- in process - 2013 - in process -
My goodness there's a lot going on!
J u l y
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Classes at
North House Folk School in Grand Marais
Jul 5 :: Raku Pottery Experience
Jul 5-7 :: Etched Birch Bark Basketry
Jul 5-7 :: Flavorful Rye Breads
Jul 5-7 "" Cut-Out Relief Carving: Scandinavian Themes
Jul 6 :: From the Deck: Lake Superior Shoreline Naturalist Tour
Jul 11-13 :: Weaving Double Cloth
Jul 11-14 :: Fly Fishing the North Shore
Jul 13-14 :: Natural Botanicals: Wild Medicine Workshop
Jul 13-21 :: Build Your Own Smaller Timber Frame
Jul 15-17 :: Fabric Strip Table Runner: Learn to Weave on a Frame
Jul 17 :: Raku Pottery Experience
Jul 18-20 :: Blacksmithing: The Basics & Beyond
Jul 19 :: Sausage for the Summer Grill
Jul 19 :: Wooly Birds: Intro to Felting
Jul 19-21 :: Tapestry Weaving: Painting with Fibers
Jul 20-21 :: Felting: From Sculpture to Scarves
Jul 20-21 :: Cattail Weaving: The Northern Deora
Jul 24-28: 72Hours: Grand Marais & Beyond summer session
Jul 25 :: Raku Pottery Experience
Jul 26-28 :: Natural Plant Dyes
Jul 26-28 :: Relief Carving: An Introduction
Jul 27 :: Basic Flintknapping
Jul 27-28 :: Shaker Box Tradition: Make a Stacking Set
Jul
30 :: Craft of Sail
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Classes at
Grand Marais Art Colony
Jul 8-12 :: Pastel Plein Air Painting
Jul 13-14 :: Quick Paint: One Hour Outdoor Sketch
Jul 13-14 :: 23rd Annual Grand Marais Arts Festival
Jul 16:: Golden Acrylic Technical Lecture
Jul 17-19 :: Edgy Acrylic Applications
Jul 20-21 :: Fused Glas Jewelry
Jul 20-21 :: Transfered Images with Acrylics
Jul 20-21 & 22 :: Block Painting: Start to Finish
Jul 22-26 :: Mentored I with Hazel belvo
Jul 26-28 :: Introduction to Outdoor Oil Painting
Jul 27-28 :: Encaustic Painting and Collage
Jul 27-28 :: Printing from Below the Surface - Intaglio
Jul 27-28 :: Ceramic Teapots
Jul 29-30 :: Advanced Encaustic
Jul 29-Aug 2 :: Adventures in Wheel-Throwing
Jul 29-Aug 2 ::Mentored II with Hazel Belvo |
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Chik Wauk Museum & Nature Center
Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature at the end of the Gunflint Trail on Moose Pond Drive
Chik Wauk Kids Stuff
Mondays July 1, 15, 22, 29 at 1:30 pm; free, no need to register
A variety of hands-on activities related to the unique history and nature of the Gunflint Trail. Appropriate for elementary school aged children and those young at heart.
Becoming a Boundary Waters Family
Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 from 3 - 4:30 pm; free and familt friendly
Learn the skills to have a great canoeing and camping experience in the BWCAW.
Stories with Hariiet & Bill
Wednesdays July 3, 10, 17, 24 from 11am - 4pm; free
Harriet Boostrom Taus and Bill Boissenin grew up on Clearwater Lake in the mid-Trail region of the Gunflint Trail. The two will be on hand at the museum to share their childhood stories.
Journal Making
Friday, July 5 at 2pm; free
Sunday Nature Walks and Talks
Sunday, July 7, 14, 21, 28 at 2pm
A different topic each Sunday
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North Shore Mining Company Tours
Highway 61, Silver Bay; meet at the Tourist Info Center at 80 Outer Drive
reservations are accepted by calling 218-226-4125
11am Thu, Fri & Sat [about 1-1/2 hours in duration]
free of charge - donations to Bay Area Historical Society suggested
Includes an explanation of the mining plant operations, a bus tour of the facility and a walking tour of a portion of the plant. No sandals or flips flops. Must be able to navigate stars. Hard hats, safety glasses and ear plugs provided. |
| 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19,23 26, 30 |
Hedstrom's Lumber Mill tour
Hedstrom's Mill, 5 miles north of Grand Marais on the Gunflint Trail
12:30 - 1:30 pm; free, reservations required by calling 218-387-2995 ext 10 |
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4th of July Celebrations on the North Shore
Knife River
Games, races & parade ... at the Community Center. (218) 834-2097
Two Harbors
Patriotic Concert in the Thomas Owens Bandshell, 7:30 pm. Fireworks over the Harbor at dusk.
Silver Bay
Festivities & fireworks at dusk
Tofte
Annual Tofte Trek 10K Wilderness Run/Walk
In addition to the 10K, there will be a 1-mile junior run and children's sprint races. On-line registration is now active and the first 200 participants will receive the much-coveted Tofte Trek T-shirt.
Festival at the Town Hall all day
kids games, local crafts, face painting, and climbing wall
tasty food, including fish burgers, brats, pizza, cotton candy and more
beer garden - live music - parade - raffles - vendors
Fireworks at dusk
Grand Marais Timber Days
Events and goings-on all day Saturday with a parade at 6pm and fireworks at dusk ... downtown Grand Marais.
Grand Portage
Huge fireworks display by the lake at Grand Portage Lodge & Casino at dusk |
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Fit to Kill presented by the
Grand Marais Playhouse
Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais
A thriller about strategy, betrayal, and deception.
