The Belgian Heritage Center is a wonderful location for experiencing Belgian culture through one of our community events or to host an event of your own.
Community Events
May 2026 Newsletter
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SAVE THE DATES - 2026 Events
2026 Major Event Dates:
Sunday, April 26 - Bread & Booyah Lunch
Friday, May 22 - BHC opens for weekend visitors
Saturday, July 11 - Belgian Settlement Bus Tours and History Presentations
Sunday, August 16 - BHC Kermiss
Saturday, October 3 - Great Fire Remembrance
Raffle Tickets Now on Sale
Win a Yeti roadie cooler filled with $300 of local meats! Tickets are just $5 and limited to 500. Purchase at BHC, through a BHC volunteer or email contact@belgianheritagecenter.org. Drawing will be at BHC's Kermiss on August 16. You do not need to be present to win.
This terrific prize was sponsored by S&S Ag Enterprises/Jerseyland Dairy.
WWII Belgian Resistance in Antwerp Talk
Starts: June 6, 2026 at 10:00 am
Ends: June 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Presenter Ivo Abraham will share the remarkable story of his family’s work in the Belgian resistance during World War II and reflect on the life of his grandfather, Fernand Abraham, who worked in Antwerp’s petroleum industry during a pivotal time in European history. Ivo’s family traces its roots to both sides of Belgium’s language border, offering a unique bilingual and cultural perspective. Through personal memories and family stories, attendees will gain insight into the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of Belgian families during the war years.
Door County History Days at BHC
Starts: June 18, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Ends: June 18, 2026 at 2:00 pm
As BHC's contribution to Door County History Days, presenters will cover the history of the Belgian settlement area between 1776 and 1900 and how local history was intertwined with state and national events. This period in history covers a wide range of historical events ranging from devastating events like war and the Great Fire to the incredible success of the Belgian settlements as they build, rebuilt and expand the communities we know today. BHC will open for visitors at 11:00. Docents will be on hand to share information and conduct tours of the campus before and after the presentation.
Belgian Waffle Breakfast
Starts: June 28, 2026 at 9:00 am
Ends: June 28, 2026 at 12:00 pm
The community is invited to enjoy a traditional Belgian breakfast on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Belgian Heritage Center campus. Guests will enjoy a homemade breakfast featuring Belgian waffles, eggs, Belgian trippe, and beverages while gathering with friends, family, and community members in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere celebrating Belgian heritage and local traditions. Pricing is $12 for adults, $7 for children ages 4–12, and free for children ages 3 and under.
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Belgian Days Narrated Bus Tour Sign-up
Starts: July 11, 2026 at 8:30 am
Ends: July 11, 2026 at 9:30 am
Join BHC’s Historian Barb (Englebert) Chisholm for a one hour
narrated bus tour in the largest Belgian settlement in the US. See
roadside chapels, traditional Belgian houses, summer kitchens,
cemeteries and where the first Kermiss was held. Hear stories about
the lives and challenges faced by the early settlers. Tour participants
will also receive a guided tour of the Belgian Heritage Center
campus including the votive chapel of St Roch and the
restored Schoolhouse/Convent.
Tickets are $25 per person. The tour leaves from the Belgian Heritage
Center at 8:30 am on Saturday, July 11. Reservations are
strongly encouraged as seating is limited. To reserve your seat call Julie at 920-619-6363, email contact@belgianheritagecenter.org or
stop in at BHC during our weekend hours. Payment by cash, check
and credit card is accepted. The tour is offered in cooperation with
the Brussels Lions Club as part of their annual Belgian Days
celebration. Tour proceeds benefit the Brussels
Lions Club and BHC.
Tour transportation is via a standard school bus accessible only by steps.
2026 BHC Kermiss
Starts: August 16, 2026 at 11:00 am
Ends: August 16, 2026 at 4:00 pm
BHC's Kermiss will be a great event - silent auction; antique farm implements; raffles; Belgian pie, trippe, booyah, jutt, craft beer and Belgian fellowship. Live music by John Welch Band and antique farm equipment will be on display. Please join us!
The Belgian Heritage Center is a great location to host your event. BHC’s facilities accommodate family reunions, weddings, conferences and other gatherings. Options include indoor or outdoor gathering, catering kitchen, banquet tables/chairs, audio/visual equipment and food service equipment.
Traditional Belgian food and a Belgian Heritage presentation are available on request. For more information call Julie Rheingans at 920-619-6363 or email events@belgianheritagecenter.org.