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

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.

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