June 2025 Event Round Up

This episode features a round up of events happening in or around Ely, Minnesota this summer, with an emphasis on events in June. 

What’s Up Ely celebrates the spirit of Ely, Minnesota – a small town on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and surrounded by the Superior National Forest. In addition to being a gateway to great outdoors, Ely is a vibrant community with a rich history and a dynamic arts and cultural scene. 

There is truly always something fun to and someone fascinating to meet in Ely! With an abundance of opportunities for social engagement and adventure, how is one to know where to start? Let us help! 

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Show Notes Links

• Ely Adventure Guides
• National Trails Day Hike
• Ely Folk School 10th Birthday Celebrations (June 5-8) 
• Ely Dog Park Fundraiser 
• ArtisticEly Arts in Action Workshop: Felted Landscapes 
• Motherhood Walk and Talk – Questions? Call Paula 218-606-3082
• Holding Space: A Director’s Reflections on Next to Normal 
• Volunteer for Next to Normal
• Volunteer for Sister Act  
• VEMA
• Fifth Annual Iron Range Juneteenth Community Celebration 
• Northwoods Summer Fun Run (& Jump into the Lake!!) 
• WELY live stream 
• Summer Solstice Power Word & Wood Burning Class 
• Forest North Podcast 
• Hidden Valley Hammer MTB Race Series 
• Team Borealis 
• Fourth of July in Ely