Performance times :: Thursday - Saturday 7 PM and Sundays at 2 PM
Tickets :: $17 adults, $7 Students
- available in advance at www.tix.com or at the door one hour before the performance. |
| 5 |
Digital Photo Scavenger Hunt
at Temperance River State Park
7-8 pm
Explore nature through the lens of a camera while you try to find all the items on our photo scavenger hunt list. During the program we'll try out tips for beginner nature photographers. Bring your own digital camera or use one of ours provided at the program. Meet in the picnic area in the lower campground for this fun family activity.
More info can be obtained by calling (218) 226-6365 |
| 6 |
Michael Monroe Log Cabin Concert
Grand Marais
7:00 pm reception, 8:00 pm concert; call 218-387-2919 for details
Michael Monroe lives and creates music on the North Shore of Lake Superior, in his log cabin and records in his solar powered MisTree Studio. |
| 6-7 |
Annual Hovland Arts Festival
Located at the Hovland Town Hall, 18 miles east of Grand Marais on Hwy 61.
10am-4:30 pm Saturday & Sunday
Don't miss this showcase of the artistry of 22 Hovland area residents featuring locally produced artwork and woodwork, Jewelry, Stunning Photography, Wood Turning / Bowl-Making, Basketry, Watercolor and much more!
Good eats including fresh fish, plus a terrific artwork raffle.
Free music under the big red tent including jazz, blues, reggae, classic country, old time, rock -n- roll, pop, bluegrass, celtic and folk.
We'll see you in Hovland! |
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It's a Bash to Geocache
at Temperance River State Park
7:30-8:30 pm
Join us for a high-tech treasure hunt using the rapidly growing sport of geocaching and discover how this popular sport can help you explore Minnesota State Parks' hidden treasures. Bring your own GPS unit, or use one of ours provided at the program. Meet in the picnic area in the lower campground for this fun family activity.
More info can be obtained by calling (218) 226-6365 |
| 12-14 |
Heritage Days
Two Harbors
Days of entertainment fill the street in Two Harbors for their annual Heritage Days Festival! Parades, scavenger hunt, street dance, crafters, food vendors, plenty to do everyday! |
| 12-14 |
Hopped Up Caribou Beer Festival
Caribou Highlands Lodge in Lutsen
Beer Lovers, meet your makers!
Join your homegrown brewing heroes (hand-picked for their mastery of the craft and bravery in the face of homegenization) on Lutsen Mountains above Lake Superior to share stories, sample new brews and save humanity from itself, one glass at a time. |
| 12-14 |
Silver-Beaver Bay Days Annual Auto Show
Friday
North Shore Mining tour; Vendors; Carnival; Frisbee Golf; Entertainments & Street dance
Saturday
Pancake Breakfast; Family golf tournament; Rocky Taconie softball tournament; Bay - to - Bay Run / Walk; Book Sale; vendors; kids' carnival; minnow races; model airplanes; petting zoo; mud run; raffle; street dance & lighted boats in the marina
Sunday
Pancake breakfast; softball tournament; vendors; ecumenical service; and, parade
Car Show :: 9am-noon in Silver Bay; awards at 11am; cash prizes; register that day |
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Superior Hiking Trail :: Guided Hike
Temperance River Wayside to Britton Peak 4.8 Miles
Follow the Temperance River, climb through birch forests to Carlton Peak, then descend gradually to the Britton Peak parking lot. Meet at the Britton Peak trailhead parking lot. At Hwy. 61 milepost 82.8, turn north (inland) on Cook Co Rd 2 (Sawbill Trail) and go 2.7 miles to parking lot on right.
All SHTA hikes begin at 10:00 a.m. rain or shine. All hikes are free of charge and open to the public. Each hike is led by a member of the Superior Hiking Trail Association and includes an orientation and briefing by an area naturalist. Wear sturdy boots or hiking shoes, bring lunch, beverages and insect repellant. |
| 13 |
Planked Trout Dinner
5:30 pm; Grand Marais Recreation Park's Rec. Hall
Delicious, mouth-watering, plank-cooked lake trout, baked potatoes, salad, roll, coffee or refreshing cold beverage!
$14 in advance; $15 at the dinner- in support of the
the Cook County Historical Society
Call or email for tickets: 387-2883 or history@boreal.org |
| 13 |
9th Annual Lundie/Vacation Home Tour
The Schroeder Area Historical Society is sponsoring its ninth tour of selected residences designed by the famous architect, Edwin Lundie and other vacation homes. Light dinner at Naniboujou Lodge; tour costs $150 per person. |
| 13 |
Go With the Lava Flow: River Gorge Walk
at Temperance River State Park
7:30-8:30 pm
From ancient rifts to potholes, journey through Temperance River's rocky past and discover the forces that carved the river gorge into what it is today on this naturalist-led walk. Meet at the wayside kiosk by the gorge trailhead on the northwest side of Highway 61.
More info can be obtained by calling (218) 226-6365 |
| 17 |
Gunflint Trail Canoe Races
Gunflint Lodge on Gunflint Lake, 45 miles from Grand Marais
4 - 8 pm includes a Silent Auction, Kids Fun Events, tasty food, an Eating Contest, Canoe Races and a Raffle - over 100 raffle items donated by local merchants! The Canoe Races are sponsored by the Gunflint-Seagull-Sag Property Owners Associations.
This year's funds will go to add bathrooms and storage space to the three fire stations, provide funds to match grants for another tanker tender and fund training costs and equipment for expanded search and rescue responsibilities.
For information, contact race organizers at 218-388-2246 |
| 18-Aug 11, various dates |
Grand Marais Summer Theater Festival presented by the
Grand Marais Playhouse
Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais
July 18, 26, 28, Aug. 1, 3, 9 & 11
Church Basement Ladies
A
musical comedy inspired by the book “Growing Up Lutheran”.
July 19, 21, 25, 27, Aug. 2, 4, 8, 10
The Odd Couple Female version
Florence Unger and Olive Madison in Neil Simon's hilarious contemporary comic classic: the female version of The Odd Couple.
