Happenings this weekend

Depot Days celebration in Tower

TOWER - The second annual Depot Days celebration in Tower will be held July 23-25 and will feature three days of music, food and craft vendors, pony rides for children, two silent auctions, a car show, and a farmers’ market. During the three days admission to the Tower Soudan Historical Society and Historical Center is free.

Friday, July 23
12-3 p.m.	Preston Gunderson Band
3-6 p.m.:	Cowboy Angel Blue Band
	sponsored by the
	Vermilion Club
Saturday, July 24
Noon:	Steve Abrahamson,
	Mayor, Welcome
12:15 p.m.	Marvin Lamppa, reading/
	book signing
12: 30 p.m.	Kathy-jo Wargin, reading/
	book signing
1:00 p.m.	Deanna Yapel Ziemba,
	reading/book signing
1:45 p.m.	Gawboy Singers and a
	Juggler
2-6 p.m.	Chuck Perry, the Magician
	& Balloon Sculptor
3-6 p.m.	Pike River Swampers,
	sponsored by D’Ericks &
	Benchwarmers
Sunday, July 25
11:00 a.m.	Ecumenical Hymn Sing
	featuring Casey Aro
12-2 p.m.	Due North Band & Singers
2-2:30 p.m.	Lake Vermilion Singers

30th Annual Blueberry Arts Festival in Ely

ELY – Don’t miss this three day event, July 23-25, featuring 300 vendors, original art, handcrafts, ethnic food and children’s events. Free admission. MUSIC SCHEDULE

Friday - CHROMATONES – 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday - 4 DEGREES OF FREEDOM - 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 – 3 p.m.

Sunday - PAT SURFACE & THE BOUNDARY WATERS BOYS with DONNA SURFACE – 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3 p.m.

55th Annual Water Carnival in Hoyt Lakes

HOYT LAKES – Things are hopping in Hoyt Lakes this weekend, July 23-25, with concessions, beer garden, kids’ games, water ski shows, softball tournament, volleyball tournament, and holey board tournament and fireworks on Saturday night!
MUSIC SCHEDULE
Friday
Sofa King Chubby – 7:30-9:30 p.m.
G.B. Leighton - 10 p.m.- 12:30 a.m.
Saturday
Raisin Rhyme - Kids Music - 3:00 p.m.
The Unusual Suspects - 7- 9:00 p.m.
Gigantic Fireworks Display - 10:15 p.m.
Green 13 - 9:30 p.m.- 12:30
Sunday
Mesabi East Jazz Band - Noon
R&R Live Music - 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.