Dylan Fans Celebrate Dylan's 85th Birthday with a Week of Festivities in Duluth

Here are a few photos that capture many of the high points of Duluth Dylan Fest 2026, which culminates today with a Front Porch Birthday Party 11-1 and a sold out concert at the Alhambra, featuring Paul Metsa and sideman Sonny Earl.

Welcome to Duluth Dylan Fest 2026

Acoustic Jam @ Ursa Minor

The Songbook

Greg Tiburzi and Friends @ Sir Ben's

Electric Jam @ The Tavern in Superior

The Stars

The Judges

A young up-and-comer

Winner Doyle Turner

Singer Songwriter Contest Winners
L to R: Lydia Boyum (3rd), Doyle Turner (1st), Emma Lea Heart (2nd)

Masters of Ceremony Amy Grillo and Pat Eliason

Dan Israel Saturday Night @ Sacred Heart

Aaron Brown, John Bushey Memorial Lecture '26

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BOB

MAY YOU STAY FOREVER YOUNG

Kate Aisling introduces Mayor Roger Reinert
Photo credit: last four photos by the author.

Related Links

Photos courtesy of Michael Anderson. See more of Michael A's work here with contact information:

https://singingcanoe.smugmug.com

You can learn more about Michael Anderson's career and motivations here:
https://pioneerproductions.blogspot.com/2018/12/michael-anderson-unassuming-gift-to.html