Jun 2021
Whipper Snapper Races
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 all children 14 years old and under. All participants receive a ribbon at the completion of their race. The 2021 Whipper Snapper races will be an “own your event,” meaning kids and their families can come anytime during the 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. window to complete their race. They can choose between pre-marked courses of 100…
Find out more »Grandma’s Marathon 2021 Post-race Celebration
Four local groups will take the stage at Bayfront Festival Park as part of the 45th annual Grandma’s Marathon weekend. The all-day celebration, which is free and open to all ages, was moved to Bayfront this year from its traditional place near the finish line in Canal Park. Rock-a-Billy-Revue will kick the off the live show at 9 a.m., followed throughout the day by Boxcar, Whiskey Trail and Big Wave Dave & the Ripples. Participants in both Grandma’s Marathon and…
Find out more »Lake Superior Rib Fest 2021
Taste many different flavors of ribs while listening to Lamont Cranston and G.B. Leighton. Rib flavors include Original, Buffalo Ranch, Sweet Porketta, Jamaican Jerk, California Garlic, Habanero Mango and more. Samples are $2.50 each, with beers starting at $5. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Bluebird Foundation, a nonprofit that provides scholarships to area youth in the fields of music, theater and dance.
Find out more »Bayfront Bratfest 2021
Twin Ports Entertainment presents Bayfront Bratfest, a fundraising event for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Attendees will be able to sample between 12-16 different brats and vote for a grand prize winner. Live music from the Mallrats starting at 7 p.m. Breweries/cideries participating: Hoops Brewing, Moose Lake Brewing, Wild State Cider, Blacklist Brewing, Castle Danger, Indeed Brewing, Samuel Adams and Summit Brewing. Samples are available (1/3 of a brat) for just $2 each.
Find out more »Jul 2021
Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival 2021
The 15th annual Bayfront Reggae and World Music Festival features various artists celebrating cultural equality through reggae and world music. This year's lineup includes performances by Third World, Anthony B, International Reggae Allstars, Dynamq, DJ Sound of Fujun and more.
Find out more »Svälja Bayfront Yoga
Classes incorporate breath with movement to strengthen, energize, enliven, stretch, flow, unwind, de-stress and rest. Tuesdays with Kyle Leia. Thursdays with Alice Torvinen. Free parking at Playfront lot. Walk towards the Bayfront arch and take an immediate left to enter the field closest to the Aquarium. Drop in or pre-register.
Find out more »Aug 2021
For King & Country
For King & Country performs with Echosmith and Dave Barnes. The show will go on rain or shine. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chair. Gates open at 6 p.m., music begins at 7.
Find out more »Honor the Earth’s “Water is Life: Stop Line 3” Festival 2021
Indie folk band Bon Iver headlines Honor the Earth's “Water is Life: Stop Line 3” music, art and cultural festival. The event will also feature performances by Mumu Fresh, Annie Humphrey, David Huckfelt, Larry Long, Lissie, Charlie Parr, Corey Medina and Alan Sparhawk. Tickets are $65, available on axs.com. Proceeds from the event will go to Honor the Earth's climate justice efforts.
Find out more »Kids, Cops and Cars 2021
The Duluth Police Department hosts its eighth annual Kids, Cars and Cops event, showcasing multiple law enforcement and first-responder vehicles that are ready to be explored and played in. There will be K-9 demonstrations, a tug-of-war, free food and other activities to participate in.
Find out more »Art in Bayfront Park 2021
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.
Find out more »Sep 2021
I Love the ’90s Tour Featuring Vanilla Ice
The I Love the '90s Tour includes performances by Vanilla Ice, Coolio, Young MC and Rob Base. Gates open at 5 p.m.; music starts at 6 p.m.. Born Rob Van Winkle, Vanilla Ice entered rap stardom in 1990 after his single “Ice Ice Baby” became the first hip-hop song to reach the top of the Billboard Charts, selling more than 11 million copies. Tickets start at $30 and are available at itickets.com.
Find out more »Duluth Superior Pride Festival 2021
The four-day Duluth Superior Pride celebration's largest event is the Duluth Superior Pride Festival at Bayfront Park, which includes live music and entertainment, beer tents, exhibitors, food and merchandise vendors and an area for games. Schedule 11 a.m. to noon - Land acknowledgement and drum circle, poet Mina Kaiser and more Noon - Soundcheq 12:30 p.m. - Flame Nightclub Drag Troupe 2 p.m. - Venus DeMars & All the Pretty Horses 3 p.m. - Fierce at the Main Club 4:30…
Find out more »AFL-CIO Labor Day Picnic 2021
The Duluth Central Labor Body offers free food, beverages, hand shaking, baby kissing and games for kids in Bayfront Park.
