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Events For 07/18/2026

7:30-11am Sat. Jul. 18

Breakfast Fundraiser during Agate Days

Come enjoy a wonderful all-you-can-eat pancake & sausage breakfast during Agate Days in the Moose Lake City Park from 7:30 am - 11:00 am! Local residents, Jennifer & Barney Hollis, are the hosts and plan on donating all proceeds (split between Carlton County Animal Rescue and Boy Scouts Troop #180) Come hungry and help support our local animal rescue and Boy Scouts troop!

Moose Lake City Park 1 Couillard Lane, Moose Lake

Cost: $10

Age: All Ages

9am-8pm Sat. Jul. 18

Skyline Summerfest Cornhole & Volleyball Tournament

Sun, sand, and a drink in my hand! Join us for our annual Summerfest Tournament on Saturday, July 18! We'll be playing cornhole & volleyball for a chance to win cash prizes. Bring on the competition, summer cocktails, and fun in the sun for this outdoor event!

Skyline Social & Games 4894 Miller Trunk Hwy, Duluth

Cost: Volleyball: $140 - $150, Cornhole: $20

Age: 21+

9:30am-noon Sat. Jul. 18

Spotted Knapweed Pull at Wisconsin Point

The Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve are hosting a volunteer opportunity focused on removing Spotted Knapweed from Wisconsin Point. Volunteers will meet at Lot #5 at 9:30 am for a brief…

Wisconsin Point Lot #5, Wisconsin Point Road, Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages, under 18 accompanied by an adult

10am-5pm Sat. Jul. 18

Ely Watercolor 46th Annual Show

Ely Watercolor Club 46th Annual Art Show & Sale featuring over 1000 pieces of art: original paintings, greeting cards, gift bags, art demos. Free Admission!

Ely Arts & Heritage Center 105 Miner's Landing Rd., Ely

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10:30am-noon Sat. Jul. 18

Painting at Glensheen

Glensheen Mansion 3300 London Rd., Duluth

Cost: $15 per person

11am-2pm Sat. Jul. 18

Carlton County Animal Rescue Adoption Event

Come find the new love of your life at Carlton County Animal Rescue's adoption event, sponsored by Members Co-Op Credit Union at 301 Elm Ave in Moose Lake. Saturday, July 18th 11 am - 2 pm during Agate Days! Water and snacks will be available for free will donation to the rescue.

Members Co-Op Credit Union 301 Elm Avenue, Moose Lake

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

11am-2:30pm Sat. Jul. 18

Cohousing Networking Picnic

July 18, 11-2:30 CohousingMN is holding an education and networking event over food at Lincoln Park picnic pavilion in Duluth. Bring your own picnic. Learn a bit about cohousing, connect with others. Preregistration recommended or drop-in.

Lincoln Park Pavilion 501 N. 25th Ave. W, Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

11am Sat. Jul. 18

Forage the North

Chester Creek Books 1333 E. Superior St., Duluth

1-4pm Sat. Jul. 18

Similar Dogs

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

2-5pm Sat. Jul. 18

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

2-7pm Sat. Jul. 18

Tundra's Summer Cooldown Ice Cream Festival

Treat yourself to an exclusive after-hours tasting event this July 18th featuring the best small-batch ice cream the region has to offer! Unlimited Sampling: Get a tasting cup and enjoy unlimited one-ounce scoops of 30+ flavors from seven Midwest…

Lake Superior Zoo 7210 Fremont St., Duluth

Cost: Member adult $20, member child $10, guest adult $30, guest child $15. Day-of guest tickets: adult $40, child $25, 2 & under free

Age: All Ages

2-9pm Sat. Jul. 18

Mae Fest

The Portage Hwy. 63 & Cty. Rd. M, Cable

3-7pm Sat. Jul. 18

Fairlawn Mansion Ice Cream Social

Join Superior Public Museums for their biggest fundraising event of the year, the Ice Cream Social at Fairlawn Mansion! Enjoy a free concert, courtesy of Bayside Sounds, a classic car show, magic show with The Amazing Charles, an artisan and vendor…

Fairlawn Mansion & Museum 906 E. 2nd St., Superior

Cost: Free (food, games, etc. have a fee)

3-8pm Sat. Jul. 18

Raise the Roost

Klockow Brewing 36 SE 10th St., Grand Rapids

3pm Sat. Jul. 18

10th annual Summerfest

10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SUMMERFEST TENT PARTY (July 17-18) @ the BEACON SPORTS BAR! This year is going to be Rockin' 🤘!!!

