Events

Thu. Aug. 6

Lake County Fair

Lake County Fairgrounds 1381 FairGrounds Rd., Two Harbors

10am-noon Thu. Aug. 6

August Clay Camp: Fundamentals of Hand-building

A full week of making, shaping, and creating in clay right at SOLCA in Lakeside. In August Clay Camp, students explore real ceramic techniques—pinch pots, coils, slabs, and glazing—while building their own functional and imaginative work. Each day blends instruction, hands-on making, and open studio time so students can experiment and grow at their own pace.

Spirit of the Lake Community Arts 5401 Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $140

Age: Ages 6-10 and Ages 11-15

11am-3pm Thu. Aug. 6

Annual Disability Rights Celebration

A free community celebration honoring the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Enjoy free food, live entertainment, a local maker market and an inclusive community resource fair. Everyone is welcome.

Superior High School 2600 Catlin Ave., Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

11am-10pm Thu. Aug. 6

Bayfield County Fair

Bayfield County Fairgrounds 7080 N. Main Street, Iron River

11am-11pm Thu. Aug. 6

St. Louis County Fair

Fairgrounds 1001 Discovery Drive, Chisholm

11:30am-3:30pm Thu. Aug. 6

Fiber art demonstrations

Two Harbors Public Library 320 Waterfront Dr,, Two Harbors

1-3pm Thu. Aug. 6

August Clay Camp: Fundamentals of Hand-building

A full week of making, shaping, and creating in clay right at SOLCA in Lakeside. In August Clay Camp, students explore real ceramic techniques—pinch pots, coils, slabs, and glazing—while building their own functional and imaginative work. Each day blends instruction, hands-on making, and open studio time so students can experiment and grow at their own pace.

Spirit of the Lake Community Arts 5401 Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $140

Age: Ages 6-10 and Ages 11-15

3-6pm Thu. Aug. 6

Volunteer Day @ Piping Plover Habitat

During this volunteer maintenance day, we will be handling unwanted vegetation within targeted areas on Wisconsin Point Bird Sanctuary. If the wind and weather cooperates, we will be managing the invasives by burning them on site. Participants are encouraged to email Mikayla, at watertrail@stlouisriver.org if they are interested in helping

Wisconsin Point Bird Sanctuary 21 Wisconsin Point Rd, Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

4pm Thu. Aug. 6

Miss West Duluth Pageant

Mr. D's Bar & Grill 5622 Grand Ave., Duluth

4pm Thu. Aug. 6

Brad Morgan

Staudemeyer's Four Seasons Resort 44800 Birch Point Rd., Cable

5-6pm Thu. Aug. 6

Call of the Wild Poetry Night

Ely Folk School 209 E. Sheridan St, Ely

5pm Thu. Aug. 6

Jordan Messerole

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

5:30-7:30pm Thu. Aug. 6

The Hounds

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

5:30pm Thu. Aug. 6

History in a Pint: Growing Up in Wartime

War shapes history, creates veterans, and generates deeply compelling narratives. Writing about these intense experiences can be a powerful tool for transitioning back to civilian life. An intimate and raw conversation with Duluth native Joel Turnipseed, author of the critically acclaimed "Baghdad Express: A Gulf War Memoir."

Lake Superior Railroad Museum 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: Free

6-8pm Thu. Aug. 6

Adam Moe

Cascade Lodge 3719 Hwy. 61, Lutsen

6-8pm Thu. Aug. 6

Gordon Thorne

North Shore Winery 202 Ski Hill Rd., Lutsen

6-8pm Thu. Aug. 6

Superior Porchfest

Multiple locations superiorporchfest.org, Superior

6-8pm Thu. Aug. 6

Concerts by the Lake

Bayfield’s Concerts by the Lake occur every Tuesday and Thursday, from June 17 through August 28, 2025 in Memorial Park. The music runs from 6-8 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring blankets or lawn chairs to the park. Dogs are also welcome on a leash. The concert could be moved indoors if the weather does not cooperate. A location will be announced the day of the event on signage around Bayfield.

Bayfield Memorial Park 2 Rittenhouse Ave., Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-9pm Thu. Aug. 6

Frequency Rising

Gunflint Tavern 111 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

6pm Thu. Aug. 6

Spirit Valley Days Parade

Grand Avenue Business District, Duluth

6pm Thu. Aug. 6

Kim Nagler

Smoke on the Water 94 Roosevelt St., Coleraine

6:30pm Thu. Aug. 6

Music in the Park: Pirates, Guitars & Beachfront Bars

Bennett Park 520 E. 13th St., Hibbing

7-9pm Thu. Aug. 6

Palestine 36

A film showing of 'Palestine 36' and fundraiser bake sale to support a family in Gaza. Come to learn more about the fight to stop the genocide in Palestine. Join with other (very) concerned citizens and activists!

Central Hillside Community Center 12 E. Fourth St., Duluth

Cost: Donation: Bake sale

Age: Teens+

7-10pm Thu. Aug. 6

Celtic Jam

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

7pm Thu. Aug. 6

Music on the Ship

William A. Irvin 301 Harbor Drive, Duluth

Cost: Free

7pm Thu. Aug. 6

High Horse & Kat Wallace, Ponyfolk

Quaker Meeting House 1802 E. 1st St., Duluth

7pm Thu. Aug. 6

Haitian Divorce

StageNorth 123 W. Omaha St., Washburn

7:30pm Thu. Aug. 6

Witch

Zeitgeist Arts 222 E. Superior St., Duluth

8-10pm Thu. Aug. 6

Thursday Night Jazz

Rathskeller 132 E. Michigan St., Duluth

8-11pm Thu. Aug. 6

Midnight River Choir, Grand Holler

8:00 PM Show The story of Midnight River Choir is proof that sometimes great bands just happen. One night, four strangers ended up on a late night float trip down the Guadalupe River. As they made their way down the river singing songs, the beautiful…

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

Cost: $12.44+

Age: 21+