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Festival Canceled for Fire Safety | Duluth News
The Ely Blueberry Art Festival has been canceled this year due to ongoing wildfires in the Superior National Forest, prioritizing public safety and keeping emergency crews free. Vendors, many of whom spent months preparing, face financial losses—but most support the decision, acknowledging the risks of having large crowds during a fire emergency. Community support remains strong, with buyers still visiting or shopping online, and hope is high for future festival opportunities this summer. This isn’t the first time the beloved event has been disrupted—back in 2021, a severe storm forced an…
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