Performance times :: Thursday - Saturday 7 PM and Sundays at 2 PM
Tickets :: $20 adults, $10 Students; save $5 when you buy tickets to both shows
- available in advance at www.tix.com or at the door one hour before the performance. |
| 19 |
Digital Photo Scavenger Hunt
at Temperance River State Park
7-8 pm
Explore nature through the lens of a camera while you try to find all the items on our photo scavenger hunt list. During the program we'll try out tips for beginner nature photographers. Bring your own digital camera or use one of ours provided at the program. Meet in the picnic area in the lower campground for this fun family activity.
More info can be obtained by calling (218) 226-6365 |
| 19-20 |
Meet the Minnesota State Insect: The Monarch Butterfly
at Gooseberry Falls State Park
10 am - 2 pm
Meet Tom Uecker, the "Butterfly Guy", to take an upclose look at monarch butterlies in every stage of their lives from caterpillar to cocooned to fully grown monarchs! Discover the amazing story of these special butterflies.
The Butterfly Guy will have an informal table display set up in the Visitor Center. Stop by anytime to visit!
July 20 :: Lake Superior Day Celebration!
at Gooseberry Falls State Park
9 am - 4 pm
A full day of activities focusing on the Lake Superior Watershed ? it?s unique and sensitive landscape, flora & fauna - and how we can help keep it clean and healthy!
For more details on the day's activities, call the park naturalist in July at 218-834-3855 ext. 227.
Call 218-834-3855 for more info. |
| 20 |
Century of Jazz 2013 presented by the
Grand Marais Playhouse
Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais
Speical Event -> Jazz, Dancing, Silent Auction!!with skyBLUEquartet and the ORANGE girl
Silent Auction and Food begin at 6PM
Music and Dancing begins at 7 PM
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| 20 / tba |
37th Annual Split Rock Bicycle Tour
This scenic bicycle tour will travel along the beautiful North Shore of Lake Superior. Distances range from 15 to 100 miles. |
| 20-21 |
Salmon Classic
Silver Bay Marina
(218) 226-3006
A fishing tournament to support the local library! |
| 22 |
Full Moon Music at Drury Lane
downtown Grand Marais
8-9 pm; Outside on the shore of Lake Superior, featuring the guitar and vocal duo Briand Morrison and Roxann Berglund.
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| 26 |
It's a Bash to Geocache
at Temperance River State Park
7:30-8:30 pm
Join us for a high-tech treasure hunt using the rapidly growing sport of geocaching and discover how this popular sport can help you explore Minnesota State Parks' hidden treasures. Bring your own GPS unit, or use one of ours provided at the program. Meet in the picnic area in the lower campground for this fun family activity.
More info can be obtained by calling (218) 226-6365 |
| 27 |
Archery in the Park
at Temperance River State Park
10 am - 2 pm
Archery has been a popular sport and life skill for thousands of years. Stop in anytime between 10 and 2 to give this free activity a try. State-of-the-art archery equipment designed to fit all sizes will be provided. Beginners are welcome. This free activity is suitable for adults and children age 8 and up. Stop in at the park office for directions to the archery site.
More info can be obtained by calling (218) 226-6365
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| 26-28 |
Annual North Shore Dragon Boat Festival
Grand Marais
A paddling adventure and weekend community celebration
Welcoming outdoor enthusiasts and dragon boat paddlers
Located on the Grand Marais Harbor on Lake Superior, in Grand Marais, Minnesota
Supporting the work of three area non-profit organizations
The opportunity for all ages to participate through our Inter-Generational Paddle. |
| 31 |
Fish Cake Buffett Dinner & Silent Auction
St John's Catholic Church in Grand Marais
This annual dinner and silent auction hosted by the Grand Marais Lioness Club is the kick-off event to Fisherman's Picnic Weekend!
Silent Auction opens at 4:30 pm, Buffett opens at 5pm; sponsored by the Lionesses of Cook County |
| 31-Aug 4 |
Fisherman's Picnic
Grand Marais
Lion's Fishburger Stand
Live entertainment - daily and evening street dances
Food, vendors, kids' rides & games, and bingo
Tennis Tournament
Sidewalk Sales
Annual Congregational Church Shrimp Boil
Fireworks at dusk
Parade at 1pm followed by announcement of raffle prize winners |
A u g u s t
| all month |
Classes at North House Folk School in Grand Marais
Aug 1-3 :: Bows & Arrows: Crafting a Traditional Longbow & Arrow Making
Aug 2-6 :: Ovencrafting: Building and Baking in the Wood-Fired Oven
Aug 3 :: Winemaking at Home :: An Introduction
Aug 3-4 :: Bead Embroidery
Aug 6 :: Raku Pottery experience
Aug 7-11 :: Knifemaking: Crafting the Norwegian Tollekniv
Aug 8 :: Natural Dyes in the Steambox
Aug 9 :: Put Your Feet Up : Weave a Footstool with Paper Fiber Rush
Aug 10 :: From the Deck: Lake Superior Shoreline Naturalist Tour
Aug 10 :: The Fine Art of Canning Dill Pickles
Aug 10-11 :: Sweet Grass Basketry
Aug 10-11 :: Handcrafting a Northwoods Paddle
Aug 10-11 :: Handcrafting a Corn Broom
Aug 10-11 :: Artistic Bark-Edged Wooden Bowls
Aug 10-11 :: Traditional Paper Rush Chair Seat Weaving