Find out more »Feb 2022
Cold Front 2022
The fifth annual Cold Front Celebration features various outdoor winter activities focused on families getting outside. Activities include dog sledding, skating, snow play, quinzhee building, fires with s’mores, a Nordic ski loop, an arts and crafts station in a heated tent, hayrides, obstacle course races, sunset snoga, the Spin Collective fire spinners, Storytime with the Duluth Public Library, ski waxing clinics provided by Ski Hut and more. The full schedule and details on the event can be found at coldfrontduluth.com.
Find out more »Jun 2022
An event every week that begins at 5:15 pm on Tuesday, repeating until Oct 31, 2022
Summer Bayfront Yoga
An event every week that begins at 5:15 pm on Tuesday, repeating until Oct 31, 2022
Kyle Leia Heyesen and rotating yoga guides lead this weekly one-hour session at Bayfront Park from June through October. This practice is a vinyasa/hatha blend with an ashtanga influence that demonstrates respect for each unique individual, their experience level, ability and personal practice goals. The focus is on connecting with the body, quieting the mind, building endurance, shaking out tension and stress, flexibility, and muscular (with a special emphasis on core) strength. Breath with movement are linked to enhance the…
Find out more »Rock the Bayfront 2022
Local and regional bands will perform Friday night and all day Saturday as part of the Grandma’s Marathon weekend festivities. Friday Schedule 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Pop Rocks Saturday Schedule 9 a.m. to noon – Rock-a-Billy Revue 12:30 to 3 p.m. – South of Superior 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Buckwild 7 to 9 p.m. – Big Wave Dave & the Ripples 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Viva Knievel Sounds Unlimited will provide professional DJs to play music…
Find out more »Jul 2022
Party in the Park with Hairball 2022
Hairball performs its 11th 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. Schedule 3:45 p.m. - Disco Kingz 5 p.m. - Bad Girlfriends 6:30 p.m. - Chris Kroeze 8 p.m. - Hairball General admission tickets are…
Find out more »Duluth Fourth Fest 2022
Duluth's Independence Day celebration, rescheduled to July 8 due to poor weather on July 4, features live music throughout the day and fireworks from 10:10 to about 10:30 p.m. Gates open at 4:30 p.m.; music starts at 5. Updated Music Lineup The Crunchy Bunch DJ collective (hip-hop, house, electro and dance remixes) Woodblind (acoustic ska) Fenestra Funk (funk and yacht rock) Boxcar (alt-country) DSSO Brass Ensemble (classical) Admission is free and handicap accessible. Attendees are invited to bring their own…
Find out more »Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival 2022
The 16th annual Bayfront Reggae and World Music Festival features various artists celebrating cultural equality through reggae and world music. This year's performers are Gyptian, Tarrus Riley, Ce'cile, Carolyne Naomi, Afro B, Nerry, Indika and DJ Sound of Fujun.
Find out more »Aug 2022
Kids, Cops and Cars 2022
The Duluth Police Department hosts its ninth annual Kids, Cars and Cops event, showcasing multiple law enforcement and first-responder vehicles that are ready to be explored and played in. There will be K-9 demonstrations, a tug-of-war, free food and other activities to participate in.
Find out more »Art in Bayfront Park 2022
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.
Find out more »Sep 2022
Duluth Superior Pride Festival 2022
The four-day Duluth Superior Pride celebration's largest event is the Duluth Superior Pride Festival at Bayfront Park, which includes live music and entertainment, beer tents, exhibitors, food and merchandise vendors and an area for games. Duluth Superior Pride runs Sept. 1-4. For a full list of events and locations, visit duluthsuperiorpride.com.
Find out more »Honor the Earth’s Water is Life Festival 2022
The annual Water is Life music, art and cultural festival returns to Bayfront Park with performances by Ani DiFranco, Indigo Girls, Allison Russell, Low, Dessa, Tia Wood, Gaelynn Lea, Joe Rainey Sr., Keith Secola, Annie Humphrey, David Huckfelt & the Unarmed Forces, Corey Medina and more. Gates open at noon; music starts at 1 p.m. Tickets are available at axs.com. The Water is Life Festival is presented by Honor the Earth, which has led the fight for Indigenous sovereignty and…
Find out more »North Country EV Show and Tell
More than a dozen makes and models of electric vehicles will be available for public viewing during the North Country EV Show & Tell Event. Admission and parking are free. Food and beverage venders will be on site. The electric co-ops of northern Minnesota wish to connect those interested in EVs with those who have already made the leap to purchase an EV. Schedule 4 to 7:30 p.m. Food and venders open 5 p.m. Discussion Panel and Q&A with EV…
Find out more »Feb 2023
West Side Group Ride
Join Zeitgeist for a fun, family-friendly group bike ride taking off from Cold Front as part of Transit Equity Day. Together we’ll navigate the winter multimodal route Lincoln Park Craft District (two miles, 25 minutes, one way) and explore what makes, and what prevents, winter mobility and livability in Duluth. No special gear is necessary; just wear winter clothing and bring a bike in working order. Register at eventbrite.com.
