SISTER BAY, WI (WTAQ) – The holiday season keeps chugging along as it’s already time to start thinking about New Year’s Eve parties.
And there may not be a more unique option than the one going on in Sister Bay. It’s just like the famous gathering you see on TV every year, but with a minor twist.
“We sort of take a cue from what happens in that other city, New York City,” says Louise Howson, Sister Bay Advancement Association Community Coordinator. “We decided instead of a ball, we’d drop a cherry.”
She says when they dropped a 300-pound red cherry in the final moments of last year’s New Year’s Eve celebration, they knew they were on to something.
“It is so fun, and only in Sister Bay,” says Howson. “We try to put a little twist on everything we do.”
The cherry is back this year and this time with a VIP room available for viewing at Sister Bay Bowl.
“Which will be a great view, it will give you some privacy,” says Paula Anschutz, Sister Bay Bowl General Manager. “You can set your coat down, have your own table, have a group there.”
The event has grown in popularity and notoriety, which means organizers have decided to expand to three days of festivities this year.
Main street storefronts will be adorned by ice sculptures and cherry drop gear will be available. You can even get your picture taken at the Cherry Drop Photo Booth.
The landing will be hosted by Husby’s Food & Spirits.
“We’ll have plenty of heaters down there, and we got covered tents,” says Chris Janisse, Husby’s Food & Spirits Assistant General Manager. “So there will be plenty of areas to enjoy the cherry drop this year.”
The Sister Bay Sports Complex will once again host the popular 8:00 p.m. fireworks show.
About 1,300 people are expected to attend the three-day event.
The cherry is set to be installed Sunday afternoon atop a 200-foot crane.
“Hopefully we end the year having fun and start off the new year, looking forward to another great year,” says Howson.
