Sidewalk Days kicks off, showing people how unique Duluth really is

Kenny Johnson WDIO

Sidewalk Days Car Show brings more people out to local vendors

During Sidewalk Days, the annual Car Show brought car lovers to downtown Duluth.

The annual Sidewalk Days Festival kicked off in Duluth Wednesday and runs July 10, 11, and 12.

Sidewalk Days kicks off in Duluth for another year

Sidewalk Days returned to Duluth for another year, with more and more people focusing on the vendors totally unique to Duluth.

The daily hours are as follows:

  • Wednesday, July 10 from 10am-8pm with the Kolar Chevrolet Buick GMC Classic Car Show happening from 5pm-8pm.
  • Thursday, July 11 from 10am-6pm, extending one hour later for fun, shopping and happy hour
  • Friday, July 12 from 10am-3pm.

Additional events include the following:

  • July 10 – Kolar Chevrolet Buick GMC Classic Car Show – 8 blocks of classic cars and bands (5th Avenue West to 3rd Avenue East) from 5pm to 8pm with car entry beginning at 4pm.
  • July 11 – Happy Hour Thursday at participating bars and restaurants along the route from 4pm-6pm!
  • July 13 – Superior Street Dance:  Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub hosts live music from Lamont Cranston.

“This year features over 100 vendors, busking throughout the day, amazing deals, mouth-watering food and loads of fun for the whole family,” explained Melissa LaTour, the special events coordinator with Downtown Duluth. “This festival attracts tourists and residents city-wide, providing a bustling atmosphere where there is something for everyone.”