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Events For 08/21/2026

Fri. Aug. 21

Itasca County Fair

Itasca County Fairgrounds 1336 Fairgrounds Rd., Grand Rapids

6am-6pm Fri. Aug. 21

Fishing Tournament

Grand Portage Lodge & Casino 70 Casino Dr., Grand Portage

noon-7pm Fri. Aug. 21

Flock ArtFest

Bayfront Festival Park 704 W. Railroad St., Duluth

5-8pm Fri. Aug. 21

Ragin’ Northern Cajun Seafood Boil

Catch Superior Seafood Boils out on the fest field every other Friday night for a Cajun boil from a small, family-run catering business owned by Joey, Amy, and our son Ryder. What started as Joey’s love for New Orleans turned into a mission: to…

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

Age: 21+

5-10pm Fri. Aug. 21

Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival

The Rotary Club of Superior is excited to host the 2026 edition of the Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival (LSDBF)! Come enjoy a FREE fun family event with food, music, and, of course, some good old-fashioned paddle boat racing!Since 2002, LSDBF has raised over $1.3 million to support charitable organizations in the Twin Ports.Second Harvest Food Bank is our new charitable partner.

Barker's Island Hwy2/53 and Marina Drive, Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5pm Fri. Aug. 21

Anthony Miltich

Smoke on the Water 94 Roosevelt St., Coleraine

6-8pm Fri. Aug. 21

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

6-8pm Fri. Aug. 21

Music by the River with Jon Agacki

Come listen to the sounds of the saltless sea sung by Jon Agacki. The Marina is the perfect back drop for Jon's sound, and the Shipyard Smokehouse is open for meals and cold sodas.

Spirit Lake Marina 121 Spring St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-9pm Fri. Aug. 21

John Kronstadt

Ledge Rock Grille 596 Larsmont Way, Two Harbors

6-9pm Fri. Aug. 21

Jace Netto

Haven Bar & Grill 217 Kennedy Memorial Dr., Hoyt Lakes

6-9:30pm Fri. Aug. 21

Salsa Del Sol

Simply Ballroom 1918 W. Superior St., Duluth

6pm Fri. Aug. 21

Daniel Nathan

Rapids Brewing 214 N Pokegama Ave., Grand Rapids

6pm Fri. Aug. 21

John Louis

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

6pm Fri. Aug. 21

Tom Cawcutt

Remedy Room 1222 Tower Ave., Superior

6pm Fri. Aug. 21

Teague Alexy

SandRocks 421 Commercial Ave. N., Sandstone

7pm Fri. Aug. 21

John & Andy

Belknap Lounge 130 Belknap St., Superior

7pm Fri. Aug. 21

Xpedition

Fortune Bay Resort Casino 1430 Bois Forte Rd., Tower

8-11pm Fri. Aug. 21

David Huckfelt & The Unarmed Forces & special guests

David Huckfelt is a singer / lyricist / activist and founding frontman of Minneapolis indie-folk cult favorites The Pines. Huckfelt has partnered with Native American artists and activists in the fight for social justice and protection for Mother…

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

Cost: $15-$96

Age: 21+

8-11pm Fri. Aug. 21

Salsa Dancing

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

8pm Fri. Aug. 21

Jason Streitz

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

8pm Fri. Aug. 21

Billy Johnson

Gunflint Tavern 111 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

9pm Fri. Aug. 21

Elephant in The Room

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

9pm Fri. Aug. 21

Whiskey Topaz

Sevenwinds Casino 13767 County Hwy B, Hayward

10pm Fri. Aug. 21

Renegade Improv

Zeitgeist Arts 222 E. Superior St., Duluth

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