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Events for "Duluth, MN"

January

  • John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon (Jan. 26)

    Duluth, MN

    From Billy's Bar, watch the start of the marathon to Grand Portage and the start of the mid-distance race to Lutsen Mountains.

     


  • Duluth Ice & Mixed Fest (Jan. 31 – Feb 2)

    Duluth, MN

    This annual festival in West Duluth's Quarry Park features such events as a free ice-climbing clinic for youths 12 and older, beginner and intermediate clinics for adult climbers, a fat-bike intro and presentations on mountain climbing.


May

  • Duluth Dylan Festival (May 16 – 24)

    Duluth, MN

    The town in which Bob Dylan was born celebrates the singer's 79th birthday with a Blood on the Tracks train ride, a singer-songwriter contest, a bus tour, films, music and a trivia contest.

    The festival is exclusively online in 2020.


July

August

  • Bayfront Blues Festival (Aug. 14 – 16)

    Duluth, MN

    The 32nd annual music fest on the Lake Superior harbor showcases national and regional acts on three stages.


November

  • Bentleyville Tour of Lights (Nov. 21 – Dec 27)

    Duluth, MN

    Tour the retro-cool lighted decorations in Bayfront Festival Park, including a tree that dances to music, Dinosaurland and Penguin Park. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy popcorn, roasted marshmallows, cookies and hot chocolate. Bring one or more non-perishable food items (and/or cash) to donate to food shelves.

    In 2020, it's a drive-through. Admission is $10 per car, and children 10 and younger receive a free Bentleyville stocking cap and cookies from a window-side Santa and Mrs. Claus.


  • Gales of November (Nov. 12 – 13)

    Duluth, MN

    Listen to experts discuss Lake Superior shipwrecks and maritime history and join tours of the aquarium and Coast Guard Center.