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A perfect summer day simply isn’t complete without ice cream! From classic scoops to elaborate malts, Duluth has something for all ice cream lovers to enjoy. Be sure to add some (or all!) of these ice cream shops to the itinerary for your next trip to Duluth.
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…
Welcome Aboard UMD Large Lakes Observatory’s R/V Blue Heron! Every summer, the Large Lakes Observatory hosts Science on Deck events, offering free public tours and presentations on the research vessel (R/V) Blue Heron. The Blue Heron is part of the University National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS), and is chartered by research scientists to explore the Great Lakes. Throughout the summer, the Blue Heron will dock at Pier B Resort, extend the gangway, and invite the community to meet the crew, scientists and students. Presentations begin at 1:30pm on the back deck with our featured speakers. Science on Deck 2025 Dates Free and open to the public from 11am – 3pm! June 27 – Presentation with Cody Sheik from the Large Lakes Observatory and the Department of Biology on Microorganisms. July 31 – Happening during the iconic FinnFest! August 22 – Happening during UMD’s Welcome Week! Presentation with the renowned professor…