The annual Fisherman's Picnic in Grand Marais revolves around the Lion's Club Fishburger stand and the humble and beloved herring sandwich, known as a "fishburger." Photo courtesy the Best Western Plus Superior Inn.
The Grand Marais Lion's Club hosts the annual Fisherman's Picnic in Grand Marais. Lion Pete Kavanaugh mans the downtown booth, selling raffle tickets and dispensing smiles.
Historic photo of a "tug of war" contest at an early Fisherman's Picnic in Grand Marais, Ed Humphrey, center. Photo courtesy Cook County Historical Society.
Historic photo of a boat race on Grand Marais harbor, during the annual Fisherman's Picnic celebrations. Photo courtesy Cook County Historical Society.
Beloved community member and longtime "Duffer the Clown," Walt Mianowski was a fixture at Grand Marais' annual Fisherman's Picnic for decades.
Music on the Harbor at the Fisherman's Picnic in Grand Marais, held annually on the second weekend in August.
Event Information
Downtown/Harbor Park/Bear Tree Park
Wisconsin StreetGrand Marais, MN 55604
About
This is way more than just shore lunch! It’s the annual Fisherman’s Picnic in Grand Marais. This community festival is more than 90 years old, and is Cook County's annual community get-together. Sponsored and organized by the local Lion's Club, this is their annual fundraiser.
The annual Fisherman's Picnic in Grand Marais has been going on for over 90 years. This weekend festival features fun for the whole family, live music, street vendors, food trucks, and of course fishburgers! (locally caught Lake Superior herring sandwiches). For community members, the Picnic is a time for reconnecting with old friends, family, and classmates. Town is exciting, fun, and filled with visitors, crazy days sales, craft show, daily contests and prizes, live music, kids activities, and so much more! And don't miss fireworks over the harbor on Saturday night and a Parade on Sunday afternoon! And don't miss the traditional Fisherman's Picnic 5k Trail Run/Walk on Saturday morning at Pincushion Recreation Area.