Editing Grand Marais, Minnesota (section)

==Arts and culture==
[[File:Grand Marais Sculpture.jpg|thumb|Grand Marais waterfront sculpture depicting bear cubs]]
Due to the pleasant summer climate with Lake Superior's cooling and temperature moderating effect, and due to the [[lake-effect snow]] in winter, tourism is a large component of the town's economy. Grand Marais hosts numerous festivals. They celebrate the history and culture of the North Shore and the city itself.
* '''Fisherman's Picnic''' is held in Grand Marais during the first weekend in August.<ref>Accessed June 27, 2011.[http://www.cookcountymnevents.com/calendar/index.cfm?action=view&id=3524&style=d "Grand Marais Fisherman's Picnic August 4–7, 2011"]</ref> It originated in the days when the area's economy was based on logging and commercial fishing, and the community gathered for a shoreline [[potluck]] picnic featuring a fish fry of fresh Lake Superior herring. The tradition continues with the Lions Club's Famous Fishburger Stand. Herring, still provided by local commercial fishermen, is dipped in coating, fried golden brown and served piping hot on a hot dog bun. Each year, Fisherman's Picnic features fireworks over the harbor, contests, and a parade.<ref>{{cite web |title=Fisherman's Picnic |url=https://eastbaysuites.com/activities-and-events/events/fishermans-picnic.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120116142904/http://www.eastbaysuites.com/activities-and-events/events/fishermans-picnic.php |archive-date=16 January 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
* '''Moose Madness''' is held the third weekend in October. It celebrates the area's moose population, and is a family-themed event with games, prizes, and activities.
* '''Grand Marais Arts Festival'''. This longstanding event is held in early July along Lake Superior's North Shore, in town, with over 70 local and regional artists, live music, and art demonstrations. It is hosted by the Grand Marais Art Colony.
* '''Summer and Winter Solstice Festivals''', hosted by the North House Folk School. 
* '''Le Grand Du Nord'''. This bicycle race takes place on Memorial Day weekend. The 110 mile route of mostly gravel roads includes 7,000 feet of climbing.
* '''Lake Superior Storm Fest,''' sponsored by Visit Cook County, celebrated the gales of November and stormy season of Lake Superior.

[[File:Lightkeeper's House.jpg|thumb|Lightkeeper's House]]
The downtown area features two buildings listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]]: the 1896 [[Cook County History Museum|Lightkeeper's House]], which is home to the Cook County History Museum, and the [[Bally Blacksmith Shop]], built in 1911 and home to a local family of smiths for nearly a century.