The Duluth Dylan Fest, now in its 11th year, has been offering an array of arts and music events. To learn more about past performers and event schedule check out the poster archives:
Duluth Dylan Fest Songwriter Contest
Since 2015, the Duluth Dylan Fest has held the annual singer-songwriter contest. The fest committee expresses our deepest gratitude to each songwriter who has entered our songwriting contests. Your talent is incredible. Here is a list of the past winners:
2021
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2020
Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2019
1st Place – Shane Nelson, Superior, WI
2nd Place – Mike Labo, Ironwood, MI
3rd Place – Jim Hall, Duluth, MN
2018
1st Place – Mama’s Stolen Horses, Duluth, MN
2nd. Place – Ryan Lane, Duluth, MN
3rd Place – Eli Hawrhorne, Duluth, MN
2017
1st Place – Jacob Mahon, Duluth, MN
2nd Place – John SonofMel, Hayward, WI
3rd Place – Erik Leveille & Shojin Abe Alford, Appleton, WI
2016
1st Place – Eli Hebl, Two Harbors, MN
2nd Place – Dan Lang, Duluth, MN
3rd Place – Iris Kolodji, Hibbing, MN
2015
1st Place – Jim Hall, Duluth, MN
2nd Place – Iris Kolodji, Hibbing, MN
3rd Place – Rick McLean, Duluth, MN
