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Events For 08/29/2026

10am-4pm Sat. Aug. 29

Motorcycles at the Meteor

Join us aboard the SS Meteor for the second annual Motorcycle Ride in and Show! Enjoy the free show inside the ship, vote for your favorite bikes, and learn from their owners! The Corn Dog Company Food truck will be on site, and there will be…

SS Meteor Ship Museum 200 Marina Drive, Superior

Cost: FREE

11am-1pm Sat. Aug. 29

Children's author Derek Francis

Zenith Bookstore welcomes Derek Francis, the author of Our First Bus Ride. He will read his children’s book and share this historical story about Molly and Monica. The audience will be able to ask questions and get a personally signed copy of…

Zenith Bookstore 318 Central Ave, Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

noon Sat. Aug. 29

Tribute Fest

Bayfront Festival Park 704 W. Railroad St., Duluth

1-4pm Sat. Aug. 29

Similar Dogs

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

2-4pm Sat. Aug. 29

The Gays are Back in Town Drag Show

The Gays are Back in Town and it’s time for a party. Come join the newly returned cast of Coral Collective and support local queer drag artists. Our songs and artists change every show so you never know what might be in store! So come join the party at the Wired Whisker cat café, August 29th at 2pm.

Wired Whisker 1823 E Superior St, Duluth

Cost: $10 (Cash Only) [Cash Available on Site]

Age: All Ages

2-4:30pm Sat. Aug. 29

John Kronstadt

Bayfield Winery 87380 Betzold Rd., Bayfield

2-5pm Sat. Aug. 29

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

2-9pm Sat. Aug. 29

Paddlin' for the Boundary Waters with Dave Simonett & Friends

Join us at Bent Paddle Brewing Co. on Saturday, August 29, for one of Duluth's signature celebrations of the Boundary Waters! Spend the day enjoying live music, great beer, outdoor community, conservation conversations, local vendors, delicious food…

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

2pm Sat. Aug. 29

Thirsty Puppet Show — Free Family Series

Thirsty uses puppetry, music, storytelling, and creativity to explore our relationship with water. This free family performance is a revival from In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre.

Big Top Chatauqua 32525 Ski Hill Rd., Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

4-7pm Sat. Aug. 29

Pat Eliasen

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

5pm Sat. Aug. 29

Bewilderness

Smoke on the Water 94 Roosevelt St., Coleraine

6-8pm Sat. Aug. 29

Rick Evans

Larsmont Trading Post 97 Scenic Dr., Two Harbors

6-9pm Sat. Aug. 29

Greg Tiburzi

Ledge Rock Grille 596 Larsmont Way, Two Harbors

6pm Sat. Aug. 29

Pro-Comedy Tour

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

6pm Sat. Aug. 29

Freeturnals

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

7-9pm Sat. Aug. 29

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. 29

Skarlett Woods

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

7pm Sat. Aug. 29

Wayward Gypsies

Gardener's Y-Go-By 13889 E. Co. Rd. Y, Gordon

7:30pm Sat. Aug. 29

Nici Peper

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

8-11pm Sat. Aug. 29

The4onTheFloor & special guests

"This is Rock'n'Roll in the 21st century." Joining together in the name of fun & joy, the 4onthefloor bring their well-oiled, high-octane, rock’n’roll to the world with an immediacy rarely seen on stage in the 21st century. The…

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

Cost: $21-$107

Age: 21+

8pm Sat. Aug. 29

Landscapes

Gunflint Tavern 111 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

8pm Sat. Aug. 29

Southpaws

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

8pm Sat. Aug. 29

Born Too Late

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

8:30pm Sat. Aug. 29

Pro-Comedy Tour

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

8:30pm Sat. Aug. 29

Garage 19

Grand Rapids Eagles 1776 S. Pokegama Ave., Grand Rapids

9pm Sat. Aug. 29

Hardaybra

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

9pm Sat. Aug. 29

Static Alibi

Black Bear Casino Cobalt Nightclub I-35 & 210, Carlton

9pm Sat. Aug. 29

Skitzo Fonik

Grand Casino Hinckley 777 Lady Luck Drive, Hinckley

9pm Sat. Aug. 29

Goldyn Heartz

Sevenwinds Casino 13767 County Hwy B, Hayward

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