Aug 12-14 :: Blacksmithing: Crafting the Tools of the Trade
Aug 12-14 :: Coracle Boat; Build Your Own
Aug 14 :: Raku Pottery Experience
Aug 15-26 :: Build Your Own Larger Timber Frame
Aug 16-17 :: Artisan Breads II
Aug 16-18 ::Crafting the Traditional Stake & Strand Willow Basket
Aug 16-20 :: Forge-Welding a Damascus Blade and other items
Aug 17-18 :: Footstool Weaving: Danish Cord & Seagrass
Aug 17-30 :: Build Your Own Wood-Canvas Canoe
Aug 18 :: Flatbreads from the Wood-Fired Hearth
Aug 19-21 :: Gubrandsdal Rosemaling
Aug 22-25 :: Geology of Minnesota's Arrowhead
Aug 23 :: Kolrosing - Decorative Line Carving
Aug 23-24 :: Sail Training:
Harbor-based
Aug 24 :: Hanging Birch Bark baskets
Aug 24 :: Firestarting & Cordage
Aug 24-25 :: An Intro to Chip Carving
Aug 24-25 :: Cooking with the Seasons - Summer from the Garden
Aug 25 :: Mushrooming
Aug 27 :: Raku Pottery Experience
Aug 31 :: Firestarting & Cordage
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Classes at
Grand Marais Art Colony
Aug 6-9 :: Dye Paper, Bind Books
Aug 9-11 :: Pop-Up Field Guide to Wildflowers
Aug 10-11 ::Finding Your Artistic Vision through Drawing
Aug 10-11 :: Textured and Colored Metal Jewelry
Aug 12-16 ::Mentorship in Printmaking
Aug 15-16 :: Aged to Perfection: Elders & Art-Making
Aug 17-18 :: Japanese Clay Techniques
Aug 17-18 :: The Art of Personal Writign
Aug 17-18 :: Totems, Temples & Talismans: Transfer Dye Collage
Aug 17-18 :: Rules of Perspective
Aug 17-18 :: Mysterious Sand to Glass
Aug 18 :: Yoga: Expand Your Creativity
Aug 19 :: Sumi-e: Painting from the Heart
Aug 23-25 :: Textural Printmaking: The Collagraph
Aug 24-25 :: Creative Genius: Mixed Watermedia and Collage
Aug 24 :: Fused Glass Garden Stakes
Aug 24 :: Stained Glass Picture Frame
Aug 25 :: Stepping Stones
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Chik Wauk Museum & Nature Center
Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature at the end of the Gunflint Trail on Moose Pond Drive
Chik Wauk Kids Stuff
Mondays August 12 & 19 at 1:30 pm; free, no need to register
A variety of hands-on activities related to the unique history and nature of the Gunflint Trail. Appropriate for elementary school aged children and those young at heart.
Becoming a Boundary Waters Family
Tuesdays, August 6, 13, 20 from 3 - 4:30 pm; free and familt friendly
Learn the skills to have a great canoeing and camping experience in the BWCAW.
Stories with Hariiet & Bill
Wednesdays August 7, 14, 21, 29 from 11am - 4pm; free
Harriet Boostrom Taus and Bill Boissenin grew up on Clearwater Lake in the mid-Trail region of the Gunflint Trail. The two will be on hand at the museum to share their childhood stories.
Journal Making
Friday, August 9 at 2pm; free
Sunday Nature Walks and Talks
Sunday, August 4, 11, 18, 25 at 2pm
A different topic each Sunday
Special Event - Gunflint Woods Winds & Strings
4pm , Sat Aug 17 at Schapp Community Center, adjacent to Fire Hall #1 at Poplar Lake
Concert & Social hour is a fundraiser for the Gunflint Trail Historical Society and Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center. Tickets required |
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North Shore Mining Company Tours
Highway 61, Silver Bay; meet at the Tourist Info Center at 80 Outer Drive
reservations are accepted by calling 218-226-4125
11am Thu, Fri & Sat [about 1-1/2 hours in duration]
free of charge - donations to Bay Area Historical Society suggested
Includes an explanation of the mining plant operations, a bus tour of the facility and a walking tour of a portion of the plant. No sandals or flips flops. Must be able to navigate stairs. Hard hats, safety glasses and ear plugs provided. |
| 1-4 |
Fisherman's Picnic
Grand Marais
Lion's Fishburger Stand
Live entertainment - daily and evening street dances
Food, vendors, kids' rides & games, and bingo
Tennis Tournament
Sidewalk Sales
Annual Congregational Church Shrimp Boil
Fireworks at dusk
Parade at 1pm followed by announcement of raffle prize winners |
| 1-11 |
Grand Marais Summer Theater Festival presented by the
Grand Marais Playhouse
Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais
Aug. 1, 3, 9 & 11
Church Basement Ladies
A
musical comedy inspired by the book “Growing Up Lutheran”.
Aug. 2, 4, 8, 10
The Odd Couple Female version
Florence Unger and Olive Madison in Neil Simon's hilarious contemporary comic classic: the female version of The Odd Couple.
Performance times :: Thursday - Saturday 7 PM and Sundays at 2 PM
Tickets :: $20 adults, $10 Students; save $5 when you buy tickets to both shows
- available in advance at www.tix.com or at the door one hour before the performance. |
| 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23 |
Hedstrom's Lumber Mill tour
Hedstrom's Mill, 5 miles north of Grand Marais on the Gunflint Trail
12:30 - 1:30 pm; free, reservations required by calling 218-387-2995 ext 10 |
| 2 |
Digital Photo Scavenger Hunt
at Temperance River State Park
7-8 pm
Explore nature through the lens of a camera while you try to find all the items on our photo scavenger hunt list. During the program we'll try out tips for beginner nature photographers. Bring your own digital camera or use one of ours provided at the program. Meet in the picnic area in the lower campground for this fun family activity.
