Entertainment & Events in Ely, Minnesota

Festivals & Fairs

Ely Winter Festival 218-365-6123
1600 East Sheridan Street
Ely, MN 55731
This annual festival is held in February and offers ten days of fun-filled activities, including snow sculpturing, dog sled rides, snowmobile rides, exhibits, the Mukluk Ball, a variety of great food, and a craft fair. more
Blueberry Art Festival 218-365-6123
1600 E. Sheridan Street
Ely, MN 55731
With more than 300 exhibitors, you're sure to find something to please the entire family. Browse past booths of garden art, watercolor and oil paintings, photography, burl items, brass and copper art, paddles, night lights, rock art, deerskin items, leather, toys, wood carvings, canvas items, windsocks, ceramics, furniture, books, metal craft, woodcrafts, fabrics, glass, baskets, dolls, jewelry, candles, adult and children's clothing. Hungry? Check out several booths of ethnic foods and enjoy a piece of homemade blueberry pie! This definately a favorite family event. Held at the end of July each year. more

Soudan Underground Mine 218-753-2245
West of Ely, in Tower, MN
Tours are offered of this mine, the first and deepest iron mine in Minnesota, featuring one-hour guided tours that take visitors two thousand four hundred feet below the surface of the ground, and one hundred years into the past, with tours being offered Memorial Day though Labor Day.