Storm lovers will brave the November gales at the fourth annual Lake Superior Storm Festival to witness the power and beauty of the big lake in Lutsen and Grand Marais, Friday, Nov. 11 – Sunday, Nov. 13.
The family-friendly festival has cool weather events, including a history lesson on shipwrecks on the Big Lake, a fashion show, wave dash, musical performances and more.
“There’s nothing quite like a November gale — wind howling, icy waves lashing the rocks, a shiver of awe running down your spine,” said Linda Jurek, director of Visit Cook County. “Whether the lake is stormy or serene, Storm Fest offers plenty of excitement and one last nature’s getaway before holiday activities begin.”
Those who have visited the North Shore during the fall months know that it requires weather-appropriate clothing, as the North Shore’s storm season can get a bit chilly. “Weather-appropriate doesn’t mean boring, it can still be fun and stylish,” says Jack Stone, owner of Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply. Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply in Grand Marais is hosting “Taking Fashion by Stom,” featuring the latest fall inspired outdoor and lifestyle fashion trends on Nov. 11 at 5:30 p.m. The event is free, and donations for the Cook County Food Shelf (canned goods/ non-perishables/money) will be accepted. Stone Harbor’s doors will remain open until 8 p.m. for post-show shopping.
Visitors sip wine and take home a painting with a stormy Lake Superior theme on Friday evening at the Kah- Nee-tah Gallery in Lutsen. The event will be led by local artist Kathy Fox-Weinberg.
The following day, watch as a few brave souls shed their fall clothes before the annual “Wave Dash,” which takes place at noon at Lutsen Resort. This quick and chilly dash into Lake Superior supports the YMCA Member Scholarship Fund and rewards its participants with bragging rights and a logo fleece beanie.
Join local historian Jim Shinners in Lutsen at the Caribou Highlands Mountain View Conference Room at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, as he speaks about the Edmund Fitzgerald and the loss of its 29 crew members during the 1975 storm that claimed it.
Also, author Peter Geye will read a stormy section of his new novel Wintering. He’ll discuss why he chose the North Shore as the setting for all three of his books, and concludewithaQ&Asession. The presentation will be held at the Voyageur Brewing Company in Grand Marais, Saturday, Nov. 12 at 4 p.m.
Singer and Songwriter Timmy Haus from northern Minnesota will perform favorites from Gordon Lightfoot including “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Moguls Grille in Lutsen. A dinner after the concert at 7 p.m. will showcase local fare from in and around Lake Superior, and storm-related cocktails and beverages. There will be four courses and each course is paired with a story of a shipwreck on Lake Superior.
Call 218-663-7241 ext. 4507 for more information. Reservations required.
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