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December 2019
Dec
13
Dark Sky Festival Cook County is home to one of the darkest skies in the nation. Every year, explorers, adventurers, artists and photographers from around the world travel to Cook County to experience the northern lights. Help us to celebrate this darkest season of the month at the second annual Dark Sky Festival! 2019 Schedule of Events: FRIDAY 12/13 6 pm | Turn Out the Lights! Dark Sky Festival Kickoff | Harbor Park, Grand Marais Celebrate the start of the…
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- All Day Friday December 13 - Sunday December 15
- MN United States
January 2020
Jan
11
Norpine Fat Bike Classic The epic Norpine Fat Bike Classic returns for the 4th year in a row with a new course and a new racing host venue! Challenge both your endurance and the weather in either the long or short course that this racing event offers. Be a part of the bold few that can say they've experienced what this race has to offer. $50 Race Entry - Long course 26 miles - Short course 15 miles Limited to…
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- 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday January 11
- Cascade Lodge, 3719 W/ Highway 61 Lutsen, MN 55612 United States
February 2020
Feb
07
Hygge Festival We Hygge, do you? The Danish concept of “hygge” (pronounced hoo-gah) has been around for a long time. It refers to the ritual of embracing life’s simple pleasures. Feeling relaxed, cozy and surrounded by the warmth of family, friends, community and fire all encompass the idea of hygge. Local business have gathered together to celebrated this ritual, and Cook County, Minnesota is the perfect background. Enjoy a curated week of snowshoe hikes, the cozy annual Fireplace Tour, specially…
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- All Day Friday February 7 - Monday February 17
- Around Cook County,
May 2020
Art Along the Lake: Spring Gallery Tour The Spring Gallery Tour features special exhibits, demonstrations, and activities at Galleries throughout Cook County, MN. Celebrated annually over Memorial Day Weekend, it's the perfect kickoff to a season of Naturally Unforgettable trips to the North Shore of Lake Superior. For all info on the arts and culture of communities VisitCookCounty.com/Arts Check our our Gallery Guide, available online (new version coming soon!) or in both of our Visitor Information Centers in Grand Marais…
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- All Day Friday May 22 - Tuesday May 26
- Around Cook County,
July 2020
The Gunflint Trail's Biggest Blueberry Contest The wild Minnesota blueberry is a sought after commodity. Come pick your own on the Gunflint Trail! 2019 Contest Winners: 1st Place Winner: 1.28 grams--picked by Wendi and weighed at Gunflint Pines Resort and Campground 2nd Place Winner: 1.23 grams--picked by Tom and weighed at Gunflint Pines Resort and…
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- All Day Friday July 17 - Monday August 10
- The Gunflint Trail, County Road 12 Grand Marais, MN 55604 United States
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