Would you really want to be anywhere else, this time of year?
You can’t beat summer up north. The weather is often nothing short of paradisiacal, with endless options for outdoors activities perfectly suited to the lush forests, fresh water lakes, rivers, and streams of Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin. This is the time of year for hiking, biking, swimming, and much, much more.
When you feel like emerging from the woods and socializing a bit, there are also plenty of public events to choose from, with a big bash (or two, or three) taking place pretty much every weekend. Whether you’re looking for arts, athletics, or entertainment, there’s a LOT happening across the Northland over the next couple of months! Here are some highlights for each of the four #NorthByChoice Territories:
Northwest Wisconsin
- Ashland Area Fourth of July Festivals
- Madeline Island Fourth of July Festival
- Bayfield Fourth of July Festival
- Ashland Area Events – All Summer
- Bayfield Area Events – All Summer
- Madeline Island Events – All Summer
- Big Top Chautauqua Events – All Summer
Iron Range
- Fourth of July Festivals Across the Iron Range
- Ely Fourth of July Festival
- Grand Rapids Fourth of July Festival
- Bands, Brews, and BBQs at the MN Discovery Center – July 11
- Hibbing Jubilee – July 11-13
- Ely Blueberry Art Festival – July 26-28
- St. Louis County Fair in Chisholm – July 31 – August 4
North Shore
- Two Harbors Fireworks & Fourth of July Fest
- Grand Marais, Grand Portage, and Tofte Fourth of July Celebrations
- 40h Annual Tofte Trek – July 4
- Two Harbors Heritage Days – July 11-14
- Grand Marais 12th Annual Rummage and Bake Sale – Starts July 13
- Grand Marais Arts Festival – July 13-14
- Gunflint Trail Canoe Races – July 17
- Gunflint Trail Biggest Blueberry Contest – July 19-August 11
- North Shore Water Festival – July 20-21
- International Yacht Race Grand Marais to Thunder Bay – July 21
- Grand Marais North Country Fair – July 26
- Grand Marais Stars of the North Music Festival – July 26-28
- 90th Annual Fisherman’s Picnic – July 31 – August 4
- Grand Portage Rendezvous Days Celebration and Powwow – August 9-11
- Cook County Local Food Market – Thursdays through Autumn
- Lake County Events – Throughout Summer
Twin Ports
- Superior, WI Fourth of July Celebration
- Duluth, MN Fourth Fest
- Trampled by Turtles Show – July 6
- Taste of Duluth – July 13
- Fairlawn Ice Cream Social – July 17
- Bayfront Reggae and World Music Fest – July 20
- All Pints North Brew Fest – July 27
- Bayfront Blues Festival – August 9-11
- Grill Wars in Bayfront Park – August 14
- The Tribute Fest – August 22-24
- Dragonboat Festival – August 24
- Bayside Sounds Concert Series – Throughout July & August
- Superior Downtown Farmers Markets – Wednesdays through October
- Barker’s Island Farmers Markets – Saturdays through October
- Duluth Farmer’s Market – Wednesdays and Saturdays through October
- Downtown Duluth Farmer’s Market – Tuesdays through October
- Canal Park Farmer’s Market – Saturdays through September