Events

10am Sun. Sep. 13

Festival of the Arts

Join us for this juried arts & crafts show held in Memorial Park on the scenic shores of Lake Superior. A place of inspiration for many artists who live, work, play and visit Bayfield. Visitors will find a unique selection of pottery, painting, jewelry, sculpture, glass works, wood carvings, photography and more. There will also be opportunities for children to explore their creative side.

Bayfield Memorial Park 2 Rittenhouse Ave., Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-4pm Sun. Sep. 13

Gourd Days

Cozy fall eats Seasonal sips A pumpkin bounce house A lakeside twist on the classic hayride ️ Local makers + shopping galore Adoptable dogs from PJ’s Rescue Cabin full of books And all the autumn vibes you can handle

DECC Waterfront Plaza 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

Mon. Sep. 14

Art Escape

From painters, jewelers, potters, and sculptors to woodworkers and performers, Bayfield’s high-quality art scene is worth celebrating. Join us for a nine-day celebration of “all things art” across Bayfield County and Madeline Island. Experience the arts through demonstrations, and open houses, and create your own masterpiece through a workshop.

Bayfield County & Madeline Island, Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Tue. Sep. 15

Art Escape

From painters, jewelers, potters, and sculptors to woodworkers and performers, Bayfield’s high-quality art scene is worth celebrating. Join us for a nine-day celebration of “all things art” across Bayfield County and Madeline Island. Experience the arts through demonstrations, and open houses, and create your own masterpiece through a workshop.

Bayfield County & Madeline Island, Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Wed. Sep. 16

Art Escape

From painters, jewelers, potters, and sculptors to woodworkers and performers, Bayfield’s high-quality art scene is worth celebrating. Join us for a nine-day celebration of “all things art” across Bayfield County and Madeline Island. Experience the arts through demonstrations, and open houses, and create your own masterpiece through a workshop.

Bayfield County & Madeline Island, Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5pm Wed. Sep. 16

Play It Forward Gala

Greysolon Ballroom 231 E. Superior St., Duluth

Thu. Sep. 17

Art Escape

From painters, jewelers, potters, and sculptors to woodworkers and performers, Bayfield’s high-quality art scene is worth celebrating. Join us for a nine-day celebration of “all things art” across Bayfield County and Madeline Island. Experience the arts through demonstrations, and open houses, and create your own masterpiece through a workshop.

Bayfield County & Madeline Island, Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5-9:30pm Thu. Sep. 17

Night of Discovery Gala

Minnesota Discovery Center 1005 Discovery Dr., Chisholm

Fri. Sep. 18

Art Escape

From painters, jewelers, potters, and sculptors to woodworkers and performers, Bayfield’s high-quality art scene is worth celebrating. Join us for a nine-day celebration of “all things art” across Bayfield County and Madeline Island. Experience the arts through demonstrations, and open houses, and create your own masterpiece through a workshop.

Bayfield County & Madeline Island, Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Fri. Sep. 18

Red Cliff Days

Legendary Waters Casino 37600 Onigamiing Drive, Red Cliff

1-7pm Fri. Sep. 18

Cheqtoberfest

Derksen Family Great Hall 42225 Telemark Rd., Cable

4-11pm Fri. Sep. 18

Duluth Oktoberfestival

Bayfront Festival Park 704 W. Railroad St., Duluth

6pm Fri. Sep. 18

National POW/MIA Recognition Day

Northland Vietnam Veterans Memorial Lakewalk by N. 4th Ave. E., Duluth

Sat. Sep. 19

Art Escape

From painters, jewelers, potters, and sculptors to woodworkers and performers, Bayfield’s high-quality art scene is worth celebrating. Join us for a nine-day celebration of “all things art” across Bayfield County and Madeline Island. Experience the arts through demonstrations, and open houses, and create your own masterpiece through a workshop.

Bayfield County & Madeline Island, Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Sat. Sep. 19

