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Events For 08/08/2026

Sat. Aug. 8

Lake County Fair

Lake County Fairgrounds 1381 FairGrounds Rd., Two Harbors

Sat. Aug. 8

Rendezvous Days

Grand Portage National Monument 170 Mile Creek Rd., Grand Portage

7am-11pm Sat. Aug. 8

Quarry Days

Multiple locations, Sandstone

7am-11:30pm Sat. Aug. 8

Bayfield County Fair

Bayfield County Fairgrounds 7080 N. Main Street, Iron River

9am-8pm Sat. Aug. 8

Skyline Open Cornhole & Volleyball Tournament

Bring on the Tito's! Join us for our annual Skyline Open Tournament on Saturday, August 9! We'll be playing cornhole & volleyball for a chance to win cash prizes AND Tito's Vodka! Play hard, drink harder, with a day full of competition and fun on our outdoor volleyball courts and decks.

Skyline Social & Games 4894 Miller Trunk Hwy, Duluth

Cost: Cost: Volleyball: $130-$140, Cornhole: $20

Age: 21+

9am-11pm Sat. Aug. 8

Merritt Days

Main Street, Mountain Iron

10am-4pm Sat. Aug. 8

Davidson Windmill Tours

The Davidson Windmill was completed about 1905 and served the settlers in the Old Brule region. It is on the National Register of Historic Places, and serves as a portal into the Old-Brule region along Wisconsin Highway 13. Also come tour the Blueberry Depot and Eskolin House.

Davidson Windmill & Eskolin Log House 7890 Old Hwy. 13, South Range

11am-1pm Sat. Aug. 8

Inside the Nervous System: Understanding Yourself to Better Understand Your Child

This interactive two-part workshop for parents explores how the nervous system shapes behavior, emotions, learning, and connection. Rather than focusing on “fixing” behaviors, we’ll discover how the body experiences safety, stress…

Halcyon House 11 E Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: $30

Age: All Ages

11am-5pm Sat. Aug. 8

Summer Bash

Chester Creek Books 1333 E. Superior St., Duluth

noon-2pm Sat. Aug. 8

Author Joe Miller

Foxes & Fireflies Bookstore 1401 Tower Ave., Superior

noon-3pm Sat. Aug. 8

Paws on the Patio

Meet adoptable dogs on the patio, adoptable cats indoors, and/or bring your pets to get microchipped! FREE for Carlton County residents and only $25 per pet for non-residents. Enjoy local beer, good company, and a food truck onsite!

Moose Lake Brewing Company 244 Lakeshore Drive, Moose Lake

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

1-4pm Sat. Aug. 8

Similar Dogs

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

2-4pm Sat. Aug. 8

Darin Bergsven

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

2-4:30pm Sat. Aug. 8

Bentley

Bayfield Winery 87380 Betzold Rd., Bayfield

2-5pm Sat. Aug. 8

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

4-7pm Sat. Aug. 8

Hardaybra

The Breeze Inn 5168 Jean Duluth Rd., Duluth

4-7pm Sat. Aug. 8

Thirsty River

Gunflint Tavern 111 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

5pm Sat. Aug. 8

Bugle Boys

Smoke on the Water 94 Roosevelt St., Coleraine

6pm Sat. Aug. 8

Mackie Brothers

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

6pm Sat. Aug. 8

Pro-Comedy Tour

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

6pm Sat. Aug. 8

Abrianna

Encore Performing Arts Center 2035 Hwy. 33 S. (on Frontage Rd.), Cloquet

6pm Sat. Aug. 8

The Bewilderness

Cook's Country Connection 1953 Vermillion Dr., Cook

7-9pm Sat. Aug. 8

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. Aug. 8

Ross Thorn

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

7-9pm Sat. Aug. 8

The Yeah Sherz

The Yeah Scherz have it all. Intricate vocals, intertwining instrumentation, unique covers, and most importantly, beards. An amalgam of many of the great Northlands bands, they’ve been playing together for two decades and it shows. TYS does not disappoint. No Cover | All Ages | Family Friendly

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7pm Sat. Aug. 8

Chris Kroeze

Lucius Woods Performing Arts Center 9245 E. Main St., Solon Springs

7pm Sat. Aug. 8

Tommy Wotruba

Harbor Rail Pub 602 First Ave., Two Harbors

7pm Sat. Aug. 8

Race Night

ABC Raceway 2187 Butterworth Rd., Ashland

7:30pm Sat. Aug. 8

Witch

Zeitgeist Arts 222 E. Superior St., Duluth

8-11pm Sat. Aug. 8

Vena Sera, Lost Evidence, Crimson Soul

Lost Evidence is a four-piece independent alternative and hard rock band from Minneapolis. Formed in January 2019, the group delivers a high-energy sound that fuses hard rock grooves, punk hooks, alternative dynamics, and grunge grit. Led by…

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

Cost: $12.44+

Age: 21+

8pm Sat. Aug. 8

Big Foot Country

Gunflint Tavern 111 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

8pm Sat. Aug. 8

Frequency Rising

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

8:30pm Sat. Aug. 8

Pro-Comedy Tour

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

9pm Sat. Aug. 8

PB & J

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

9pm Sat. Aug. 8

Border Cats

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

9pm Sat. Aug. 8

The County

Sevenwinds Casino 13767 County Hwy B, Hayward

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