Door County Folk Festival

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Next Year - 34th Annual DCFF - Wed-Sun, July 10-14, 2013 - Save the Dates
Baileys Harbor, Ephraim, Sister Bay, & Fish Creek, Wisconsin

Festival Overview

The Door County Folk Festival (DCFF) is one of the most fun-filled, enjoyable and educational dance weekends held in the Midwest. Each year, the DCFF attracts hundreds of participants to Door County, Wisconsin, from all around the U.S., Canada and often other countries.

The Festival begins on the Wednesday following Independence Day. The 2012 Festival begins on Wednesday, July 11th and continues through Sunday, July 15th. The 33rd Annual Door County Folk Festival continues a tradition of enjoyable, extended July weekends where you can dance (as late into the night as you wish), sing, play, learn, share experiences, eat, party and make new friends in a congenial, relaxed, community atmosphere.

The Festival is staffed by some of the best local dance leaders, teachers and callers in the Midwest and beyond, including Chicago, Milwaukee, Racine, Eau Claire, Madison, Green Bay, Minneapolis/St Paul, Winona, Marquette, South Bend, Dayton, Winnipeg, Omaha and St Louis. The festival also features musicians and orchestras from around the Midwest and sometimes we have guests from the east and west coasts.

The Door Peninsula, mid-America's favorite vacation area, is located in northeast Wisconsin between Green Bay and Lake Michigan. Door County, often described as "the Cape Cod" of the Midwest, has something for everyone, including: sandy beaches, rocky shores, scenic hiking trails & vistas, bike trails, canoeing, sailing & boating, state parks, fishing, "pick your own" orchards, guided and self-guided scenic tours, museums, art galleries, music & theater, water sports, golf, unique shopping opportunities, an outdoor drive-in movie park, and a large selection of restaurants including one with "goats on the roof".

2012 - Dance WorkshopsThe Festival offers a variety of 25 workshops:

4 Beginning Level Ethnic Folk Dance workshops geared especially to Beginning/Intermediate dancers (Fri/Sat)
4 Intermediate/Advanced Ethnic Folk Dance workshops (Fri/Sat)
3 Dance Review Workshops (Sun)
3 Fascinating Rhythm Balkan Dance Workshops (Thu/Fri/Sat 10am)
2 Israeli Dance Old & New Dance Workshops (Fri/Sat 10:00am)
2 Dance Challenge Workshops (Thu 1:15pm & 3:15pm)
3 Contra/Square Dance workshops with live music (Fri/Sat/Sun)

The Festival also offers a variety of other learning opportunities:

2 Singing workshops with Shelley Orbach (Fri/Sat 10:00am)
2 Singing Workshops with Tri Bratovchedki (Fri/Sat 1:15pm)

2012 - Other Scheduled Activities DCFF offers other scheduled activities including:

Fri/Sat Dance & Stress Relief Sessions: Individuals & groups may participate in sessions featuring Swedish, Myofascia, Energy and Lymphatic work
Thu/Sat Silent Auction: This "redistribution" of donated ethnic or dance-related items supports the Work Scholars Fund. The Festival requires the equivalent of twelve (12) full-time Work Scholars
Friday Potluck Picnic at the Voyager Inn Motel Join us just outside of Sister Bay - BYO with spontaneous dancing, singing, music in the Motel's garden/lawn area. Participants may also enjoy the Motel's pool and hot tub. Reservations and Food/Beverage Contribution required.
Saturday Evening Fish Boil Dinner: a Door County tradition in Baileys Harbor Park and Waterfront
Saturday Evening Dancing, Singing & Music in the Park: in in Baileys Harbor Park and Waterfront and Pier til sunset . Bring your instruments, voices and dancing shoes
Wed/Thu/Fri Northern Door YMCA Youth Programs: on Wednesday morning YMCA Day Camp groups will participate in Ethnic Dance Workshops at TBD and will demonstrate dances they have learned in DCFF Mini-Concerts (see below).
Fri/Sat Public Youth Activities: on Fridays & Saturdays in the morning and afternoon, including crafts, story telling, sing-alongs, creative games and dancing in Sister Bay Waterfront Park
Thursday Mini-Concert at Scandia Retirement Community in Sister Bay, (10:00am): Bring your breakfast to Scandia and enjoy the music of of Shelley Orbach (Skokie, IL), Nick Bratkovich (Tulsa, OK), Gerhard Bernhard (Sister Bay, WI), and the dancing of the Northern Door YMCA Youth Group and Ethnic Dance Chicago.
Friday Mini-Concert at Baileys Harbor Town Hall (12:30pm): Bring your lunch to Baileys Harbor Town Hall and enjoy the music of Shelley Orbach (Skokie, IL), Nick Bratkovich (Tulsa, OK), Orkestar Sloboda (Milwaukee, WI), The Last Gaspé (Madison, WI), Gerhard Bernhard (Sister Bay, WI), and the dancing of the Northern Door YMCA Youth Group and Ethnic Dance Chicago.
Fri/Sat Musicians & Singers Jam Session: Musicians and Singers gather for a good time at the Sister Bay Waterfront Park Gazebo.

