2026 SUMMER KICKOFF PARTY
IT’S DKAF’S 10TH YEAR!
Celebrate with us at the beautiful Door County Granary in downtown Sturgeon Bay. We have an amazing lineup of artists this year to kick off our 2026 season with you!
✧ ✧ ✧FRIDAY, JUNE 5th, 5:30pm
at The Door County Granary
72 E Locust Ct, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
In Addition to…
Hosted wine, beer, and mocktails selected by James Beard Award-nominated author and New York Times cocktail and spirits writer, Robert Simonson.
Hosted hors d'oeuvres selected by DKAF
Music by Bill & Friends
Performance by Steel Bridge artist Andrea Wittgens with special guest Cathy Grier
Live Art for you to participate in a real-time painting with artist Melissa Courtney and have your portrait sketched at the event by fashion illustrator Penelope Bowles.
Raffle tickets available to own a stunning, exclusive chicken mosaic handcrafted by Joseph Kaftan.
Live Auction to win a plein air Door County Granary painting created live at the event by renowned artist Marc Anderson, 4 Packers Tickets at Lambeau Field, a Kinetic Group Painting made live at the event, and a Chicago Getaway featuring 4 tickets to Second City & an unforgettable evening at the Martini Expo!
Silent auction with local art & world-class experiences, including:
The Door Four Summer Theater Package:
Four pairs of tickets for Third Avenue PlayWorks, Peninsula Players, Northern Sky Theater, and Door Shakespeare
Chicago Theater Package:
4 tickets to a Steppenwolf Theater Production + more!
Painting by Award-winning Door County Artist: Stephanie Trenchard
Dining Around the Door Package: Gift Certificates to Door County’s Best Restaurants
Stone’s Throw Winery VIP Experience: 3-month membership in the Aventura Wine Club with all benefits & perks
Gift Certificate to PenArts: Enrich yourself or a loved one with an art class
CHOOSE YOUR TICKET TODAY!
Premium Plus Ticket - $200
Includes admission to the event, food, and beverages. In addition, a DKAF embroidered baseball cap, a limited edition poster by local artist Claire Erickson, and two (2) DKAF 2026 Festival Passes.
Premium Ticket - $100
Includes admission to the event, food, and beverages. In addition, a DKAF embroidered baseball cap, a limited edition poster by local artist Claire Erickson, and one (1) DKAF 2026 Festival Pass.
Bonus Ticket - $75
Includes admission to the event, food, and beverages. In addition, a DKAF embroidered baseball cap, plus a limited edition poster by local artist, Claire Erickson
General Ticket - $40
Includes admission to the event, food, and beverages.
Presented in part by our friends and sponsors:
Mary Casey Martin, Egg Harbor
