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 Local art & gift fairs held at Peace Church, 1111 N. 11th Ave. E.  COME SHOP LOCAL
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    All fairs are open for registration.  
2026 Fall fairs: 
Nov 7 Get Great Stuff,
Nov 14 Neighbor-Made
Dec 14 Get It Local

Email wendyupnorth@gmail.com if you'd like to participate.

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Let's Go Explore the Northland 2026   

 LOCAL-- WLO (wendyupnorth local outing)  "Willows" will be added.

Aug 27 (Thurs) Minnesota State Fair 
So much to do at the fair.  Head to it the easy way.  Over 5 hours at the fair to visit animals, try foods, attend programs, look at exhibits.  Admission included.
 Yes seats are available as of 8/7 PLEASE REGISTER BY AUG 10

Sept 27 MN Renaissance Festival - Shakopee, MN 
8AM to 8PM.  Reserve by Aug 27  PLEASE CONTACT ME FIRST BEFORE SIGNING UP.  THIS TRIP ONLY HAS 7 PEOPLE INTERESTED SO FAR. 
 

Dec 13 (Sun)   Miracle on Christmas Lake 
Plymouth Playhouse.  Live performance.  Meal included. 
Registration deadline is 11/10.  

Minimum attendees for local trips - 4 

Minimum for bus trip - 24 
by the deadline.  Sometimes more can be added after the deadline but the decision is made on the deadline. 

.More info on trips -
click here

To register - click here  

https://www.wendyupnorth.com/excursions/trip_signup.html

Trips held in 2026

2/13 WLO 0 wendyupnorth local outing "willow" 
   Love the Canal, Missing Ships, Marine Museum
4/29 Historic Carnegie Library, Indigenous Art, Historic Duluth photos (lunch at Coney Island - one of Duluth's oldest restaurants)
6/18 Walker Art Sculpture Garden and Nobody's Perfect, Daytripper Theatre

 

Did you see the Front Page article Travel with Wendy on 10/11/25 in the Duluth News Tribune on the wendyupnorth Day trips?   Click the blue words to read the article. 

Over 50 community trips and outings in the last 10 years.   
I enjoy bringing people together to explore and support the Northland via these arts, history, and nature trips.  


Thank you to trip attendees.  

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Thu. Aug 27 Day trip to MN State Fair - Opening Day
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Day trip to MN State Fair - Opening Day

Enjoy over 5 hours at one of the best state fairs in the country. The extensive fair grounds has many animals, exhibits, rides, shows, and, of course, original foods. Admission included. Please indicate how many people in your group are age 65+. Please register by 8/1

Aug 27, Thu.,
8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Perkins West, 4005 W Michigan St. Park away from the front doors.
Click here to register.
Sun. Sep 27 Day trip to the Minnesota Renaissance Fest
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Day trip to the Minnesota Renaissance Fest

Stroll through the village area. We will enter through the King's gate. Have a jolly time. A fun place to be on a fall day. Dress up if you like. Jesters ahead. Admission included. Please register by Aug 28. A minimum of 24 registered people by the deadline is needed for the trip.

Sep 27, Sun.,
8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Perkins West, 4005 W Michigan St. Park away from the front doors.
Click here to register.
Sat. Nov 07 Get Great Stuff Local Art & Gift Fair
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Get Great Stuff Local Art & Gift Fair
Visit the main Art & Gift Fairs Page

Twin Ports area artisans. Artwork, and more.!

Nov 07, Sat.,
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Peace Church, 1111 N. 11th Av. E, Duluth
Sat. Nov 14 Neighbor-Made
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Neighbor-Made
Visit the main Art & Gift Fairs Page

A popular fall fairs will all local artisans. Come shop local.

Nov 14, Sat.,
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Peace Church, 1111 N. 11th Av. E, Duluth
Sat. Dec 12 Get It Local Gift Fair
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Get It Local Gift Fair
Visit the main Art & Gift Fairs Page

This is an ultra local fair - all the vendors are from Duluth or Superior.

Dec 12, Sat.,
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Peace Church, 1111 N. 11th Av. E, Duluth
Sun. Dec 13 Day trip to Miracle on Christmas Lake at Plymouth Playhouse Theater
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Day trip to Miracle on Christmas Lake at Plymouth Playhouse Theater

Treat yourself and a loved one to a holiday play. A Minnesota comedy. Live theater brings stories to life. Catered lunch included.

Dec 13, Sun.,
9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Perkins West, 4005 W Michigan St. Park away from the front doors.
Click here to register.
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