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First Avenue and Rose present TRAMPLED BY TURTLES with special guest S.G. GOODMAN Bayfront Festival Park Saturday, July 5, 2025 All Ages Show 4:30 PM Doors 6:00 PM Showtime The band is from Duluth, Minnesota where frontman Dave Simonett initially formed the group as a side project in 2003. At the time, Simonett had lost most of his music gear, thanks to a group of enterprising car thieves. Left with nothing more than an acoustic guitar, he began piecing together a new band, this time taking inspiration from bluegrass, folk, and other genres that didn’t rely on amplification. Simonett hadn’t played any bluegrass music before, and he filled his lineup with other newcomers to the genre, including fiddler Ryan Young (who’d previously played drums in a speed metal act) and bassist Tim Saxhaug. Along with mandolinist Erik Berry and banjo player Dave Carroll, the group began carving out a fast, frenetic sound…
Presented by Winterfell Management July 3, 2025 | Bayfront Festival Park TICKETS Tickets on sale now! ABOUT THE SHOW Hairball celebrates 25th Anniversary & brings party of the summer to Bayfront Festival Park! The Bombastic Celebration of Arena Rock IT’S LIKE 20 CONCERTS IN ONE NIGHT! A band puts on a concert – Hairball puts on an event! Hairball is a Rock & Roll experience you won’t soon forget. The lights, sound, smoke, fire, bombs, and screaming hoards of avid fans…to merely call it a concert would be like calling Mount Rushmore a roadside attraction! Vocalists Kris Vox, Dave Moody, and Joe Dandy lead the band through a 2+ hour, mind-blowing, and dropdead accurate homage to some of the biggest arena acts in the world. Van Halen, KISS, Motley Crue, Queen, Journey, and Aerosmith are but a few of the acts fans will see brought to life. The Hairball stage…
Experience the magic of Tall Ships Duluth from the best seat in town — on the water. Vista Fleet offers front-row access during Festival of Sail Duluth, with cruises for the Grand Parade of Sail, daily sightseeing, sunset dinners, cocktail cruises, and more. No festival ticket is required to board your cruise — just reserve your spot and enjoy the views from Lake Superior. Cruises will be running all day long!
Kick off summer at the Pike Lake Races — where epic miles meet lakeside vibes and an unforgettable finish-line party. Choose from the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Kids Run, all featuring scenic views and a sun-soaked celebration at Pike Lake Golf & Beach Club with food, music, and fun. Don’t miss this summer thrill — sign up now!
15th Annual Burrito Union Spring Creek Cleanup Burrito Union | Saturday, May 3 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Let’s roll up our sleeves and show some love to our local waters! Join us for the 15th Annual Burrito Union Spring Creek Cleanup — a community tradition that brings people together to protect and preserve beautiful Chester Creek. WHAT TO BRING: Please wear sturdy footwear and bring your own gloves — we’ll supply the garbage bags. PERKS FOR VOLUNTEERS: As a thank you for your hard work, Burrito Union will treat all volunteers to a breakfast burrito and soda of choice when the cleanup is done. You’ve earned it. AGENDA: 9:00 – 9:10 AM: Sign-in at Burrito Union 9:10 – 11:00 AM: Clean up Chester Creek 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Hang out at BU, grab your burrito and drink, and celebrate your good deed WHY COME? Help the environment…
Celebrate Minnesota Point at the Turning Point Summit on May 31, 2025! This event will celebrate the many ways we all experience Minnesota Point – a culturally, economically, and naturally important environment on the Great Lakes – now and into the future. Hosted by Minnesota Point 50 and the Park Point Community Club – all are welcome to this free family event! Park Point Beach House 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Featuring: • Live Music: Frank Montaño • Insightful Voices: Mayor Reinert, Great Lakes Aquarium, Nisogaabokwe Melonee Montano, Evan Larson, Liz Taylor, Barbara Grogan, and Shedd Aquarium, • Local Stories on Screen: Minnesota Point, A Wilderness Act • Connect with: Lake Superior Coastal Program, St. Louis River Alliance, City of Duluth Minnesota Sea Grant, NOAA, Park Point Community Club, and more • Taste Local: Oasis Del Norte Food Truck, for purchase • Family Fun: Children’s Book reading, life-sized puppets, &…
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