Jason Vincent shares his top picks for what do in Duluth in August.

Barbie: A Cultural Icon Exhibition | Runs Tuesday through Sunday, Sept. 22 @ the DECC

The museum-quality exhibition features the 65-year history of Barbie and her global impact. The exhibit started in Las Vegas in 2021. Then it moved to Phoenix. Duluth is it’s third stop the Exhibit has more than 300 vintage artifacts, life-size Barbie Ultravette, life-size Barbie boxes, and other memorabilia.

Bayfront Blues Festival | Friday through Sunday @ Bayfront Festival Park

This is one of the largest outdoor music events in the Upper Midwest. About 17 acts are scheduled throughout the three-day festival. They have both day and weekends passes available.

Duluth Hot Ones | August 14 @ the Fitger’s Spirit of the North Theatre

The Duluth Kitchen Company is putting its own spin on the hit YouTube series that asks celebrities hot questions with even hotter sauces. Duluth Hot Ones is where you can enjoy all-you-can-eat-wings, local hot sauces, and games/giveaway. Plus you can be part of a live audience for a live Hot Ones-style show featuring special guest Mayor Roger Reinert. The event benefits Second Harvest Northland.

Art in Bayfront Park | August 17 & 18 @ Bayfront Festival Park

Over 100 artists will fill Bayfront Festival PArk with jewelry, paintings, photography, ceramic, metalwork, glass and more. Entrance is free.