Andy Noyes performs for the Post 4th of July Party at White Winter Winery in Iron River on July 5.

Paddlin’ for the Boundary Waters
Friday, July 4, 12-7 pm
Bent Paddle
Celebration of the Boundary Waters and a pre-party for fireworks that night and Trampled by Turtles next day. Free, though a $20 donation is suggested; proceeds support Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters. Boxcar plays 3-4 pm and Dead Man Winter 5-6 pm.

Centennial Celebration & Beacon Relighting
Friday, July 4, 10 am to 9 pm
Lake County Historical Society, Two Harbors
The iconic sweep of the Two Harbors Lighthouse beacon returns. Family activities and historic tours during the day, evening music by GB Leighton and the Two Harbors Ukulele Group (THUG), followed by the relighting and fireworks.

Post 4th of July Party
Saturday, July 5, 2-5 pm
White Winter Winery, Iron River
Laid-back celebration after the 4th’s parties and fireworks. Music by Andy Noyes sets the perfect vibe, bringing those good summer tunes that make you want to kick back and enjoy the moment.

Twin Ports Monsters of Rock Fest
Saturday, July 5, 5 pm
Earth Rider Fest Grounds
This epic night of pure rock and roll energy holds no bounds. Second annual metal event with local and regional bands including Torment,  Surefire, Inflict, Shadows of Me, Pronoya and Throw Me The Remote. 

Cornucopia Fish Fry
Sunday, July 6, 11 am to 2 pm
Bell Town Hall
79th annual event serving fresh Lake Superior deep-fried whitefish, sides and lemonade, dine-in or take-out. All proceeds support annual fireworks and Cornucopia Club community projects.

Pure Prairie League
Wednesday, July 9, 8 pm
The West Theatre
From their beginnings in mid-60s Ohio as a group of friends playing cover tunes to the present-day, Pure Prairie League continues to embellish the rich 50-plus years history as one of country rock’s pioneering forces.

Lutsong Music Festival
July 10-13
Ski Hill Road, Lutsen
Fourth annual festival with artisans, musicians and music lovers at Caribou Highlands during the day. Head down the hill to the North Shore Winery main stage each night for the headliner act, then take the shuttle back to for the Caribou Campfire Guitar Pull.