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The Lake Superior Ice Festival is a vibrant, family-friendly celebration that brings together the entire community to embrace the magic of winter. Coordinated through the efforts of local organizations, volunteers, and partners, the festival showcases Superior’s unique charm and our shared love for the season. Our vision is to create an inclusive and welcoming experience that invites people of all ages and abilities to gather, explore, and enjoy the many wonders of winter in our beautiful lakeside city. From sparkling ice sculptures and outdoor activities to warm food and friendly faces, the Lake Superior Ice Festival is a joyful reminder of the resilience, creativity, and spirit that make Superior truly special. While attendance at the Lake Superior Ice Festival is free, there are certain optional events that do have costs associated. We have noted each of those events on our event schedule and below: Food Vendors – food and beverages…
Haataja Designs welcomes participants to shop from a dozen local artists and fine crafters. While shopping, enjoy crisp autumn air and warmth of friends and campfires. This event will be cancelled in the event of snow or heavy rain.
It’s a celebration of friendship all day at Wild State Cider! Join us with your two and four-legged friends for live music, Wrecktangle Pizza, food trucks, cider releases, ice cream, hot cider, and our biggest sale of the year! It’s free to attend and all ages are welcome, human or dog. Live Music: 12:00 PM – The Yeah Scherz 2:00 PM – The Gemstones 4:00 PM – Danny Frank and the Smoky Gold 6:00 PM – Big Wave Dave & The Ripples Cellar Sale: Load up on cider, Birdie, and merch favorites for a deep discount. We’ve been tucking special stuff away all year for you! Save up to 50% off cider, Birdie, and merch. Food: Wrecktangle Pizza Crew Coffee Co. Oasis Del Norte TBSP Waffles The Rambler UpDawg Cider Releases: Stay tuned to Wild State Cider’s social in the days leading up to Friends Fest to find out what…
Are you ready for a gourd time?! From the creators of Duluth Winter Village comes a fall tradition you won’t want to miss: GOURD DAYS! Think: Cozy fall eats Seasonal sips A pumpkin bounce house A lakeside twist on the classic hayride Local makers + shopping galore Adoptable dogs from PJ’s Rescue Cabin full of books And all the autumn vibes you can handle We’ll have local vendors setup along Harbor Drive with food, kid activities, pumpkin bounce house and inflatable toddler farm town! We will have places to relax & enjoy the fall breeze off the lake with a beverage in hand. Plenty of pumpkins and photo-ops and best of all, free to attend! PJ’s Rescue will be in attendance with dogs available for adoption. The book cabin is back – brought to you by the Duluth Public Library. Waterfront Plaza (next to the DECC) September 11–13 | 10AM–4PM…
Are you READY for a GOURD time?! From the creators of Duluth Winter Village comes a brand-new fall tradition you won’t want to miss: GOURD DAYS! Think: Cozy fall eats Seasonal sips A pumpkin bounce house A lakeside twist on the classic hayride Local makers and shopping galore And all the autumn vibes you can handle Baywalk at the Harbor Seawall (next to the DECC) October 3–5 | 10AM–4PM daily This is the first-ever Gourd Days — and trust us, you’ll want to say you were there. Want to be a vendor? Submit your application.
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