The 2021 Ride and Rally returns to the Prospector trail system in September. Look for events in Ely, Babbitt, Tower and Embarrass as hundreds of riders come to town to ride the Prospector Trail system and check out the newly opened Taconite Trail segment.

No one can resist a good sale, especially when the whole town gets involved. Saturday, May 20, 2023, marks the twelfth annual Citywide Rummage, Business Crazy Day, and Used Equipment & Gear Sale. Download and print the Map and Sales Locations as a PDF The Ely Chamber of Commerce will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 20. Stop by the Ely Chamber of Commerce to receive your free market bag compliments of Midco. The market bag is HUGE and reusable – perfect for your Citywide shopping.

Calling all youth 6-11 years old. Join us for our Northwoods Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 10, 2023. The derby is jam-packed with activities, including fishing, water ecology, skills training, and even art. The registration fee is $10.00/youth. Parents or a guardian must accompany the youth throughout the event. Registration is open through June 5, 2023, or until all sixty slots are filled. Download and print the flyer with more details as a PDF View registration forms and sponsorship opportunities.

The Ely Winter Festival is 10 days in February celebrating winter. Activities include the amazing snow carvings in the Park, along with the Ely ArtWalk and other events. Our Headquarters is Northern Grounds at Central Ave and Sheridan St in Ely where you can purchase Festival pins and T-shirts. The Festival hotline is 218-365-7669 (365-SNOW)

The 43rd annual Blueberry Art Festival is slated for July 26-28, 2024. The event draws 30,000 to 40,000 festival-goers annually across the three-day event. With modifications for health and safety, we anticipate that approximately 270 artists, crafters, and makers will be participating in the 2024 event, along with some fantastic food vendors. We have many returning artists, crafters, makers, and exciting new ones. You will find it at this year’s festival if you are looking for watercolor or acrylic art, pottery, woodcraft, or something unique or unusual. We mentioned food. Those sumptuous blueberry pies and delicious burgers, brats, and pork chops are back on a stick. Of course, there is seafood, kettle corn, and refreshing beverages – did we mention waffles too? Since there is too much to do in one day, why not enjoy Operation Blueberry, visit our local attractions one day, and return to the festival for the second day of fun, food, and exciting arts and crafts? Festival Dates/Hours Friday, July 26 – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, July 27 – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, July 28 – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Are you an artist, crafter, or maker? The Ely Chamber of Commerce is accepting festival applications.

Shop a delightful mix of original crafts from over 125 local and regional artists and craftsmen. Select from functional and decorative pottery, hand-turned wooden bowls, bead work, paintings, leather, and lots more! Enjoy live music every day. You will find that perfect piece of art for your home or that unique gift for someone special. We invite you to the small town at the end of the road for our Harvest Moon Festival as we say farewell to summer and festively ring in the fall. Come and experience the sights, sounds, end-of-the-summer, and smells of autumn in Ely for this end of the summer party you don’t want to miss!