of a silent auction benefiting Open Door Pride.
Each skateboard is a powerful expression of identity and artistry, showcasing the voices of local youth and their support for the LGBTQIA+ community.
On Saturday, June 28, the collection will move to Martin Park for our annual Pride Festival, where the silent auction will conclude at the end of the day’s celebration. Don’t miss your chance to bid on a board, support young artists, and give back to Open Door Pride in the process!
These boards are more than art—they’re statements of solidarity, self-expression, and Pride.

What’s My Pride? Project
2025-06-02 12:00 - 2025-06-30 16:00 | ARTicipation Gallery, 10 E Oak St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
The What’s My Pride? Project returns to Articipation Gallery for the entire month of June, featuring 20 striking images selected through a community nomination process. This interactive exhibit celebrates the stories, identities, and expressions of LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies across Door County.
The gallery will also showcase 10 custom skateboards designed by Sturgeon Bay High School students—each one a unique artistic expression of Pride. These boards are part of a silent auction benefiting Open Door Pride and will be on display throughout June before moving to Martin Park for the Pride Festival on June 28, when bidding will close.
Visitors are encouraged to participate by writing their own Pride sentiments on chalkboards available during gallery hours. Snap a selfie at our chalkboard station and become part of the exhibit! (Photo release required.)
The exhibit kicks off with an Opening Night Celebration on Sunday, June 1, from 3:00–6:00 PM, where you can meet featured participants, enjoy refreshments, and experience the energy of Pride in person.
Special thanks to our sponsors, Avenue Art & Co and Carri Busse of Shorewest Realty, as well as to Articipation Gallery for generously hosting this powerful community project.

Waht's My Pride?
2025-06-08 12:00 - 16:00 | ARTicipation Gallery, 10 E Oak St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235

What's My Pride?
2025-06-09 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-11 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-12 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-13 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-14 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-15 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-16 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-18 12:00 - 16:00 and 8 more dates | ARTicipation Gallery, 10 E Oak St, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235

Township of Sturgeon Bay ODP Pride discussion
2025-06-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Arle Hall – Knights Of Columbus, 692 Tacoma Beach Rd,, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235, United States
Join us Monday June 9th at 6pm as Open Door Pride board members make a presentation to the Township of Sturgeon Bay about the importance of Pride.
Arle Memorial Hall 692 Tacoma Beach Rd, Sturgeon Bay

Open Door Pride Tent at Sturgeon Bay Farmers Market
2025-06-14 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-21 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-28 08:00 - 12:00 | Sturgeon Bay Farmers Market
Open Door Pride will have a weekly presence at the Destination Sturgeon Bay Farmers & Crafts Market every Saturday from June 7 through October 11, between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Our tent will be located on 3rd Avenue, closest to Oregon Street and Martin Park.
Each week, we’ll be presenting our mission and sharing the positive impact we’re making within Door County and beyond for the LGBTQIA+ community. Visitors can stop by to connect with our team, shop Pride flags, ODP merchandise, and Safe Space buttons, and learn more about how to get involved.
We’re actively seeking volunteers to help staff the booth—whether you can give an hour or two, your support makes a difference! We also welcome other nonprofit organizations to co-host the tent with us in exchange for volunteer support. (Please note: as a non-partisan organization, we do not partner with politically affiliated groups.)
Join us for a season of community, visibility, and Pride—right in the heart of downtown Sturgeon Bay.

The Readers’ Cafe: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Writers
2025-06-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Write On, Door County
Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with a special event at Write On, Door County’s Readers’ Café in Juddville on Sunday, June 15 at 11:00 AM. In partnership with Northern Door Pride, this gathering will spotlight LGBTQ+ authors and their powerful, diverse voices through readings and personal reflections.
Following the program, guests are invited to stay for a light reception—a chance to connect with others, continue the conversation, and celebrate community in an inclusive and welcoming space.
This event is free to attend, and additional details will be shared soon. Mark your calendar and join us for a meaningful morning of literature, pride, and connection.

Northern Door Pride Festival
2025-06-17 14:30 - 22:30 | Sister Bay
Join Open Door Pride in celebrating the Northern Door Pride Festival on Tuesday, June 17 in Egg Harbor! The festivities kick off at 2:30 PM with a joyful Pride Walk from Peach Barn Farmhouse & Brewery to Egg Harbor Town Hall, followed by an afternoon and evening full of celebration and connection.
Enjoy a vibrant lineup of activities, including live music, a DJ, raffles, and more, featuring a special musical performance by Open Door Pride’s own Cathy Grier! The theme this year is “Be You, Be True!”, a call to embrace authenticity and live boldly in your truth.
This event is free and open to all, and offers a welcoming space to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride with friends, allies, and neighbors across Northern Door County.
For the full schedule and event updates, visit northerndoorpride.com.

“Seek To Understand” a Panel Community Conversation
2025-06-19 18:30 | Baileys Harbor Town Hall, 2392 County F, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202
Open Door Pride invites you to Seek to Understand, a free community conversation taking place on Thursday, June 19, at 6:30 PM at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall. This immersive event is designed to educate and equip residents, business owners, and allies across Door County with the tools to better respond to today’s social and political climate.
The evening will explore four vital issues impacting our community through short presentations followed by Q&A. Topics include:
– The Black experience in Door County
– The trans experience and trans education
– How to be an effective advocate and ally for the LGBTQIA+ community
– Education on rights and protocols related to current immigration laws and ICE enforcement
Each section will run 20–30 minutes total, with a 10–15 minute presentation followed by time for open dialogue. Presenters are local leaders and educators, making this event especially relevant and accessible for the Door County community.
Our goal is to foster a welcoming environment where even those who don’t typically attend these conversations feel encouraged to listen, learn, and engage. This is your chance to be part of something meaningful—one conversation can spark a deeper understanding.

9th Annual Open Door Pride Festival
2025-06-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Martin Park
Join us for the 9th Annual Open Door Pride Festival on Saturday, June 28, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Martin Park, just off the Oregon Street Bridge on 3rd Avenue in Sturgeon Bay! This full-day, family-friendly celebration brings the community together through music, art, food, and meaningful moments that uplift the spirit of Pride in Door County.
The day will open with an Indigenous Invocation by Coleen Bins of Chief Oshkosh, followed by a moment of silence led by Ed Dimaio in remembrance of those we’ve lost to AIDS and other causes. Throughout the day, enjoy entertainment from DJ Tim Walters, and don’t miss our very special surprise guest MC, a proud Open Door Pride board member.
On stage, we’ll present several powerful recognitions, including:
The official City Proclamation declaring June as Open Door Pride Month
The Sandy Brown Award, honoring local LGBTQIA+ advocacy
The IDEA Student Scholarship, supporting youth leadership in inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility
Festival activities include:
1. A NEW Art Tent in the Park, led by Claudia Scimeca, featuring interactive art for all ages
2. The What’s My Pride? Project photo exhibit & selfie station
3. The 2nd Annual Student-Designed Skateboard Silent Auction
4. Games in the Park, face painting, and family fun
5. Food trucks, vendors, and local art
6. A 50/50 raffle and final announcements of silent auction winners at 4:45 PM
To cap off the day, look to the sky at nightfall as the Maritime Museum Tower lights up in rainbow colors, a brilliant tribute to the vibrance and visibility of our community.
This event is free and open to all—come as you are, celebrate who you are!