More info can be obtained by calling (218) 226-6365 |
| 2-4 |
Two Harbors Kayak Festival
Burlington Bay :: Two Harbors
Races :: Great Energy 18-mile Marathon
Races :: Betty's Pies 5-mile race
Races :: Ellen Anderson 10-mile race
Races :: Junior 2-mile In-The-Bat race [11-15 yrs old]
Plus . . . Kayak demonstrations, Climbing Wall, Food & Refreshments, Rock Skipping, Kids' Kayaking Area, Music and the LSWT Used Gear Sale |
| 8 |
Lake County Fair
Two Harbors Fairgrounds on Co Rd 2
The Fair has new dates, a new carnival, new entertainment and will still offer fair favorites as well! Please check our website www.thelakecountyfair.com for updates on new and exciting events happening at this year’s County Fair! |
| 8-11 |
The Traditional Gathering: Rendezvous Days Pow Wow
Grand Portage National Monument offers the Rendezvous Program while the Grand Portage Band of Minnesota Chippewa holds a traditional Pow-Wow adjacent to the monument.
Visitors and tribal members alike are invited to watch and participate in ceremonial pow-wow dances.
Vendors offer a wide selection of arts, crafts and Native American food.
The Grand Portage Pow-Wow is an alcohol free event.
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the Grand Portage Band and its heritage. |
| 9 |
It's a Bash to Geocache
at Temperance River State Park
7:30-8:30 pm
Join us for a high-tech treasure hunt using the rapidly growing sport of geocaching and discover how this popular sport can help you explore Minnesota State Parks' hidden treasures. Bring your own GPS unit, or use one of ours provided at the program. Meet in the picnic area in the lower campground for this fun family activity.
More info can be obtained by calling (218) 226-6365 |
| 10-11 |
Under the Spreading Walnut Tree
Two Harbors; 10am - 5pm
On the grounds of the P.K. Anderson house located next to Agate City store. Approx 35 fine artists plus live music both days by folk artist Thea Ennen. |
| 10-11 |
Tori Celebration and Music Festival
at the Finland Heritage Center on Co Rd 6, north of Hwy 61
Call (218) 226-3256 |
| 12 |
Marvelous Meteors
at Temperance River State Park
9 - 10 pm
Momentary bursts of light streak across the night sky as the Perseid meteor shower erupts. Get a head start and be prepared for one of the best meteor showers of the year that peaks only a few hours later. During the program we?ll explore the origin of these shooting stars. Meet near the shower building in the upper campground, and bring a blanket or chair to sit on.
Contact Amy Funk, Interpretive Naturalist at (218) 226-6365 or by email at amy.funk@state.mn.us. |
| 16 |
Go With the Lava Flow: River Gorge Walk
at Temperance River State Park
7:30-8:30 pm
From ancient rifts to potholes, journey through Temperance River's rocky past and discover the forces that carved the river gorge into what it is today on this naturalist-led walk. Meet at the wayside kiosk by the gorge trailhead on the northwest side of Highway 61.
More info can be obtained by calling (218) 226-6365 |
| 17 |
Backyard Birding
at Temperance River State Park
7-8 pm
Experience the basics of bird watching and discover a few simple tools to help you explore the fascinating lives of birds. Bring your own binoculars or use one of ours provided at the program. Meet outside the shower building.
More info can be obtained by calling (218) 226-6365 |
| 17 |
Cooking over the Campfire Demo
at Gooseberry Falls State Park
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Experience what it is like to cook over the campfire. Whether you are seasoned pro or just a beginner gain the skills and learn new ones to cook over the fire and discover new easy recipes. We?ll be cooking several recipes together and everyone can roast their own bannock, a traditional traveler?s bread, over the fire.
Meet at Lady Slipper Lodge. Children must be accompanied by adults. Bring a roasting stick if you have one! |
| 17 |
Superior Hiking Trail :: Guided Hike
Skyline Parkway at Highland/Getchell to Twin Ponds/Enger Park, 7.4 Miles
Climb along scenic Keene Creek, then on long stretches of ridgeline overlooking Lake Superior and through some Duluth parks. Meet at the Enger Park Twin Ponds trailhead parking lot. From I-35, take Piedmont Ave/Hwy 53 Exit #255A, go uphill 1.5 miles, turn left at stoplight onto Piedmont Ave, take first left onto N 24th Ave W, take next left onto Skyline Parkway and go 1.5 miles to Twin Ponds parking lot.
All SHTA hikes begin at 10:00 a.m. rain or shine. All hikes are free of charge and open to the public. Each hike is led by a member of the Superior Hiking Trail Association and includes an orientation and briefing by an area naturalist. Wear sturdy boots or hiking shoes, bring lunch, beverages and insect repellant. |
| 17 |
musical performance tba
7:30 pm at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts in Grand Marais
presented by the North Shore Music Association
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| 17 |
Gitchi Gami Bike Ride
Their 11th annual bike ride from Gooseberry State Park to Beaver Bay on the Gitchi Gami Trail. For those who want more, there's a 55 mile option on country roads from Beaver Bay. |
| 17 |
John Schroeder Lumberjack Day
10 am - 4:30 pm, Schroeder Heritage Center, Hwy 61 in Schroeder
Pancake Breakfast fundraiser for the Fire Department, Historic Tour of Schroeder, Sawmill Tour, Showing of the movie "Long White Boar," Baraga Cross Visit and Craft vendors, book sales, and food vendors. |
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Universe in the Park
at Gooseberry Falls State Park
8:30 pm
Join the University of Minnesota's Institute of Astrophysics for Universe in the Park. After a short introduction to galaxies, stars and nebulas, take a short walk to the Sky Observation Area to view the sky through 8-inch reflecting telescopes with professional guidance through the constellations.
Meet at Lady Slipper Lodge. Feel free to bring your own constellation keys. Put red celephane over your flashlights to help you and other participants keep your night vision!
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| 31 |
Archery in the Park
at Temperance River State Park
10 am - 2 pm
Archery has been a popular sport and life skill for thousands of years. Stop in anytime between 10 and 2 to give this free activity a try. State-of-the-art archery equipment designed to fit all sizes will be provided. Beginners are welcome. This free activity is suitable for adults and children age 8 and up. Stop in at the park office for directions to the archery site.
