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

Iron Mountain Italian Fest Is August 10!

annual italian fest iron mountain michiganIron Mountain’s annual Italian Fest, sponsored by LiUNA Local 1329, is a celebration of all things Italian! From 12 noon to 11 PM, immerse yourself in the rich heritage and flavors of Italy. Enjoy live entertainment and fun activities. The kids can find plenty of fun and games in the Children’s Area sponsored by First National Bank & Trust. Everyone can indulge in Italian cuisine and participate in activities like the Italian dinner toss and grape stomp. For the age 21 and older folks, there’s Wine Tasting with Michael LoDuca (LoDuca Wines), who offers 8 varieties of his family’s wines. There’s something for everyone to enjoy. Come join us in Iron Mountain MI on Saturday, August 10, 2024 for a day of fun, food, and festivities from noon to 11pm.

italian food iron mountain miThe food at Italian Fest includes three local favorites offering something for everyone. Crispigna’s Italian Market is a northside Iron Mountain institution offering delicious Italian specialties from lasagna to cannoli and more, of course. Curious Pig comes to us from Crystal Falls MI with mouthwatering barbecue and sandwiches. Downtown favorite Dulce Nulla Gourmet Desserts has some awesome sweet treats, including gluten free options.

As usual for Italian Fest, live entertainment will be playing throughout the day – sponsored by Iron Mountain Area Tourism – at the Systems Control Downtown Stage. The Opening Ceremony features Mike Izzo and friends singing “God Bless America” in Italian. Jan & Gino kick off the musical performances from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, followed by Norton, Chartier, & Company from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM, and closing with Andy Gibbons and the Bad Axe Rodeo from 7:45 PM to 10:45 PM.

While at Italian Fest, be sure to see the exhibit showing the rich history of Iron Mountain’s Sister City Sassoferrato, Italy, organized by Dickinson Homes and Slumberland Furniture.

Italian Fest is made possible by the generosity of sponsors including Signature Sponsor Liuna Local 1329, Music Sponsor Iron Mountain Area Tourism, and Children’s Area Sponsor First National Bank & Trust. General sponsors include Northern Interstate Bank N.A., 41 Lumber, Dickinson Homes, Frog 101.5 WJNR, Danielson Insurance Agency, Spiro’s Downtown Restaurant, The John Fornetti Dental Center, and Slumberland Furniture.

Join us for Italian Fest! Admission is $10, and children 12 and under are free.

Italian Fest is also made possible by a bunch of awesome volunteers who help set up the event, help things run smoothly the day of the event, and help shut things down after the event. Volunteers are always needed and much appreciated! To volunteer, please sign up now to join the fun and help make Italian Fest a success!

Check out the Italian Fest page on this website for complete information.

And – for the folks who want to join us from out of town – Iron Mountain MI is right on the Wisconsin / Michigan border and across the Menominee River from Wisconsin. It’s just a short 1 or 2 hour road trip from Green Bay, Appleton, Oshkosh, Rhinelander, Marinette, Stevens Point, and Wausau. If you’re down in Manitowoc, Sheboygan, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, Kenosha, Madison, or even Chicago IL, it’s a 3 to 5 hour drive, which is still very reasonable for a weekend. If you need a place to stay, just do a quick Google search and you’ll see an abundance of lodging in the Iron Mountain area.

There are also plenty of eating and drinking establishments nearby in Downtown Iron Mountain. To see a list, go to the Business Directory at downtownironmountain.com.

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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.

Downtown Flowers Are Coming Back!

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) staff, more than a few awesome volunteers, and other folks have been busy getting ready to bring flowers to Downtown Iron Mountain! The Downtown Flowers are coming back right around June 1 , with 40 hanging baskets, 48 sidewalk planters, and 12 small gardens throughout Downtown. The flowers are a … Read more

Iron Mountain Brew Fest is June 8!

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 8, 2024 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

Preparations Underway for 2024 Farmers & Artisans Market

Preparations are well underway for the Downtown Iron Mountain Farmers & Artisans Market (FAM). The first date of the season is coming up in about 2 months on Saturday, June 1. In early March, we contacted all of the vendors from last season and are thrilled to announce that 20 of them have already committed … Read more

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