Oldenburg House Getting Jazzed for the Honey Bee Festival and More

Here we go... With the worst behind us, events have been opening up all around the Northland, and all around the country if our region is any kind of indicator. Two noteworthy items to pass on... The Honey Bee Festival is back at the Oldenburg House, celebrating the pollinators as well as the local habitat. It's an annual two-day fest with music, dance, vendors, food and more.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5TH

3:00 - 10:00 PM

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6TH

11:30 AM - 10:00 PM

One Day Passes are $20 and a Two Day Pass is $30.

The lineup of performing musicians is fabulous as always. Many fan favorites will be on hand. And then there's Cookin' at the O' kicking off another season of intimate top-drawer jazz with a whole clutch of Petersons present to lift you to higher realms.

On Saturday there will be a Swarm Bike Ride, with three swarms gathering and starting from three locations, Carlton Bike Rental in Moose Lake, Wussow's in West Duluth, and TJs Country Corner in Mahtowa. If you don't have a bike but can get a ride to Moose Lake, you can rent one from Carlton Bike Rental there and return it in Carlton. (Just sayin')  

Participants receive admission to Saturday festival, SWARM t-shirt, free beverage ticket and support on the trail. Details HERE

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Here are the lineups for Friday and Saturday

FRIDAY

Randy Lee Ensemble

Andy Peterson Quartet

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The Return - Cookin' at the O

Glenn Swanson

Billy Peterson

Ricky Peterson

Jason Peterson DeLaire

SATURDAY

Terrence Smith/Hive Jive

Boss Mama

Steve's "Overpopulated" One Man Band

Anam Cara — barn dance

Briand Morrison & Roxanne Berglund

The Langerstons

The Fish Heads

Ingeborg von Agassiz

Lanue

Rich Mattson and the Northstars

Andrew Walesch

Bee Fest will have booths with artisans and craftspersons.

And yes, there will be a mermaid in the pool again this year.

For sure there will be bees.

The place will be a stream of creative energy. 

In addition to two days of music you will find:

Plein Air Painters

• Outdoor Painters of Minnesota

Terrence Smith

• Hive Jive

Splash the Mermaid

• at the pool

Honey-infused food and drink

Bee-inspired arts & crafts

Info & advocacy to support pollinators

FOOD TRUCKS

Room at the Table

Dogs N' Kabobs

Sukie

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This event is an outgrowth of the Oldenburg Arts & Cultural Community (OACC). Learn more at OACC.US  

And in the event you are too far away to enjoy this celebration, the Oldenburg House is also a Bed & Breakfast adjacent to Jay Cook State Park and some fabulous natural beauty. To learn more, visit OldenburgHouse.com.