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

Fifth Annual Buck Fest in Crystal Falls, Michigan invites hunters, families, and outdoor lovers to celebrate the Northwoods spirit on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The fun begins downtown behind the Crystal Theatre, featuring contests, food, and live music from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Show off your best deer and compete for top prizes in youth and adult categories including Heaviest Buck, Heaviest Doe, Biggest Rack, and Points Plus Spread. Attendees can enjoy mouthwatering pasties from Nylunds, delicious food from Curious Pig, and live entertainment by RRR Karaoke. A community buck pole, provided by the City of Crystal Falls, will showcase entries throughout the afternoon.
Daytime fun continues with a Soup-to-Go & Bake Sale at the Harbour House, Buck Fest Story Hour and Crafts at the Crystal Falls Library, and archery sessions with the Artemis 4H Club at Charlie’s Emporium, complete with hot chocolate and cider. Whether you hunt, craft, or cheer from the sidelines, Buck Fest is a lively community tradition that brings everyone together.
Make it a weekend getaway! Explore comfortable lodging options and plan your stay in Iron County through our local partners the Iron County Lodging Association
906-214-2308
906-265-9100
40 E Adams St
Iron River, MI 49935
906-265-9244
1700 County Road 424
Gaastra, MI 49917
906-265-3611
1257 W Ice Lake Rd
Iron River, MI 49935
800-362-7853
373 Brule Mountain Rd
Iron River, MI 49935
800-DO-BRULE
906-265-4957
397 Brule Mountain Rd
Iron River, MI 49935
906-822-7713
1968 US 141 Highway
Amasa, MI 49903
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.