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Volunteer – Set Up

Help Build Bentleyville

Join Our Team

Ever wonder what it takes to transform Bayfront Festival Park into Bentleyville? It takes an incredible team of volunteers who spend thousands of hours bringing the magic to life. From hanging lights to setting up displays, every helping hand makes a difference.

Set Up Begins In…

Join the Bentleyville team on the first day of set up, September 26th, 2026, at 8:30 AM. Coffee and donuts will be provided in the morning, and lunch will be served in the afternoon!

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Join the Bentleyville Volunteer Team!

Volunteers must be 16+ (or attend with a parent/guardian). All skill levels are welcome! Volunteers will work under the guidance of Bentleyville team leaders.

Saturdays & Sundays: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, starting Saturday, September 26th

Wednesdays: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, starting Wednesday, September 30th

Lunch provided on weekends

700 Railroad St, Duluth MN 55802

Powered By Volunteers

It takes over 1,200 volunteer hours just to set up Bentleyville each season!

Miles of Lights

Volunteers will string 15 miles of lights to create the magic at Bentleyville!

Rain or Shine

Setup takes about 8 weeks — rain, snow, or shine, our volunteers are out there making magic happen.

ways to help

Volunteer Opportunities

No matter your skills or experience, there’s a place for you on the Bentleyville team. Browse the opportunities below

Building the Displays

Volunteers help assemble and arrange the light displays, making sure each one is carefully placed.

Building Tunnels

Volunteers assist in constructing tunnels. This includes assembling frames, attaching lights, and ensuring the tunnels are secure.

Setting up the store

Volunteers help set up the Bentleyville store, organizing merchandise & stocking shelves.

Painting

Volunteers assist with painting various props and decorations to help bring the Bentleyville displays back to life.

Unloading Trailers

Volunteers help unload materials and display items from trailers, including light displays, steel, and other event equipment.

Preparing Lights

Volunteers help untangle, test, and organize strands of lights, ensuring they’re working properly.

Volunteer Times

Bayfront Festival Park

Saturdays & Sundays, 8:30am–4:00pm
Wednesdays, 5:00pm-8:00pm
700 West Railroad St, Duluth MN 55802
Signup Here

Contact Us

For more information about volunteering, or to schedule a large volunteer group, please contact Jordan at jordan@bentleyvilleusa.org