09/11/2026
Tomorrow night is the night, Duluth.
After a year of celebrating our city’s 150th anniversary, The Big 150: Off the Rails is finally here, and we’re ending the day with a big night of live music in Downtown Duluth.
The Smithereens take the Main Stage at 6:30pm, followed by The Big 150 Birthday Celebration at 7:30pm and Grand Funk Railroad at 8:30pm.
There’s plenty happening before the concert, too. Live music begins throughout downtown at noon, with carnival games, face painting, crafts, caricatures, food trucks, giveaways, photo opportunities and more starting at 2pm.
And while you’re downtown, several Duluth businesses are getting in on the 150th celebration with specials of their own:
The Chocolaterie The Chocolaterie
Birthday Cake Truffles — $1.50 each
Birthday Cake Fudge — $1.50 each
Get $1.50 off an ice cream that includes Birthday Cake flavor
Available September 12 only
Local on North Local on North Duluth
Try the D-Town Vibes, a specialty Mint and Berry Tom Collins created for the celebration.
Land of a Thousand Hills LTH_Duluth
Steam Engine Latte — espresso, caramel and banana flavors
Harvest Apple Chai — chai tea, apple c***r and warm fall spices
Crave Pie Crave Pie Studio
Continental Divide 2-Pack — two mini 5-inch pies for $18.76 including tax
Choose Lemon Chess and Chocolate Chess.
Pre-orders are encouraged, with limited quantities available for walk-in purchases on September 12.
Butter & Cream Butter and Cream
Receive a free upgrade to a waffle cone with an ice cream purchase on September 12.
Good Word Brewing Good Word Brewing & Public House
Good Word is celebrating Duluth’s milestone with its new Duluth L***r, created in honor of the city’s 150th anniversary.
Come spend the day with us, explore downtown, support our local businesses, stick around for the concert and help us celebrate 150 years of Duluth.
Saturday, September 12
Downtown Duluth
The Smithereens — 6:30pm
Grand Funk Railroad — 8:30pm
Full schedule and event details at duluthga.net/events.
