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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!

Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour

Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour

September 22, 2023 - October 1, 2023    
All Day
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Fall in Cook County is a time of tumultuous beauty, so take some time to explore the colors and meet artists during the annual Art [...]
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Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison

Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison

October 1, 2023    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Moguls Grille & Taproom
Join us every Sunday this summer from 10 am-12 pm for Jazz Brunch with guitarist Briand Morrison at Moguls Grille & Tap Room at Caribou [...]
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Clover Valley Farm Trail

Clover Valley Farm Trail

October 1, 2023    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Farm Lande
The Clover Valley Farm Trail is a co-operative group of locally-owned, small farms located in or near Clover Valley, a farming community between Duluth and [...]
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Music in the Park, Grand Marais

Music in the Park, Grand Marais

October 1, 2023    
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Harbor Park Grand Marais
The Grand Marais Music Collaborative (GMMC) and Visit Cook County invite you to enjoy live music in the park, on the waterfront in downtown Grand [...]
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Weekend Wine Down

Weekend Wine Down

October 1, 2023    
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Each Sunday of the summer, North Shore Winery hosts great musicians and bands on our outdoor stage and natural amphitheater! Seating is available, but bring [...]
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Open Mic

Open Mic

October 1, 2023    
5:00 pm
Up Yonder on 61
Head to Up Yonder on 61 (formerly Wunderbar/Harbor Light) every Sunday for Open Mic, hosted by Pete Kavanaugh! The fun starts at 5 pm. All [...]
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North House Folk School Hide Week 2023

North House Folk School Hide Week 2023

October 2, 2023 - October 9, 2023    
All Day
North House Folk School
New this year, we'll host a thematic weekend exploring a key craft material and process: hide and skin tanning, finishing, and sewing. Coursework will include [...]
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Music in the Park, Grand Marais

Music in the Park, Grand Marais

October 2, 2023    
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Harbor Park Grand Marais
The Grand Marais Music Collaborative (GMMC) and Visit Cook County invite you to enjoy live music in the park, on the waterfront in downtown Grand [...]
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Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors

Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors

October 2, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
American Legion Post 109
Karaoke at the American Legion in Two Harbors on Wednesdays all year, 7-10 pm, hosted by Fish. Come on out and sing a few! Open [...]
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Music in the Park, Grand Marais

Music in the Park, Grand Marais

October 3, 2023    
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Harbor Park Grand Marais
The Grand Marais Music Collaborative (GMMC) and Visit Cook County invite you to enjoy live music in the park, on the waterfront in downtown Grand [...]
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Eric Frost Live at the Winery

Eric Frost Live at the Winery

October 3, 2023    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
North Shore Winery
Every Tuesday, North Shore Winery features live music with singer and guitarist Eric Frost. And while visitors are also (and always!) welcome, Tuesdays is "Locals [...]
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MUSE 12x12 Exhibit

MUSE 12x12 Exhibit

October 4, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Studio 21
MUSE is a celebration of our diverse arts community, both near and far. It is open to all current members, as well as 2023 program [...]
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Music on the Mountain

