Events & Holidays Archives - Cascade Vacation Rentals

21 05, 2025

Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival
Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival

Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival

Jaye2025-06-03T14:56:25+00:00Events & Holidays, Everything Else|

Each June the North House Folk School in Grand Marais, Minnesota, hosts the Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival. The weekend long festival is a vibrant celebration of traditional craft, the summer solstice, community, and the natural beauty of Lake Superior’s North Shore. Held each year on the weekend closest to the Summer Solstice on June 21. The annual event invites visitors to immerse themselves in hands-on experiences, maritime heritage, and the welcoming spirit of summer on the North Shore. The Wooden Boat Show Set against the stunning backdrop of Grand Marais harbor, the festival is hosted by the [...]

21 05, 2025

Cook County Pride
Cook County Pride

Cook County Pride

Jaye2025-05-21T20:37:37+00:00Events & Holidays|

Every June, the charming harbor town of Grand Marais, Minnesota, transforms into a vibrant celebration of love, identity, and community during the Cook County Pride Festival. This family-friendly festival offers a unique blend of natural beauty and inclusive festivities. All set against the stunning backdrop of the Grand Marais Harbor! 2025 Pride Festival The 2025 Cook County Pride, themed "Love Is Our Resistance", is scheduled for Saturday, June 14. This years' festival promises to be a day filled with engaging activities for all ages. The festivities kick off at 9 a.m. with free yoga in Harbor Park, providing a [...]

5 03, 2025

Erin Aili Wins the 2025 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
Erin Aili Wins the 2025 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Erin Aili Wins the 2025 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Jaye2025-03-05T16:38:57+00:00Events & Holidays, News & Updates|

In a remarkable display of endurance and skill, Erin Aili from Ray, Minnesota, clinched her second title at the 40th John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon. The 2025 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon concluded at the Grand Portage Lodge and Casino, where Aili and her team of eight dogs crossed the finish line just after 10 a.m. on Tuesday morning. A Challenging Race The 2025 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon presented unique challenges for the teams. The course was shortened to 267 miles due to the lack of snow between Duluth and Two Harbors. Temperatures during the race also exceeded [...]

15 10, 2024

Sauna Season on the North Shore
Sauna Season on the North Shore

Sauna Season on the North Shore

Jaye2025-06-04T21:02:36+00:00Activities & Attractions, Events & Holidays|

Embrace Sauna Season on the North Shore this November November on Minnesota’s North Shore offers a unique charm. As the bright autumn colors fade and winter begins, the crisp air and tranquil atmosphere set the perfect stage for a peaceful getaway. Imagine yourself relaxing in a cozy sauna, steam rising around you as the sounds of Lake Superior enhance the experience. Or, imagine stepping out of your sauna experience surrounded by the beautiful boreal forest. After a relaxing sauna session, sink into a jetted soaker tub at your private vacation rental, or even take a leap into an early-winter [...]

29 05, 2024

June 2024 Activities and Events
June 2024 Activities and Events

June 2024 Activities and Events

Jaye2024-05-29T17:09:07+00:00Events & Holidays, News & Updates|

Summertime on the North Shore is filled with activities, events, festivals, and more to enjoy. Here are your June 2024 Activities and Events to help you better plan your Northwoods vacation. This list is not a complete list of all activities and events. Check out Visit Cook County, Perfect Duluth Day, and Lovin' Lake County for more. Also, check out the Bayfront Festival Park schedule for all events happening on their stage in June. Events in Grand Marais Cook County Market, Every Saturday, 10 am - 2 pm: The Cook County Market is a small weekly crafters market held in [...]

2 01, 2024

Norpine Fat Bike Classic
Norpine Fat Bike Classic

Norpine Fat Bike Classic

Jaye2024-03-19T15:23:29+00:00Events & Holidays|

Fat bike racing has gained popularity in recent years, which has led to the creation of the Norpine Fat Bike Classic. The race happens annually around the first weekend of January. Experience fat biking on the Norpine Trails in Lutsen. Ride through stands of old-growth cedars on Pisten Bully groomed trails while overlooking Lake Superior- winter riding doesn’t get better than this!History of the Norpine Fat Bike ClassicFat Biking became a popular wintertime activity in Minnesota in the mid 2010s. Although, it has been a pastime much longer in other cold-weather regions of the world. As interest in the activity [...]

18 12, 2023

New Year’s on the North Shore
New Year’s on the North Shore

New Year’s on the North Shore

Jaye2024-03-25T16:58:43+00:00Events & Holidays|

From Duluth to Grand Portage and up the Gunflint Trail, there are many events to help you celebrate New Year's on the North Shore! Whether you're looking for live music and dancing or a low-key, romantic dinner. You are sure to find the celebration that will help you start your New Year off right here on the North Shore. Celebrate in Duluth For New Year's on the North Shore, Duluth is the place to be! There are so many events and celebrations, we couldn't possibly list them all! So here are a few highlights to pick from during your [...]

28 11, 2023

Two North Shore Holiday Villages You Cannot Miss!
Two North Shore Holiday Villages You Cannot Miss!

Two North Shore Holiday Villages You Cannot Miss!

Jaye2024-11-20T15:40:28+00:00Events & Holidays|

December is a festive time on Lake Superior's North Shore. Towns decorate their main streets in lights, Christmas trees go up in town centers, and special events run from Thanksgiving to New Years to help you get into the spirit of the holidays. This year, there are two North Shore Holiday villages you cannot miss! The Duluth Winter Village and the Holiday Harbor Village in Grand Marais. Duluth Winter Village For one weekend only, from December 7-8, the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC) hosts an outdoor holiday wonderland! There will be hot beverages and local craft beverages plus, [...]

27 06, 2023

Local Man Wins the 2023 Lutsen 99er
Local Man Wins the 2023 Lutsen 99er

Local Man Wins the 2023 Lutsen 99er

Jaye2023-07-06T17:41:30+00:00Events & Holidays, Lutsen|

A thrilling photo finish brought a victory back to the North Shore in the 2023 Lutsen 99er Gravel Bike Race. A local man wins the 2023 Lutsen 99er. On Saturday, June 24, 2023, at around 7:30 AM, nearly 2,000 racers competed in a series of races known as the Lutsen 99er. The 2023 Lutsen 99er featured four challenging courses: the 99er, the 69er, the 49er, and the 25er. Within those races, 589 racers took on the challenging 99er. A local man, Will Surbaugh, son of Cascade Vacation Rentals' owner Steve Surbaugh, took home the 99er victory in a dramatic [...]

6 02, 2023

Hygge Festival
Hygge Festival

Hygge Festival

Jaye2025-02-11T17:58:06+00:00Events & Holidays|

The winter season on the North Shore brings lots of cold nights and the desire to be warm and cozy. This is the idea behind the idea of Hygge (pronounced "hoo-gah"). Hygge means "invoking or fostering a sense of coziness, contentment, and well-being". It is these ideals that we embrace during the Hygge Festival. Hosted by Visit Cook County, the festival based on the Danish concept encourages you to embrace life's simple pleasures and feel cozy and relaxed with ten days of events and activities throughout Cook County. About the Hygge Festival Visit Cook County's Hygge Festival was started [...]