2012 - Work Scholar Program The administration of the DCFF runs very smoothly because of a well-managed and highly competent team of Work Scholars. The Festival requires the equivalent of twelve (12) full-time Work Scholars. For returnees, scholarships will be awarded based on prior years' performance. For first timers scholarships will be awarded based on the Team Leaders' reviews of the applications.

For more information about the Work Scholar Program, or if you are ready, willing and able to make a commitment, please contact: Chris Alfeld:

NOTE: WORK SCHOLAR POSITIONS FOR 2012 ARE CLOSED - PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT WAITING-LIST OPENINGS TODAY!
Click here for more information about the Work Scholar Program

2012 - Dance PartiesEach night features great parties with live & recorded music in Sister Bay and Ephraim:.

Wednesday - First Nighter Dance Party at Baileys Harbor Town Hall starts the ball rolling with requests led by various regional leaders using recorded music
Thursday - Second Nighter Dance Party at Sister Bay Village Hall features requests led by various regional leaders using recorded music
Friday - Friday the 13th Ethnic Dance Party at Baileys Harbor Town Hall features dance throughs of selected workshop dances and live music provided by Nick Bratkovich and Orkestar Sloboda.
Friday - Contra/Square Dance Party (til 11pm) at Ephraim Village Hall features calling by Roger Diggle and Paul Collins with live music provided by Last Gaspé.
Saturday - Ethnic Dance Party at Baileys Harbor Town Hall features dancing to live music provided by Nick Bratkovich and Orkestar Sloboda.
Saturday - “Larry Hoey Memorial Folk Dance Olympics” at Saturday's party provides groups and individuals with a chance to show off and strut their stuff in a friendly and fun “competition” - approximately 1:00am
Sunday - Survivors’ Dance Party at Baileys Harbor Town Hall continues to grow in attendance as more people stay over Sunday night. This closing party tends toward the chaortic where dancers take responsibility for running the program and lots of stuff just happens spontaneously, without any of the “traditional” leadership and management of a dance event.

Lodging OptionsParticipants may book their lodging throught DCFF by registering in advance for a package that includes accommodations and a weekend pass for the length of their stay. Motel and campground reservations are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Participants booking through DCFF may also book accommodations for dates before and/or after the Festival.

Participants who book their own lodging may register in advance for Festival event passes and tickets, or may pay for Festival events at the door.

Confirmations & DirectionsPlease help us decrease our use of paper. Check the box at the bottom of the registration form for a timlier e-mail confirmation. and get maps & directions from the website.

Confirmations will be mailed end of June. Cancellations after June 30, 2012 are subject to a cancellation fee.

Ride Board When possible, we match those needing rides with those offering rides.

Please mark your registration form accordingly if you need a ride or can offer a ride.

Photo Credits - Many Thanks to: Melissa Boutell, Mary Cattell, Paul Collins, Mary Ann DeKane, Julie Grieves, Karin Kypke, Ben Pagenkopf, Mary Roberts, Cindy Schlosser, Rich Terio, Don Weber.

Next Year - 34th Annual Door County Folk Festival - July 10-14, 2013 - Save the Dates!