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North Shore Events

Each small town celebrates nature, arts and history, the great outdoors, local and regional talents, holidays and community. And you’re invited to join in. This North Shore Calendar of Events lists all kinds of goings-on; guided hikes, 99-mile bike races, fine art exhibits, pie-eating contests, solstice celebrations, historical talks, workshops, classes, summer festivals, small town parades, and the annual lighting of Split Rock Lighthouse.

Check out what’s going on during your visit!

George Morrison “Connections” Exhibit

George Morrison “Connections” Exhibit

April 18, 2022 - September 30, 2022    
12:00 am
At Grand Portage National Monument’s Heritage Center, the George Morrison Exhibit “Connections” will open the week of April 18, 2022. For this exhibit, the National Park Service (NPS) [...]
Sailing on the Hjørdis

Sailing on the Hjørdis

June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022    
10:00 am
The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the mythical Norse goddess of war. Take a trip on this 50’ traditionally-rigged [...]
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George Morrison “Connections” Exhibit
April 18, 2022 - September 30, 2022    
12:00 am
At Grand Portage National Monument’s Heritage Center, the George Morrison Exhibit “Connections” will open the week of April 18, 2022. For this exhibit, the National Park Service (NPS) [...]
Sailing on the Hjørdis
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022    
10:00 am
The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the mythical Norse goddess of war. Take a trip on this 50’ traditionally-rigged [...]
Through Our Hands VI
June 24, 2022 - July 17, 2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
A Celebration of All Things Fiber Knitting - Weaving - Handspun Fibers - Paper - Quilting - Rugs - Baskets - Beadwork - Clothing - [...]
Sam Militich & the Clearwater Hot Club - Silver Bay Music In The Park Concert
July 22, 2022    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for a FREE concert at City Center Park featuring Sam Miltich and the Clearwater Hot Club of San Francisco. Sam Miltich is a self-taught jazz guitarist born and raised in the woods of northern Minnesota. Sam burst on the scene in his teens as a young lion of gypsy jazz. His fluid and instinctive sound has graced hundreds of stages, from small towns on the Iron Range to New York's Lincoln Center.
Stars of the North Music Festival
July 29, 2022 - July 30, 2022    
All Day
The Grand Marais Music Collaborative is hosting a free, two-day live music concert featuring local and regional talent, July 29 & 30, 2022. The Stars [...]
The Keeper’s View: Bringing History to the Surface
July 31, 2022    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Keeper’s View returns for a second year at Split Rock Lighthouse. Join us for an evening featuring the experts on shipwreck mapping, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Preservation Society. With tours exploring the infamous Mataafa Blow of 1905 that was responsible for the creation of Split Rock Lighthouse, one can cap off the stormy evening with a free catered meal by Bellisio’s and a beacon lighting to celebrate Split Rock’s 112th anniversary. 
Buffet in a Box
August 3, 2022    
12:00 am
Get a homemade meal in a box! Includes Lena's fishcakes with tartar sauce, Swedish meatballs with gravy, baked ham, potato salad, corn on the cob, [...]
93rd annual Fisherman's Picnic
August 4, 2022 - August 7, 2022    
All Day
It's back! The 93rd Annual Grand Marais Fisherman's Picnic: the fish toss, an excellent parade, Kiddie Rides, live music, the fishburger stand, crazy daze sales [...]
Events on June 26, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Through Our Hands VI
24 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Events on June 27, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Through Our Hands VI
24 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Events on June 28, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Through Our Hands VI
24 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Events on June 29, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Through Our Hands VI
24 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Events on June 30, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Through Our Hands VI
24 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Events on July 1, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Through Our Hands VI
24 Jun 22
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Events on July 2, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Through Our Hands VI
24 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Events on July 3, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Through Our Hands VI
24 Jun 22
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Events on July 4, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Through Our Hands VI
24 Jun 22
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Events on July 5, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Through Our Hands VI
24 Jun 22
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Events on July 6, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Through Our Hands VI
24 Jun 22
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Events on July 7, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Through Our Hands VI
24 Jun 22
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Events on July 8, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
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Through Our Hands VI
24 Jun 22
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Events on July 9, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
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Through Our Hands VI
24 Jun 22
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Events on July 10, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Through Our Hands VI
24 Jun 22
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Events on July 11, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Through Our Hands VI
24 Jun 22
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Events on July 12, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Through Our Hands VI
24 Jun 22
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Events on July 13, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Through Our Hands VI
24 Jun 22
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Events on July 14, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Through Our Hands VI
24 Jun 22
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Events on July 15, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Through Our Hands VI
24 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Events on July 16, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Through Our Hands VI
24 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Events on July 17, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Through Our Hands VI
24 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Events on July 18, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Events on July 19, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
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Events on July 20, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
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Events on July 21, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
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Events on July 22, 2022
Events on July 23, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
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Events on July 24, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
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Events on July 25, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
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Events on July 26, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
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Events on July 27, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
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Events on July 28, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
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Events on July 29, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Stars of the North Music Festival
29 Jul 22
Grand Marais
Events on July 30, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Stars of the North Music Festival
29 Jul 22
Grand Marais
Events on July 31, 2022
Events on August 1, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Events on August 2, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Events on August 3, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Buffet in a Box
3 Aug 22
Events on August 4, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
93rd annual Fisherman's Picnic
4 Aug 22
Grand Marais
Events on August 5, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
93rd annual Fisherman's Picnic
4 Aug 22
Grand Marais
Events on August 6, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
93rd annual Fisherman's Picnic
4 Aug 22
Grand Marais

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