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We went ALL IN for the 10th Annual All Pints Eve HOOTENANNY! Craft beer enthusiasts and THC beverage aficionados, this is your night to shine! Join us for the ultimate All Pints pre-party. We’re bringing together the hardest-working, most innovative crafters in the beer industry alongside some of Duluth’s most celebrated bands to mark the 10th anniversary of Hootennany. LIVE MUSIC LINEUP: • Tin Can Gin at 5:00 PM • Boss Mama & The Jaberhooch at 7:20 PM • Spaghetti Monetti & The Sauce at 7:40 PM EXCLUSIVE TAPROOM PILOT BEERS: Don’t miss out on special beers brewed just for this event! THE PRE PRE GAME SPECIAL: Enjoy $3 pints of Light Lager from 12-4 PM. FOOD TRUCK: Satisfy your cravings with Johnny B’s famous smash burgers. LAWN GAMES GALORE: Challenge your friends to disc golf and bag toss. Join us for an unforgettable evening in the YARD and Patio…
The DECC’s Pop-Up Pirate Barrr has a bird’s eye view of the Tall Ships along the seawall! Come enjoy pirate-y beverages on our deck or by the huge windows of the DECC’s Harbor Side Convention Center Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM (includes the Parade of Sail) Friday: 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM Location: Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, Enter by Door G near the Vista Fleet or via the Skyway. Admission: FREE TO ATTEND – No ticket necessary for entrance to the barrr. The Festival of Sail is a ticketed event granting access to the street level in front of the ships. Festival of Sail is not run by the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. DECC parking rates apply
The Rose Fest will be held on Saturday July 12, 2025 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Leif Erikson Rose Garden, 1300 London Road, Duluth MN. It is free and open to the public. Take a guided tour of the Rose Garden. Attend classes on rose growing basics, roses in the garden or containers. Learn about easy to grow roses for our area or join a treasure hunt for kids of all ages. Get your questions answered about growing roses in our region. Presented by the Lake Superior Rose Society and the City of Duluth.
Be a part of the Grand Parade of Sail during the Tall Ships festival! Experience the Parade of Sail FROM the Water! Step aboard the Vista Star or Vista Queen for an unforgettable front-row seat to the iconic Festival of Sail in Duluth. This exclusive cruise offers the best vantage point to witness the majestic tall ships parade in Duluth pass beneath the iconic Aerial Lift Bridge and into the scenic harbor. Our crew will provide engaging narration with fascinating facts and rich history about each passing ship. Enjoy a cash bar and full concessions during this once in a lifetime cruise. Don’t miss this incredible way to experience the excitement of the Duluth Tall Ships Festival!
Experience the magic of Tall Ships Duluth from the best seat in town — on the water. Vista Fleet offers front-row access during Festival of Sail Duluth, with cruises for the Grand Parade of Sail, daily sightseeing, sunset dinners, cocktail cruises, and more. No festival ticket is required to board your cruise — just reserve your spot and enjoy the views from Lake Superior. Cruises will be running all day long!
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…
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