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Experience live stand-up comedy in The Hole! Featuring the best rising comedians in the Midwest! Our Friday night showcase at the Gopher Hole is conveniently located inside the Gopher Bar & Grill in West Duluth. Come in early and grab a bite to eat upstairs and make your way down into The Hole for a night of laughter. Doors: 8 PM Show: 9 PM (The show is approximately 90 minutes) Headliner: Matt Dooyema Matt Dooyema is a proud pet father of 4 from St Cloud. A bartender by trade, Matt’s humor has been influenced by the stories from behind the bartop and the soul crushing realization that his mother was most likely right about not finishing college. Irreverent by nature, Silly by design, Bitter by circumstance, Matt is a high energy performer willing to please. Host of the Keller Comedy Open Mic,Producer of The Beaver Island Comedy Series, & Co…
Dixon’s Apple Orchards are bringing their Champagne Apples to Duluth, and celebrating in style with the ultimate Palooza! Join us for the 4th annual Duluth Apple Palooza! This is a family friendly event that is free to the public! What’s in store: Dixon’s Champagne and Honeycrisp Apples and fresh apple cider LIVE Music to keep the energy high Hayrides through the beautiful Beaver River Farm Craft Fair with local artisans Bouncy House for the kids (and kids at heart!) Food Trucks with delicious bites Farm Animal Sightings and a Petting Zoo Fun Face Painting for all ages Come celebrate with us at Beaver River Farm, just outside Duluth! We are now accepting talented crafters! We are flexible you can sign up for one or both days Outdoor booth space available only (No tent, chair or table provided) No power hookups Only handmade items please, no direct sales Vendors – register…
Dixon’s Apple Orchards are bringing their Champagne Apples to Duluth, and celebrating in style with the ultimate Palooza! Join us for the 4th annual Duluth Apple Palooza! This is a family friendly event that is free to the public! What’s in store: Dixon’s Champagne and Honeycrisp Apples and fresh apple cider LIVE Music to keep the energy high Hayrides through the beautiful Beaver River Farm Craft Fair with local artisans Bouncy House for the kids (and kids at heart!) Food Trucks with delicious bites Farm Animal Sightings and a Petting Zoo Fun Face Painting for all ages Come celebrate with us at Beaver River Farm, just outside Duluth! We are now accepting talented crafters! We are flexible you can sign up for one or both days Outdoor booth space available only (No tent, chair or table provided) No power hookups Only handmade items please, no direct sales Vendors – register…
You’re invited to Taste Twin Ports! Saturday, July 12, 2025 12:00pm – 8:00pm Formerly known as Taste of Duluth and later Festival by the Lake, our signature summer event is returning to its roots with a fresh new name: Taste Twin Ports. This reimagined lakefront celebration is inspired by the Taste Twin Ports podcast, hosted by Joe Macor and Pez Davila. Their love for local cuisine, craft beverages, and community connection is driving an exciting new chapter for the event — and we’re so excited to work with Pez and Joe to make it even better. You can still expect all the things you love: Delicious food from local restaurants and food trucks. Craft beer and Cider from top Twin Ports breweries. A variety of local craft and retail vendors. A family-friendly kids area, sponsored by the Irving Community Club. And this year, we’re thrilled to share the weekend with…
When the race is over, the fun’s just beginning on Grandma’s Marathon weekend! With a move to Duluth’s Bayfront Festival Park the party’s as big and as fun as ever for our participants, volunteers, supporters, and the entire community! There’s something for everyone at Rock the Bayfront – families and kids included – starting Friday afternoon and going strong through Saturday night, with live music and entertainment at Bayfront Festival Park just beside the waters of the Duluth Harbor. Whether you’re in need of space to lay out with the family following your big run or a just a fun night out with friends, Grandma’s Marathon weekend has got you covered. You may come for the run, but you’ll stay for the fun! LINEUP Friday GB Leighton | 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Hippo Campus | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Saturday Boxcar | 9:00 am – 10:30 am Not Fade…
Spend your summer nights under the stars at Movies in the Park! Held at Leif Erikson Park along the stunning shores of Lake Superior, this free, family-friendly event invites you to grab a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a lineup of beloved films that begin playing at sunset.
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