Find out more »East Side Group Ride
Join Zeitgeist for a fun, family-friendly group bike ride taking off from Cold Front as part of Transit Equity Day. Together we’ll navigate the winter multimodal route to downtown (one mile, 15 minutes, one way) and explore what makes, and what prevents, winter mobility and livability in Duluth. No special gear is necessary; just wear winter clothing and bring a bike in working order. Register at eventbrite.com.
Find out more »May 2023
Feature Film Holiday Market Background Extra Opportunity
Jun 2023
Walk for Animals 2023
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 »Rock the Bayfront 2023
Local and regional bands will perform Friday night and all day Saturday as part of the Grandma’s Marathon weekend festivities. Friday Schedule 5 p.m. - DJ music 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Arch Allies Saturday Schedule 8 a.m. - DJ music 9 a.m. to noon – Rock-a-Billy Revue 12:30 to 2 p.m. – Rafe Carlson 2:30 to 4 p.m. - Laura Velvet 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. – G.B. Leighton 7 to 9 p.m. – Buckwild 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.…
Find out more »Rock the Bayfront 2023
Local and regional bands perform all day as part of the Grandma’s Marathon weekend festivities. Saturday Schedule 8 a.m. - DJ music 9 a.m. to noon – Rock-a-Billy Revue 12:30 to 2 p.m. – Rafe Carlson 2:30 to 4 p.m. - Laura Velvet 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. – G.B. Leighton 7 to 9 p.m. – Buckwild 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Rhino Sounds Unlimited will provide DJs to play music between the live acts. Bayfront Festival Park will be…
Find out more »Pardi in the Park with Jon Pardi
Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Jon Pardi performs with several special guests. 5:00 p.m. - gates open 5:30 p.m. - Rafe Carlson 6:30 p.m. - (TBA) 7:30 p.m. - Matt Koziol 9:00 p.m. - Jon Pardi
Find out more »Hippo Campus, Miloe and Papa Mbye
From the very beginning, with its debut album, Landmark (2017), to the most recent release, LP3, Minneapolis’ Hippo Campus has been trying to make sense of the world. Nearly a decade into being a band, Hippo Campus still embraces and is guided by the ethos of shaking it up and obscuring feelings in their music. Hippo Campus will be joined by Miloe and Papa Mbye. Tickets can be purchased at axs.com.
Find out more »Flo Rida
Flo Rida has smashed digital download sales records and earned several platinum certifications, but at his heart, this singer/songwriter is a performer and can't wait to rock the Bayfront! VIP Party Pit Presale starts Mar. 13 through Mar. 15 at 10 p.m. and can be ordered here. General admission sales start on Mar. 16 at 8 a.m. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. and music starts at 5:30 p.m. The show will occur rain or shine.
Find out more »Jul 2023
Party in the Park with Hairball 2023
Hairball performs its 12th 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 23rd year of rocking across the country. The concert will occur rain or shine, but there may be weather…
Find out more »Duluth Fourth Fest 2023
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. Music Lineup Derek & the 50 South Band Wild Horses Black River Revue 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.…
Find out more »Trampled by Turtles and Jenny Lewis
Trampled by Turtles return to Bayfront Festival Park with Jenny Lewis. Ross Thorn opens the show. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are available at axs.com.
Find out more »Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival 2023
The 17th annual Bayfront Reggae and World Music Festival features artists celebrating cultural equality through reggae and world music. Headliners include Jamaican dancehall and reggae artists Konshens and Luciano, Afrobeats artist Stonebwoy from Ghana, Alison Hinds -- the Soca queen from Barbados, Minnesota’s own Dred I Dread, Rootz Within, and Trinidadian DJ Sound of Fujun. There will also be cultural foods, artisans and more. The barbeques will be grilling foods of the Caribbean, Africa and Asia -- jerk chicken, curried…
Find out more »Festival by the Lake 2023
The third 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. This year’s featured performers include Boomstick, Sidestreet Detour, the Jane Gang, Born Too Late and a special reunion performance by Sound Inc. Schedule 1 p.m. - Sound Inc 2 p.m. - The Jane Gang 3 p.m. - Sidestreet Detour 4 p.m. - Sydney Hansen 5 p.m. - Boomstick 6 p.m.…
Find out more »All Pints North Summer Brewfest 2023
The 11th annual All Pints North Summer Brewfest includes beer from more than 100 breweries, along with ciders, seltzers, non-alcoholic products and more. Live music at the event includes preformances by Fenestra Funk at 3:30 p.m. and Big Wave Dave and the Ripples at 5:30. There will also be a professional wrestling show by Minneapolis-based F1rst Wrestling. 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…
Find out more »Aug 2023
Bon Iver
Bon Iver brings its tour to Duluth for an outdoor concert at Bayfront Park. Poliça opens the show at 6:30; gates open at 5. Bon Iver has generated worldwide praise from critics and fans alike since the release of the band's debut album For Emma, Forever Ago in 2007. After assembling a talented touring band and traveling across the world, Bon Iver released its highly anticipated 2011 follow-up album, Bon Iver, Bon Iver. Met with further critical acclaim, the release…
Find out more »City on the Hill Music Festival
City on the Hill includes three days of Christian, faith-based music at Bayfront Festival Park on the shores of Lake Superior. On Thursday, performers include Derek Charles Johnson, Stephen Stanley, and Skillet. Friday's performances are by Presence Music, Allie Crummy, Coby James, Leanna Crawford, Cain and Casting Crowns. Saturday's event includes performances by Taylor Marshall, Winona Avenue, The Scally Brothers, Maddie Rey, Jordan St. Cyr, Riley Clemmons, and Crowder. For the full schedule, visit cityonthehillmusicfest.com/schedule.
