Free ORV Weekend gives riders the opportunity to explore Michigan’s designated off-road vehicle routes without an ORV license or trail permit. Iron County visitors can take advantage of nearby ORV trails and forest routes while enjoying a summer weekend in the Northwoods. All standard ORV rules and safety regulations still apply.
During this special June weekend, Michigan waives the Recreation Passport requirement for entry to state parks and boating access sites. Visitors staying in Iron County can enjoy easy access to nearby state parks, trails, beaches, and waterways while planning a summer getaway in the Upper Peninsula.
Senior Days at Camp Batawagama offers older adults an opportunity to experience camp activities, community connection, recreation, and time outdoors in Crystal Falls. The event combines relaxation, fellowship, and the traditional camp atmosphere that has made Batawagama a long-standing part of Iron County summers.
The Bates Hall Preservation Society Rummage Sale offers visitors the chance to browse antiques, household items, collectibles, and unique finds while supporting local preservation efforts in Iron County. Rummage Sale Dates
Celebrate the 3rd Annual Rhubarb Festival at Harbour House Museum in Crystal Falls. Enjoy a day filled with local crafts, vendors, food, and community activities from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Spend the afternoon exploring the festival atmosphere and supporting local makers and organizations.
Rev up your engines for Cruise Fest in downtown Iron River! This retro celebration is packed with classic cars, a blessing of the cars, and a blast from the past with 50s-60s music and dancing! Dress in your best 50s or 60s costume for a chance to win a prize and join in the fun with food vendors, family-friendly activities, and all-around good vibes. It’s the perfect way to spend a day celebrating classic cars, great music, and even better company! Don’t miss … read more Saturday Cruise Fest
Celebrate Father’s Day weekend in Iron River with classic vehicles, tractors, and community fun during the Father’s Day Car & Tractor Show. Learn More
Enjoy an evening of live music at Camp Batawagama featuring performances by nationally recognized musicians participating in the camp’s summer music program. The concert is part of a series of benefit performances supporting scholarships for Band Camp at Batawagama in Crystal Falls. Featured musicians include oboist Marc Fink, professor emeritus of the Mead Witter School of Music at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, along with clarinetist Bob Spring, trombonist Mike Hall, and oboist Lynn Hansen. Band Camp at Batawagama has become … read more Band Camp Instructors Concert
Join the Crystal Falls / Iron River Masonic Lodge for Bingo Night at 815 Crystal Ave., Crystal Falls, MI 49920. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and Early Bird starts at 6:00 p.m. Bingo is held on select dates throughout the year and helps support the local community. Jan. 22, Feb. 26, Mar. 26, Apr. 23, May 28, June 25, July 9, July 23, Aug. 27, Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 19, Dec. 17
The Band Camp Student Concert at Forest Park High School showcases performances from student musicians participating in Band Camp at Batawagama. The concert highlights the work students have completed throughout the camp experience while giving families, visitors, and community members an opportunity to support young musicians in Iron County. Band Camp at Batawagama has remained a long-standing summer tradition in Crystal Falls, bringing together music education, performance opportunities, and summer camp experiences for students from across the region.
Celebrate the 112th Alpha Fourth of July Celebration in Iron County Michigan with a full day of small town Upper Peninsula traditions including a community parade, vendor village, food trucks, live music, family games, pie social, kids activities, craft beverages at Alpha MI Brewing Co., and fireworks at dusk. Hosted by the Mastodon Township and Village of Alpha, this long running Fourth of July event combines community celebration, local history, and family friendly summer recreation in Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula. … read more Alpha MI. 4th of July Celebration
Celebrate Independence Day in Iron River during the West Side Veterans 4th of July Parade & Fireworks. This long-standing community tradition brings together residents and visitors for a day of patriotic celebration, local festivities, and summer entertainment in Iron County. The event features a community parade through Iron River followed by an evening fireworks display that has become one of the area’s signature Fourth of July traditions. Visitors can enjoy the holiday atmosphere, local businesses, dining, and summer activities throughout … read more West Side Veterans 4th of July Parade & Fireworks
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Amasa, Michigan with community events, live music, family games, food, fireworks, and small-town traditions in Iron County’s western Upper Peninsula. Amasa Fourth of July Events PDF
The Upper Peninsula Championship Rodeo returns to Iron River for a full weekend of PRCA rodeo action, community events, and family-friendly entertainment. Visitors can enjoy professional rodeo performances, downtown activities, a community parade, and special events throughout the weekend, making it one of Iron County's premier summer traditions. The same weekend, visitors can also experience the Crystal Falls Bass Festival, giving travelers even more opportunities to enjoy live music, family activities, outdoor recreation, and community events across Iron County. Festivities … read more Upper Peninsula 58th Championship Rodeo in Iron River
Join Crystal Falls for the 61st Annual Bass Festival, July 10–12, 2026, as the community celebrates summer with this longtime Iron County tradition and the 250th anniversary of the United States under the theme "Hooked on Freedom." 🇺🇸🎣 Visitors can enjoy three days of family-friendly activities, including: • Parade through downtown Crystal Falls • Live music and entertainment • Herbie Nylund Memorial Canoe Race • Car show • Volleyball tournament • Softball games • Fishing contest • Food and concessions … read more 61st Annual Bass Festival
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Iron River, MI 49935
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Gaastra, MI 49917
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Iron River, MI 49935
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Iron River, MI 49935
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Iron River, MI 49935
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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.
