Iron County Lodging Association
Up Rodeo & Bass Fest event
Annual U.P. Championship Rodeo & Bass Fest

Annual Bass Fest & UP Rodeo    58th Annual U.P. Championship Rodeo ~ July 10 & 11 Location: 720 W Franklin St, Iron River, MI 49935 (Iron County Fairgrounds on Google map) – location is approximate Official U.P. Championship Rodeo website    61st Annual Bass Fest ~ July 7-9  Location: Runkle Lake Park Complex, Crystal Falls (Runkle Lake Complex on Google map) – location is approximate Official 2026 Bass Fest Flyer   This weekend is fun for ALL AGES. From … read more Annual U.P. Championship Rodeo & Bass Fest

U.P. Championship Rodeo
Annual Upper Peninsula Championship Rodeo

Experience the U.P. Championship Rodeo in Iron River The U.P. Championship Rodeo returns to Iron River, Michigan on July 10–11, 2026, bringing one of Iron County’s most established summer events back to the Iron County Fairgrounds. Known as the only PRCA sanctioned rodeo in Michigan, the event draws competitors, rodeo fans, local families, and summer visitors from across the Upper Peninsula and surrounding Midwest communities. For many travelers, rodeo weekend has become part of an annual summer tradition in Iron … read more Annual Upper Peninsula Championship Rodeo

Father’s Day Weekend In Iron County

Join us, come rain or shine, for the 45th Annual Father’s Day Car & Tractor Show downtown Iron River, MI ~ Saturday and Sunday June 17th & 18th ~ hosted by Classic Farm Machinery Club of IC / Sponsored by WIKB 99.1 FM Free admission, everyone welcome! Great for all ages!   Saturday June 17th: Cruise Fest 5pm-8pm  We kick off the weekend with a nostalgic cruise downtown Genese St followed by a Blessing of the Cars, then fill the rest of the night … read more Father’s Day Weekend In Iron County

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Ski Brule’s Annual Brule Bash

Brule Bash returns to Ski Brule in Iron River on March 21–22, 2026, bringing one of the most entertaining weekends of the winter season to Iron County. The annual event transforms the mountain into a lively celebration filled with costumes, skiing, games, music, and activities the whole family can enjoy. Visitors can expect a colorful scene across the slopes as skiers and snowboarders arrive in creative costumes to take advantage of one of the weekend’s most popular traditions.   Planning … read more Ski Brule’s Annual Brule Bash

Iron County Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing

Trudging through the snow can be quite difficult in the Upper Peninsula, that is if you’re only on foot and not taking advantage of some other ways to travel in the the winter time. Cross country skiing and snowshoeing can be a helpful and entertaining way to stay on top of the snow.  Often seen as a sport or form of exercise, snowshoes and skis were once a form of winter transportation before the luxury of snowmobiles and four wheel … read more Iron County Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing

Rewarding Places to Stay in Michigan

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906-214-2308
906-265-9100
40 E Adams St
Iron River, MI 49935

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Lake Inn

906-265-9244
1700 County Road 424
Gaastra, MI 49917

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Lakeshore Motel
Ice Lake

906-265-3611
1257 W Ice Lake Rd
Iron River, MI 49935

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800-362-7853
373 Brule Mountain Rd
Iron River, MI 49935

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800-DO-BRULE
906-265-4957
397 Brule Mountain Rd
Iron River, MI 49935

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906-822-7713
1968 US 141 Highway
Amasa, MI 49903

Iron County Michigan Visitors Guide

Iron County is one of the Upper Peninsula’s best kept secrets. From camping to fishing, hunting to canoeing, mountain biking to forest bathing – no matter your interests, the great outdoors and clear crisp air await you here.

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