2008 Events Calander

JANUARY

19 Pepsi Challenge
Giants Ridge, Biwabik--Ski races.

19 Sammy Kershaw
Fortune Bay Casino and Resort

26 Ranger Fun Run 
Tower, Babbitt and Ely--Support local snowmobiles trails, meet Ranger (the Minnesota Vikings mascot) and friends.  Chances to win over 200 prizes.  www.snowmobilefunrun.com.

FEBRUARY

14 Hairball 80's Band
Fortune Bay Casino and Resort

16 Winter Blast
Lake Vermilion and Fortune Bay--Snowmobiles Lake Vermilion, stopping at resort "blast points," chili feed, music and more.  Raise money for the United Way.  For more information, click HERE.

16 G.B. Leighton Concert
Fortune Bay Casino and Resort




17 Minnesota Fishing Opener for Walleyes


6-8 Cook Timber Days
Cook's celebration of the area's rich logging history, parade, mud run, art, crafts, food booths and much more.

13-15 Land of the Loon Festival
Virginia, Olcott Park--Largest ethnic festival in northern Minnesota.  Over 300 exhibitors and 26 ethnic food booths.  Entertainment, parade.

14 Finnish-American Festival
Embarrass has a celebration of Finnish ethnic ways.  Ethnic food, games, crafts and entertainment.  Tours of historic farms.

12 Cook Aviation Days
Enjoy a display of planes at the Cook Airport, flybys and food.

25-27 Annual Blueberry Arts Festival
Ely-Art, crafts and food booths, entertainment.

26 Bluesberry Jam
Fortune Bay Resort and Casino--outdoor concert featuring nationally recognized bands.





6 Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show
Lake Vermilion--Beautifully resorted or replicated boats on dispaly, some dating back to the 1920's.  Food and entertainment, awards for People's and Skipper's choice.  Free.

12-14 Annual Harvest Moon Festival
Ely--Arts, crafts, food booths, entertainment.



6 Weihnachtsfest
Winter festival in Biwabik with a parade, arts, crafts, food and fireworks.