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10/15/2026

Your first Moose Madness Moose Facts with Adam Mortensen of the National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation and the Northern Moose Alliance. Make sure to check back daily for more facts, information and medallion clues throughout the weekend.

Find full schedule of events on our website: https://www.visitcookcounty.com/moose-madness/

10/15/2026

Breaking-MOOSE! It's Moose Madness weekend here in Grand Marais and we are excited to kick things off with our weekend Moose Correspondent Adam Mortensen with the National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation.

You'll want to keep watch of our page for the weekend because we will be bringing you daily updates, moose facts, and the clues for the beloved Medallion hunt (which starts tomorrow).

Stop by Moose Central, the Visit Cook County Information Center at 116 West Highway 61 in Grand Marais for an activity packet, moose bucks, and more.

Find complete schedule of events on our website right here:

https://www.visitcookcounty.com/moose-madness/

Looking for things to do beyond leaf peeping? We've got you covered! 🎶Bizhiki at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts North...
10/09/2026

Looking for things to do beyond leaf peeping? We've got you covered!

🎶Bizhiki at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts North Shore Music Association
Acclaimed musicians Joe Rainey, Dylan Bizhikiins Jennings, and S. Carey bring powwow singing into conversation with contemporary electronics and live instrumentation.
https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/bizhiki-live!/7792/

🧺Basket Week at North House Folk School
Serving up all things Basket this week - birch bark, willow, oak, pine needle, and more!
https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/basket-week/5389/

🍎8th Annual Apple Festival
Pick locally grown apples, share recipes, craft activities, and all things apple.
https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/8th-annual-apple-festival/3962/

🥨North Shore Oktoberfest at Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts
Live polka music, family-friendly activities, games, craft fair, and authentic German-inspired foods.
https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/north-shore-oktoberfest/5691/

🚜Family-Friendly Hayrides
At the Williams' family farm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays this fall. Reservations encouraged.
https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/family-friendly-hayrides/7873/

And so much more! Check out our events calendar today: https://www.visitcookcounty.com/events/

Consider this your official invitation to go Unplugged this weekend!North House Folk School’s signature fall celebration...
09/24/2026

Consider this your official invitation to go Unplugged this weekend!

North House Folk School’s signature fall celebration returns to the Grand Marais harbor September 25–26, bringing together live music, traditional craft, and always-amazing local food.

Friday: Catch a FREE outdoor concert with Dave Simonett, frontman of Trampled by Turtles.

Saturday: Bring the family for a FREE concert with the Roe Family Singers and spend the day checking out traditional craft demonstrations.

Saturday night: Unplugged wraps up with the Birch Bark Bash, North House’s signature fundraising celebration under the stars.

See all the Unplugged details and start planning:
https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/unplugged-at-north-house/2667/

09/22/2026

It’s the first day of Fall, and Minnesota’s north shore is the place to be for breathtaking Fall colors! The highlands of Cook County, just up the hill from Lake Superior, are ablaze with vibrant reds and oranges right now!

Video captured on 9/21/26 in Cook County, MN

Here’s what’s happening around the county this weekend:Schroeder Shortstop Backyard BBQ WeekendCome hungry. Schroeder Sh...
09/17/2026

Here’s what’s happening around the county this weekend:

Schroeder Shortstop Backyard BBQ Weekend
Come hungry. Schroeder Shortstop is firing up a weekend dedicated to BBQ, giving you a tasty reason to make a stop along Highway 61.
https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/schroeder-shortstop-backyard-bbq-weekend/7774/

Oktoberfest at Voyageur Brewing Company
Break out the steins! Voyageur Brewing Company is bringing Oktoberfest fun to Grand Marais for a fall weekend at the brewery.
https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/oktoberfest-%40-voyageur-brewing-company/7700/

2026 Plein Air Grand Marais Gallery Exhibit
See Cook County through the eyes of artists who spent Plein Air Grand Marais capturing the landscapes, communities and scenes around them.
https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/gallery-exhibit%3a-2026-plein-air-grand-marais/7726/

Annual Fly-In/Drive-In Pancake Breakfast
Pancakes taste better with airplanes nearby. Head to the Grand Marais-Cook County Airport for this annual breakfast tradition.
https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/annual-fly-in-drive-in-pancake-breakfast/5820/

Honestly, the hardest part might be deciding where to start.

The colors are starting to pop, the air is getting a little crisper and there’s plenty happening around the county this ...
09/10/2026

The colors are starting to pop, the air is getting a little crisper and there’s plenty happening around the county this weekend. Here are a few events to add to your weekend plans:

🏃 Superior Fall Trail Races | Sept. 11–12
Runners take on the rugged Superior Hiking Trail with 100-mile, 50-mile and marathon distances, finishing in Lutsen.
https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/superior-fall-trail-races/2397/

🎨 Plein Air Grand Marais | Begins Sept. 11
Watch artists capture Cook County on canvas as Plein Air Grand Marais kicks off its annual Competition Week. Artists will be painting outdoors throughout the area ahead of next week’s exhibits and awards.
https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/plein-air-grand-marais-competition-week-%26-opening-reception/7750/

🎶 WTIP Scenic Route Music Series: Charlie Parr | Sept. 12
Catch Minnesota musician Charlie Parr at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts in Grand Marais, with Adam Kirsch opening the evening. Admission is free, but advance ticket reservations are required.
https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/wtip-scenic-route-music-series-presents-charlie-parr/7555/

🚗 Grand Portage Classic Car Show | Sept. 12
Head to Grand Portage for a Saturday filled with classic cars and a great excuse for a fall drive along Lake Superior.
https://www.visitcookcounty.com/event/grand-portage-classic-car-show!/3883/

And with the first pops of fall color appearing around Cook County, the drive between events might be just as good as the destination.

09/04/2026

Happy Friday everyone! Enjoy this first weekend in September!

You know why you should visit Cook County in September. But in case you forgot, here is a little list.
09/02/2026

You know why you should visit Cook County in September. But in case you forgot, here is a little list.

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