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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.

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Art Exhibit: Recent and Past Works from Brock Larson that Capture Northern Life

Art Exhibit: Recent and Past Works from Brock Larson that Capture Northern Life

June 21, 2025 - July 13, 2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Art Exhibit: Recent and Past Works from Brock Larson that Capture Northern Life Join us to celebrate the work of Brock Larson, a Duluth-based artist [...]
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Lutsong Music Festival

Lutsong Music Festival

July 10, 2025 - July 13, 2025    
All Day
Caribou Highlands Lodge
Lutsong Music Festival A Weekend of Music, Art & Community Overlooking Lake Superior and just up Ski Hill Road from Lutsen, comes the 4th annual Lutsong [...]
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Two Harbors Heritage Days

Two Harbors Heritage Days

July 10, 2025 - July 13, 2025    
All Day
Downtown Depot Area
Two Harbors Heritage Days is an annual four-day event held the first full Thursday through Sunday after the Fourth of July holiday. The festival offers [...]
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Bay Days

Bay Days

July 11, 2025 - July 13, 2025    
All Day
Beaver Bay, MN
Bay Days - This year's Bay Days Festival, held in Silver Bay, features live music, craft and food vendors, kids' games and activities, a golf [...]
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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

July 12, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
North House Folk School
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
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Grand Marais Arts Festival

Grand Marais Arts Festival

July 12, 2025 - July 13, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Downtown Grand Marais
Saturday, July 13, 2023 | 9am – 5pm Sunday, July 14, 2023 | 10am – 4pm The 34th annual Grand Marais Arts Festival is a [...]
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Bally Blacksmith Shop Live Demo

Bally Blacksmith Shop Live Demo

July 12, 2025    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Bill Bally Blacksmith Shop
Bally Blacksmith Shop Live Demo - Join the Cook County Historical Society for live blacksmithing demos at the Bally Blacksmith Shop in downtown Grand Marais. [...]
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Bobs Stairs Guided Hike at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

Bobs Stairs Guided Hike at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

July 12, 2025    
2:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
Bobs Stairs Guided Hike at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park Enjoy a guided hike with a park naturalist down a wooden staircase to a beautiful [...]
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Live Music at the Birch Terrace

Live Music at the Birch Terrace

July 12, 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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Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

July 12, 2025    
4:00 pm
North House Folk School
From the blacksmith shop to the woodshop, there is always something happening on campus. Discover the rich folk school tradition, visit the classrooms in action, [...]
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Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

July 12, 2025    
5:00 pm
Mogul's Grille & Tap Room
Join us  for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille and Tap Room! Thursdays - 7-10pm | Silent Disco Party [...]
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Author Talk with Peter Geye, A Lesser Light

Author Talk with Peter Geye, A Lesser Light

July 12, 2025    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Drury Lane Books
Author Talk with Peter Geye - Join us this Arts Festival Saturday in welcoming back Minnesota author Peter Geye with an Author Talk about his newest release, A [...]
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Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

July 12, 2025    
6:00 pm
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
Come for dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and stay for live music in the fireside room and bar at Larsmont Cottages, Saturdays from 5-8pm early [...]
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Art Exhibit: Recent and Past Works from Brock Larson that Capture Northern Life
Art Exhibit: Recent and Past Works from Brock Larson that Capture Northern Life
21 Jun 25
Grand Marais
Lutsong Music Festival
Lutsong Music Festival
10 Jul 25
Lutsen
Two Harbors Heritage Days
Two Harbors Heritage Days
10 Jul 25
Two Harbors
Bay Days
Bay Days
11 Jul 25
Beaver Bay
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
12 Jul 25
Grand Marais
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