The festival includes a variety of Scandinavian folk art, including rosemaling, carving, kolrosing, Hardanger, jewelry, woodenware, and knitting, alongside miscellaneous themed gifts. Visitors will experience music, folk art demonstrations, and traditional treats like lefse. This year’s festival will also include the work of several new vendors.
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TCS Presents: O’Connor/Collins Reading Big Band Sessions
From Aaron O’Connor: “On August 1, Jack Collins and I will be hosting our first big band reading session. It is open to anyone in the Twin Ports area looking to work on sight-reading, ensemble and lead playing, and to meet other musicians of all skill levels. If you’re interested and haven’t filled out my sign-up form, send me a DM and I’ll shoot it over to you.” Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Admission: Free Contact Aaron directly for sign-up details.
Coral Collective Presents: Lets Go to the Movies Drag Show
Bringing back the classics, Let’s Go to the Movies: A Coral Collective Drag Show is a show worthy of the Oscars. Our songs and artists change every show, so you never know what might be in store! Doors: 7 pm · Show: 8 pm $10 · 21+
Coral Collective Presents: Sirens of The Great Lakes Drag Show
The depths of the great lakes are calling with Coral Collective’s latest drag show: Sirens of the Great Lakes. Our songs and artists change every show so you never know what might be in store! Support local queer drag artists and come see the hypnotizing cast! Doors: 7 pm · Show: 8 pm $10 · 21+
Teen Open Studio (Fall 2026)
Explore your creativity in a laid-back atmosphere at the Duluth Public Library’s Teen Space. Bring your headphones and creative ideas — art supplies provided, but bringing your own is also welcome. Registration covers all 26 sessions, but attending every session is not necessary.
A Haunting in the North: Death of the Heron, UXIA, Possessed to Restored, BlurCurve, & Discord at Dawn
Get ready for A Haunting in the North at The Caddy Shack featuring an incredible 5-band lineup: Death of the Heron UXIA Discord at Dawn Possessed to Restored BlurCurve Friday, September 11, 2026 at The Caddy Shack Doors: 7:00 pm | Music: 8:00 pm Cover: $5 | Age Limit: 21+