June 29 through August 22, 2026
Annual Gala
Step into a night of celebrating with laughter and community at the Door Shakespeare Annual Fundraising Gala! Enjoy a delicious meal accompanied by beer, wine, and mocktails. Rub elbows with fellow theater lovers and members of the Door Shakespeare company while enjoying live performances by our talented artists.
Test your bidding skills in the silent auction, and join in the excitement of our famous paddle raiser, where guests have the opportunity to champion Door Shakespeare initiatives and make a direct impact on our productions and educational programs.
This year’s Annual Fundraising Gala is Sunday, August 9, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the Kress Pavillion in Egg Harbor, Door County, Wisconsin.
We hope you’ll join us! Reserve your Gala tickets here.
Schedule
Beverages 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Wine, Beer, and Non-Alcoholic Libations
Served Buffet Dinner 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Fresh Garden – Chopped Romaine hearts / tomatoes / cucumbers / carrots / sunflower seeds /Champagne vinaigrette (plated separately) V, GF, DF
Freshly Baked Artisan Dinner Rolls and Butter
Pork loin – Apple onion compote / GF, DF
Door County Cherry BBQ Chicken
Coconut Curry Vegetables – Seasonal vegetables / coconut curry sauce /basmati rice / GF, VG
Garlic and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes GF
Roasted Fresh Seasonal Vegetable Blend GF, DF
Dessert/Coffee Station 7:15 – 7:45 p.m.
Coffee, Cream, Sugar
Assorted Cakes and Cookies
Entertainment and Paddle Raiser 7:45 – 9:00 p.m.
Parting (is such sweet sorrow) 9:00 p.m.
We hope you’ll join us! Reserve your Gala tickets here.
We look forward to celebrating with you!