Co-founders of Lutsen Productions LLC- Molly Maher, Scott Schuler, and Chuck Culirss hosted the fourth annual Lutsong Music Festival this weekend. The festival took place across two venues in Lutsen, MN: Caribou Highlands Lodge and the North Shore Winery. Each night’s big-name headliners, like Wild Horses, The Honeydogs, and Josh Cleveland Band, performed at the North Shore Winery, while smaller sets and daytime activities unfolded at Caribou Highland Lodge. 

 Lutsong offers a truly immersive outdoor experience, with more than just performances to attend. Attendees could choose to participate in a hike or yoga session, and then each night ended with a communal campfire guitar pull.

The festival featured a 19-act lineup this year. All of the artists were from the upper Midwest with music that leaned heavily into the Americana and roots genre, creating a laid-back, soulful atmosphere throughout the weekend.  

The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Stonebridge Singers made a powerful entrance to kick off the festival.

 The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Stonebridge Singers made a powerful entrance to kick off the festival.

Friday afternoon of the weekend-long Lutsong Music Festival was packed with music lovers enjoying their favorite artists from the upper Midwest.

 Local-made jewelry and other vendors had items for sale during the festival, where people could enjoy music, eat, and shop.

 Jack Klatt sings to the crowd at the fourth annual Lutsong Music Festival.

 Jack Klatt pulled out his harmonica while playing the guitar simultaneously.

 Minneapolis-based musician Molly Dean sets up for her set in the Caribou tent.

 Singer-songwriter Molly Dean during a song.

 Jeremy Messersmith led the crowd in a spirited sing-along.

 Jeremy Messersmith played a few crowd favorites.