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Events For 09/20/2025

7:30am Sat. Sep. 20

Ely Marathon

Whiteside Park 58 S 7th Ave E, Ely

7:30am Sat. Sep. 20

Red Cliff Days

Legendary Waters Casino 37600 Onigamiing Drive, Red Cliff

9am-1pm Sat. Sep. 20

Port Wing Saturday Market

Local produce, baked goodies, jams/jellies, pickled goods, local arts/crafts, family rummage, something for everyone!

Port Wing Town Hall Picnic Pavilion 83185 Grand Ave., Port Wing

Cost: Free

Age: All Ages

9am-3pm Sat. Sep. 20

Twin Ports Rosemaling Society's 44th Annual Scandinavian Festival

The festival includes Scandinavian folk art and entertainment including rosemaling, carving, kolrosing, hardanger, woodenware, lefse, knitting, demonstrations, live music and more! Sweet treats, coffee and hot cider will also be available. Event is partially funded by the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and Proctor Tourism grants.

Aspirus St. Luke's Sports & Event Center 704 Kirkus St., Proctor

Cost: Admission: $5 Children 12 & under: free

Age: All Ages

9am-9pm Sat. Sep. 20

Unplugged 2025

North House Folk School 500 W Hwy 61, Grand Marais

9:30am-noon Sat. Sep. 20

Beach Cleanup at Wisconsin Point

Get ready for another beach cleanup on Wisconsin Point! Join us for snacks and prizes while cleaning up our favorite local spot.

Lot #1 Wisconsin Point Road, Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

9:30am-4:30pm Sat. Sep. 20

Chester Bowl Fall Fest

At this regional craft event you will browse 135 craft vendor booths, eat from the 15 food trucks, buy locally grown fresh produce, and peruse informational booths about local programs. There is live music on the stage all day, and the event is very…

Chester Park 1800 E. Skyline Dr., Duluth

Cost: Free, donations accepted

Age: All Ages

10am-noon Sat. Sep. 20

Acrylic Painting Class

Explore your creativity and paint 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 what image we’ll be painting and to sign up, please visit northernexposureart.com.

Northern Exposure Art 1832 W Superior St #105, Duluth

Cost: $40

Age: All Ages

10am-2pm Sat. Sep. 20

Cook County Market

The Hub parking lot 10 N. Broadway, Grand Marais

10am-2pm Sat. Sep. 20

Lake Superior Estuarium OPEN

What’s an Estuarium? A gathering place for learning and play! The term is a combination of words “estuary” and “museum.” Join us in the exhibit hall to learn more about how fresh water, ecology, and culture coexist and…

Lake Superior Estuarium 3 Marina Drive, Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-4pm Sat. Sep. 20

Agate Craft Show

Agate Bay Crafters 1549 Hwy. 61, Two Harbors

10am-4pm Sat. Sep. 20

Free Admission Day

Forest History Center 2609 County Road 76, Grand Rapids

noon-6pm Sat. Sep. 20

Malort Fest

Tower Avenue Tavern 405 Tower Ave., Superior

noon-7pm Sat. Sep. 20

Flannel Fest

We’re diving deep into the fabric of “Flannel” again this year, celebrating everything from Grunge to Country to Americana and all the meaningful moments in-between, flannels have kept us comfortable in their warm embrace. Flannels…

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

noon Sat. Sep. 20

Oktoberfest

Rapids Brewing 214 N Pokegama Ave., Grand Rapids

1-2pm Sat. Sep. 20

Uncovering Wisconsin’s WWII POW Camps

During World War II, 39 prisoner-of-war camps housed captured German soldiers in Wisconsin. After the war, the prisoners were sent home, and the camps were mostly forgotten. However, in 2023, the logbook of Fort McCoy's POW Camp Commander, Lieutenant…

Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center 305 Harbor View Parkway, Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

1-4pm Sat. Sep. 20

Similar Dogs

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

1-4pm Sat. Sep. 20

September Free ArtDAI

A beloved tradition. Stop in for a FREE, casual, creative art-making afternoon and learn to make simple, fun crafts that can be customized for artists of all ages.

Duluth Art Institute Lincoln Park Building 2229 W. 2nd St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

1:30-5pm Sat. Sep. 20

Skally Line concert

Come to the Carlton County Historical Society to hear The Skally Line band! The Skally Line creates early American music rooted in Minnesota history. After the Skally Line band, listen to our 1910 piano! Light refreshments provided!

Carlton County Historical Society 406 Cloquet Ave, Cloquet

Cost: FREE

3pm Sat. Sep. 20

Steve Blexrud

Gunflint Tavern 111 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

4-7pm Sat. Sep. 20

E & J Acoustic

EZ Street Saloon 3205 S. County Rd. E., South Range

4pm Sat. Sep. 20

Golden Era Jazz

Honest Dog Books 40 S. Second St. #1455, Bayfield

4pm Sat. Sep. 20

The Reckoning

Maco Theater 415 Chestnut St., Virginia

5-8pm Sat. Sep. 20

Landscapes

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

6-8pm Sat. Sep. 20

Hannah Rey

Castle Danger Brewery 17 7th St., Two Harbors

6-8pm Sat. Sep. 20

Wetland Willows

SandRocks 421 Commercial Ave. N., Sandstone

6-8pm Sat. Sep. 20

Jim Miller

Cascade Lodge 3719 Hwy. 61, Lutsen

6-11pm Sat. Sep. 20

Spirit of the Times

Join us for a truly unforgettable evening in downtown Duluth. Guests will enjoy live entertainment and pop up performances from a myriad of local creative talent throughout the evening. There will also be unique silent and live auction items, food from the Zeitgeist Restaurant & Bar, craft beer, cocktails, mocktails, and party fare!

Zeitgeist Arts 222 E. Superior St., Duluth

Age: All Ages

6pm Sat. Sep. 20

Jason Streitz

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

7-9pm Sat. Sep. 20

Community Dance

Duluth Folk School 1917 W. Superior St., Duluth

7-9pm Sat. Sep. 20

Ross Thorn

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

7-9pm Sat. Sep. 20

Funniest Person In The Twin Ports Round 2

The Funniest Person in the Twin Ports Contest continues! Ten more comedians duke it out for a shot at the finals, followed by a knockout performance by amazing headliner Comrade Tripp! // Doors: 6pm · Show 7pm // $10 · 21+ // FREE karaoke to follow!

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

Cost: $10

Age: 21+

7-9pm Sat. Sep. 20

Dave Neuswanger

60's, 70's Folk Rock

Boulder Lodge 7296 WI-77, Hayward

7pm Sat. Sep. 20

Billy Johnson

Gunflint Tavern 111 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

7:30-10pm Sat. Sep. 20

Million Dollar Quartet

This iconic jukebox musical is guaranteed to blow the roof off the NorShor Theatre! On December 4, 1956, an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for one of the greatest jam sessions ever.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $20-$60

Age: Ages 8 and up

8pm Sat. Sep. 20

Aftershock

Birds Bar 5801 Tower Ave., Superior

8pm Sat. Sep. 20

Last Call

Superior Tavern 1224 Tower Ave., Superior

8:30pm Sat. Sep. 20

Pro-Comedy Tour

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

9pm Sat. Sep. 20

Sawtooth Witch

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

9pm Sat. Sep. 20

SoundCheck

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

9pm Sat. Sep. 20

Rock Blue

Sevenwinds Casino 13767 County Hwy B, Hayward

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