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The skies over Duluth, Minnesota roar to life each July during the Duluth Air and Aviation Expo – also known as the Duluth Airshow – one of the region’s most thrilling and anticipated events. Whether you’re a lifelong aviation enthusiast or a first-time attendee, you’ll be awed by jaw-dropping aerobatics, gravity-defying stunts, and patriotic pageantry.
Join Strikepoint, Duluth’s internationally-acclaimed handbell ensemble, for their annual holiday concert. Strikepoint is noted for capturing the enthusiasm of audiences with its dynamic style and accessible music. Concert selections range from a rip-roaring Farandole to a surprising Diminished Minor Alterations, which presents a medley of familiar carols but in a minor key, to the ever-popular Sleigh Ride. Reviews of Strikepoint concerts have praised their “athleticism and showmanship,” “rhythmic precision, musical nuance, and technical confidence,” with an “exceptionally creative bent!” Joining Strikepoint will be some of their musical friends, including organist Velda Graham Bell, flutist Melanie Sever, and percussionist Jeremy Craycraft. Tickets are available at the door; the cost is $25 for adults and $10 for students and children. Strikepoint concerts are designed to delight listeners. Among the comments most frequently heard after concerts, a favorite is, “If we’d known it was going to be this good, we would have made…
If you’re planning a trip to Bentleyville this season with your family, significant other, friends or solo, we have a few top tips to help you keep those joyful sleigh bells ringing the entire time you’re in Duluth.
Whether you want to visit major retailers or find one-of-a-kind shops with unique offerings, Duluth has what you’re shopping for. Our city is a treasure trove of local goods, artisanal products, and unique experiences that perfectly embody the Duluthy spirit.
This fun Saturday event winds through the Lincoln Park Craft District, beginning and ending at Wild State Cider. All you have to do is sign up for your 5-piece Santa suit to run in, a free cider (or juice), live holiday music and a free bowl of chili after the run. Kids 8 and younger can join the Reindeer Run for free. What can spectators expect? Hundreds of Santas running around the neighborhood.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Santa is excited to return to Split Rock Lighthouse this holiday season! Stop by and visit with Santa on Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Children ages 5–17 receive free admission both days. Adults can also explore the lighthouse grounds for free by bringing a donation for the Silver Bay Veterans Home. And don’t forget to snap a photo with Santa during your visit!