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Join Health Equity Northland for a free luncheon as we honor the wisdom, resilience, and ongoing dedication of the elders in our community. Share a meal, a story, and enjoy some music with new and familiar faces. All are welcome! Food provided will be smoked chicken, macaroni and cheese, cornbread dressing, cornbread donuts, collard greens, and red beans & rice – this dish will be prepared with smoked turkey legs.
Duluth Playhouse Underground is thrilled to announce the return of its annual new play festival, the Women in Theatre, New Play Festival, taking place June 6, 2025, at the NorShor Theatre. This one-night-only event features eight powerful short plays written by women and staged by a talented cohort of local directors and performers. The pieces range from intimate to absurd, hilarious to haunting – all unified by their originality and experimentation with form. Beginning at 6:30PM, audiences are invited to arrive early to explore the lobby of the NorShor Theatre, where local community organizations and artists will be tabling. This pre-show gathering offers a chance to connect with local creatives, learn about resources and initiatives in the community, and celebrate the vibrant network of women-led work happening in the Twin Ports and beyond. The festival will kick-off at 7:30PM, followed by a post-show celebration at Blacklist Brewing Co. Whether you’re…
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!
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!
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!
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