Duluth Homegrown Music Festival

The Homegrown Music Festival is looking for new Steering Committee Members!
Do you want to help organize and operate the areas biggest musical event? Do you have a passion for local music? Do you have experience working events? Good organizational skills? Like working with the public? Do you have graphic design skills, social media knowledge or any other skills that you think could help us? APPLY TODAY!
Application and more details here -

Duluth Homegrown Music Festival – Sunday April 27 to Sunday May 4, 2025 The Homegrown Music Festival is an annual community celebration of the original and diverse music of Duluth, Minn. and its surrounding communities. What started in 1999 with ten acts has matured to an eight-day community-wide local music, arts and cultural extravaganza.

The Homegrown Music Festival is looking for new Steering Committee Members!
Do you want to help organize and operate the areas biggest musical event? Do you have a passion for local music? Do you have experience working events? Good organizational skills? Like working with the public? Do you have graphic design skills, social media knowledge or any other skills that you think could help us? APPLY TODAY!
Application and more details here -

Steering Committee Members Wanted! – Duluth Homegrown Music Festival The Homegrown Music Festival is an annual community celebration of the original and diverse music of Duluth, Minn. and its surrounding communities. What started in 1999 with ten acts has matured to an eight-day community-wide local music, arts and cultural extravaganza.

We are looking for new members of our steering committee. If you are interested in helping with the 2025 music festival, please apply!

Steering Committee Members Wanted! – Duluth Homegrown Music Festival The Homegrown Music Festival is an annual community celebration of the original and diverse music of Duluth, Minn. and its surrounding communities. What started in 1999 with ten acts has matured to an eight-day community-wide local music, arts and cultural extravaganza.

Congratulations!! 🎉

Happy Birthday Starfire! 🐔🎉

We had so much fun celebrating with you all week long last week.

***Day Eight***

Here’s what you need to know:

- You did it!!! You performed, you volunteered, you hosted, you ran sound, you cheered, and you made one helluva week’s worth of memories that hopefully carry us all through the year.

- No shack hours today.

- Dress up theme is “Relaxation Sunday” so let’s get comfy.

- There is one venue and three bands today. The weather looks gorgeous so come hang out inside or out at Canal Park Brewery on the shores of Lake Superior.

- Today is all ages and free. Are you ready to clip your wristbands off? Is it too soon? Take your time.

- Now is the time to dig through your camera rolls, post all the magic moments, and tag us Duluth Homegrown Music Festival so we can reshare the fun.

***HELP***

We need two more volunteers for tonight! Please help!

https://duluthhomegrown.org/volunteer/

Kickball is canceled due to the weather. Keep on clucking!

Update: Kickball has been canceled due to the rain.

***Day Seven***

Here are some things you need to know:

- The Homegrown Kickball Classic has been canceled due to rain.

- Always check the website for the most up to date schedule.

- Tonight’s dress up theme is Seventies Saturday. It’s also Star Wars Day. May the 4th be with you as you dig through your closet to prepare for tonight.

- The Chicken Shack is open 4-7 pm at 1235 London Road for band packet pick up.

- The trolley is looping through downtown tonight. Hop on and rest your feet. Look for the trolley signs outside venues.

- Photographers and fans are crushing it with content! Thank you for tagging us in your photos and videos so we can reshare.

***DEADLINE TODAY***

Application link: https://duluthhomegrown.org/2024/04/18/trampled-by-turtles-palomino-grant-opportunity/

Trampled by Turtles and the Homegrown Music Festival are happy to present to you the Palomino Grant—available to musicians in the Twin Ports of Duluth, MN and Superior, WI.

The award is $5000 to be used in your battle against artistic mediocrity (recording, gear, touring—they’re all fair game). Our friends at the legendary Pachyderm Studios in Cannon Falls have also donated two days at their studio to the winner as a bonus.

The award winner will also be given the opening slot at the Trampled by Turtles + Houndmouth show at Bayfront Park in Duluth on July 6, 2024.
To sweeten the prize, dear Friends of the band, Cambridge Family Dental in Cambridge, MN, have donated 2K for our Palomino Grant which we will award to a second place winning artist. They were also kind enough to donate 2 years of free dental work to the Grand Prize winner of Palomino Grant.
To qualify as an individual, you must reside within twenty miles of either Duluth, MN or Superior, WI. To qualify as a band, at least half of your members must reside in that area.

Fit the bill? Complete and submit this application by May 3, 2024.

Thank you for making this little part of the world so beautiful.

-TbT
Trampled by Turtles

***Day Six***

Here’s what you need to know:

- The chicken shack is open for band and volunteer packet pick up from 4-7pm. You can also buy Homegrown merch during these hours! 1325 London Road.

- It’s Superhero Friday! Can’t wait to see what you come up with. Tag us in your photos please and we will try to reshare in our stories. Check out our stories allll festival long. There’s a lot going on.

- New this year is the Variety Showcase from 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM at Studio Four.

- Schedule changes happen, check the website for the most updated schedule!

