Sister Bay, WI – The Door County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents and visitors to expect road closures and detours in Sister Bay this weekend as the annual Fall Fest runs from Friday through Sunday, Oct. 17–19.
According to the Door County Sheriff’s Office, Highway 42 through Sister Bay will close multiple times for festival events and the parade. Drivers are urged to plan ahead, use alternate routes, and allow extra travel time.
Detour details:
- Saturday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. – Highway 42 closed for the Fall Fest parade. Use County ZZ, Woodland Road, Flint Ridge Road, and Country Lane as detour routes.
- Saturday, 12 p.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. – Shorter detour available via Scandia Road, Woodland Road, and Maple Drive/ZZ.
The sheriff’s office also reminds motorists to watch for pedestrians and follow posted signs near downtown Sister Bay, where festival crowds are expected to be heavy throughout the weekend.
Fall Fest features local food vendors, live music, and the community parade, drawing thousands of visitors each year to northern Door County.
For updates or detour maps, visit doorcountysheriff.org or call the non-emergency line at 920-746-2400.
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