Beacon Sports Bar & Grill 5044 Hermantown Rd., Hermantown

5-7pm Sat. Jul. 18

John Louis

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

6-8pm Sat. Jul. 18

John Gruber

Cascade Lodge 3719 Hwy. 61, Lutsen

6-9pm Sat. Jul. 18

Lawless

Hoops Fish Market 207 Wilson Ave., Bayfield

6pm Sat. Jul. 18

Jason Streitz

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

6pm Sat. Jul. 18

Pro-Comedy Tour

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

6pm Sat. Jul. 18

Giant Luau

Giants Ridge 6329 Wynne Creek Drive, Biwabik

7-8pm Sat. Jul. 18

The Land of Everlasting Sky

Jill D. Swenson, author of The Land of Everlasting Sky: A Memoir of Loss and Legacy on Lake of the Woods (She Writes Press, June 2, 2026) will be in conversation with Konnie LeMay, board chair of Lake Superior Writers, at Zenith Bookstore on July 18 at 7 p.m.

Zenith Bookstore 318 Central Ave, Duluth

7-9pm Sat. Jul. 18

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. 18

Ross Thorn & Friends, Bloodroots

Ross Thorn's poignant lyricism joins with a few good buddies to open for Bloodroots!

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7pm Sat. Jul. 18

As You Like It

Grand Marais Playhouse 51 W. First St., Grand Marais

7pm Sat. Jul. 18

Race Night

ABC Raceway 2187 Butterworth Rd., Ashland

7pm Sat. Jul. 18

9 to 5

Reif Performing Arts Center 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids

7pm Sat. Jul. 18

Booty Fest

Charlie Brown's Bar 1828 Iowa Ave, Superior

7pm Sat. Jul. 18

Moonshot

Up Yonder on 61 1615 W. Hwy. 61, Grand Marais

7pm Sat. Jul. 18

Aftershock

Bridge's Bar 6891 S. Lake Ave., Lake Nebagamon

7:30-10pm Sat. Jul. 18

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

7:30pm Sat. Jul. 18

Killer Queen

Big Top Chatauqua 32525 Ski Hill Rd., Bayfield

7:30pm Sat. Jul. 18

Michael Perry

Park Center 15791 US Hwy. 63, Hayward

8-11pm Sat. Jul. 18

Haus Of Queer Sportsmania Drag Show

Join us on 7/18, at 8pm for the Haus of Queer’s first Drag Show at The Caddy Shack!! Get your shoulder pads, and KT tape.. because this shows theme is all things sports!! 🏈 💪🏼 Hosted by ThatQueerIsa, with DJ Octavia Fortè 🔥 Save that date!! More details & cast announcement coming soon! **Cash Only (ATM on site)** // Doors: 7pm · Show: 8pm // $15 · 21+

Caddy Shack Indoor Golf & Pub 2023 W Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $15

Age: 21+

8-11pm Sat. Jul. 18

The Yeah Scherz

The Yeah Scherz is a high-energy rock outfit and a premier staple of the Duluth, Minnesota music scene for over a decade. Famous for their commanding stage presence, elite musicianship, and tight three-part vocal harmonies, the band is renowned for…

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

Cost: $10-$85

Age: 21+

8:30pm Sat. Jul. 18

Pro-Comedy Tour

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

9pm Sat. Jul. 18

Ian Alexy

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

9pm Sat. Jul. 18

Up South

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

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