ITALIAN FEST 2025
Saturday, August 9th | 12 PM – 11 PM (CST)
SPONSORED BY
Welcome to Italian Fest 2025 in Iron Mountain, a celebration of all things Italian! Join us from 12 PM to 11 PM and immerse yourself in the rich heritage and flavors of Italy at this lively festival. While the children enjoy games and entertainment, adults can indulge in delicious Italian cuisine, sample exquisite wines, and participate in activities such as the Italian dinner toss and grape stomp. There is something for everyone to enjoy. Come join us for a day of fun, food, and festivities – Salute!
ADMISSION IS $10
CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Noon: Doors Open
12:10 PM -12:30 PM: Opening Ceremony
12 PM – 11 PM: Wine Tasting with Michael LoDuca
12:30 -2:30: Soundz of Time with Jan & Gino (band)
1:30 PM: 906 Dance and Tumble Performance
12 PM – 6 PM: Children’s Area (bounce house, face painting, crafts
2:45 PM: Grape Stomp (Sponsored by Super One Foods)
3:00 PM: Italian Dinner Toss (Sponsored by Tadych’s MarketPlace Foods)
3:30 PM – 7 PM: Kind of Blues Band
7:30 PM – 9:15 PM: Children’s Area MOVIE NIGHT featuring Luca
7:45 PM – 10:45 PM: Oz The Band
10:30 PM: Last call for alcohol
11:00 PM: Doors Close
MUSIC LINE-UP
Sponsored By the Tourism Association of the Dickinson County Area
Soundz of Time with Jan & Gino
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Jan & Gino have been performing at Italian Fest for over 10 years. This beloved duo brings timeless vocals and classic Italian favorites that keep the tradition alive and the crowd singing along.
Kind of Blues Band
3:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Kind of Blues Band brings smooth grooves and soulful sounds to Italian Fest. Known for their dynamic performances and bluesy flair, they’ve become a crowd favorite in the Upper Peninsula and beyond.
Oz The Band
7:45 PM – 10:45 PM
Oz The Band delivers high-energy rock and crowd-pleasing hits with a nostalgic twist. A staple of the regional music scene, their fun and upbeat set will have you singing and dancing along all night.
CHILDREN'S AREA
Sponsored By the First National Bank & Trust
Children’s Area at Italian Fest
Bring the whole family to enjoy a day of fun in the Children’s Area from 12 PM – 6 PM! Kids of all ages will love the inflatable bounce house, slide, obstacle course, and toddler playland. Get creative with Italian-themed arts and crafts, and don’t miss professional face painting by D’s Creative Faces.
Then from 7:30 PM – 9:15 PM, come back for Children’s Area Movie Night featuring Luca — a heartwarming Disney film set in a vibrant seaside town on the Italian Riviera, filled with friendship, adventure, and classic Italian flavor.
FOOD VENDORS
Wine Tasting with Michael LoDuca
We are excited to announce that Michael LoDuca from LoDuca Wine will be joining us at Italian Fest 2025! Stop by our wine station to enjoy over 10 varieties of his family’s wines. Chat with Michael, learn about his products, and immerse yourself in the flavors of Italy right here in Iron Mountain. Don’t miss this opportunity to taste and discover exceptional wines at Italian Fest!
FULL WINE LIST COMING SOON!
VOLUNTEER!
All hands on deck, Italian Fest is our Largest Downtown Festival. We appreciate our volunteers and we are happy to provide free admission, drink tickets, and $10 towards food from our food vendors.
Sassoferrato Sister City Exhibit
gladly organized and hosted by Dickinson Homes and Slumberland Furniture
Click on the link above to view lodging options within Dickinson County. For those interested in staying at Towneplace Suites by Marriott, please use the following link to access special event pricing: Discount Link. Towneplace Suites is located within walking distance to all DDA events.
WE THANK OUR VETERANS
Multi-State Realty and First National Bank have partnered with Downtown Iron Mountain! Limited free admission tickets will be available at the Kingsford VA Office for any veteran interested in attending this year’s Italian Fest or Oktoberfest. This initiative is our way of honoring and thanking veterans for their service and sacrifices. By providing these tickets, we hope to offer them a chance to relax, enjoy, and be part of our vibrant community events. It’s a small token of our appreciation for their invaluable contributions to our country.
Italian Fest is made possible through the
generosity of the following sponsors:
generosity of the following sponsors:
