Festivals & Events In Cook County

In Cook County, Minnesota, we know how to have a good time. And we have no shortage of fun things to do in Minnesota . Among the thousands–that’s not a typo–of happenings we host each year are over a dozen festivals and major events. Whether your definition of “good time” is discovering the vibrancy of Ojibwe culture, chowing down on fish burgers, or dancing the night away, we’ve got a big day for you.

We have things to do in Minnesota in all four of the seasons: Spring, Summer, Winter and Fall. Head north to experience a Naturally Unforgettable vacation in the arrowhead of Minnesota.  If you’re finally looking for that reason to head to up the shore to Lutsen, Tofte & Schroeder, or Grand Marais, or you’ve always had it on your Bucket List to see the BWCA up the Gunflint Trail for yourself, or maybe you’d like to poke around Grand Portage for the day, one of our events is sure to be a great start to the trip of a lifetime.

Please check the Event Calendar for the latest updates on event changes and cancellations. 

January:

  • Ski Party Music Festival, Lutsen Mountains  | 1/6/2023 - 1/7/2023
  • Gunflint Mail Run Sled Dog Race, Trail Center Lodge, Gunflint Trail | 1/7/2023
  • Norpine Fat Bike Classic, Lutsen | 1/7/2023
  • Cook County Snowmobile Club-Ridge Riders Snowmobile Drag Races, Skyport Lodge | 1/21/2023
  • John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, Cook County | 1/29/2023 - 1/31/2023

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December:

  • Holiday Harbor Village, Grand Marais | 12/1/2023 - 12/2/2023
  • Northwoods Fiber Guild Open House & Holiday Sale, Grand Marais Art Colony Studio 21 | 12/2/2023
  • Pots for Presents Sale, Grand Marais Art Colony Founders Hall | 12/2/2023
  • Dark Sky Festival, Cook County | 12/07/2023 – 12/09/2023 
  • Annual Cook County Community Center Holiday Craft Show, Grand Marais |  
  • Snowball Music Festival, Lutsen Mountains |   
  • Annual Holiday Art Underground Show, Betsy Bowen Studio, Grand Marais  | 

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