May 2024
NCA National Specialty Showcase 2024
The Newfoundland Club of America National Specialty Showcase is a six-day dog show featuring web-pawed dogs. Events include Draft Test, Obedience and Rally Trial, Health Clinics and Seminars, Baby Puppy Showcase, Top 20/10 Extravaganza, Judges Education Seminar, and a full range of conformation classes culminating in the prestigious Best of Breed Award. Monday, May 13 9 a.m. Draft Test #1 - NCNC 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration Tuesday, May 14 9 a.m. - Regional Obedience and Rally Trial -…
Find out more »Willie Nelson & Family
Country music icon Willie Nelson has amassed 12 Grammy awards in a career spanning seven decades. Advance tickets to his Duluth show are sold out.
Find out more »Jun 2024
Walk for Animals 2024
Walk for Animals is more than just a walk. There will be vendors and entertainment to enjoy. Food Trucks, balloon twisting, a 360 photo booth, ball drop, a caricature artist, vendors will be at the park. This day is all about bringing the community and their furry friends together for a great cause. Help raise money to help the dogs and cats at Animal Allies.
Find out more »Whipper Snapper Races for Kids
The Whipper Snapper kids' races are held each year in Duluth’s Bayfront Festival Park on Grandma’s Marathon weekend. These races are free and open to children age 14 and under. All participants receive a ribbon at the completion of the race. The free short-distance races are a way to introduce kids to running or keep the fire burning bright for future marathon finishers. Age Groups and Distances 4 and under — 1/8 Mile 5-6 — 1/8 mile 7-8 — 1/4…
Find out more »Jul 2024
Party in the Park with Hairball 2024
Hairball performs its 13th annual Party in the Park at Bayfront. Hairball recreates the good-time party atmosphere of the decadent 1980s with costumes, makeup, a tour de force sound and light show complete with pyrotechnics and musical tributes to the likes of Kiss, Guns 'n' Roses, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Poison and more. The band is celebrating its 24th year of rocking across the country. The concert will occur rain or shine, but there may be weather…
Find out more »Duluth Fourth Fest 2024
Duluth's Independence Day celebration features live music throughout the day and fireworks from 10:10 to about 10:30 p.m. Gates open at 4 p.m. Admission is free and handicap accessible. Attendees are invited to bring their own lawn chairs. No bottles, outside food, coolers, weapons or animals are allowed at Bayfront Park. No unsanctioned fireworks or open flames are allowed in the park -- and that includes sparklers. One empty water bottle per patron will be permitted. Water stations are located…
Find out more »Trampled by Turtles and Houndmouth
Trampled by Turtles return home to Duluth for the traditional summer concert at Bayfront Park. The Indiana-based alternative blues and rock band Houndmouth opens the show. Tickets are available at seated.com.
Find out more »Festival by the Lake 2024
The fourth annual Festival by the Lake features food, live music, a children’s fun area, product and service displays, shopping, demonstrations, arts and crafts, beer and other exhibits of interest. Gates open at 11 a.m. Admission is $5, which benefits the Bluebird Foundation, a nonprofit that awards grants and scholarships to regional high-school-age students in the performing arts. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Brantley Gilbert: Off The Rails Tour
The platinum country performer comes to Bayfront Festival Park with opener Rafe Carlson. Tickets available at universe.com.
Find out more »Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival 2024
The 18th annual Bayfront Reggae and World Music Festival features artists celebrating cultural equality through reggae and world music. There will also be cultural foods, artisans and more. The barbeques will be grilling foods of the Caribbean, Africa and Asia -- jerk chicken, curried chicken, curried goat, fish, samosas, tropical beverages and more. All ages are welcome; children 11 and under can attend for free. Tickets and more info are available at bayfrontworldmusic.com. The Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival…
Find out more »All Pints North Summer Beer Festival 2024
The 12th annual All Pints North Summer Beer Festival includes beer from more than 90 breweries, along with ciders, seltzers, non-alcoholic products and more. The event is put together by the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild, a not-for-profit organization founded in 2000. The goal is to "promote Minnesota breweries, create an open line of communication between brewers and connect beer to the consumer." Chairs and blankets can be brought to the festival, but no pets are allowed. The event will be…
Find out more »Aug 2024
City on the Hill Music Festival 2024
City on the Hill includes two days of Christian, faith-based music at Bayfront Festival Park on the shores of Lake Superior. Line-up on Friday, August 2, 2024: 2:30 p.m. - Derek Charles Johnson 3:15 p.m. - Logan and Katie 4:15 p.m. - Trampolines5:15 p.m. - Brennley Brown 7 p.m. - Matt Maher 9 p.m. - TobyMac Line-up on Saturday, August 3, 2024: 2:30 p.m. - Ignescent 3:15 p.m. - Adelaide 4:15 p.m. - Eagle Brook Music 5:15 p.m. - Katy…
Find out more »Bayfront Blues Festival 2024
The 35th annual Bayfront Blues Festival is a three-day outdoor concert running Aug. 9-11. Opening night headliners are the Devon Allman Project and GA-20. Gates open at 11 a.m. each day of the festival.
Find out more »Bayfront Blues Festival 2024
The 35th annual Bayfront Blues Festival is a three-day outdoor concert running Aug. 9-11. Saturday's headliners are Shemekia Copeland and Joanne Shaw Taylor. Gates open at 11 a.m. each day of the festival.
Find out more »Bayfront Blues Festival 2024
The 35th annual Bayfront Blues Festival is a three-day outdoor concert running Aug. 9-11. Sunday's headliners are Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. & the Legendary Ils Sont Partis Band and Yates McKendree. Gates open at 11 a.m. each day of the festival.
Find out more »Art in Bayfront Park 2024
Art in Bayfront Park is a two-day art fair offering an opportunity to purchase works from more than 100 regional artists, including jewelry, paintings, photography, ceramics, metalwork, glass and more. There are also 23 food and beverage venders.
Find out more »Sep 2024
Lake Superior Harvest Festival 2024
Lake Superior Sustainable Farming Association's 30th annual Harvest Festival is a family-centered event featuring a huge farmers market showcasing the region's agricultural bounty. The event also includes a food court, live music, an energy fair, crafts and more. Admission is free, but there is a suggested donation of $5 per person or $10 per family.
Find out more »Nov 2024
Bentleyville Tour of Lights Opening Night
Duluth's mega Christmas-light spectacular is the largest walk-through display of lights in America. Guests are invited to stroll under the glow of more than 5 million lights in a 20-acre park on the shores of Lake Superior. Mr. and Mrs. Claus, along with Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, will be on hand for photos and handing out candy canes. The event will open each night at 5 p.m., closing at 9 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays and 10 p.m. on Fridays…
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