Community Calendar: Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival and more
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Aug. 24—Maple: Donations for the Old-Brule Heritage Society flea market and rummage sale will be accepted at the Maple Town Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds from the sale help with preservation of the Monticello School and Archives in Maple.
Superior: Superior Public Library hosts its Bookworms Book Club for Kids at 4 p.m. The August selection is "The One and Only Ruby" by Katherine Applegate, which picks up a few months after the events of "The One and Only Bob." Now living in a wildlife sanctuary, Ruby's caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Seeing him again brings back a flood of memories both happy and sad of her life before the circus, and she recounts the time she spent in the African savannah to Ivan and Bob. Copies of the book are available at the library.
Superior: The Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival kicks off at 4 p.m. with a beer garden and food trucks at Barker's Island. A team captain meeting will take place at the front of the stage at 5:40 p.m., followed by the festival's opening ceremony at 6 p.m. There will be live music from 7-11 p.m. featuring Big Wave Dave and the Ripples and The Mackie Brothers. The annual festival is run by the Rotary Club of Superior. The festival's 2023 charitable partner is 23rd Veteran.
Superior: The Superior-Douglas County Family YMCA hosts Parents' Night Out from 6:30-11:30 p.m. Children ages 5-12 are invited. There will be gym and craft activities, swimming and food. The cost per child is $20 for YMCA members and $30 for non-members. The discount code for multiple children is PNO2023. Visit
for more details or to register.
Superior: The Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival continues with a pancake breakfast from 7:30-11 a.m. at Barker's Island Marina sponsored by the Border Town Betties. Racing gets underway at 8 a.m. "Minute to Win It" games with prizes will start at 10 a.m., followed at 11 a.m. by food trucks and the beer garden opening, as well as a 5K fun run. Live entertainment including Sterling Silver Dance Studio, a 23rd Veteran DJ and Born Too Late will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Barker's Island Festval Park bandshell. Championship races will start at 4 p.m. The event wraps up with an awards ceremony, raffle prize drawing and closing ceremony starting at 5 p.m. The annual festival is run by the Rotary Club of Superior. The festival's 2023 charitable partner is 23rd Veteran.
Superior: The Barker's Island Farmers Market runs from 8:45 a.m. to noon at the Superior Public Library.
Maple: The Old-Brule Heritage Society flea market and rummage sale will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Maple Town Hall. Spaces to rent outside are $10 and $15 with an 8-foot table. Limited inside space is available for $25 with an 8-foot table. Call Jim at 715-363-2549 or Mary Ann at 715-398-5493 about reserving a space. Proceeds from the sale help with preservation of the Monticello School and Archives in Maple.
Superior: Superior Public Library hosts its Crafty Kids program from 10 a.m. to noon. Children will be able to make peace sign ornaments, friendship pins and kindness confetti art. All supplies will be provided. No registration required.
Gordon: The Gordon Fire Tower will host an open climbing day from 1-4 p.m. at the fire tower, 9469 E. Bass Lake Road. Members of the public are invited to climb 100 feet up to the cab of the historic tower and explore the grounds of the site, which is operated by the nonprofit Friends of the Bird Sanctuary. Visit the
Gordon Fire Tower Facebook page
for more information and additional climbing dates.
Superior: A free National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) support group for family members, partners and friends of people with mental health challenges takes place from 6-7:30 p.m. at Thirsty Pagan Brewing, 1615 Winter St. Call 218-391-4638 or email
for more information.
Superior: Children and families are invited to practice reading to Cody, a certified therapy dog, from 1-2 p.m. at Superior Public Library.
Superior: Superior Public Library hosts its Lego Club for kids from 4-6 p.m.
Superior: Superior Public Library hosts storytime at 10:30 a.m. at the library. Just Kids Dental will be on hand to teach children the importance of proper brushing, flossing and good nutrition during the interactive storytime for toddlers and preschoolers. Every child will receive a complimentary toothbrush, toothpaste and floss.
Superior: Members of the Twin Ports Chess Club invite people of all ages and skill levels to attend a free chess workshop from 5-7 p.m. at Superior Public Library. From 5-6 p.m., attendees will learn basic instructions, how the pieces move, basic ideas, and strategies. From 6-7 p.m., they will play chess and get individualized help. Anyone with questions about chess, or those who want to get their feet wet, are invited to attend. Prizes will be awarded to kids who participate!
Superior: The Superior Downtown Farmers Market runs 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1215 Banks Ave.
Superior: Blackhoof will perform classic rock and variety tunes from 5-7 p.m. at Barkers Island as part of the free Bayside Sounds Around Town summer concert series.
Superior: The Great Northern Classic Rodeo kicks off at 7 p.m. at the Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds. For more information, visit
greatnorthernclassicrodeo.org.
Superior: The Barker's Island Farmers Market runs from 8:45 a.m. to noon near the SS Meteor.
Superior: Reclaim Recovery, a recovery-pathway neutral support group, meets from 5:30-7 p.m. at 2911 Tower Ave., Suite 9 the first and third Saturday of each month. Join us twice monthly for a fun-filled, laid back, non-faith based meeting.
Superior: The Great Northern Classic Rodeo continues at 7 p.m. at the Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds. For more information, visit
greatnorthernclassicrodeo.org.
Superior: Duluth-Superior Pride's Block Party for people age 21 and over will be held at the Superior Flame Nightclub and The Main Club starting at 9 p.m. There will be a $10 cover charge. For more information, visit
Superior: The Great Northern Classic Rodeo continues at 10 a.m. at the Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds. For more information, visit
greatnorthernclassicrodeo.org.
Superior: Duluth-Superior Pride Parade will travel down Tower Avenue at noon. Following the parade, there will be a family gathering and potluck from 1-4 p.m. in Billings Park. The annual drag show runs from 9 p.m. to midnight at The Main Club.
Superior: Superior Public Library hosts its Lego Club for kids from 4-6 p.m.
Superior: Superior Public Library hosts a free read along for children with Princess Belle from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Superior: Members of the Twin Ports Chess Club invite people of all ages and skill levels to attend a free chess workshop from 5-7 p.m. at Superior Public Library. From 5-6 p.m., attendees will learn basic instructions, how the pieces move, basic ideas, and strategies. From 6-7 p.m., they will play chess and get individualized help. Anyone with questions about chess, or those who want to get their feet wet, are invited to attend. Prizes will be awarded to kids who participate!
Superior: The Superior Downtown Farmers Market runs from 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1215 Banks Ave.
Superior: The Superior Fire Department holds a car seat clinic 4-6 p.m. at headquarters station, 3326 Tower Ave.
Superior: The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Lake Superior South Shore) hosts a free peer support group, 5:30-7 p.m., Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospital Community Room. Contact Chrissy at 920-452-5152 or ChrissyBarnard22@gmail.com.
Superior: The Thaddeus Kosciuszko Fraternal Aid Society (Polish Club) meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 1710 N. 12th St.
Superior: The Barker's Island Farmers Market runs from 8:45 a.m. to noon near the SS Meteor.
Superior: A jazz concert in support of Harbor House Crisis Shelters, "Jazzin' with Faith," will kick off at 7 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 1531 Hughitt Ave. The concert features music by World Beat Connection ministers through music. Doors open at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be available. Free admission; donations accepted.