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7:30 am
Hoghead Festival 2024
The final day of the 49th annual Hoghead Festival, Proctor's tribute to its railroad industry, features a golf scramble, pancake breakfast, parade, fireworks and other entertainment.
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Paddle the Pads
Paddle the Pads is back. This is a paddle-only fly fishing tournament. This event is an opportunity to get out on the water, fish with friends and win prizes from the Superior Fly Angler. Bring a fly rod and fish from your kayak, canoe, drift boat, raft, kick boat, SUP or anything else that floats. […]
Find out more »9:00 am
North Shore Bike Ride
The Gitchi-Gami Trail Association presents its 24th annual North Shore Bike Ride, a celebration of the Gitchi-Gami State Trail. Fully supported rides in several length options are available (8, 28, 34 or 55 miles). Kids registrations are free with a paid adult and t-shirts are free. Online registration is open and is $35 for members […]
Find out more »Forest Bathing
The Duluth Folk School hosts this guided walk for people ages 18 and older. During this walk, participants will have the opportunity to slow down and carefully observe their senses. Inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin yoku, forest bathing has been scientifically proven to boost immune strength, reduce stress and improve cognitive functioning.
Find out more »10:00 am
Art in Bayfront Park 2024
Art in Bayfront Park is a two-day art fair offering an opportunity to purchase works from more than 100 regional artists, including jewelry, paintings, photography, ceramics, metalwork, glass and more. There are also 23 food and beverage vendors.
Find out more »Invasive Color
Many of the plants which we now consider invasive species were brought to this country for a purpose. This workshop explores several invasive plants which can be used as natural dyes. There's no guilt about peeling off the bark or pulling up the whole plant to make these dye baths. Students will learn plant identification, […]
Find out more »Dog Day Fundraiser
An event to benefit Animal Allies. There will be local vendors, live music, food and drink specials and activities for pooches. Animal Allies will also have a free microchip clinic. All dogs and cats need to be on a leash or in a carrier. Limit two animals per family. Breeders will be charged. Rain or […]
Find out more »Psychic Paranormal Wellness Fair
The Psychic Paranormal Wellness Fair is a day of healing, readings, merchandise and community. There will be tarot/oracle card readers, mediums, psychics, Reiki energy healers, shamans and reflexology. Vendors selling crystals, stones, candles, jewelry, incense and other merchandise will also be present. The first 30 attendants will receive free goody bags. Children 10 and under […]
Find out more »Twin Ports Music Festival 2024
The third-annual festival becomes part of Art in Bayfront Park for 2024. Saturday's lineup includes bluegrass/Americana band High & Rising, Twin Cities ska band Lost Island Society, psychedelic-folk-pop quartet Babie Eyes and singer/songwriter Smokin’ Joe. Sunday's lineup includes funk-jam band Saltydog, Barefoot Bluegrass, bluegrass collective Brotherhood of Birds and the Americana group MoonShroom. Art in […]
Find out more »White Pine Hike
The Arrowhead Native Plant Explorers’ fifth hike of their Guided Hike Series is a tour of an old-growth white-pine forest ecosystem with professor emeritus John Pastor. Location: The White Pine Picnic Area in the Superior National Forest off Forest Highway 15. This event is approximately an hour from Duluth.
Find out more »11:00 am
Book Signing: Tony Dierckins for Twin Ports Trains
Duluth historian Tony Dierckins visits Zenith Bookstore to sign copies of his newest book, Twin Ports Trains: The Historic Railroads of Duluth & Superior. The book covers 150 years of local railroad history: from 1870, the first time the whistle of a Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad locomotive announced its arrival along St. Louis Bay, […]
Find out more »Shake Up a Dry Shampoo
Participants in this workshop will go home with their own 4-oz. shaker container of dry shampoo made from natural ingredients. Shampoos can also be scented with a personalized blend of essential oils and natural extracts. Various workshop times are available Aug. 14-18. Walk in any time or register online at mixcosmetiques.com.
Find out more »1:00 pm
Cider and BBQ
Cider is great...but add BBQ and it’s better! Get a taste of both at the Minnesota Cider Guild’s Cider and BBQ event featuring rapper Nur-D. A ticket entry allows participants unlimited samples of cider from over 12 different Minnesota cideries. Baptism River BBQ and Rollin Nolens BBQ will be serving up the eats. Food is […]
Find out more »2:00 pm
Out and Active: Potluck and Swimming at Island Lake Dam
Bring potluck food to share. Hotdogs and s'mores will be provided. Beach is small, pebbly and uncrowded with picnic tables, a grill and firepit in a grassy area and a porta potty. No lifeguard on duty. PFD's availble. Contact [email protected] or 218-576-3348 for more info. Suggested gear: swimwear, towel, water shoes, water bottle, sunscreen and […]
Find out more »4:00 pm
Rise Up Reggae Dance Party 2024
The sixth annual Rise Up Dance Party features live music with Caribbean-inspired food available from the Bowlz n' Thangz food truck. All ages are welcome. Live Music Lineup 4 to 6 p.m. - TNT HiFi with Natty Nico 6 to 7:30 p.m. - Aquamélon in Dub 7:30 to 9 p.m. - DJ Damascus
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Graham Nash: More Evenings of Songs & Stories
Graham Nash performs classic rock music with Todd Caldwell on keyboards, Adam Minkoff on bass and drums, and Zach Djanikian on guitar. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; show starts at 7:30. Tickets are available at ticketsbigtop.org.
Find out more »9:00 pm
Pro Comedy Tour
Dubh Linn Irish Pub hosts shows by touring professional comedians on Saturdays at 9 p.m. in the Murphy Fireside Room. Dinner is available before and during the show. Reservations are recommended and tickets are available on eventbrite.com.
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