06/08/2026
One of my favorite purchases in quite some time!
Thumb Fun amusement park, located just north of Fish Creek, WI in Door County, was open from 1961-1998. Spending an afternoon at Thumb Fun was a highlight of each summer for me up in Door County.
From bumper boats, bumper cars, go-karts, and their famed haunted house, Thumb Fun never disappointed. Family members tell me they had mini-bikes in the early years, too. Four of their rides are now at Bay Beach Amusement Park in Green Bay.
Larger memorabilia from the park almost never comes up for sale, so I didn't hesitate when this bumper boats rules sign became available.
Below are some photos of Thumb Fun, including the rules sign in the background of the bumper boats, and a photo of me and my cousin, Tim Grover , on the Scrambler.
Longtime friend and fellow picker, John Tanem , was able to pick this up for me (thank you!) on his way back from Sturgeon Bay, and I'll be sure to post some photos when I get it hung up!
For those who had a chance to go, what were some of your favorite memories of Thumb Fun?
