IRONWOOD FIRST FRIDAY
The first Friday of every month brings special happenings in Downtown Ironwood--from live music events, art exhibits, extended retail store hours, and pop-up shops, to in-season Farmer's and Artisan's market. Ironwood's new City Square, Depot Park, the Art Park, selected downtown businesses, and the Historic Ironwood Theatre all provide venues for a wide variety of theme-focused activities.
For craft/vendor registration, contact Anne Atwood at 906.285.9773 or Arlene Schneller at 906.364.0992.
January 7, 2022 - Find your SISU - SISU Ski Fest; Vendors in downtown businesses, and City Square.
February 4, 2022 - Valentine -- Love Your Neighbor - Pride UP fund-raisers; Vendors at Time Again Studios, Cold Iron Brewing, Kids crafting at the Downtown Art Place.
March 4, 2022 - Seeds of Change -- Seed starting demonstration and class at Northwind Natural Foods Co-op; vendors at Time Again Studios, Incredible Bank, and Cold Iron Brewing Co.
April 1, 2022 - Art Showcase & Demonstrations - Art vendors at Incredible Bank, Time Again Studios, & Cold Iron Brewing; Sexual Assault Awareness Month with DOVE, Inc.
May 6, 2022 - Helping Hands/Healing Hearts - Mental Health Awareness Month. Art and craft vendors at the Incredible Bank, Time Again Studios, & Cold Iron Brewing from 4-7pm. Time Again Studios will have live DJ and music from 4-7pm. Free youth art activity at Incredible Bank from 4-7pm. Complimentary wine and tea tasting at Northwind Co-op from 4-7pm as well as introduction of their new Kids Snack Account program & free snack mix activity from 4-7 pm. Free movie ["Oh, God!" starring George Burns] at Historic Ironwood Theatre, 7:00 pm. Inky Lunta 75 Challenge group photo at City Square State at 5:30 p.m. Community green ribbon art project in support of Mental Health Awareness Month.
June 3, 2022 - LGBTQ Pride - Summer Music Series -- "Tales of Laughing Fox" from 5:30 - 7:00 pm on City Square Stage; Vendors at City Square; Complimentary wine and tea tasting at Northwind Co-op from 4-7pm; Movie at Historic Ironwood Theatre, 7:00 pm; Downtown Pride UP 2022 celebrations, June 10-12.
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July 1, 2022 - Beauty of America - Summer Music Series - First Friday; art vendors at City Square, Farmer's and Artisan Market at City Square. Summer music series at the City Square Stage--"Zach Pietrini" from 5:30 to 7:00. Promoting harmony, heritage, and the Emberlight Festival of the Arts as the theme focus.
August 5, 2022 - Block Party - Summer Music Series - First Friday; Art in the Park at the Miner's Memorial Heritage Park. Farmer's and Artisan Market; Art vendors at City Square. Summer music series at the City Square Stage -- "Paige Hargrove" from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.
September 2, 2022 - Tracks and Trails - Summer Music Series - A theme focus on being active and in nature; Farmer's and Artisan Market at City Square. Summer music series at the City Square Stage -- "XTRA" from 5:30 - 7pm.
October 7, 2022 - Plaidurday - Art vendors located in various businesses. Partnering with Stormy Kromer, downtown gathering for the Plaidurday street photo. Evening film at the Historic Ironwood Theatre.
November 4 - Furry Friday - Partnering with HOPE Animal Shelter, thematic focus on our furry pet friends. Art vendors in various downtown businesses.
December 2 - Jack Frost Festival and Northern Elves Market - Celebrating wintertime/holiday arts and crafts, with vendors in the Historic Ironwood Depot, Cold Iron Brewing, and Time Again Studios. City Square Carolers.