summer events on the north shore

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!

Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition

Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition

August 17, 2024 - September 8, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for our latest gallery exhibition, Northwoods Quilts featuring artist Beret Borson Nelson. Putting on display just how versatile thread and fabric can be, [...]
Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Stephanie Irwin

Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Stephanie Irwin

September 1, 2024 - September 21, 2024    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Photography & Art at the Rock, a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases local artists, landscape and [...]
Isabella Softball Tournament

Isabella Softball Tournament

September 6, 2024 - September 8, 2024    
All Day
The magical Isabella Softball Tournament is coming soon. Head to Isabella for a weekend of family-friendly fun for everyone! Softball tournament, free camping, bean bags, [...]
Plein Air Grand Marais

Plein Air Grand Marais

September 6, 2024 - October 6, 2024    
All Day
Plein Air Grand Marais is an annual tradition since 2008 bringing outdoor painters to the North Shore of Lake Superior for a week of painting, learning, competition, and [...]
Radio Waves Music Festival 2024

Radio Waves Music Festival 2024

September 6, 2024 - September 8, 2024    
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
The Radio Waves music festival is a celebration of local music and community on the North Shore of Lake Superior. This annual festival organized by [...]
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Janie and The Spokes with Hannah Rey

September 8, 2024    
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Head to Two Harbors and hear music from Janie and The Spokes, plus Hannah Rey! Bring your friends, your neighbors, your kids and dogs! Also [...]
Medicine River Jam

Medicine River Jam

September 8, 2024    
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Live Music with Medicine River "Jam", Sundays from 3 - 6 pm on the Gun Flint Tavern rooftop bar overlooking Grand Marais harbor - aka The Raven's [...]
Music on the Mountain

Music on the Mountain

September 8, 2024    
7:00 pm
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night for free live music at the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille and Tap Room! Friday & [...]
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upcoming events
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
4 Jun 25
Grand Marais
Shore Thing
4 Jun 25
Two Harbors
The Scenic Route book release
4 Jun 25
Grand Marais
Bird Banding
5 Jun 25
Schroeder
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