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Duluth Winter Village returns to the DECC

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The 8th annual Duluth Winter Village returns along the lake on Harbor Drive this December 7 and 8.

The magic of local businesses, charming wooden shopping cabins, family-friendly activities, hot food, beverages (including beer and cocktails), bonfires, and carolers continues to be a magical tradition.

The festivities are held outside and inside the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Duluth Winter Village is unique from other area markets because the vendors are all local businesses with retail locations around Northern Minnesota. Participants include Bailey Builds, Altered Abode, Y-ker Acres, Hucklebeary, Frost River, the Rainbow Room, NaturaLight, The Big Lake, Wintergreen Northern Wear, Lake Superior Art Glass, Ivy Moon and the Moon Market.

Food and drink from the DECC's culinary team, Positively Third Street Bakery, Hungry Hippie Tacos, Duluth's Best Bread, Love Creamery, Scenic 61 by New Scenic Cafeì, TBSP Waffles, Yes Cheese and more. – DECC press release

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