Music on the Mountain

October 4, 2023    
4:00 pm
Moguls Grille & Taproom
Join us Sunday nights 5 - 7 pm and Wednesday nights 4-6 pm this summer at  Mogul's Grille & Taproom at Caribou Highlands Lodge for [...]
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Norpine Fat Bike Classic
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
January 1, 2023 - January 7, 2023    
All Day
Cascade Lodge
Put the date for the Norpine Fat Bike Classic on your calendar – Saturday, January 7th is the date to ride the beautiful North Shore [...]
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Historic Cook County Trivia Night
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
January 3, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us and test your wits at Trivia Night, bar style trivia hosted at The Gun Flint Tavern and presented by the Cook County Historical [...]
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Gunflint Mail Run
Gunflint Mail Run
January 7, 2023    
All Day
Trail Center Lodge
The very northeastern tip of Minnesota is Cook County, a land blessed with stunning beauty. We have Gichigami. And glacially sculpted boreal forests. And an [...]
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Historic Cook County Trivia Night
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
January 10, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us and test your wits at Trivia Night, bar style trivia hosted at The Gun Flint Tavern and presented by the Cook County Historical [...]
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Locals Night at the Winery
Locals Night at the Winery
January 15, 2023    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
North Shore Winery
While tourists are of course still welcome, each Tuesday North Shore Winery will be offering Local Discounts and music. Musician Eric Frost will be filling [...]
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Locals Night at the Winery
Locals Night at the Winery
January 17, 2023    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
North Shore Winery
While tourists are of course still welcome, each Tuesday North Shore Winery will be offering Local Discounts and music. Musician Eric Frost will be filling [...]
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Historic Cook County Trivia Night
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
January 17, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us and test your wits at Trivia Night, bar style trivia hosted at The Gun Flint Tavern and presented by the Cook County Historical [...]
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Snowmobile Races
Snowmobile Races
January 21, 2023    
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Skyport Lodge
Registration 11:00am Races Kick Off at Noon! (NO late entries) Awards Ceremony post racing (typically between 4pm - 5pm)
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Best Stargazing January
Best Stargazing January
January 21, 2023    
7:00 pm - 11:45 pm
North Shore
New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way to start – [...]
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Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
January 27, 2023 - January 29, 2023    
All Day
Two Harbors Curling Club
January 27 - 29 ::  Jim Osbakken Memorial Open March 3 - 5. ::  5Y & Under Waffle Spiel March 24-26 Two Harbors Mixed Spiel [...]
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Jim Osbakken Memorial Open Bonspiel
Jim Osbakken Memorial Open Bonspiel
January 28, 2023 - January 29, 2023    
All Day
Two Harbors Curling Club
Annual open bonspiel, details to come registration
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John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
January 29, 2023 - February 4, 2023    
All Day
Experience the premier long-distance sled dog race of the lower 48 and Northern Minnesota’s top winter attraction! World-class mushers including Jamie Nelson, John and Jason Baron have competed in the [...]
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Snowmobile Club Fun Run
Snowmobile Club Fun Run
February 4, 2023    
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Skyport Lodge
Two places to register at: Skyport Lodge 8am - 11am. Or Hungry Jack lodge 8am - 4:00pm Snowmobile, Drive, Fly!
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Events on January 1, 2023
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
1 Jan 23
Lutsen
Events on January 2, 2023
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
1 Jan 23
Lutsen
Events on January 3, 2023
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
1 Jan 23
Lutsen
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
3 Jan 23
Events on January 4, 2023
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
1 Jan 23
Lutsen
Events on January 5, 2023
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
1 Jan 23
Lutsen
Events on January 6, 2023
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
1 Jan 23
Lutsen
Events on January 7, 2023
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
1 Jan 23
Lutsen
Gunflint Mail Run
Gunflint Mail Run
7 Jan 23
Grand Marais
Events on January 10, 2023
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
10 Jan 23
Events on January 15, 2023
Locals Night at the Winery
Locals Night at the Winery
15 Jan 23
Lutsen
Events on January 17, 2023
Locals Night at the Winery
Locals Night at the Winery
17 Jan 23
Lutsen
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
17 Jan 23
Events on January 21, 2023
Snowmobile Races
Snowmobile Races
21 Jan 23
Grand Marais
Best Stargazing January
Best Stargazing January
21 Jan 23
Silver Bay
Events on January 27, 2023
Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
27 Jan 23
Two Harbors
Events on January 28, 2023
Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
27 Jan 23
Two Harbors
Jim Osbakken Memorial Open Bonspiel
Jim Osbakken Memorial Open Bonspiel
28 Jan 23
Two Harbors
Events on January 29, 2023
Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
27 Jan 23
Two Harbors
Jim Osbakken Memorial Open Bonspiel
Jim Osbakken Memorial Open Bonspiel
28 Jan 23
Two Harbors
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
29 Jan 23
Events on January 30, 2023
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
29 Jan 23
Events on January 31, 2023
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
29 Jan 23
Events on February 1, 2023
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
29 Jan 23
Events on February 2, 2023
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
29 Jan 23
Events on February 3, 2023
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
29 Jan 23
Events on February 4, 2023
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
29 Jan 23
Snowmobile Club Fun Run
Snowmobile Club Fun Run
4 Feb 23
Grand Marais

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upcoming events
Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour
Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour
22 Sep 23
Grand Marais
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
1 Oct 23
Lutsen
Clover Valley Farm Trail
Clover Valley Farm Trail
1 Oct 23
Duluth
Music in the Park, Grand Marais
Music in the Park, Grand Marais
1 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Weekend Wine Down
Weekend Wine Down
1 Oct 23
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