One extraordinary
street-festival day.
A free, rain-or-shine Labor Day Weekend street festival featuring Grammy Award-winning artists, internationally acclaimed performers, celebrated regional musicians, and the next generation of jazz artists in beautiful downtown Sturgeon Bay.
Why Jazz on Jefferson?
One extraordinary street-festival day. A full weekend to explore. More than a concert. A day that brings Door County together on one street we all know by heart.
World-class musicians
Grammy Award-winning artists and internationally acclaimed performers alongside the Midwest's finest.
Walkable downtown
One street, a few blocks, everything within a stroll. Shops, galleries, and music side by side.
A waterfront town
Sturgeon Bay's harbor, canal, and maritime heritage frame the whole experience.
Local food
Restaurants, cafes, and local pours spill onto the sidewalks. Come hungry. Leave a regular.
All-ages welcome
A welcoming, all-ages street-festival atmosphere where grandparents and strollers alike feel at home.
Art everywhere
Galleries, makers, and the artisan spirit of the peninsula, discovered at a wander.
Community
Music is the medium. Community is the outcome. This is a day the whole county shows up for.
Labor Day tradition
A holiday weekend the whole region already travels for. Now there is a festival worth the drive.
Two headliners. Eight artists. One street.
Sunday's Jefferson Street festival is free. The late-night VIP Open Jam at MUSE is a separate, limited-capacity experience. Performances run noon to 9:15 PM, rain or shine.
Corky Siegel, Ernie Watts & Kalyan Pathak Trio
Blues harmonica legend Corky Siegel with two-time Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Ernie Watts and tabla master Kalyan Pathak. A once-in-a-festival meeting, as the string lights come on.
Fareed Haque Group
A modern guitar virtuoso grounded in classical and jazz traditions. Jazz, classical, world music, and fusion on Jefferson Street as the light turns gold.
Sunday, September 6 . Complete Lineup
Three programming blocks.
Two days. One tradition begins.
Kick-off Party at drömhus
The founding weekend opens at 5 PM.
Performances on the street
Noon to 9:15 PM on Jefferson Street. Rain or shine. Free admission.
Open Jam at MUSE
9:30 to 11:30 PM. Separate, limited-capacity VIP event. Festival artists sit in.
How do I spend an amazing
Labor Day Weekend here?
Sturgeon Bay is an easy drive from Milwaukee, Green Bay, Madison, Chicago, and Appleton. Here is everything you need to turn one festival day into a full holiday weekend.
Hotels & lodging
Door County's inns, hotels, and resorts fill fast on holiday weekends. Book early and let the festival anchor your Labor Day.
Where to stayRestaurants & dining
Jefferson Street's restaurants, cafes, and local pours stay open and spill onto the sidewalks. Come hungry.
Where to eatShopping
Galleries, bookshops, and makers within a few walkable blocks. The festival opens the neighborhood up.
Shop the streetParking
Detailed parking and arrival information will be published as soon as the final municipal plan is approved. Join the email list for the update.
Parking infoAccessibility
Accessibility is a named festival experience, not an afterthought. Write to us with specific needs and we will help plan your day.
AccessibilityExplore Door County
State parks, waterfront, lighthouses, wineries, and the working harbor that makes Sturgeon Bay unforgettable.
Explore the peninsulaFestival map
Official festival map of stages, vendors, food, parking, and services on Jefferson Street.
View the mapGetting here
About 45 minutes from Green Bay, 2.5 hours from Milwaukee, 4.5 hours from Chicago. An easy drive on a holiday weekend.
DirectionsNo gold. No silver.
No bronze.
Founding Partnership begins at $250. No gold, no silver, no bronze.
We are not selling sponsorships. We are inviting the businesses of Door County into the founding story of a tradition, from the coffee shop to the bank. Every partnership is confirmed in writing and connected to an approved festival priority.
Be first to hear festival updates
One or two emails a season. Artist announcements, festival news, and nothing else.