More info can be obtained by calling (218) 226-6365 |
S e p t e m b e r
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Classes at North House Folk School in Grand Marais
Sep 1 :: Mushrooming
Sep 4 :: craft Your Own Wild Ricing Push Pole
Sep 5 :: Craft Your Own Wild Rice Winnowing Tray
Sep 6-7 :: North Shore Fall Bird Migration
Sep 6-8 :: Traditional Harvest of Wild Rice
Sep 6-8 :: North Shore Pebble Jewelry
Sep 6-8 :: Aniishiinaabe-style Mocassin Making and Bead Embroidery
Sep 6-8 :: Hand-forged 'Using' Knife
Sep 6-8 :: Rosemaling
Sep 7 ::
Lake Superior Shoreline Naturalist Tour
Sep 7-8 :: Birch Bark Boxes
Sep 8 :: Musrooming
Sep 12 - 15 :: Unplugged - The Northern Harvest
Sep 13-15 :: Cobblestone Necklace / Bracelet
Sep 14 :: Songs & Stories with Larry Groce
Sep 19-21 :: Timber Carving: Classic Posts for the Northern Home
Sep 20-21 :: Sew Your Own Scandinavian Work Shirts
Sep 20-22 :: Wilderness Skills
Sep 21-22 :: Birch Bark tutorial
Sep 21-22 :: Cedar Hand Drum: Carving, Stretching & Drumming
Sep 21-22 :: Cooking with the Seasons - Autumn Northwoods Harvest
Sep 26-Oct 6 :: Build Your Own Cedar Strip Canoe or Boat
Sep 27-29 :: Natural Plant Dyes
Sep 27-29 :: Ancient Grains - Baker's Workshop
Sep 27-29 :: Toolmaking for Woodworkers and Others
Sep 27-29 :: Round Bottomed Black Ash Bushel Baskets
Sep 28-29 :: The Harvest Basket: Red-Osier Basketry
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Classes at
Grand Marais Art Colony
Sep 4- 13 :: Stucio Immersion with Hazel Belvo
Sep 6-29 :: 11th Annual Plein Air Grand Marais
Sep 14-15 :: Essence & Design in Plein Air Painting
Sep 14-15 :: Mosaics: Renaissance & Crash Glass
Sep 15 :: Yoga - Expand Your Creativity
Sep 20- Oct 11 :: Youth Clay [4 Fridays]
Sep 20 :: Distributing & Publishing
Sep 21- 22 :: The Beauty of Pencil & Brush
Sep 21-23:: Photograph the Fall Landscape
Sep
22 - Oct 14 :: Make-a-Bowl for Empty Bowls; Sundays at 2pm & Mondays at 7pm
Sep 27-29 :: The Great American Poster
Sep 28-30 :: Fall Colors in Oil
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Pie & Ice Cream Social
Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center, end of the Gunflint Trail
11am - 4pm
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Sawtooth Mtn Bike Challenge
10 am on the Pincushion trails just north of Grand Marais
Citizen, sport, and expert class races so we encourage everyone to participate. Riders always enjoy this event. If you do not want to ride please consider helping run the event as
we still need several more people to help run it. You can get more information on the website. |
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Fall Superior Trail Races
Three big endurance running races on the Superior Hiking Trail:
the 100-mile Starts 8 AM on Friday, Sep 6 at Gooseberry Falls State Park
the 50-mile starts at 6 AM on Saturday, Sep 7 at the Finland Rec Center and
the 26.2-mile marathon starts at 8 AM on Saturday, Sep 7 at the Cramer Rd in Schroeder
all races end at Caribou Highlands Lodge in Lutsen
more details
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Booya
Finland Heritage Center, on Co Rd 6 north of Hwy 61
a traditional Finnish celebration
218-353-7550 |
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Annual North Shore In-Line Marathon
Two Harbors to Duluth
The gun on September 14, 2011 signals the start of the largest inline marathon in North America! Following the same scenic course Grandma’s marathoners have run along for the past 30 years, over 3,000 inline skaters will test their endurance. |
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Superior Hiking Trail :: Guided Hike
Jackson Lake Road to Arrowhead Trail- 5.1 miles.
The trail reaches its highest elevation of 1,829 feet on this section. It includes a scenic old growth maple forest and overlooks of Jackson Lake and Swamp River valley. Some steep ascents and descents. Meet at the Otter Lake Rd trailhead parking lot. At Hwy 61 milepost 128.9, turn north on Arrowhead Trail and go 4.5 miles to Jackson Lake Road. Turn right on Jackson Lake Rd and go 8.4 miles. At T-stop, turn left on Otter Lake Rd and go 2 miles to trailhead parking lot.
All SHTA hikes begin at 10:00 a.m. rain or shine. All hikes are free of charge and open to the public. Each hike is led by a member of the Superior Hiking Trail Association and includes an orientation and briefing by an area naturalist. Wear sturdy boots or hiking shoes, bring lunch, beverages and insect repellant. |
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Superior Hiking Trail :: Guided Hike
Jackson Lake Road to Otter Lake Road - 8.7 miles.
The trail descends creek valleys and climbs rocky ridges with great views of Lake Superior and Isle Royale. Meet at the trailhead parking lot on Arrowhead Trail (Co Rd 16). At Hwy 61 milepost 128.9 turn north on Arrowhead Trail and go 3.3 miles to parking lot on right.
All SHTA hikes begin at 10:00 a.m. rain or shine. All hikes are free of charge and open to the public. Each hike is led by a member of the Superior Hiking Trail Association and includes an orientation and briefing by an area naturalist. Wear sturdy boots or hiking shoes, bring lunch, beverages and insect repellant. |
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Harvest Moon Celebration
Two Harbors breakwater at the Two Harbors Lighthouse
An outdoor celebration including a live music and star-gazing through telescopes.
