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Events by City

Monday, Aug. 24th, 2026

6-8pm Mon. Aug. 24

Music in the Park

Legion Park 50 E Bayfield St., Washburn

Cost: FREE

Tuesday, Aug. 25th, 2026

10am-7:30pm Tue. Aug. 25

Friends of the Duluth Public Library Book Sale

Great selection of Fiction, Nonfiction and Children's Books. All proceeds from the sale go to support the Duluth Public Library to help them purchase resources and offer free events to the community.

Duluth Public Library 520 W. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Tue. Aug. 25

Concerts by the Lake

Bayfield’s Concerts by the Lake occur every Tuesday and Thursday, from June 17 through August 28, 2025 in Memorial Park. The music runs from 6-8 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring blankets or lawn chairs to the park. Dogs are also welcome on a leash. The concert could be moved indoors if the weather does not cooperate. A location will be announced the day of the event on signage around Bayfield.

Bayfield Memorial Park 2 Rittenhouse Ave., Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Wednesday, Aug. 26th, 2026

10am-4:30pm Wed. Aug. 26

Friends of the Duluth Public Library Book Sale

Great selection of Fiction, Nonfiction and Children's Books. All proceeds from the sale go to support the Duluth Public Library to help them purchase resources and offer free events to the community.

Duluth Public Library 520 W. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Wed. Aug. 26

Bayside Sounds

Multiple locations superiorwi.gov, Superior

6pm Wed. Aug. 26

Sailboat Races

Fitger's Courtyard 600 E. Superior St., Duluth

Thursday, Aug. 27th, 2026

10am-2pm Thu. Aug. 27

Friends of the Duluth Public Library Book Sale

Great selection of Fiction, Nonfiction and Children's Books. All proceeds from the sale go to support the Duluth Public Library to help them purchase resources and offer free events to the community.

Duluth Public Library 520 W. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

4:30-7:30pm Thu. Aug. 27

Bands, Brew & BBQ

Minnesota Discovery Center 1005 Discovery Dr., Chisholm

6-8pm Thu. Aug. 27

Concerts by the Lake

Bayfield’s Concerts by the Lake occur every Tuesday and Thursday, from June 17 through August 28, 2025 in Memorial Park. The music runs from 6-8 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring blankets or lawn chairs to the park. Dogs are also welcome on a leash. The concert could be moved indoors if the weather does not cooperate. A location will be announced the day of the event on signage around Bayfield.

Bayfield Memorial Park 2 Rittenhouse Ave., Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6:30-8:30pm Thu. Aug. 27

Music in the Park

Carl Schuster Park 400-500 Main St., Biwabik

7pm Thu. Aug. 27

Justin Willman

DECC Symphony Hall 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

Friday, Aug. 28th, 2026

1pm Fri. Aug. 28

Tribute Fest

Bayfront Festival Park 704 W. Railroad St., Duluth

7:30-11pm Fri. Aug. 28

Charlie Parr, The Fretliners

Parr is a folk troubadour in the truest sense: taking to the road between shows, writing and rewriting songs as he plays, fueled by a belief that music is eternal and cannot be claimed or adequately explained. The bluesman poet pulls closely from the…

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

Age: 21+

Saturday, Aug. 29th, 2026

noon Sat. Aug. 29

Tribute Fest

Bayfront Festival Park 704 W. Railroad 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

Sunday, Aug. 30th, 2026
Monday, Aug. 31st, 2026

6-8pm Mon. Aug. 31

Music in the Park

Legion Park 50 E Bayfield St., Washburn

Cost: FREE

Wednesday, Sep. 2nd, 2026

6pm Wed. Sep. 2

Sailboat Races

Fitger's Courtyard 600 E. Superior St., Duluth

Thursday, Sep. 3rd, 2026

8pm Thu. Sep. 3

Pride Karaoke

Join the Duluth Flame for our annual Pride Karaoke night, following the mayors’ reception. The party starts at 8pm with Karaoke starting at 9pm! It's like normal karaoke, but gayer! Hosted by Dixie Diamond.

Duluth Flame Nightclub 28 N. First Ave. W., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Friday, Sep. 4th, 2026

7:30pm Fri. Sep. 4

Great Northern Classic Rodeo

Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds 4700 Tower Ave., Superior

Cost: Tickets vary by day, check site

9pm Fri. Sep. 4

Party X

The Duluth Flame presents their annual Party X! This event has often been described as the wildest night of Duluth Superior Pride weekend. Featuring: Free Pride giveaways, live DJ, light show, and the best dance floor in town! Door cover to benefit Duluth Superior Pride.

Duluth Flame Nightclub 28 N. First Ave. W., Duluth

Cost: $5

Age: 21+

Saturday, Sep. 5th, 2026

9am-3pm Sat. Sep. 5

Annual Car Show

American Legion Post 487 43495 Trail Inn Rd. S., Cable

2pm Sat. Sep. 5

Great Northern Classic Rodeo

Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds 4700 Tower Ave., Superior

Cost: Tickets vary by day, check site

2-10pm Sat. Sep. 5

Port Wing Fish Boil

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

7-9pm Sat. Sep. 5

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

7:30pm Sat. Sep. 5

The Wallflowers

Big Top Chatauqua 32525 Ski Hill Rd., Bayfield

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