States that allow a majority of consumer fireworks:
- Alabama.
- Alaska.
- Arkansas.
- Georgia.
- Iowa.
- Indiana.
- Kansas.
- Kentucky.
Wisconsin residents are legally allowed to buy fireworks, but can't set them off at home without a permit. Police said permits are rarely granted for backyard fireworks.
State law allows the sale, possession and use, without a permit, of sparklers not exceeding 36 inches in length, stationary cones and fountains, toy snakes, smoke bombs, caps, noisemakers and confetti poppers with less than ¼ grain of explosive mixture. Wis. Stat. § 167.10(1).
“It is time Illinoisans celebrated Independence Day the way the Founding Fathers envisioned: by igniting a little freedom,” Szalinski wrote. Determined Illinois residents can legally enjoy fireworks, however—they are not banned outright.
Wauwatosa: Most fireworks are illegal in the city. The fire prevention code only allows the use of sparklers less than 36 inches in length, snakes and small exploding caps.
State law requires that consumer-grade fireworks only be ignited from personal property. It is illegal to ignite fireworks on public property (including streets and sidewalks), school property, church property, or another person's property without their express permission.
Stat. § 167.10(3)(b), there is now a "travelers' exception" (created in 1996): Possession of fireworks is allowed "while transporting the fireworks to a city, town or village where the possession of the fireworks is authorized by permit or ordinance."
Summer is Door County's peak season, and that means there's no shortage of ways to get outside and stay active. From woods and water to fairways and byways, the area boasts all kinds of environments and terrains.
Naming the AreaMany Potawatomi and Winnebago lost tribe members trying to cross the passage in canoes, leading the Potawatomi to dub the waters the “Door of Death.” Translated into French, it's also known as “Ports des Morts” in English it is called “Death's Door.” This is where the name Door County originated.
10 Things to Bring on Your Door County Vacation…
- SUNSCREEN..BEACH BAG..SAND TOYS.. Beach Umbrella… FLIP FLOPS!!
- BBQ FOOD.. BBQ Sauce.. KETCHUP!
- Beverages… COCKTAILS…and Lotsa ICE!
- Bacon … Eggs… BREAKFAST STUFF – YUM!!!
- Hiking Shoes…Walking Shoes…Backpack… OUTDOOR FUN!!!
- Blanket for picnics, parades, fireworks. & MORE!!
- Sweatshirt and long pants for cool nights.
- FUN $$$
Door County starts just north of Algoma, but the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal creates the Door Peninsula. Sturgeon Bay is 45 miles from the city of Green Bay, 150 miles from Milwaukee, 240 miles from Chicago and 320 miles from Minneapolis.
April & May Events in Door County
- Ellison Bay Easter Egg Hunt. Fitzgerald Park, Ellison Bay.
- Jacksonport Easter Egg Hunt. Lakeside Park, Jacksonport.
- Sister Bay Easter Egg Hunt.
- Baileys Harbor Brown Trout Tournament.
- Every Day is Earth Day Festival.
- Southern Door Eagles Trail Trot.
- Sturgeon Bay Rotary Shipyard Tours.
- Door County Half Marathon & Nicolet Bay 5k.
- Outdoor Adventure.
- Biking.
- Boat Launches.
- Boating, Sailing, & Paddling.
- Hiking & Running.
- Snowshoeing.
- Carrington Pub & Grill. 7643 Hillside Rd. Egg Harbor, WI 54209.
- Casey's BBQ & Smokehouse. 7855 Hwy. Egg Harbor, WI 54209.
- Door County Candy. 12 N. 3rd Ave.
- Door County Coffee & Tea. 5773 Hwy.
- Door County Deli. 7755 Hwy 42.
- JJ's On the Bay/La Puerta. 10961 N.
- Juniper's Gin Joint. 4170 Main St.
- Main Street Market. 7770 Hwy 42.
Fun for the Whole Family
- Have some fun indoors at the newly reopened Cherry Lanes with bowling and arcade games.
- Explore nature at parks and on walking paths.
- Study local history at the museums.
- Catch a movie Sturgeon Bay Cinema 6.
- Visit a lighthouse.
Door County Events & Festivals: October - November
- Run Wild. Potawatomi State Park, Sturgeon Bay.
- Art in Ephraim. Throughout Ephraim.
- Pumpkin Patch Festival. Egg Harbor.
- Fall Fun Fest & Cider Pressing Party. Washington Island Farm Museum.
- Sister Bay Fall Fest.
- Door County Fall 50.
- Fall Art Crawl.
- Jack O' Lantern Days.
Three international airports in Wisconsin can serve as your gateway to Door County. The nearest is the Austin Straubel Airport in Green Bay (one hour drive to Sturgeon Bay). The Appleton Airport is the next closest (one hour and twenty minutes to Sturgeon Bay).
Here are our top five things to do in Door County in May:
- Door County Half Marathon & Nicolet Bay 5K.
- Celebrate Mother's Day in Door County.
- Ellison Bay Spring Art Crawl.
- Blessing of the Fleet Festival & Scottie Rally.
- Maifest.