Additional info :: call Ellen at 218-834-3370 |
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Crossing Borders
Tour the studios of North Shore artists from Duluth to Thunder Bay |
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Superior Hiking Trail :: Guided Hike
Lutsen Mountains Recreation Area to Oberg Mountain - 7.0 miles.
This hike has gorgeous fall colors with steep ascents and descents up and down Mystery and Moose Mountains with nice overlooks. Meet at the Oberg Mtn. trailhead parking lot. At Hwy. 61 milepost 87.5, turn north (inland) on Forest Rd. 336 (Onion River Rd) and go 2.2 miles to parking lot.
All SHTA hikes begin at 10:00 a.m. rain or shine. All hikes are free of charge and open to the public. Each hike is led by a member of the Superior Hiking Trail Association and includes an orientation and briefing by an area naturalist. Wear sturdy boots or hiking shoes, bring lunch, beverages and insect repellant. |
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North Shore Health Care Golf Scramble
Superior National at Lutsen
The tournament proceeds provide funds for the grants we give, all of which benefit health care for everyone who lives, works and visits in Cook County.
You can also go to the web site for more information and registration forms: www.northshorehealthcarefoundation.org |
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Classes at North House Folk School in Grand Marais
Oct 2-6 :: Fall Equinox Photography Session
Oct 4-5 :: Shaker Box Tradition: Make a Stacking Set
Oct 4-6 :: Building and Baking in the Wood-Fired Oven
Oct 5-6 :: Pine Neelde Basketry
Oct 6 :: Shaker Style Carriers - Further Exploration
Oct 7- 22 :: Build Your Own Susan Skiff
Oct 11-13 :: Rosemaling: Valdres Style
Oct 11-13 :: Herbalism Apprentice: Beginner's Botanical Medicine
Oct 11-16 :: Fundamentals of Traditional Wooden Boat Building
Oct 12 :: Intermediate Flintknapping
Oct 12-13 :: Cooking with the Seasons - Oktoberfest
Oct 12-14 :: Using Mosaic to Revive Old Furniture
Oct 12-13 :: Make Your Own kebeki
Oct 17-18 :: Sausage Making
Oct 17-18 :: Beginning Knitting
Oct 17-20 :: Family & Inter-Generational Learing Weekend
Oct 18 :: Designing the Northern Sweater
Oct 18 :: Introduction to Felting
Oct 18 :: Birch bark Weaving - Bracelets and Other Small Projects
Oct 19 :: Swedish Potato Sausgae Making
Oct 19 :: Basswood Bark Twining & Weaving
Oct 19-20 :: Spinning Fibers on a Whee;
Oct 19-20 :: No-Knit Felted Hats
Oct 20 :: Knitting Socks - The Essential Craft
Oct 22-26 :: Nalbinding Mittens, Socks, Caps
Oct 24-25 :: Lathe Turning - the Wooden Bowl
Oct 25-26 :: Artisan Breads I
Oct 25-27 :: Nordic Inspired Stacked Handle Flatware
Oct 26-27 :: Night Photography Worjshop
Oct 26-27 :: Lathe Turning - the Wooden Bowl
Oct 27 :: Flatbreads in the Wood-Fired Oven
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Classes at
Grand Marais Art Colony
Oct 2-Dec 11 :: Life Drawing, Wed. evenings
Oct 3-24 :: Mosaic Art, Thu. evenings
Oct 3-6 :: Fish Skin Lanterns
Oct 5-6 :: Nature & Stained Glass
Oct 8 :: Mat Your Art
Oct 12-13 :: Harvest Bounty in Pastel
Oct 15 - Dec 17 :: Open Visual Arts Studio, Tue. evenings
Oct 19 :: Community Ink Day; Autumn Leaves Abound
Oct 26 :: Paint-A-Bowl for Empty Bowls
Oct 29-Dec 17 :: Pots for Presents; Tue. evenings
Ot 19 - Nov 21 :: Annual Members Show & Sale
Oct 27 :: Paint-a-Bowl for Empty Bowls with Joan Farnam & Ann Ward, $5
Oct 29 - Dec 17 :: Beyond Centering: Intermediate Pottery with Melissa Wickwire, $150 + $30
Oct 30 - Dec 18 :: Pots for Presents with Joan Farnam, $150 + $30
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Superior Hiking Trail :: Guided Hike
Rossini Road to Fox Farm Road - 6.4 miles.
Hike through forests of aspen and pine, a series of beaver ponds, and the lovely West Branch of the Knife River. Meet at Fox Farm Road trailhead parking lot. From Hwy. 61 milepost 14.9, turn north (inland) on Homestead Rd. (Co. Rd. 42) and go 5.75 miles. Turn left (west) on West Knife River Rd. and go 0.5 miles. Turn right (north) on App Rd. and go 1.5 miles to intersection with Two Harbors Rd on right. App Rd. changes to Fox Farm Rd. at this intersection. Continue straight (north) on Fox Farm Rd. 0.9 miles to trailhead parking lot on left.
All SHTA hikes begin at 10:00 a.m. rain or shine. All hikes are free of charge and open to the public. Each hike is led by a member of the Superior Hiking Trail Association and includes an orientation and briefing by an area naturalist. Wear sturdy boots or hiking shoes, bring lunch, beverages and insect repellant. |
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Moose Madness
Grand Marais
Signs of moose are all over town - in shops, cafes, lodging facilities and many locations outdoors. Our favorite alces alces, Murray, will be around town for the much sought-after photo opp, and moose-related activities are planned for all!
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Annual Halloween Bonspiel
Cook County Curling Club, Grand Marais
Friday night :: Prizes for costumes, Broasted Chicken & Keg Beer
Sven & Ole and Legion Dollars to spend.
Dance Saturday night at the American Legion.
$160.00 Entry Fee, Based on 32 team field total purse will be $1,900.00.
