Oktoberfest is Back - 10th Anniversary - Volunteers Needed!
The 10th Anniversary Downtown Iron Mountain Oktoberfest is back on Saturday, September 28th from noon until 10pm. We’ll be at the usual place – the Systems Control Downtown Stage and City parking lot at the corner of A Street and Iron Mountain Street, right across from the Dickinson County Library. Many thanks to First National Bank & Trust for being the Signature Sponsor.
Admission is only $10 at the gate, and kids 12 and under get in FREE! For all of the event details, just go to downtownironmountain.com/oktoberfest.
Want to save some money and make a valuable contribution? Please volunteer and get free admission, $10 in drink tickets, and a $10 food voucher. That’s a great value! You can sign up online right HERE on this website.
Of course, Oktoberfest is all about good fun, good food, good drink, good live tunes, and plenty of gemütlichkeit, whether it’s in Munich or Iron Mountain. It starts with the delicious food from Millie’s Market and Curious Pig, along with a wide selection of Oktoberfest and other seasonal beers. The live music this year features three awesome bands, including DayDreamers getting the party started just after noon, Backstage Pass in late afternoon, and Sixx Gunns Loaded in the evening.
For kids, there will be activities from noon to 5pm, including bounce houses and slides. For the big kids, there’s fun with hammerschlagen and the stein holding competition.
We also have the Oktoberfest raffle sponsored by 41 Lumber. This is a fundraiser to support Downtown revitalization, and you can win one of 10 fantastic gift baskets.
Vielen Dank (many thanks) to all or our sponsors for being instrumental in making this great event happen in 2024, including First National Bank & Trust, Iron Mountain Area Tourism, 41 Lumber, Northern Interstate Bank, Spiro’s Downtown Restaurant, Frog 101.5, and Danielson Insurance.
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The Iron Mountain Downtown Development Authority (DDA) was established in 1978 with the purpose of improving and maintaining infrastructure, buildings, and public spaces within the Downtown District. Current DDA functions also include downtown beautification through gardens and public art, organizing and conducting community events, attracting and promoting businesses, and planning for continuing improvements to the Iron Mountain downtown area.
Our Vision, Mission & Purpose
We strive to create a flourishing, historic downtown destination in Iron Mountain, Michigan.
We promote economic growth by organizing community events, attracting new businesses and advancing the beautification and historic preservation within the Downtown District.
We exist to advocate and strengthen Iron Mountain’s entire Downtown District.
The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board of Directors and staff coordinate Downtown Iron Mountain programs and events, advance the organization’s vision, mission, and purpose, and promote downtown businesses through website, social media, print publications, and other channels. The DDA conducts roughly 20 events and festivals every year, coordinates planting of flower gardens and hanging baskets throughout the downtown area, and engages in other beautification activities such as placement of street banners. The DDA also continues its long-standing local grant program to assist in the renovation of downtown buildings and elimination of blight. All of these DDA functions bring about a more vibrant, fun, and diverse center of the community.
The DDA relies upon, and is grateful for, the participation of over 130 volunteers who serve on committees, assist in conducting events, and plant & water flowers / gardens. Downtown Iron Mountain festivals and events are attended by thousands of people every year, and are sponsored by many different organizations downtown and throughout the community. Sponsors can partner with the DDA to contribute to the economic vitality of Iron Mountain while enjoying unique opportunities for marketing exposure. Please browse the pages of this website to become familiar with DDA activities and events, and contact us if you have any questions or would like to get involved by volunteering, sponsoring, or serving on the Board or committees.
