The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) plans and conducts three major festivals and a series of smaller events every year in Downtown Iron Mountain. In total, these festivals and events bring some sort of activity to the Downtown area on 35 dates of every year. These are in addition to numerous other events conducted by various local organizations downtown every year. The information below is a brief description of our Festivals and Events. Please click on the green buttons for more info.
Out to Lunch
Thursdays
June 12 to August 14, 2025
11:45am – 1:15pm
Out to Lunch is a summer music series with FREE music and 5 on-site food vendors every Thursday mid-day throughout the summer.
Farmers &
Artisans Market
Saturdays
June 7 to October 11, 2025
8:00am – noon
Featuring 20-30 vendors every week. Seasonal plants, fruits and vegetables, fresh homemade bakery treats, arts/crafts, jewelry, and more!
Brew Fest
Saturday
June 14, 2025
12:00pm – 5:00pm
Taste beer, wines, and spirits from some of our local favorites and a selection of a few of Michigan’s best breweries and distilleries.
Italian Fest
Saturday
August 9, 2025
12:00 noon – 11:00pm
Family-friendly celebration of Iron Mountain’s strong Italian heritage, including authentic and delicious cuisine, fantastic live music, fun activities, and refreshing beverages.
Oktoberfest
Saturday
September 27, 2025
12:00 noon – 10:00pm
Authentic Bavarian Oktoberfest right here in Iron Mountain, MI. Enjoy continuous entertainment, polka dancing, delicious German food, sing-alongs and fun for all.
Pumpkin Walk
Saturday
October 25, 2025
12:00 noon – 3:00pm
Join this downtown “trunk and treat” event with fun contests and trick-or-treating for the kids.
Girls Night Out
Friday
November 14, 2025
5:00pm – 9:00pm
Girls’ Night Out (GNO) provides an opportunity for Yooper ladies to get out with friends around the opening day of hunting season.
Christmas Walk
Friday
December 5, 2025
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Volunteer!
Festivals, Board and Committees, Beautification, and More!
Get Involved!
The DDA’s Events Committee is a group of local business people, DDA staff and Board members, and other dedicated volunteers. The Committee meets 6 to 12 times per year to discuss ongoing improvements, brainstorm new ideas, and work to offer sponsorship opportunities related to festivals and events in Downtown Iron Mountain.
The funds raised through Downtown festivals and events are reinvested back into the community in the form of building improvement grants and various capital improvements. These grants provide an incentive to Downtown property owners to improve the appearance of their buildings, making Downtown Iron Mountain a more attractive place to celebrate, shop, and hang out with friends.
Our Events Committee meets on the last Tuesday of each month. Please contact us if you would like to get involved.