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A 50th Reunion of the State Baseball Championship will occur on Saturday, Aug. 15. Schedule change: The reunion will begin at 2 p.m., at The Hideaway with a welcome by Jeff Woods. A team picture at 2:30 p.m. The team will have a private reunion until 3:30 p.m. Friends, family and community are welcome to meet the team after 3:30 p.m.
Heritage Fest 2026 kicks off on Friday, Aug. 14 from 5-8 p.m. at Ely’s Historic State Theater. Four short films about Ely’s history and an art show by famous artist Albin Zaverl will be open to the public. Free admission. On Saturday, Aug. 15 Heritage Fest 2026 continues with youth activities from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pioneer Mine, across from Grand Ely Lodge. There will be a Kids Museum Scavenger Hunt for ages 4-12 at 9:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. A Youth Scavenger Hunt for ages 10-18 features cash prizes of $400, $200 and $100 for teams of one to four at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. All ages can take part in a selfie photo booth, arts and crafts projects and a cookie mining game. Admission is free. Starting at 11 a.m. Heritage Fest 2026 will have a bake sale, food trucks, live entertainment, a walk and talk history tour, a polka party and taste of Slovenia, all at the Pioneer Mine site across from Grand Ely Lodge. Live entertainment includes Steve Solkela from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and at the polka party Bernie Palcher at 2 p.m., Fred Godec and Barb at 3:30 p.m. and Roseanne Biondich Omersa from 5-7 p.m. Free admission.
Embarrass Fair at Timber Hall schedule: Friday, August 28: Heart & Hooves Riding Association - In-hand and Ranch Trail, Kids Games, Timber Hall Crafters/Vendors, Wizard’s Kingdom Inflatables, Pony Rides, Music by Big T & The Growlers, Cribbage Tournament, Mullet Contest, Music by Willy Martin & The Rangers; Saturday, August 29: Medallion Hunt, Timber Hall Crafters/Vendors, Softball Tournament, Wizards Kingdom Inflatables Pony Rides, Heart & Hooves Riding Association Showmanship , Ranch Riding, Ranch Rail, All Around Ranch Horse Reining, Kids Games, The Amazing Charles Magic Show, Bingo, K-9 Demonstration, Cornhole Bean Bag Tournament, Races for All Ages, Demolition Derby, Dog Agility Demonstration, Will Hale - Kid & Family Rock Concert, Klatt’s Farm Petting Zoo, Live Music by Iron Range Funk Machine; Sunday, August 30: Medallion Hunt, Horse Games, Softball tournament, Classic Car & Truck Show, Timber Hall Crafters/Vendors, Wizard’s Kingdom Inflatables, Exhibit Building, Pony Rides, Kids Games , The Amazing Charles Magic Show, K-9 Demonstration, Will Hale - Kid & Family Rock Concert, Bingo, Pie Eating Contest, Adult Races.
The Babbitt veterans resale room now accepting gently used items Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon in the back of the Municipal Building in Babbitt at 71 South Drive. Come check out vintage items for sale.
