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Kids, Cops, and Cars will be held Wednesday, August 13, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bayfront. This event will showcase multiple law enforcement and first responder vehicles that are ready for exploration and play. There will also be K-9 demonstrations, tug-of-war, free food, and other activities!
The fourth-annual Bloody Mary Bash will be on the decks at Skyline Social & Games on Sunday, August 10, 2025. 9 Local bars and restaurants, and 8 breweries will be competing for 3 awards voted on by attendees: Best Tasting Bloody Mary, Best Presented Bloody Mary, and Best Beer Snit or Chaser. The Northwoods Band will take the stage in the sand starting at noon! All proceeds from the event & bar sales will be donated to Never Surrender Inc. to help fund the fight against ALS.
Calling all fandoms! Movie buffs and book besties! Comic book nerds and Disney adults! It’s time to enjoy an evening of naughty numbers from some of your favorite fandoms! Duluth Dolls presents NERDLESQUE! at The Caddy Shack Your favorite burlesque troupe is here to help you indulge your inner geek! Tickets sold at door ; First come first serve! Doors: 8:30pm · Show: 9:00pm $15 · 21+
Rudy Love and The Encore – Live at the Barrel Room Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025 Time: 8:00 PM Cover: Free Show Genre: Soul Join us for a powerful night of soulful grooves and unforgettable vocals with Rudy Love and The Encore — a dynamic band known for their rich, emotional sound and electric live performances. Fitger’s Barrel Room | 600 E Superior St, Duluth
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
Join us for our annual summer community gathering! It will be at Harrison Park on July 20 from 10AM-2PM. There will be 2 Bounce Houses, Climbing Wall, Relay Races, Mobile Library, Snacks and Beverages, Sidewalk Chalk, Water Painting. Face-Painting, Zoo Mobile-5 Senses Exhibit, Big Red Bookshelf, Basketball, Nature Play Activities, Duluth Police Department with Cars, Resources, Games, Activities, Giveaways, Drawings, Prizes, and more! *This year we will have J DAC Food truck, Kona-Ice of Duluth, and NERCC Meat and Vegetable trailer at the event; it’s the only part of event that is not free.