Community Calendar

Festiversary – An Outdoor Beer Festival Block Party Celebrating Bent Paddle’s 13 Year Anniversary – is Back!!!

Join us and a few thousand of your closest friends at the Brewery on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 2 – 8 pm to help us celebrate!

We will be taking over our West Michigan Street block + neighborhood parking lots and throwing a “Festiversary” party – an outdoor brewery festival celebrating Bent Paddle Brewing Co.‘s anniversary and you – the Partners & Paddlers that have helped us make it this far!

There will be 2 stages of live music, curated food trucks + vendors, games & family friendly activities + entertainment, community connections galore, and of course a whole lot of specialty Bent Paddle beer + canna!

Kids 14 and Under Are FREE! (no ticket necessary | no pint glass)

Tickets start at just $15 can be purchased in the Taproom now thru end of day Friday 5/8, plus online via ShowClix until 6:30 pm on Fest Day 5/9 – save $ and time in the line day-of by buying in advance before you get to the gate!

Festiversary – An Outdoor Beer Festival Block Party Celebrating Bent Paddle’s 13 Year Anniversary – is Back!!!

Join us and a few thousand of your closest friends at the Brewery on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 2 – 8 pm to help us celebrate!

We will be taking over our West Michigan Street block + neighborhood parking lots and throwing a “Festiversary” party – an outdoor brewery festival celebrating Bent Paddle Brewing Co.‘s anniversary and you – the Partners & Paddlers that have helped us make it this far!

There will be 2 stages of live music, curated food trucks + vendors, games & family friendly activities + entertainment, community connections galore, and of course a whole lot of specialty Bent Paddle beer + canna!

Kids 14 and Under Are FREE! (no ticket necessary | no pint glass)

Tickets start at just $15 can be purchased in the Taproom now thru end of day Friday 5/8, plus online via ShowClix until 6:30 pm on Fest Day 5/9 – save $ and time in the line day-of by buying in advance before you get to the gate!

Salsa, Salsa, Salsa!

Tonight's Paddle Splash, featuring Simply Ballroom, is a night dedicated Latin music and dance featuring Mole Musical!

Event Details:
~ Social hour 6-7p
~ Open To All
~ Free Salsa & Bachata Lessons 7-9p
~ Followed by open dance

Positive vibes curated by TNT HiFi ~ Simply Ballroom & Friends.

All Welcome | No Cover | Good Vibes Only | HOT HOT HOT

Thursday Night Vinyl Sessions continue!

Come and ~vibe on vinyl~ every first and third Thursday of the month!

Vinyl Sighting Presents: Northern Wax Crew
"We are a crew of vinyl addicts' way up north via Duluth, MN'

Curated DJ sessions from a rotating cast! You will hear sets from DJ ANIBODY, Saint John, DJ Fraudulent, DJ StaggaLee, Natty Nico, Steeze in the Breeze, Bog Boy, Moeview, and Al Pajamas!

6-9 PM
All are welcome!
~vibe on vinyl~

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

“Misisipi” Mike Wolf is a traditional folk and country singer/songwriter who performs both solo and in enough bands to fill a summer music festival lineup. He writes songs with the same heart and humor as greats like John Prine, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson. Wolf recently won first place in the Duluth Dylan Fest songwriters contest and holds down weekly residencies throughout the Twin Ports, most recently at the Cedar Lounge. His local band projects include Boxcar, Neatneatneat, Actual Wolf, Crooked Mile and Eldri Snow’s Wintry Mix.

At the Cedar Lounge

No Cover

8:00 PM Show

Lazy Lightning 420 isa Duluth-based duo consisting of Marc Gartman and Erik Berry (from Trampled by Turtles) who perform full Grateful Dead concerts by re-creating setlists from Archive.org. The duo uses an array of effects pedals and technology to achieve a sound that is more than just a guitar-and-mandolin duo, incorporating a rock band feel into their performances.

The Northland 5K for Food Allergy is back for our 4th year for family-friendly, food allergy fun at Endion Station in Duluth, Minnesota!

This 3.1 mile out and back, chip-timed, run/walk will begin and end at Endion Station in Canal Park, Duluth, MN. There will be awards and prize packs for the top male and female finishers!

The Kids' Fun Run (for anyone 12 and under) will begin immediately following the 5K, expected start time will be between 10-10:30am.

There will also be door prizes! After you finish the race, enter your bib number for a chance to win a door prize of your choosing. That’s right—you pick the prize you want to win!

Whether you’re eyeing that gift card, cool gear, or something fun for the family, just drop your number next to the prize you want most. One entry per runner. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony—must be present to win!

Allergy-conscious food/beverages will be enjoyed after the event. Additionally, there will be lawn games, kids activities, allergy-aware business/product info and samples to take home, as well as representation from the Duluth Fire Fighters and EMT staff.

Salsa, Salsa, Salsa!

Tonight's Paddle Splash, featuring Simply Ballroom, is a night dedicated Latin music and dance featuring Mole Musical!

Event Details:
~ Social hour 6-7p
~ Open To All
~ Free Salsa & Bachata Lessons 7-9p
~ Followed by open dance

Positive vibes curated by TNT HiFi ~ Simply Ballroom & Friends.

All Welcome | No Cover | Good Vibes Only | HOT HOT HOT

Thursday Night Vinyl Sessions continue!

Come and ~vibe on vinyl~ every first and third Thursday of the month!

Vinyl Sighting Presents: Northern Wax Crew
"We are a crew of vinyl addicts' way up north via Duluth, MN'

Curated DJ sessions from a rotating cast! You will hear sets from DJ ANIBODY, Saint John, DJ Fraudulent, DJ StaggaLee, Natty Nico, Steeze in the Breeze, Bog Boy, Moeview, and Al Pajamas!

6-9 PM
All are welcome!
~vibe on vinyl~

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

“Misisipi” Mike Wolf is a traditional folk and country singer/songwriter who performs both solo and in enough bands to fill a summer music festival lineup. He writes songs with the same heart and humor as greats like John Prine, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson. Wolf recently won first place in the Duluth Dylan Fest songwriters contest and holds down weekly residencies throughout the Twin Ports, most recently at the Cedar Lounge. His local band projects include Boxcar, Neatneatneat, Actual Wolf, Crooked Mile and Eldri Snow’s Wintry Mix.

At the Cedar Lounge

No Cover