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Events For 07/11/2026

Sat. Jul. 11

Trailfitters Trail Challenge

Trailfitters Trail Challenge - May 30 - July 12, 2026. Hike 9 local trails! Lots of cool prizes available for finishers. After-party in Fitger's Courtyard on July 12. Keep an eye out on Trailfitters social media on the 30th for official trails.

Multiple locations Duluth trails, Duluth

7am-11pm Sat. Jul. 11

Bay Days

bay-days.org, Silver Bay

8am-3pm Sat. Jul. 11

Duluth International Rowing Regatta

For more than 60 years Duluth has hosted teams from the Midwest and Canada, attracting a large crowd of spectators and a festive atmosphere. The race course is on Superior Bay though wind and weather conditions sometimes require moving to Lake Superior across the street.

Duluth Rowing Club 3911 Minnesota Ave., Duluth

9am-4pm Sat. Jul. 11

Downtown Art Fair

Old Central School 10 NW 5th St., Grand Rapids

9am-6pm Sat. Jul. 11

Duluth Air Show

Duluth International Airport 4701 Grinden Dr., Duluth

10am-4pm Sat. Jul. 11

Davidson Windmill Tours

The Davidson Windmill was completed about 1905 and served the settlers in the Old Brule region. It is on the National Register of Historic Places, and serves as a portal into the Old-Brule region along Wisconsin Highway 13. Also come tour the Blueberry Depot and Eskolin House.

Davidson Windmill & Eskolin Log House 7890 Old Hwy. 13, South Range

10:30am-1pm Sat. Jul. 11

Carlton County Animal Rescue Adoption Event

Come join Carlton Co. Animal Rescue for an adoption event and find the new love of your life! Saturday, July 11th at Fleet Farm 10:30 am - 1:00 pm.

Fleet Farm 4165 Loberg Avenue, Hermantown

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

11am-2pm Sat. Jul. 11

Rose Fest

• Enjoy a guided tour of the Leif Erickson Rose Garden. • Learn several methods to propagate roses. • Explore the Rose Garden on a Treasure Hunt for Kids (of all ages!). • Identify the top performing hardy roses in our area featured in the Rose Garden. • Learn how to make beautiful flower arrangements. • Hear about best roses for beginners chosen by the Lake Superior Rose Society. • Visit the Q & A table for answers to your questions about growing roses. Rose Fest is presented by the Lake Superior Rose Society and the City of Duluth.

Leif Erikson Rose Garden 13th Ave. E. & London Rd., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

1-4pm Sat. Jul. 11

Similar Dogs

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

2-5pm Sat. Jul. 11

Saturday Artist Alleyway

Get outside and support local artists this summer! This outdoor market in Lincoln Park features pottery, original artwork and prints, unique handcrafted items, and fun activities for kids.

Artist Alleyway 1921 W. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

2-5pm Sat. Jul. 11

North Shore Folklore

Our Siiviis Gallery summer exhibition, North Shore Folklore, is an exploration of the mysterious, unknown and intriguing in and around the North Shore. Do you know any tall tales of the Great Lakes, heard or invented; any inexplicable occurrences? Can you describe something intriguing or secret about the deep places in the world?

Siiviis Gallery 361 Canal Park Dr., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

4-8pm Sat. Jul. 11

Portage

Birch Terrace Supper Club 601 W. Hwy. 61, Grand Marais

4-9pm Sat. Jul. 11

Rise Up Reggae Dance Party

Join us for the 9th Annual Reggae Rise Up Dance Party. This year, we're excited to partner with the band Harbor Roots and TNT HiFi to bring even more positive vibrations to Lincoln Park. Mark your calendars and level up your energy for an afternoon…

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5-7pm Sat. Jul. 11

Lu Starr

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

5pm Sat. Jul. 11

Morningbird

Smoke on the Water 94 Roosevelt St., Coleraine

5:30pm Sat. Jul. 11

Ian Munsick

Bayfront Festival Park 704 W. Railroad St., Duluth

6-9pm Sat. Jul. 11

Old Country Boys

Hoops Fish Market 207 Wilson Ave., Bayfield

6-9pm Sat. Jul. 11

The Dudes

Wooden Table 10295 Hwy. 65, Britt

6pm Sat. Jul. 11

Mackie Brothers

Sir Benedict's Tavern 805 E. Superior St., Duluth

6pm Sat. Jul. 11

Pro-Comedy Tour

Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub 109 W. Superior St., Duluth

6pm Sat. Jul. 11

Bruce Bednarchuk

Bruce Bednarchuk is a seasoned solo/acoustic artist who plays Folk, Rock, Jazz and Blues and original songs, too.

Fitger's Barrel Room 600 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $5 Cover Charge

7-9pm Sat. Jul. 11

Under the Blue Umbrella Concert Series

The Under the Blue Umbrella Concert Series is a summer-long event, mostly Saturdays, featuring local and regional musicians. Seating is limited so bring a lawn chair and enjoy the summer evening. A full bar and grill is offered. June 6 Fishheads June 13 Rory Von James June 20 Saltydog June 26 (Friday) Father Hennepin June 27 Boss Mama & The Jebberhooch July 4 Hot Tamale Cosmos July 11 Between Howls July 18 Cigarette Picnic & Entheos Enclave July 25 Junkyard Mule Aug. 1 Driftless Revelers Aug. 8 Morningbird Aug. 15 Peat Boggs Aug. 22 Ross Thorn Aug. 29 Brothers Burn Mountain Sept. 5 Feeding Leroy Sept. 6 (Sunday) Sugar on the Roof

Rugged Spruce Golf Club 2871A Sundberg Rd., Mahtowa

Cost: Suggested Donation $10

Age: All Ages

7-9pm Sat. Jul. 11

Ross Thorn

Ursa Minor Brewing 2415 W. Superior St. Suite B, Duluth

7pm Sat. Jul. 11

Church of Cash

Lucius Woods Performing Arts Center 9245 E. Main St., Solon Springs

7pm Sat. Jul. 11

Race Night

ABC Raceway 2187 Butterworth Rd., Ashland

7pm Sat. Jul. 11

9 to 5

Reif Performing Arts Center 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids

7:30-10pm Sat. Jul. 11

Legally Blonde the Musical

With whip-smart humor, fierce choreography, and a feel-good score, Legally Blonde The Musical proves you can be ambitious, brilliant, and look fabulous doing it. This show is so much fun, it should be illegal.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $30-$60

Age: Ages 4 and up

7:30-11pm Sat. Jul. 11

Hangouts, Lent, Galleon, Lamellas

7:40 PM Show LENT Lent is a rising psych-rock and garage-pop band based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Known for their unique blend of psychedelic tones, "weirdo melodies," and animalistic droning, the group consists of Dove Schierer, Ben Herron…

Cedar Lounge/Earth Rider Brewery 1715 N. 3rd St., Superior

Cost: $12.44-$84.73

Age: 21+

8:30pm Sat. Jul. 11

Pro-Comedy Tour

Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub 109 W. Superior St., Duluth

9pm Sat. Jul. 11

The Luck

Rival House at Grand Casino Hinckley 777 Lady Luck Drive, Hinckley

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