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!

Lake County Fair

August 7, 2025 - August 10, 2025

All Day

Lake County Fairgrounds

The Lake County Fair is an educational and fun weekend for all residents of Lake County and surrounding area. Presentations, judging, entertainment, food, and family [...]

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Intro to Wood-Fired Baking

August 7, 2025

1:00 pm

North House Folk School

Experience the delight of baking in our outdoor wood-fired oven! In this two-hour course, students will be introduced to baking bread and using a wood [...]

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Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

August 7, 2025

3:00 pm - 12:00 am

Gun Flint Tavern

Sundays 3 pm Joe Paulik or Medicine River Mondays 7pm Pete Kavanuagh.(starts June 30) Wednesdays 5pm Joe Paulik Thursdays 5pm Bump Blomberg Fridays 7 or [...]

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Grand Marais Farmer's Market

August 7, 2025

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Cook County Community Center

Where the food producers of Cook County MN and their fans gather to share the bounty of the season!

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Finland Farmers Market

August 7, 2025

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Clair Nelson / Finland Community Center

Locally grown produce, and handmade goods from the Finland MN area. The Finland Farmers Market 2025 season runs from June 12th through October 2nd, every [...]

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Harbor Rail Pub events

August 7, 2025

7:00 pm

Harbor Rail Pub

Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke

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Two Harbors City Band Summer Concerts

August 7, 2025

7:30 pm

Thomas Owens Park

A Two Harbors summer tradition! Live music by the Two Harbors City Band. Bring a blanket or chair, arrive early and enjoy an evening of [...]

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Events at Chik-Wauk Museum

August 8, 2025

12:00 am

Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center

Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]

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Grand Portage Rendezvous Days Celebration Pow Wow

August 8, 2025 - August 10, 2025

All Day

Grand Portage National Monument

Grand Portage Rendezvous Days Celebration Pow Wow with over 300 re-enactors in the historically recreated clothing. This year the focus is clothing of Grand Portage's [...]

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Summer Kid's Activities at Joy & Co.

August 8, 2025

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Joy & Co

Summer Kid's Activities at Joy & Co. Every Friday & Saturday from 12 - 2 pm $5.00 Suggested Donation Join us at Joy & Co. [...]

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Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

August 8, 2025

3:00 pm - 12:00 am

Gun Flint Tavern

Sundays 3 pm Joe Paulik or Medicine River Mondays 7pm Pete Kavanuagh.(starts June 30) Wednesdays 5pm Joe Paulik Thursdays 5pm Bump Blomberg Fridays 7 or [...]

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Live Music at the Birch Terrace

August 8, 2025

4:00 pm

The Birch Terrace

Summertime means live outdoor music at the Birch Terrace Supper Club & Lounge overlooking Grand Marais harbor! June Friday :: 27 | Mysterious Ways, 5-8pm [...]

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Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

August 8, 2025

5:00 pm

Mogul's Grille & Tap Room

Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night at Caribou Highlands Lodge for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille [...]

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