Red Cliff Days

Legendary Waters Casino 37600 Onigamiing Drive, Red Cliff

8-11am Sat. Sep. 19

Annual Fly-in/Drive-in Pancake Breakfast

Grand Marais/Cook County Airport 123 Airport Rd., Grand Marais

8:30am-6pm Sat. Sep. 19

Cruise for Cancer

Duluth Heritage Sports Center 120 S. 30th Ave. W., Duluth

9am-3pm Sat. Sep. 19

Superior Fall Fest

The Lot 1211 Banks Ave., Superior

10am Sat. Sep. 19

Chequamegon Mountain Bike Race

Hayward Primary School 10665 Main St, Hayward

10am-3pm Sat. Sep. 19

Free Admission Day

Forest History Center 2609 County Road 76, Grand Rapids

10am-3pm Sat. Sep. 19

Fall Festival

Copper Falls State Park 36764 Copper Falls Rd., Mellen

11am-11pm Sat. Sep. 19

Duluth Oktoberfestival

Bayfront Festival Park 704 W. Railroad St., Duluth

11am-11pm Sat. Sep. 19

Oktoberfest

Rapids Brewing 214 N Pokegama Ave., Grand Rapids

noon-6pm Sat. Sep. 19

Food Truck Festival

Chestnut St., Virginia

Sun. Sep. 20

Art Escape

From painters, jewelers, potters, and sculptors to woodworkers and performers, Bayfield’s high-quality art scene is worth celebrating. Join us for a nine-day celebration of “all things art” across Bayfield County and Madeline Island. Experience the arts through demonstrations, and open houses, and create your own masterpiece through a workshop.

Bayfield County & Madeline Island, Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

11am-4pm Sun. Sep. 20

Duluth Oktoberfestival

Bayfront Festival Park 704 W. Railroad St., Duluth

11am-5pm Sun. Sep. 20

Pints & Polkas Oktoberfest

The Event Center 201 W. 7th Ave., Floodwood

11am-4pm Sun. Sep. 20

Historic Properties Tour

Fitger's Inn 600 E Superior St, Duluth

5:30-7pm Tue. Sep. 22

Dagwaagin Wiikonge’ Fall Feast

AICHO 202 W. 2nd St., Duluth

5-6:30pm Wed. Sep. 23

Apple Pie & Dessert Contest

The public is invited to indulge in handcrafted apple treats at the Apple Pie & Dessert Tasting from 5:00-7:00 p.m., or until pie is gone. Everyone is encouraged to beat the crowds and take part in this early bird event before the Apple Festival officially begins & enjoy plenty of ice cream and apple pie. Admission to the social is $4 if you wear a 2025 Apple Festival button or $5 without a button

Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion 2 E. Front St., Bayfield

Cost: $5

Age: All Ages

10am-6pm Fri. Sep. 25

Lake Superior 20/20 Studio & Art Tour

Multiple locations lakesuperior2020.com, Two Harbors

10am-5pm Fri. Sep. 25

Art Along the Lake

Multiple locations artalongthelake.com, Grand Marais

5-10:30pm Fri. Sep. 25

Cable Area Fall Fest

Downtown, Cable

5:30-9pm Fri. Sep. 25

Unplugged 2026

North House Folk School 500 W Hwy 61, Grand Marais

6-11pm Fri. Sep. 25

Honktoberfest

Multiple locations, Biwabik

7pm Fri. Sep. 25

Northern Lights 5K Glow Run

Ely Community Hub 11 S 4th Ave. E., Ely

8am-6pm Sat. Sep. 26

Cable Area Fall Fest

Downtown, Cable

8:30am-9pm Sat. Sep. 26

Honktoberfest

Multiple locations, Biwabik

9am-5pm Sat. Sep. 26

Hayward Fall Festival

Main Street, Hayward

9am-9pm Sat. Sep. 26

Unplugged 2026

North House Folk School 500 W Hwy 61, Grand Marais

10am-6pm Sat. Sep. 26

Lake Superior 20/20 Studio & Art Tour

Multiple locations lakesuperior2020.com, Two Harbors

10am-5pm Sat. Sep. 26

Art Along the Lake

Multiple locations artalongthelake.com, Grand Marais

10am-5pm Sun. Sep. 27

Art Along the Lake

Multiple locations artalongthelake.com, Grand Marais

10am-5pm Sun. Sep. 27

Lake Superior 20/20 Studio & Art Tour

Multiple locations lakesuperior2020.com, Two Harbors

10am-5pm Mon. Sep. 28

Art Along the Lake

Multiple locations artalongthelake.com, Grand Marais

10am-5pm Tue. Sep. 29

Art Along the Lake

Multiple locations artalongthelake.com, Grand Marais

10am-5pm Wed. Sep. 30

Art Along the Lake

Multiple locations artalongthelake.com, Grand Marais

10am-5pm Thu. Oct. 1

Art Along the Lake

Multiple locations artalongthelake.com, Grand Marais

10am-5pm Fri. Oct. 2

Art Along the Lake

Multiple locations artalongthelake.com, Grand Marais

10am-5pm Sat. Oct. 3

Art Along the Lake

Multiple locations artalongthelake.com, Grand Marais