Events
There are great events and festivals happening year round in the Western Upper Peninsula.
The Inky Lunta 76 Challenge – Powered by G.E. is an event honoring Ironwood’s very own sports legend, beloved coach, and pioneer fitness leader, Gary Engstrom. In true Gary fashion we’ve increased the challenge to 76, as Gary would be turning 76 this year. We are also honoring the memory of Jonathan A Erickson with this years Inky Lunta as Gary and Jonathan were close friends and often were together for a run or a bike ride or a xc ski. Inky (Gary) had a way of calling forth the best in everyone who came under his spell: “Let’s do this—it’ll be fun!”
The Gogebic Range Health Foundation is proud to be hosting this fundraiser with proceeds of the event benefitting the Jonathon A Erickson Fund for mental health projects throughout the Gogebic Range. If you would like to make a donation to the Jonathon A Erickson Fund, please make checks out to the Gogebic Range Health Foundation and send to E 6112 Bluffview Rd. Ironwood MI 49938.
Be sure to make this a part of your Memorial Day celebration!.
Come out to the Annual ATV/UTV Parade on Silver Street in Hurley.
There will be a Poker Run with local restaurants and bars in Iron County.
The events take place starting on Thursday and run through through Monday.
It’s a whole weekend of FUN!
Emberlight’s 2023 season kicks off on July 1 with the opening of Art in the Park, a series of original outdoor artworks by artists from across the upper Midwest. At turns funny, beautiful, and thought provoking, these artworks perfectly capture this season’s theme of “Essence of the Artist.”
Visitors will discover the large art creations nestled among the beauty of Miners Memorial Heritage Park, along the Aurora Loop. The multi-media works are part of Emberlight’s mission to make art available and accessible to the community. You’ll even have the chance to vote online for your favorites.
Join Emberlight’s artists and performers in the park on July 1 for an opening ceremony at noon, followed by festivities throughout the park until 3:00 pm. We also hope to see you at our annual awards show, Showstoppers: The Emberlight Grand Finale, to celebrate our Art in the Park prize winners!
The Emberlight Festival’s annual celebration of world-class art kicks off on July 1 and runs through August 26. Centered around the theme, “Essence of the Artist,” more than 150 local, regional and international artists will spark imaginations and ignite learning through a dazzling array of music, film, theater, and visual art in the beautiful natural surroundings and historic halls of Ironwood, Michigan.
Heritage Days is always packed full of fun in Iron County.
With the annual parade, reunions, golf tournaments, Iron County Fair and Paavo Nurmi Marathon there is something for EVERYONE!
Viene! Viene! Viene!
Come out to the Annual Festival Italiano on Silver Street!
The FUN begins at 11:00am with the Kidz Zone and Vendor Market.
Try your throws at the Annual bags tournament at the Bank Club.
There will be LIVE music with Aftershock from 6pm-10pm!
Keep an eye out for updates on Facebook!