Lake Superior Harvest Festival 2026
Lake Superior Sustainable Farming Association’s 32nd annual Harvest Festival is a family-centered event featuring a large farmers market showcasing the region’s agricultural bounty. The event also includes a food court, live music, an energy fair, a nonprofit exhibitors tent, educational demonstrations and more.
Admission is free, but there is a suggested donation of $5 per person or $10 per family.
Bands, Brews, & BBQ: Steve Solkela’s Overpopulated One-man Band
Steve Solkela is known for taking to the streets on his unicycle while warbling comically outlandish lyrics about northern Minnesota life and plugging away at his accordion.
Bands, Brews & BBQ is a Thursday-night live music series in Chisholm that includes free admission to the Minnesota Discovery Center — including the playground and play studio. The food court opens at 4:30 p.m.; music starts at 5:30.
Bands, Brews, & BBQ: Ryder Grove
Iron Range musician Ryder Grove sings, strums the guitar and plays harmonica.
Bands, Brews & BBQ is a Thursday-night live music series in Chisholm that includes free admission to the Minnesota Discovery Center — including the playground and play studio. The food court opens at 4:30 p.m.; music starts at 5:30.
Bands, Brews, & BBQ: Mike Miller
Mike Miller is branching out on his own after many years performing in bands. He plays anything from old and new country to folk and pop.
Bands, Brews & BBQ is a Thursday-night live music series in Chisholm that includes free admission to the Minnesota Discovery Center — including the playground and play studio. The food court opens at 4:30 p.m.; music starts at 5:30.
Bands, Brews, & BBQ: Cowboy Angel Blue
Cowboy Angel Blue is an amplified acoustic group that has been making music on the Iron Range for more than a decade, covering music by the likes of Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Johnny Cash, John Prine, Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle, Merle Haggard and more.
Bands, Brews & BBQ is a Thursday-night live music series in Chisholm that includes free admission to the Minnesota Discovery Center — including the playground and play studio. The food court opens at 4:30 p.m.; music starts at 5:30.
Bands, Brews, & BBQ: Rich & Germaine
Rich Mattson and Germaine Gemberling have played in and toured with a variety of groups, but love playing local gigs together as a partner-partner duo.
Bands, Brews & BBQ is a Thursday-night live music series in Chisholm that includes free admission to the Minnesota Discovery Center — including the playground and play studio. The food court opens at 4:30 p.m.; music starts at 5:30.
Hot Summer Nights Concert Series: Corey Medina
The Hot Summer Nights Concert Series at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is held under the dome of the college’s amphitheater. In the case of poor weather, the concerts are held indoors.
The series features a range of musical styles and acts, from solo artists to small groups to bands. Each evening of music is designed for family fun and for people of all ages. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets or seat cushions to sit on.
Hot Summer Nights Concert Series: Galactic Cowboy Orchestra
The Hot Summer Nights Concert Series at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is held under the dome of the college’s amphitheater. In the case of poor weather, the concerts are held indoors.
The series features a range of musical styles and acts, from solo artists to small groups to bands. Each evening of music is designed for family fun and for people of all ages. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets or seat cushions to sit on.
Hot Summer Nights Concert Series: Rock-a-Billy Revue
Rock-a-Billy Revue is noted for playing popular hit music from the 1950s to ’80s. With Donny Buck leading the way, the show is full of surprises and good humor.
The Hot Summer Nights Concert Series at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is held under the dome of the college’s amphitheater. In the case of poor weather, the concerts are held indoors.
The series features a range of musical styles and acts, from solo artists to small groups to bands. Each evening of music is designed for family fun and for people of all ages. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets or seat cushions to sit on.
Sunday Night at the Races
Nearly every Sunday night during the summer in Proctor the engines rumble and the dust flies as local dirt-track racers put on a show. The cars hit the track at 4:30 p.m. to warm up and the green flag drops at 5. This week’s event includes kids bike races.
Admission on regular race nights is $15 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and students ages 13-18, $2 for children ages 6-12, and free for kids ages 5 and under. Pit admission is $30.