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Throngs of people with cameras line the canal to see the tall ships arrival in duluth, mn for the festival of sail. Pictured is the pride of baltimore.

Festival of Sail Duluth 2025

Join us on the shores of the world’s Greatest Lake for the Festival of Sail Duluth 2025! Enjoy a rare chance to catch a glimpse, step aboard, and even set sail on some of the grandest ships of yore. Draw Events is once again bringing tall ships to Duluth. Festival of Sail Duluth 2025 will feature ship tours, day sails, educational programming, food and beverage, entertainment and fun for the entire family!

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Throngs of people with cameras line the canal to see the tall ships arrival in duluth, mn for the festival of sail. Pictured is the pride of baltimore.

Festival of Sail Duluth 2025

Join us on the shores of the world’s Greatest Lake for the Festival of Sail Duluth 2025! Enjoy a rare chance to catch a glimpse, step aboard, and even set sail on some of the grandest ships of yore. Draw Events is once again bringing tall ships to Duluth. Festival of Sail Duluth 2025 will feature ship tours, day sails, educational programming, food and beverage, entertainment and fun for the entire family!

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Throngs of people with cameras line the canal to see the tall ships arrival in duluth, mn for the festival of sail. Pictured is the pride of baltimore.

Festival of Sail Duluth 2025

Join us on the shores of the world’s Greatest Lake for the Festival of Sail Duluth 2025! Enjoy a rare chance to catch a glimpse, step aboard, and even set sail on some of the grandest ships of yore. Draw Events is once again bringing tall ships to Duluth. Festival of Sail Duluth 2025 will feature ship tours, day sails, educational programming, food and beverage, entertainment and fun for the entire family!

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What Do You Collect & Why? A Community Art Exhibit / Show & Tell Event

What Do You Collect & Why? A Community Art Exhibit / Show & Tell Event with Artist Susanna Gaunt Superior, WI – What drives us to collect? What stories do our collections tell? Find out on Friday, April 11th at 5:00 PM as the Superior Public Art Commission and the Douglas County Historical Society invite you to a special event featuring a meet-and-greet with local artist Susanna Gaunt and a unique opportunity to explore and reflect on the concept of collecting. This free event, part of the exhibit titled (Re)Collect, will offer a deeper dive into the intersection of art and history, inviting visitors to explore both contemporary works and items from the community’s extensive historical collection. Gaunt, a Twin Ports-based artist known for her multifaceted approach to drawing, photography, and printmaking, uses art to explore the human condition through both philosophical and scientific lenses. Inspired by the wonder of…

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John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

For over 40 years, the Minnesota’s North Shore comes alive with the excitement of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon race, which celebrates and honors the spirit of John Beargrease and brings thousands of worldwide spectators in person and online, and hundreds of mushers and volunteers from across the nation. The series features several races, including the longest sled dog marathon in the lower 48 states, each race requiring mushers to fend off Minnesota’s extreme winter weather and rugged terrain. Join us in Duluth for the 2026 event kickoff on January 25!

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Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Beacon Lighting

This year marks both the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald and the 40th anniversary of Split Rock Lighthouse’s annual memorial beacon lighting. Throughout the day, guests can explore the lighthouse, fog signal building, and visitor center. Guided tours and a brief film will be available that share the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald and her final voyage.

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