July 9, 10, & 11, 2008

July 9th      Duluth’s largest summer shopping celebration begins on Wednesday at 10:00am.  In addition to visiting food vendors and artisans, the downtown merchants bring their merchandise out to the Superior Street sidewalks of downtown Duluth.  The West  stage, located in the300 Block of West Superior St, and the East stage located between Lake Ave and 1st Ave West are geared up to bring you hours of entertainment from 11:00am to 3:00 pm daily.  Musicians, dancers and thespians are sure to please.  A walk down our cobblestone streets will be a shopper’s delight.  For children’s entertainment, a moonwalk and safari train will surely please along with interactive fun with Pat Castellano of Children’s Museum fame. Hawk Ridge Peregrine watch program and the Lake Superior Clowns add to the enjoyment on the street along with the Army Climbing Wall.  Plus up close and personal contact with animals from the Lake Superior Zoo. 

Time Wednesday Thursday Friday
11:00 to 12:00  Kelvin the Magician  The Gallows Roger Hill The Snakeman
12:15 to 1:00  Will Hale Minnesota Ballet Hawk Ridge
1:15 to 2:00  Stacey’s Dance School Roger Hill The Snakeman  Tugboat Theater
2:15 to 3:00  Tommy Sola and Dane Bjerklie Jon and Jordon The Lift Bridge Boys Anngela Brenan w/ Brian Doyle

On the East Stage located in front of MN Power Building

Time Wednesday Thursday Friday
11:00 to 12:00  Scottish Highland Dancers Duluth Playhouse Selections from My Fair Lady The Gallows
12:15 to 1:00 Roger Hill The Snakeman Will Hale Duluth Playhouse Selections from My Fair Lady
1:15 to 2:00   Pyramid Dancers Kelvin the Magician  AM Rubin
2:15 to 3:00  Hoot Owls Jamie Ness and Brad Nelson Dave Mehling

On the West stage located in the 300 West Block of Superior Street

The 8th Annual Classic Car show and Harley Revue begins on Superior Street at 5:00 pm.  Seven blocks of classic cars and motorcycles - 4th Ave West to 3rd Ave East.  In addition to the cars and bikes, music is provided on each block. Bands scheduled to appear are Don’t Panic, Hoot Owls, Mark Anderson Jazz Trio, Park Avenue, Rock a Billy Revue, Shack Shakers and Sweet Grass.

July 10th     The street and stage events continue into a fun filled Thursday.  The second installment of the Rock the Block summer concert series begins at 4:30pm when Brandon Scott Sellner, presented by ZLB, takes to the stage in front of Jitters at 1st West Ave and Superior St.  Grab a chair and a cool drink and listen to some polished blues infused with electric guitar. 

July 11th     Make your purchases today - the final day of sidewalk sales.  Enjoy dinner at one of our downtown restaurants and then make you way to First Street for the ever-popular street dances. 
     Aces on First - Music by the Pot Bellied Stallions
     Oly’s Downtown Pub – Music by Crossfire

July 12th   Street dance fever continues.  Carmody’s 2nd annual Superior Street Dance - Music by Wild Colonial Bhoys
Downtown Duluth Sidewalk Days Festival
 Is sponsored in part by:

SMDC Health System  *  Duluth Downtown Waterfront District  *  Minnesota Power  *  Wells Fargo Bank

A&L Properties   *   LHB, Inc.  *   US Bank
Holiday Center Merchants Association  *   Republic Bank
 Maurices, Inc.   *   Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites/Labovitz Enterprises