We hope everyone had fun at Italian fest on August 10. Many thanks go out to the sponsors of this annual event for making it a success in 2024, especially Signature Sponsor LiUNA Local 1329, Music Sponsor TADCA, and Children’s Area Sponsor First National Bank & Trust. Other sponsors of Italian Fest 2024 include Northern Interstate Bank, 41 Lumber, The John Fornetti Dental Center, Dickinson Homes, Frog 101.5, Danielson Insurance, Spiro’s Downtown Restaurant, and Slumberland Furniture.
Also last week, the very popular Out to Lunch free concert series, held for 9 weeks this year at the Systems Control Downtown Stage, wrapped up with a final performance by The DayDreamers from Marquette. This concert series is also made possible through the generosity of a lineup of sponsors, particularly Out to Lunch Season Sponsor Upper Peninsula Audiology. The Concert Sponsors include Erickson Jewelers, TADCA, First National Bank & Trust, Linnea & Kristine, Blomquist Architects, Mouw & Celello P.C., Jim’s Music, Loyal to Local, 41 Lumber, Dickinson County Library, and The Braumart.
But there’s quite a bit more to come in Downtown Iron Mountain this late summer and fall 2024! To start, the Downtown Iron Mountain Farmers & Artisans Market is only about halfway through the 20-week season, and happens every Saturday morning. That’s at the corner of A Street and Iron Mountain Street, right across from the Library, from 8:00 am to noon. We should also mention that Run Iron Mountain will be at the downtown festival space on Saturday, September 21. Next up on Saturday, September 28 is the annual Iron Mountain Oktoberfest, at the usual festival space across from the Library at the Systems Control Downtown Stage, and in its tenth year! The 2024 Oktoberfest will, in line with tradition, feature plenty of outdoor games and lively music. It’s been a favorite with locals and visitors alike for many years, so be sure to join everyone for some good cheer and gemütlichkeit.
And that’s not all! The fall fun in Downtown Iron Mountain continues into December. Bring the kiddos and join us for the Pumpkin Walk trunk-or-treat on Saturday, October 26. Hunting season kicks off with Girls Night Out on Thursday, November 14, and guys can join us too, especially since they can’t legally hunt with a gun until Friday! And last but not least is the Christmas Walk on Friday, December 6. It’s a great way to start the Holiday Season, have a visit with Santa, and join in the community tree lighting celebration.
When you’re downtown for any of these numerous events, please be aware that there are many places to shop, dine, and get your hair or nails done in Downtown Iron Mountain. You can find them all in our Business Directory, and if you need help finding a place to park, check out our Parking Information page.
But wait – there’s even more! Stay tuned to this website and our Facebook page. The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has a few more exciting things happening this year that we want to let everyone know about.
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