The Downtown Farmers & Artisans Market (FAM) attracts between 35 and 40 vendors on good weather days, an increase of roughly 25% from the previous season. July at the FAM brings a variety of fresh produce and you can also find fresh eggs, honey, maple syrup, and other farm-fresh, bakery, and homemade food items. Otherwise, there is always an abundance of local handmade arts and crafts. Check out the website for a complete listing of vendors for 2025. The FAM happens every Saturday morning through October 11 at the corner of A Street and Iron Mountain Street, across from the Dickinson County Library.

The Out to Lunch (OTL) FREE summer concert series returns every Thursday from 11:45 am to 1:15 pm at the Downtown Stage. Next up on the concert schedule is The Pink Violin Band on July 10, 141 North on July 17, Kind of Blues Band on July 24, and Mark Young & The Happy Enchiladas on July 31. Mama’s Mangia Mobile will join us for food on July 10, Crispigna’s Italian Market returns on July 17, followed by Curious Pig and Beck’s Cheesecakes on July 24, and Millie’s Market on July 31. Don’t miss the food and fun downtown on Thursdays!

Downtown Flowers Are In Full Bloom

Every year in May, the DDA staff and a group of awesome volunteers get together to prepare and plant 33 hanging baskets, 44 sidewalk planters, and 12 pocket gardens with colorful flowers all over Downtown Iron Mountain. This activity is supported entirely through generous donations from sponsors and individual contributors. Every small $10 or $20 donation helps too. Special recognition goes to RiZE as the Downtown Flowers Signature Sponsor and to Cloverleaf Conservatory as the consultant and provider of all plants used for the program.

Downtown Has 20 New Trees!

Thanks to BOSS Snowplow, The Toro Company’s Greenspace Enhancement Grant Program, and the Iron Mountain Department of Public Works (DPW), 20 dead and dying trees along A Street and Iron Mountain Street have now been replaced! The DDA received a generous grant from The Toro Company last fall for replacement of the trees, replacement of 30 hanging flower baskets, and new greenhouse equipment to keep Downtown Iron Mountain beautiful. This was an ambitious project, and the DPW stepped up in a big way with manpower and equipment to make it happen. There’s more to come next year with 10 more new trees and more hanging flower baskets.

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Sponsorship opportunities are still available at a variety of levels for upcoming Italian Fest (August 9) and Oktoberfest (September 27) in Downtown Iron Mountain.

Italian Fest, now in its 18th year, is the largest downtown event and longest-standing tradition. It draws more than 1,200 attendees each year with live music, authentic Italian food, kids’ activities, and more—all celebrating the rich Italian heritage of the community. Oktoberfest, now in its 11th year, is downtown’s most unique event, featuring traditional German fare, music, beer, and games that bring family fun and a festive atmosphere to Iron Mountain each fall.

Sponsorship opportunities are available at a range of levels and offer great exposure for your business while supporting vibrant community events that bring people together downtown.

The Iron Mountain 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.

2025 DDA EVENT DATES:

May 4th through May 10
Small Business Week

Saturday, June 7th - 8:00am to 12:00pm

Farmers & Artisans Market Opening Day

Thursday, June 12th - 11:45am to 1:15pm

Out to Lunch

Saturday, June 14th -12:00pm to 5:00pm

Brew Fest

Thursday, June 19th -11:45am to 1:15pm

Out to Lunch

Thursday, June 26th - 1:45am to 1:15pm

Out to Lunch

Thursday, July 3rd -11:45am to 1:15pm

Out to Lunch

Thursday, July 10th -11:45am to 1:15pm

Out to Lunch

Thursday, July 17th -11:45am to 1:15pm

Out to Lunch

Thursday, July 24th - 11:45am to 1:15pm

Out to Lunch

Thursday, July 31st -11:45am to 1:15pm

Out to Lunch

Thursday, August 7th - 11:45am to 1:15pm

Out to Lunch

Saturday, August 9th -12:00pm to 11:00pm

Italian Fest

Thursday, August 14th - 11:45am to 1:15pm

Out to Lunch

Saturday, September 27th - 12:00pm to 10:00pm

Oktoberfest

Saturday, October 11th - 8:00am to 12:00pm

Last Farmers & Artisans Market Day

Saturday, October 25th - 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Pumpkin Walk

Thursday, November 13th - 5:00pm to 9:30pm

Girls Night Out

Friday, December 5 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Christmas Walk