- There is a lot of music tonight. It is impossible to get to everything. If you need a lift, the trolley will be looping through downtown all night!

- Kickball is at noon tomorrow in Chester Bowl Park. Those who want to play for Leon Rohrbaugh’s Rockers congregate on the third-base side of the field and those who want to play for Ellen Vaagen’s Rollers huddle on the first-base side. Come play or hangout and enjoy the game.

UPDATE: Spots are filled - THANK YOU!!! 🐔

***HELP PLEASE*** We had some volunteers drop out and we need to fill these spots ASAP! Please consider volunteering. It’s SO fun! You get a free pass to all the Homegrown fun this weekend. Already have a pass? This could be a way for you to get a pass for your bestie!

Details here: https://duluthhomegrown.org/volunteer/

Open shifts at the time of this post:

FRIDAY (tonight)
Duluth Flame 6:15pm -9pm 1 Volunteer
Sacred Heart 6:30pm-9:15pm 1 Volunteer
Carmody’s 8:15pm-11:00pm 1 Volunteer
Blacklist 9:15pm-12am 1 Volunteer

SATURDAY
Carmody’s 8:15pm-11:00pm 1 Venue Manager
Duluth Flame 8:30pm-11:15pm 1 Volunteer

***UPDATE***

tonight there will be only one outdoor act at the Earth rider festival grounds. All music has been moved to indoors for this evening.

Cedar Lounge Taproom
The Old Smugglers 6:15
Bigbabyjay 7:15
Thor 8:15
Kaylee Matuszak 9:15
Greg Cougar Conley 10:15
Boog3ym3n 11:15

Spin Collective is still set for 9 PM outside at

***Day Five***

Here’s what you need to know:

- Tonight is Soup Town Night. Head on over the bridge to Superior!

- The Superior Mayoral Proclamation is at 5:50 PM at Earth Rider Brewery festival grounds. Rain or shine!

- The dress up theme is “Thrifty Thursday” let’s see those outfits!!

- The chicken shack is open 4-7 pm at 1325 London Road for band and volunteer packet pick ups.

- The DTA Trolley will provide free service every 20 minutes from 7 pm - 1 am. Look for the trolley signs along Tower and Ogden Avenue!

***Day Four***

Here are some things you need to know:

- Performers are CRUSHING it this year! The talent is off the charts. Thank you for rocking our faces thus far.

- Chicken Shack is open 4-8:30 pm at 1325 London Road. If you need your band packet or volunteer credentials, please come pick them up.

- It’s Western Wednesday night! All venues are in the West Duluth neighborhood of Duluth and the dress up theme is westernwear. We cannot wait to see what you cow-folks come up with for outfits. Please tag us in your pics for a reshare to our stories!

- Remember: The North 103.3 FM and WDIO as well as some other local news outlets have been sharing coverage of the festival. Check out their websites for videos, interviews and recaps!

- The Homegrown Kickball Classic is noon on Saturday in Chester Bowl Park. The Wrong Notes Pep Band has room for more musicians! Reach out to Kala Moria or Breanne Marie with questions.

- The Trampled by Turtles Palomino Grant is due on May 3rd. You can find the application link on our website. Local bands only! Thank you Trampled for this amazing opportunity!

Parking at the DECC is free tonight for the AMSOIL shows!

***Day Three*** Here are some things you need to know.

- Now is a good time to remind you to drink water, wear comfortable shoes, and bring ear plugs. Pace yourselves, it’s only Day 3!

- Tonight is Canal Park which includes Vikre, the DECC, Sir Ben’s, and Dubh Linn. The skywalk from the DECC to the holiday center downtown will be open until midnight.

- Chicken Shack hours are 4-8:30pm for performer and volunteer pick ups at 1325 London Road.

- The dress up theme is “Preppy Tuesday.”

- Parking at the DECC is $10. Don’t forget that the DECC is a cashless venue! However, if you’re buying a Homegrown wristband at the door, we take cash/Venmo for those.

Let’s gooooooooo!!!!

***Day Two***

Here’s what you need to know:

- Volunteers are already crushing it. Please thank them when you see them in these awesome purple shirts!!!

- Tonight is Craft District Night in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Duluth with 7 venues featuring 21 acts from 5:30-10:15 pm. Schedule changes happen so the field guide is good, but always doublecheck the website.

- Tonight’s dress up theme is Magical Monday ✨ 🦄 🧚

- The Chicken Shack is open for performer and volunteer pickups from 4-8:30 pm.

- Follow The North 103.3 FM too for live performances, photos, and festival coverage.

Yesterday was amazing. Thank you for showing up to celebrate! Keep tagging this account in your posts and we will reshare on Instagram and Facebook as we can.

Happy Homegrown!

***DAY ONE***

Happy Homegrown! It’s day one and here’s what you need to know:

- The Chicken Shack is open 4-8:30pm at 1325 London Road for bands and volunteers to pick up your shirts and passes and for anyone to come buy merch!

- The dress up theme today is “wear your old Homegrown shirts or a band merch shirt.”

