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The Tribute Fest 2017: Daft Punk
A four-day music festival centered around professional tribute bands that aims to raise money for and awareness of homeless veterans. Full lineup and ticket info here.
Find out more »Choice Unlimited’s Hike for Health
An evening hike to benefit Choice Unlimited's health and wellness program -- which includes yoga classes, massage therapy and memberships to local fitness centers. Prizes for top earners. Call Choice Unlimited for more information at 724-5869.
Find out more »The Tribute Fest 2017: Country
A four-day music festival centered around professional tribute bands that aims to raise money for and awareness of homeless veterans. Full lineup and ticket info here.
Find out more »Guns & Hoses Charity Softball Game 2017
The Duluth Police Department play softball against the Duluth Fire Department for the 10th annual Guns and Hoses Charity Softball Game. Net proceeds from food and beverage sales will be donated to the Northern Lights Foundation, a non-profit organization that gives grants to children facing life-threatening illnesses. The first pitch will be given by Isaac Carlson, past Northern Lights Foundation Recipient. VIP tickets are available for attendees ages 21+ at www.northernlightsfoundation.org. General admission is $5. Family discounts are also available…
Find out more »The Tribute Fest 2017: Rock
Tribute Fest is a four-day music festival centered around professional tribute bands that aims to raise money for and awareness of homeless veterans. Friday's Schedule Todd Eckart Dust 'n Bones (Tribute to Guns 'n' Roses) The Doors Tribute Kid Rock Tribute Paranoid Floyd (Tribute to Pink Floyd) Full lineup and ticket info here.
Find out more »Paddle the Pads 2017 Bass Fly Fishing Tournament
Help celebrate Duluth’s newly-restored section of the St. Louis River at Chambers Grove Park by competing in the “Paddle the Pads” fishing contest. More than a quarter-mile of essential spawning beds and fish habitat were recreated thanks to the State of Minnesota’s Outdoor Heritage Fund. Prizes will be awarded for the five longest bass. 1st: Echo 8 weight EPR fly rod with Airflo line 2nd: Waterworks-Lamson Micra 5 Reel 3rd: Patagonia Stormfront Sling 4th: Bending Branches fishing paddle 5th: Fly…
Find out more »The Tribute Fest 2017: Rock
Tribute Fest is a four-day music festival centered around professional tribute bands that aims to raise money for and awareness of homeless veterans. Saturday's Schedule Noon - The Dweebs (Variety) 2 p.m. - Rubber Souls (Tribute to the Beatles) 3:30 p.m. - Project 3:13 (Tribute To REO Speedwagon) 5:30 p.m. - Freebird (Tribute to Lynard Skynyrd) 7:30 p.m. - Heartache Tonight (Tribute to the Eagles) 9:30 p.m. - Hells Bells (Tribute to AC/DC) Full lineup and ticket info here.
Find out more »Back to School Fair
Chum is once again working with Duluth School District 709 and the Union Gospel Mission to host their Back to School Fair, where families with limited resources can receive school supplies and backpacks. Close to 600 backpacks were distributed last year. (Volunteers are also needed to stuff the backpacks with supplies on Aug. 28 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at the Central Administration Building, 215 N. First. Ave. E.)
Find out more »Grand Slam at the Wade
A family-friendly fundraiser to benefit The Duluth Salvation Army’s food programs. Free admission, free parking and free games and prizes, all courtesy of local businesses. There will also be music from Todd Eckart and a silent auction to support local the Salvation Army's weekday hot lunch and emergency food shelf. Food will be available for purchase at the Wade Stadium concession stands. A percentage of concessions sales will also be donated.
Find out more »Chester Bowl Fall Fest 2017
Chester Bowl Park is lined with over 120 vendors displaying arts, crafts, sweet corn and good ol' hometown spirit during the 33rd annual Fall Fest. Suggested donations of $5 for individuals and $10 for families will be accepted at the entrance to support Chester winter program scholarships for kids in need who want to participate in winter sports. Attendees are encouraged to use the three free shuttle buses that will run continuously from the University of Minnesota Duluth parking lot…
Find out more »Beargrease Beer and Bacon Bash 2017
The inaugural Beargrease Beer and Bacon Bash in Two Harbors features beer and bacon samples with entertainment by the Blue Ivies with Jan Aas and Greg Tiburzi, and Moose on the Loose (Merle Keyport). The cost is $10 in advance or $15 at the gate. There is also a $6 pork pass for designated drivers.
Find out more »Running for Our Heroes 5K 2017
The fourth annual Running for Our Heroes 5K run/walk will be held on the University of Wisconsin-Superior campus. Registration check-in and the start/finish line are in the Marcovich Wellness Center. The early registration entry fee is $20 per person by Aug. 12. From Aug. 13 to Sept. 23 the fee is $25 per person. From Sept. 24 through race day, the cost is $30 per person. The registration fee for UW-Superior students and military veterans is $15. PK-12 students cost…
Find out more »Duluth Jingle Bell Run 2017
The Arthritis Foundation’s original Jingle Bell Run is a race to raise funds and awareness to cure America’s #1 cause of disability. Participants are invited to put on their favorite holiday costume and tie jingle bells to their shoelaces. ’Tis the season to live it up and be jolly. Bring a team of friends, family and co-workers to run or walk, spread smiles and good cheer. Registration fees and fundraising efforts go to the Arthritis Foundation.
Find out more »Stride, Ride, Glide Tri
Similar to the Pole, Pedal, Pant of years past, the Stride, Ride Glide is a 5kish run on a flat snow-covered dirt road, a 10kish bike on a very scenic snow-covered dirt road with a few hills thrown in, and a 10kish ski on a mix of wide, flat-as-a-pancake trail and hilly-as-heck trail. All proceeds go toward new, more efficient grooming equipment for the trails. Participants can enter this event as an individual or as part of a three-person team.…
Find out more »Gitchee Gumee Brewfest 2018
Beer from over 30 different brewers will be available at this fundraising event for Superior Jaycees. All the proceeds will stay within the community and help support different organizations throughout the year. A list of all of the brewers can be found at ggbrewfest.com. The event will also feature the game Hammerschlagen. Tickets are $25 for general admission, or $50 for VIP. Attendees must be 21 or older. VIP admission grants early entry at 4 p.m., while general admission starts…
Find out more »ALS Walleye Tournament 2018
The 23rd annual ALS Walleye Tournament on Island Lake raises money to combat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gerhig's disease. About 300 anglers are expected to participate, raising roughly $150,000. Anglers depart the Minnesota Power boat landing off County Highway 4 at 7 a.m. Weigh-ins are held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. For more information contact Sandy Judge at 612-672-0484 or sandy @ alsmn.org.
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