Contact Bill Parish
paraishgm@boreal.org
218-387-2382
or
Joanne Smith
bjsmith@boreal.org
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Classes at North House Folk School in Grand Marais
Nov 1-3 :: Antler Basketry
Nov 1-3 :: Making Moosehide & Canvas Mukluks
Nov 5 :: Cookie Cutters & Other Small Tin Projects
Nov 5-7 :: Hand-forged Chest Hardware
Nov 6-7 :: More Tinware
Nov 8-10 :: Traditional Seat Caning for the Vintage Chair
Nov 8-10 :: Early American Style Timbered Workbench
Nov 16-17 :: Herbal healthcare for Winter
Nov 16-18 :: Norwegian Ale Bowls
Nov 17 :: Charcuterie
Nov 20-21 :: Craft Your Own Crooked Knife
Nov 21-22 :: Foot Felting - Slippers or Boot Liners
Nov 21-24 :: Winterer's Gathering & Arctic Film Festival
Nov 22-24 :: Carving the Cree Hunter's Shovel
Nov 23-25 :: Snowshoe Construction
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North Shore Music Association presents
Annual Bluegrass Masters Weekend
at Lutsen Resort
Workshops and concerts all weekend long.
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Classes at
Grand Marais Art Colony
Ot 19 - Nov 21 :: Annual Members Show & Sale
Nov 14 :: Empty Bowls Dinner & Silent Auction
Nov 16 :: Glass Holiday Ornaments |
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Edmund Fitzgerald Beacon Lighting
Split Rock Lighthouse
noon - 6 pm; $5 / free for MN Historical society members
This popular annual event at Split Rock Lighthouse commemorates the 1975 sinking of the freighter “Edmund Fitzgerald." A film about the Fitzgerald will be shown in the Visitor Center theater continuously throughout the afternoon. The lighthouse and the fog signal building will be open from noon to 6 p.m. The lighthouse will close temporarily at 4:30 p.m. while the names of the 29 lost crew members are read to the tolling of a ship’s bell. Following the ceremony, the beacon will be lit and the tower once again opened for visitors to tour.
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Empty Bowls Lunch, Dinner & Silent Auction
Grand Marais Art Colony, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm and 5 pm - 7 pm
silent auction closes at 6 pm
suggested donation $10
Annual fundraiser for the Cook County Food Shelf. Community members and visitors are invited to bid on Artist made bowls at the Silent Auction and fill a bowl with a variety of delicious soup and bread donated by local restaurants. |
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Agate Bay Crafters Holiday Sale
9 am - 4 pm
Two Harbors Community Center,
from Hwy 61 south on Waterfront Drive, then east on South Ave
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Holiday Bazaar & Quilt Drawing
Schroeder Town Hall [just north of Hwy 61]
10 am - 2 pm
Kick off your holiday shopping with the classic Schroeder Holiday Bazaar. All hand made items including ... baked goods, jewelry, wreaths, candies, wooden items. Santa always makes it his first stop of the season, make it yours!
Holiday Bazaar
at Cross River Heritage Center [on Hwy 61]
10am - 2pm
Quilt drawing at 2pm
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Christmas Festival
4:30 pm downtown Grand Marais
Tree Lighting Ceremony, a roaring bonfire, Santa and his Sled Dogs, and the annual Christmas Parade at 5:00 pm. |
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Holiday Market
Last Chance Gallery in Lutsen
(the week-end after Thanksgiving)
Reception Friday evening includes our traditional tree lighting ceremony, food and caroling. Stop in all week-end long to support local charities and to give the gift of locally made art. |
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Hovland Christmas Arts Festival
Art, crafts and food at the Hovland Town Hall on Highway 61, about 18 miles northeast of Grand Marais |
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Classes at North House Folk School in Grand Marais
Dec 6-7 :: Weaving Holiday Ornaments from Birch Bark
Dec 6-8 :: Wood Carving Tutorial
Dec 7 :: Making Lefse
Dec 7 :: Lake Superior Coastal Navigation: Traditional and Electronic Methods
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Holiday Art Underground
Betsy Bowen Studio, Grand Marais |
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Northwoods Fiber Guild Annual Holiday Open House & Sale
Grand Marais
9am - 2pm at the Grand Marais Art Colony
They line up outside the doors for this one! |
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Tofte Merchants Holiday Open House
10am-4pm |
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Live Music at Lutsen Mountains
When the lifts close, come in to Papa Charlie's for the free movie premiere at 5:00. The party continues late night at Papa Charlie's with hip-hoppin' live music until 1am |
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Annual Community Christmas Concert
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Grand Marais, 7:30pm
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Pikku Joulua
Finland Heritage Center, on Co Rd 6 north of Hwy 61
It's a Finnish Christmas pot luck, with music and maybe a Finnish Santa!
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Grand Portage Community Holiday Bazaar
10 am - 4 pm in the Grand Portage Lodge conference room
Local artists and crafts and Native American baked goods |
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Winter Solstice
5pm - Two Harbors Lighthouse
Celebrate the longest day of Winter! Free to the public
for more info, call Ellen Anderson at 218-834-3370
6pm North House Folk School, Grand Marais
Puppet show, bonfire and celebration - everyone invited!
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Annual Sawtooth Mountain XC SKi Race
at Pincushion Mountain near Grand Marais
The Sawtooth Races provides opportunities for both classic and freestyle skiers of all ages and ability levels. We will have a 10K classic event, followed by a 20K freestyle event. Both will be run on a 10K loop utilizing intermediate level Pincushion Mountain trails. There will be a self-seeded mass start at 10 am for all 10K classic racers and another mass start at 11 am for the 20K freestyle racers. Separate awards will be given for the 10K classic and for the 20K freestyle events. Junior skiers are encouraged to enter the 10K event. For those up to the challenge, start times will allow skiers to enter both the classical and freestyle events, although there will be no separate awards for a combined event.
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