Seasonal Attractions - Stardust Motel Floodwood

Annual Events Near Floodwood, Minnesota

If you’re staying at the Stardust Motel, you’re right in the middle of northern Minnesota’s busiest event corridor. Within an hour, you can reach Duluth’s waterfront festivals, Grand Rapids’ lumberjack celebrations, McGregor’s small‑town traditions, and the Iron Range’s biggest fairs and cultural events. This guide walks you through the year, month by month, so you can plan your stay around the events that make the Northland such a fun place to explore.

January – March

Two snowmobilers wearing helmets and winter gear riding down a groomed, snow-covered trail surrounded by snow-dusted trees under a clear blue sky.

Communities across Cloquet, McGregor, and the Iron Range host snowmobile races and group trail rides all winter long.

A large snow sculpture of a fish carved into the ice, with people, lawn chairs, buckets, and ice fishing gear spread across a frozen lake under an overcast winter sky.

Big Sandy Lake, Lake Minnewawa, Pokegama Lake, and Whiteface Reservoir host popular winter fishing tournaments.

Great Grey Owl landing in a snowy landscape with wings spread wide against a background of bare trees and blue sky.

A premier wildlife and birding destination spanning over 300 square miles of black spruce and tamarack bogs, famous for winter owls and boreal species.

April – May

An indoor curling facility featuring multiple ice sheets with red and blue target houses, Miller Lite logos on the ice, and participants gathered along the lanes beneath American and Canadian flags.

Wrap up the curling season with competitive matches, camaraderie, and entertainment at the historic Hibbing Curling Club.

A smiling boy wearing an orange shirt and a blue life jacket proudly holding up a freshly caught walleye on a boat over a lake at dusk.

The official start of walleye and northern pike season is practically a holiday in northern Minnesota.

June

A large group of marathon runners wearing athletic gear and bib numbers running down a paved road during a race.

A world‑famous marathon weekend filled with music, food, and waterfront fun.

An outdoor art display showcasing colorful framed paintings and canvas landscape artwork arranged on wooden easels at a festival.

A relaxed, artsy weekend on Duluth’s Park Point Beach featuring regional artists.

A black roadside sign reading "Judy Garland Birthplace" sitting on a green lawn with evergreen trees in the background.

A nostalgic celebration of Judy Garland’s legacy with tours and themed events.

July

Five yellow and blue stunt planes flying in formation, leaving thick white smoke trails against a vibrant blue sky.

Military jets, stunt pilots, and aerial performances fill the sky.

Bright pink and blue fireworks exploding over a dark body of water with boats docked along the shore and reflections on the water.

A classic small‑town Independence Day with a parade, fireworks, and family activities.

Indigenous dancers performing in vibrant traditional regalia with colorful feathers, fringe, and intricate beadwork during a outdoor Pow Wow celebration.

A powerful cultural celebration featuring traditional dancing and drumming.

Elevated view of a parade moving down a wide main street lined with crowds, led by a large red semi-truck followed by emergency vehicles and floats.

Parades, fireworks, car shows, and community gatherings.

Vibrant fireworks exploding with pink, orange, and purple bursts across a sunset sky over a dark silhouette horizon on the Iron Range.

One of the largest fireworks shows in northern Minnesota.

A sunny outdoor community event with crowds gathered on a grassy park lawn, featuring vendor tents, live music, children playing games, and a large banner reading "Doc 'Moonlight' Graham Days Community Picnic Chisholm, Minnesota.

A friendly, hometown festival with sports events, music, food, and family activities.

August

A musician playing a brass saxophone against a brightly lit, blurred stage background with warm bokeh lights.

Three days of blues music on the Duluth waterfront.

A vibrant outdoor evening street festival with festive overhead string lights illuminating a crowd of people walking along a wooden boardwalk platform.

Local food, vendors, crafts, and entertainment in Cloquet’s historic district.

Close-up action shot of a person using an axe to split a log in half, with wood chips flying through the air on a stump outdoors.

Lumberjack shows, parades, live music, and vendors.

A massive yellow haul truck fully loaded with iron ore driving through an open-pit mine facility under a clear blue sky.

Tours and mining history exhibits at the world’s largest open‑pit mine.

A brown and white Hereford cow standing alongside her small calf in a green grassy field in front of a white barn.

Carnival rides, food, livestock shows, and grandstand entertainment.

A lively outdoor community street festival featuring spectators and children watching a parade pass along a main street lined with purple vendor tents and local business storefronts.

A beloved small‑town celebration with a parade, street dances, and food vendors.

September – October

Vibrant autumn trees with orange and yellow foliage reflecting on a calm body of water under a cloudy sky.

Scenic drives, hikes, and community events celebrating the season.

A large field filled with bright orange pumpkins resting on green grass under a blue sky, with scarecrows lined up in the background.

Corn mazes, hayrides, and seasonal treats across Duluth, Cloquet, and the Iron Range.

November – December

Two people walking towards a bright, colorful outdoor holiday light display at night featuring illuminated arches and a large light tree.

A massive holiday light display at Bayfront Park — one of Minnesota’s most popular winter attractions.

A festive nighttime winter parade float featuring Santa Claus, children, and large illuminated snowflake decorations moving past spectators along a snow-covered street.

Seasonal celebrations with lights, music, and community gatherings.

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