WTIP’s Radio Waves Music festival is an annual event that takes place in Grand Marais on the weekend after Labor Day. This wonderful, local tradition features both local and regional musicians playing at Sweetheart’s Bluff near the Grand Marais Recreational Park and Campground. Enjoy music from a variety of genres while enjoying foods from local vendors.
About WTIP’s Radio Waves Music Festival
With music on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, this family-friendly event is a great way to take in some local music in a beautiful setting. The first festival was held in 2008 to celebrate WTIP Community Radio’s 10th anniversary. It has since become an annual tradition. In 2020 and 2021, the festival was held on air, rather than in-person, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival returned to being an in-person event in 2022 and as continued to be in person every September since.
Each year, Sweetheart’s Bluff in Grand Marais comes alive with music, dancing, and good fun starting on Friday afternoon. The music starts up again on Saturday morning and runs through the entire day. Another dozen or so acts will take the stage with 1-hour performances highlighting a variety of music genres. From the Classic Country to Jazz to Funk and Alt-Rock, Radio Waves has it all! Music on Saturday concludes around 10 PM before picking up again on Sunday morning with a few final acts to conclude the festival.
With such a diverse range of music genres and both hyper-local and regionally-known musicians, WTIP’s Radio Waves Music Festival is a great way to discover new genres, new artists, and also enjoy a set from an old favorite. Festival-goers can purchase tickets in advance on the WTIP’s website. Full weekend passes, as well as day passes, are available online as well as in person at the gate.
Family-Friendly Event
Bring the whole family down to Sweethearts Bluff for this family-friendly event. Kids age 17 and under get to enjoy the entire festival for free! There is a lot of space for kids to run around and dance. Bring a chair and sit close to the stage, or bring a blanket and spread out on the hill above the stage. Grab a bite to eat from a local food truck and just enjoy the day outside listening to some great music. Well-behaved and leashed dogs are welcome, too!
About WTIP Community Radio
Come down to Radio Waves Music Festival and support Cook County’s community radio station WTIP. WTIP was the first radio station broadcasting from Cook County on Lake Superior’s North Shore. The first show was broadcast in April of 1998. Since then, WTIP has been a valuable information hub for the Cook County Community.
The station features local news shows, music shows, and promotes community discussion and engagement. While it’s a valuable resource for locals, WTIP is also a great way for visitors to learn about what’s going on in the community during their visit. Experience a blackout, weather emergency, or other news-worthy local events during your visit to the North Shore? WTIP is your best resource for up-to-the-minute information. Listen in to the local news shows from 7-8 AM, 8-10 AM, and 12-1 PM to learn about what’s going on in the area, including weather updates and events.
WTIP is sustainable through generous member donations and through hosting events like the Radio Waves Music Festival. Come down to support this great organization while enjoying some great music!