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Arts & Culture

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Painting Event at Northern Exposure Art

Northern Exposure Art presents this step-by-step painting class in which participants complete a 16×20-inch canvas. All materials to paint are provided and no experience is necessary! Snacks and beverages are welcome. Class will be held at Northern Exposure Art’s new paint studio in Enger Lofts Marketplace. To reserve a spot, please visit northernexposureart.com.

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Duluth Oktoberfestival

We are bringing everything you know and love about the German Oktoberfest right here to Duluth, MN! During this year’s Duluth Oktoberfestival you can find: cold German bier, delicious Bavarian food, authentic live music, tons of games and activities and so much more! So dust off your lederhosen, lace up your dirndl, and come join in on all of the fun the festival has to offer! The Duluth Oktoberfestival will take place September 18-10, 2026 and is located within the confines of Duluth’s iconic Bayfront Festival Park (350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN 55802). Duluth Oktoberfestival was recently ranked as the top authentic Oktoberfestival Celebration in Minnesota! Come out to Bayfront Festival Park and see why this iconic Oktoberfest Celebration ranks as the best in Minnesota!  

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Duluth Oktoberfestival

We are bringing everything you know and love about the German Oktoberfest right here to Duluth, MN! During this year’s Duluth Oktoberfestival you can find: cold German bier, delicious Bavarian food, authentic live music, tons of games and activities and so much more! So dust off your lederhosen, lace up your dirndl, and come join in on all of the fun the festival has to offer! The Duluth Oktoberfestival will take place September 18-10, 2026 and is located within the confines of Duluth’s iconic Bayfront Festival Park (350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN 55802). Duluth Oktoberfestival was recently ranked as the top authentic Oktoberfestival Celebration in Minnesota! Come out to Bayfront Festival Park and see why this iconic Oktoberfest Celebration ranks as the best in Minnesota!  

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Duluth Oktoberfestival

We are bringing everything you know and love about the German Oktoberfest right here to Duluth, MN! During this year’s Duluth Oktoberfestival you can find: cold German bier, delicious Bavarian food, authentic live music, tons of games and activities and so much more! So dust off your lederhosen, lace up your dirndl, and come join in on all of the fun the festival has to offer! The Duluth Oktoberfestival will take place September 18-10, 2026 and is located within the confines of Duluth’s iconic Bayfront Festival Park (350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN 55802). Duluth Oktoberfestival was recently ranked as the top authentic Oktoberfestival Celebration in Minnesota! Come out to Bayfront Festival Park and see why this iconic Oktoberfest Celebration ranks as the best in Minnesota!  

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Art in Bayfront Park

2026 Dates TBD | FREE ADMISSION Don’t miss this free art festival located on the beautiful Duluth lakefront. Over 100 artists fill Bayfront Festival Park with juried works of art including jewelry, painting, photography, ceramics, metalwork, glass and more! Learn more

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Art in Bayfront Park

2026 Dates TBD | FREE ADMISSION Don’t miss this free art festival located on the beautiful Duluth lakefront. Over 100 artists fill Bayfront Festival Park with juried works of art including jewelry, painting, photography, ceramics, metalwork, glass and more! Learn more

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