Find out more »Bayfront Blues Festival 2023
The 34th annual Bayfront Blues Festival is a three-day outdoor concert running Aug. 11-13. Friday's headliner is Elvin Bishop's Big Fun Trio. Gates open at 11 a.m. each day of the festival.
Find out more »Bayfront Blues Festival 2023
The 34th annual Bayfront Blues Festival is a three-day outdoor concert running Aug. 11-13. Saturday's headliner is Charles Musselwhite. Gates open at 11 a.m. each day of the festival.
Find out more »Bayfront Blues Festival 2023
The 34th annual Bayfront Blues Festival is a three-day outdoor concert running Aug. 11-13. Sunday's headliner is Blackcat Zydeco featuring Dwight Carrier. Gates open at 11 a.m. each day of the festival.
Find out more »Kids, Cops and Cars
This event showcases multiple law enforcement and first responder vehicles for the community to explore. It’s also an opportunity for the public to engage with officers and first responder agencies.
Find out more »Art in Bayfront Park 2023
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 »The Tribute Fest
The Tribute Fest raises funds for homeless veterans by presenting two days of rock cover bands. Free tickets are available for veterans, active-duty personnel and their families. General tickets are available online at thetributefest.com. Friday, Aug. 25 Schedule 1:30 p.m. - Silver Streak (tribute to the Eagles) 3:30 p.m. - Heartless (tribute to Heart) 5:30 p.m. - The Issue (tribute to Aerosmith) 7:30 p.m. - Chained Lightning (tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd 9:30 p.m. - Noise Pollution (tribute to AC/DC) Saturday,…
Find out more »NYS Community Day and Backpack Drive
Neighborhood Youth Services, a program of the Family Freedom Center, presents its annual Community Day and Backpack Drive. In 2022, as part of Community Day, the Family Freedom Center gave away more than 1,500 drawstring bags filled with school supplies. It hosted a community picnic at Bayfront Festival Park, where it provided free haircuts and braiding for the youth, 31-day bus cards, food, games and more. Partners in the event include the Duluth Police Department, the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center,…
Find out more »Sep 2023
Duluth Superior Pride Festival 2023
The four-day Duluth Superior Pride celebration's largest event is the Duluth Superior Pride Festival at Bayfront Park, which includes live music and entertainment, beer tents, exhibitors, food and merchandise vendors and an area for games. Duluth Superior Pride runs Aug. 31 to Sept. 3. For a full list of events and locations, visit duluthsuperiorpride.com.
Find out more »AFL-CIO Labor Day Picnic
The Duluth Central Labor Body offers free food, beverages, hand shaking, baby kissing and games for kids in Bayfront Park.
Find out more »Duluth Bethel’s 150th Birthday and Concert for Recovery
Mick Sterling and Tommy Wotruba will be the featured performers at the Duluth Bethel’s 150th birthday and the Concert for Recovery, a celebration of mental health and recovery from substance abuse disorders sponsored by the Bethel and supporters.
Find out more »One event on Sep 16, 2023 at 11:00 am
One event on Sep 17, 2023 at 11:00 am
Duluth Oktoberfestival 2023
One event on Sep 16, 2023 at 11:00 am
One event on Sep 17, 2023 at 11:00 am
The fourth annual Duluth Oktoberfestival features: cold German bier, Bavarian food, live music, tons of games, and activities. For more information about the festival details, visit duluthoktoberfestival.com.
Find out more »Nov 2023
An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, repeating until Dec 26, 2023
An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, repeating until Dec 23, 2023
Bentleyville Tour of Lights
An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, repeating until Dec 26, 2023
An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, repeating until Dec 23, 2023
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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