North Shore Calendar of Events

Each small town celebrates nature, arts and history, the great outdoors, local and regional talents, holidays and community. And you’re invited to join in. This North Shore Calendar of Events lists all kinds of goings-on; guided hikes, 99-mile bike races, fine art exhibits, pie-eating contests, solstice celebrations, historical talks, workshops, classes, summer festivals, small town parades, and the annual lighting of Split Rock Lighthouse.

Check out what’s going on during your visit!

Date/Time

Event

June 18, 2021 - June 20, 2021
All Day

Wooden Boat Show 2021

North House Folk School | Grand Marais MN

Summer’s arrival in the North deserves to be celebrated! In this year of transition, we are planning to celebrate with gusto and safety. We will host the 2021 Wooden Boat Show both on campus, in person June 18-20 AND online June 3-25. Stay tuned: we will continue to shape our planning around the best safety practices available for our visitors, students, and staff. Community, craft, sparkling waters, northern adventures, and summer’s light are at the heart of our efforts.

Details

June 19, 2021
All Day

Grandma's Marathon & Garry Bjorklund Half-Marathon

Our big event is Grandma’s Marathon, but we offer races throughout the year. From a marathon to a mile, from the North Shore to Downtown Duluth, from PRs to BQs, find the race that kicks your spirits into high gear.