Iron Mountain Brew Fest is June 14!

Brew Fest is a fun tasting event featuring beer, wine, and spirits with food and live music. Come to historic Downtown Iron Mountain MI on Saturday, June 14, 2025 from noon to 5:00pm for an enjoyable Saturday afternoon to taste an assortment of beer, wines, and spirits from some of our local favorites in the … Read more

Preparation of Downtown Development and
Tax Increment Financing Plans Is Underway

The DDA has begun work on a downtown plan and tax increment financing plan (Downtown/TIF plan) for the Iron Mountain downtown district. The purpose of that effort is to develop goals, strategies, and projects to guide new development, redevelopment, housing, business growth, and public facilities within the downtown district over the next 25 years. Last … Read more

Volunteer Opportunities with Downtown Events!

Volunteer Sign-Ups are OPEN for Downtown Iron Mountain’s 2025 Festivals! Volunteering is a fun and rewarding way to get involved in the community. The DDA 2025 festival season is packed with amazing events, and YOUR help is a key element to making all Downtown Iron Mountain events a success! This is a great opportunity for: … Read more

Building Improvement Grant Program 2025
Now Open for Applications

Happy New Year! It’s time once again to open up the DDA’s local Building Improvement Grant (BIG) program for applications. This long-standing program – formerly known as “facade grants” – provides financial assistance to downtown building owners to assist in renovation and improvement of buildings in our historic downtown. Since 2009, the BIG program and … Read more

Celebrate the Magic of the Holidays at the Downtown Iron Mountain Christmas Walk – Friday, December 6th, 4 PM to 6 PM

The holiday season is upon us, and there’s no better place to experience the magic of Christmas than in Downtown Iron Mountain! On Friday, December 6th, join us for the Downtown Iron Mountain Christmas Walk, a festive event packed with holiday cheer, family-friendly activities, and a warm community atmosphere. This year’s Christmas Walk will run … Read more

Downtown Tree Replacement Coming in 2025!

The Iron Mountain Downtown Development Authority, in partnership with the City of Iron Mountain Tree Board, is working to restore the trees in the heart of Downtown. In the past few years, invasive Emerald Ash-borer and environmental stressors killed 15-20 trees planted in Downtown. We’re excited to announce that the non-profit Friends of the Iron … Read more

Hey Ladies! Join Us For Girls Night Out

Hey Ladies! With the hunters heading into the woods, don’t stay home! Come join us for Girls Night Out in Downtown Iron Mountain this November, sponsored by the DTE Foundation. It’s an action-packed evening of shopping, dining, and hanging out at all of your favorite Downtown places. This is a great way for ladies – … Read more

Happy Fall! It’s Time for Pumpkin Walk

Frost is on the pumpkins around Iron Mountain, which means Halloween is just a few weeks away. The DDA is preparing for the third annual Downtown Iron Mountain Pumpkin Walk trunk and treat at the end of October. Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 26th, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Bring the kids … Read more

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 … Read more

But Wait – There’s More!

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 … Read more

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