Events

Fisherman's Picnic

The 97th Annual Fisherman’s Picnic will be held July 30 to August 2 in downtown Grand Marais. More information and a schedule of events are on the Grand Marais Lions Club Facebook page.

Bird Banding Demonstrations

Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center hosts bird banding demonstrations on Thursday mornings between 7 am and 11 am. Demonstrations are weather-dependent. Call the Cove to check at 218-663-7679. More information at sugarloafnorthshore.org.

Sawmill Tours

Sawmill Tours at Hedstrom Lumber are held during the summer on Thursdays at 10 am and 1 pm. Tours are led by Steve Robertson, a recently retired interpreter for the US Forest Service. Tours require a reservation. Reservations can be made at hedstromlumber.com.

Grand Marais Farmers Market

The Grand Marais Farmers Market is held on Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 pm. This week, the Farmers Market is back in the Community Center Parking Lot.  The market is operated as a partnership between the Northwoods Food Project, the Cook County Community Center, and Cook County U of MN Extension.

Finland Farmers Market

The Finland Farmers Market is held on Thursdays from 5 to 6:30 pm at the Clair Nelson Center pavilions.

4th Annual "Stories that Matter: Women of Cook County"

The Cook County Historical Society hosts the 4th annual “Stories that Matter: Women of Cook County” event at the Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery on Thursday, July 30, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.

This year will feature stories from local photographer Maude Toftey, who was a teacher in Grand Marais and a hobby photographer who took photos for the Cook County News Herald.  Due to the popularity of the event, advanced reservations will be required. More information and registration are available at cookcountyhistory.org.

Northland Wildfires Roundtable

The Cook County Chamber of Commerce, along with Senator Grant Hauschild and Representative Roger Skraba, will host a roundtable on the economic and tourism impacts of the wildfires. The roundtable will be held on Friday, July 31, at 11:30 am at Hungry Jack Lodge.

WTIP will be broadcasting the meeting live on the air.

Author Talk at the Library with Michael Risku, "Following the Fish"

An author talk with Michael Risku will be held on Friday, July 31, from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Grand Marais Public Library.  Michael will read segments from Following the Fish. The floor will open for discussion and questions after the reading and presentation.

Harbor History Walking Tours with the Cook County Historical Society

The Cook County Historical Society leads Harbor History Walking Tours on Fridays from 7 to 8:30 pm (weather permitting). Interested participants can meet outside the History Museum and should be able to walk approximately a mile on uneven surfaces. More information at cookcountyhistory.org.

Fisherman's Picnic Trail Run

The Pincushion Ski and Run Club hosts the Fisherman’s Picnic Trail Runs on Saturday, August 1. Races include 10k Trail Race, 5k Mile Run/Walk, and Kids Races ¼ and 1 Mile Run/Walk. Race Packet & Bib Pick Up starts at 8 am.

More information at pincushionskiandrun.org.