- The children’s showcase runs from 10am-3pm at Studio Four located below the and features aerialists, musicians, ballet, face-painting, tattoos, and balloons! Bring the whole family down!

- The brand new Founder’s Reception with Starfire is at 4pm at with music to follow. Then we head downtown for 12 bands at 4 venues.

- Every year there are scheduling changes. Always check the website for the most up to date schedule. www.duluthhomegrown.org

- It’s time to get your wristband! Our hard working volunteers are ready to take your money and give you the best piece of “jewelry” you’ll wear all week. We take cash and Venmo. If you don’t have Venmo, please hit up an ATM on the way over to a venue.

- If you see someone in a red Homegrown jacket, feel free to stop them and ask any questions. The Steering Committee members are ready to help you.

Founder's Day Presentation by Starfire
Sunday April 28th, 4:00 PM at Hoops Brewing - all ages and FREE

The Homegrown Founder’s Reception is when the beer steins start swaying and the full revelry of the festival begins. It’s a slight refresh of what was in prior years known as the Homegrown Duluth Mayor’s Reception. Instead of the reading of a Mayoral Proclamation by the city’s top elected official, this year Homegrown founder Scott “Starfire” Lunt will give the toast that leads into a performance by the unhinged punk-polka band Winzige Hosen.

Photo from Father Hennepin 2023 Homegrown performance at Sacred Heart Music Center. This year you can find Father Hennepin at The West Theater on Wednesday, May 1st at 9:15 PM.

Check here for the full festival schedule: https://duluthhomegrown.org/schedule/

🚨New Merch Alert🚨

We have new Homegrown merch! Come to the Chicken Shack with cash or we take Venmo and pick up something nice to wear this week.

Homegrown kicks off Sunday!!! 😱 🤩🤘🤘🐔

The Chicken Shack opens tomorrow!!!

Bands - come pick up your band packet during these hours. If you have a band member in multiple bands, their stuff will be in the band packet highest on the alphabet. Thank you Duluth Whole Foods Co-op for these beautiful canvas bags! Thank you John Hoban for the design!

Volunteers - come pick up your shirt and festival pass anytime during these shack hours. Your shirts are purple this year and they look amazing!

Merch - we will have NEW Homegrown merch available at the shack. Cash or Venmo. Photos and pricing coming soon, watch our stories for more!

New this year is the Homegrown Variety Showcase! This showcase is for people who perform shorter sets of all kinds of talents. Expect the unexpected!

More info here: https://fb.me/e/3KhqVarLx

Here are your 2024 dress up themes!

Don’t forget to tag us in your photos each night whether you’re rocking a full costume or a band tee.

***Palomino Grant 2024***

Thank you to our friends for once again making this possible for local musicians. The app deadline is May 3rd. https://duluthhomegrown.org/2024/04/18/trampled-by-turtles-palomino-grant-opportunity/

Here are the details from TBT:
Two awards will be presented to local musicians in the Twin Ports of Duluth + Superior, WI. Prize details are below. Submit by May 3rd via the application on our bio. Can’t wait to hear your music! -TbT

Grand Prize:
-5K cash prize to go towards recording, gear, touring, etc.
-2 days of studio time at the legendary Pachyderm Recording Studio in Canon Falls, MN -2 years free dental work at Cambridge Dental in Cambridge, MN
-Opening slot at TbT’s sold out July 6th Bayfront Park show prior to Houndmouth

Second Prize:
-2K cash prize courtesy of Cambridge Dental to go towards recording, gear, touring, etc.

The hashtag for this year’s festival is please use this when posting on social! If you’re sharing something from a past year add

Don’t forget to tag us by typing so we can reshare. We love sharing your posters, videos, event links, selfies, rehearsals, and more!

Thank you for getting social with us 🐔🤘🤘🎶🎤🎸🥁🎧💿🎥🎙️📸🤳📹🤩

***Urgent Volunteer Need***

Thank you for sharing the last post about volunteer shifts!! Let’s do this again but for a different slot:

We have an urgent need to fill the venue manager spot and 3 volunteer spots at Blacklist on Saturday May 4th from 9:15-midnight. Please share this post to help us fill these spots! Link in the comments below!

Volunteers get a weeklong wristband for the festival, a festival t-shirt and high fives 🖐️ 🐔

Volunteer training - Every volunteer must attend one training. Steering Committee members also attend.

Any questions about volunteering? Reach out to our volunteer coordinator [email protected].

We are just 10 days away from the Chicken Shack opening for band packet and volunteer shirt pick up!!!

The Chicken Shack is located at 1325 London Road.

10 days away. Are you ready? Do you have questions? We have a nifty little FAQ page on our website here: https://duluthhomegrown.org/faq/

Still have questions? Please reach out to us via messenger.

Are you ready? Like, really ready?

PDD Quiz: Homegrown 2024 - Perfect Duluth Day Quiz on the Homegrown Music Festival in Duluth, Minnesota. The 2024 festival features more than 160 acts at 35 venues.