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!

Gooseberry Falls event: Get the Lead Out!

July 5, 2024 - July 6, 2024

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Gooseberry Falls State Park

State Parks

Did you know lead fishing tackle is harmful to loons? Stop by and learn more about how lead tackle affects the Minnesota state bird and [...]

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Rock the Lake: Grand Portage Music Festival

July 5, 2024 - July 6, 2024

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Grand Portage Lodge & Casino

FREE Music Festival by the Lake! Bring Your Own Chair Featuring Southern Express (Lynyrd Skynyrd) Xpedition (Journey) Free Fallin (Tom Petty) Strutter (Kiss)

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Hovland Arts Festival

July 6, 2024 - July 7, 2024

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Hovland Town Hall

Looking for a quintessential small town festival? Hovland is about as small as you get. This tiny community northeast of Grand Marais (on Highway 61) [...]

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