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Events For 08/15/2026

9am-6pm Sat. Aug. 15

Scuba Palooza

Lake Ore-be-gone 101 W. Wisconsin Ave. E., Gilbert

9am-8pm Sat. Aug. 15

Heritage Fest

Pioneer Mine 401 N Pioneer Rd., Ely

10am-noon Sat. Aug. 15

Acrylic Paint Class

Explore your creativity by painting your own masterpiece with step-by-step instruction! All materials to paint a 16x20” canvas will be provided and no experience is necessary. Snacks and beverages are welcome. Class will be held at Northern Exposure Art in Enger Lofts Marketplace. To see the image we’ll be painting and to register, please visit northernexposureart.com.

Northern Exposure Art 1832 W Superior St. #105, Duluth

Cost: $40

Age: All Ages

10am-1pm Sat. Aug. 15

Carlton County Animal Rescue Adoption Event

Come on out for Tractor Supply's Pet Event, in collaboration with Carlton County Animal Rescue to meet adoptable animals as well as a microchip event for community members! 10am-1pm. Pre-registration or same day registration available. FREE for county residents, $25 per pet for non-residents.

Tractor Supply Company 1604 Mn Highway 33, Cloquet

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-4pm Sat. Aug. 15

August Duluth Studio Makers Market

Spend the weekend shopping handmade in the heart of Canal Park! Join us Saturday, August 15 & Sunday, August 16, from 10 AM–4 PM on the outdoor deck between Duluth Studio Market and Little Angie's. Browse unique handmade goods, meet talented makers, and discover one-of-a-kind finds!

Duluth Studio Market 369 Canal Park Drive, Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-7pm Sat. Aug. 15

Bookstore Romance Day

Attention romance book lovers! This day is for YOU! Join Zenith Bookstore for National Bookstore Romance Day. Meet fantasy romance author Scylla Kairos 1-3 PM. She’ll share one-on-one about her books. We’ll also have Blind Date Books, a…

Zenith Bookstore 318 Central Ave, Duluth

Cost: Free (cost for books purchased)

10am Sat. Aug. 15

East End Family Fun Days

Come visit us for East End Family Fun Days 2025 in Superior Wisconsin. Our family friendly event is from 10:00am to 3:00pm, but come early and hit all the local rummage sales or stay late, as we have two local favorite bands playing Superior's only street dance from 4:00pm to midnight! 10+ food trucks, a car show, magic show, kids games, bounce houses, petting zoo, we have it all for family fun!

East End Superior East 5th Street, Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

11am-4pm Sat. Aug. 15

Corn & Brat Fest

Herbster Historic Log Gym 86870 Lenawee Rd., Herbster

11am-6pm Sat. Aug. 15

Excalibur Con

DECC Cityside Convention Center 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

11am-10pm Sat. Aug. 15

Castle Danger Brewery's 15th Golden Anniversary

Celebrate Castle Danger Brewery's 15th Golden Anniversary with a full day of specialty beers, live music, local food, family activities, and community fun. Join us as we raise a glass to 15 years on Minnesota's North Shore!

Castle Danger Brewery 17 7th St., Two Harbors

Cost: FREE

11am Sat. Aug. 15

Forage the North

Chester Creek Books 1333 E. Superior St., Duluth

noon-2pm Sat. Aug. 15

Author Faith LeMone

Foxes & Fireflies Bookstore 1401 Tower Ave., Superior

noon-10pm Sat. Aug. 15

Northwoods Music & Art Festival

Gates open at noon Artist booths run 12-6pm Beer, wine, soda, burgers, brats, veggie burgers and hot dogs available. No carry-ins please. Bring your lawn chairs and cash for the outdoor food/beer tent. Music by Mary Cutrufello, Richard Blackheart Kapusta, The Whiskey Chase and SonofMel.

Boulder Lodge 7296 WI-77, Hayward

Cost: $25 adults, $15 teens, 12 & under free

1-4pm Sat. Aug. 15

Similar Dogs

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

2-5pm Sat. Aug. 15

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

2pm Sat. Aug. 15

Honk! Jr.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

3-5pm Sat. Aug. 15

Sarah Morris

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

5pm Sat. Aug. 15

Honk! Jr.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

6-9pm Sat. Aug. 15

John Kronstadt

Ledge Rock Grille 596 Larsmont Way, Two Harbors

6-9pm Sat. Aug. 15

Tinglers

Hoops Fish Market 207 Wilson Ave., Bayfield

6pm Sat. Aug. 15

Pro-Comedy Tour

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

6pm Sat. Aug. 15

Greg Tiburzi

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

6:30-10:30pm Sat. Aug. 15

Dark Sky Caravan

Chik-Wauk Nature Center 28 Moose Pond Dr., Grand Marais

7-9pm Sat. Aug. 15

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

7pm Sat. Aug. 15

Race Night

ABC Raceway 2187 Butterworth Rd., Ashland

7pm Sat. Aug. 15

Milkbone

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

7pm Sat. Aug. 15

Horse Apiece

Black Cat Coffeehouse 211 Chapple Ave., Ashland

7pm Sat. Aug. 15

Moonshot

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

7pm Sat. Aug. 15

Jordan Messerole

Ely's Historic State Theater 238 E. Sheridan St., Ely

7pm Sat. Aug. 15

The BlackFlys

Gunflint Tavern 111 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

7:30pm Sat. Aug. 15

The Non Prophets

Tom's Burned Down Cafe 274 Middle Rd., Madeline Island

8-11pm Sat. Aug. 15

Skarlett Woods, Slope City, Sarah Morris

8:00 PM Show Sarah Morris is a Minneapolis-based Americana singer-songwriter whose crystalline voice and benevolent storytelling have earned her recognition as one of the Midwest’s most compelling musical voices. Over the course of six albums…

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

Age: 21+

8-11pm Sat. Aug. 15

Lazy Lightning 420 (Grateful Dead tribute)

8:00 PM Show Lazy Lightning 420 isa Duluth-based duo consisting of Marc Gartman and Erik Berry (from Trampled by Turtles) who perform full Grateful Dead concerts by re-creating setlists from Archive.org. The duo uses an array of effects pedals and…

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

Cost: $14.66+

Age: 21+

8pm Sat. Aug. 15

Hellcat

Average Joe's 1310 N. 5th St., Superior

8:30pm Sat. Aug. 15

Pro-Comedy Tour

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

9pm Sat. Aug. 15

Ian Alexy

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

9pm Sat. Aug. 15

Margaritaville

Sevenwinds Casino 13767 County Hwy B, Hayward

10pm Sat. Aug. 15

Gatsby Night

The Do You Nightclub 214 E. Howard St. Suite 7, Hibbing

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