The fall festival, hosted by the Iron Mountain Downtown Development Authority, is planned from noon to 10 p.m. at the downtown stage parking lot at the intersection of Iron Mountain and Hughitt Street in Iron Mountain. First National Bank & Trust returns as the 2025 signature sponsor.

The festivities kicks off with the local band 141 North from noon to 2:30 p.m. They will perform a variety of country and rock hits.

At 3:15 p.m., Dorf Kapelle of Hortonville, Wis., will take the stage performing until 6:15 p.m.

They bring spirited polkas, waltzes, marches and more.

The Descendants

The popular local band The Descendants will play a mix of classic rock from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, along with a bit of country, from 7 to 10 p.m.

The children’s area will be open from noon to 5 p.m.

The DDA has planned a wide variety of brews, along with three food vendors.

Admission is $10, with children 12 and younger getting in for free. Tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the gate.

For more information about Oktoberfest, volunteer opportunities or other events, go to the DDA’s website at downtownironmountain.com.

Other local entertainment:

SANDSTONE TERRACE, IRON MOUNTAIN — Today, Upper Hand Tap Takeover with Money Shot of the local area (rock music), 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Friday — Matt Harvath of the local area (variety country music), 7 to 10 p.m.,

Saturday — True Love Jones featuring Amber Farrington, Kelsey and Aaron Fleming of the local area (variety acoustic music), 7 to 10 p.m.

PINE GROVE COUNTRY CLUB, PATIO, IRON MOUNTAIN — Today, Gerry Pirkola of the local area (variety acoustic music), 6 to 9 p.m. The public is welcome.

BIG 10 SPORTS BAR & GRILL, QUINNESEC — Today, Mane Event Karaoke (variety music), 8 p.m. to midnight.

THE SAND LOT, NIAGARA, Wis. — Friday, Fall Fest with The Descendants of the Hermansville area (variety music), 7 to 10 p.m. They will also have kids and adult activities from 5 to 7 p.m., including arts and crafts, trivia, kid games, face painting and a bounce house. Sugar Jets food truck will be on site and the Sand Bar will be open. Bell’s will host a takeover with prizes. They will also have a bonfire.

ONE O ONE, FLORENCE, Wis. — Friday, Melanie Rose of the local area (variety acoustic music), 7 to 10 p.m.

MAYME’S, IRON MOUNTAIN — Friday, Mane Event Karaoke (variety music), 8 p.m. to midnight.

ISLAND RESORT & CASINO, HARRIS — Friday and Saturday, Nolium of Ironwood (’90s classic rock music), starting at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

PINE GROVE BAR, REPUBLIC — Friday, Troy Graham of Marquette (folk, variety acoustic music), 7 to 10 p.m. Central time.

Saturday — Copy That of the Marquette area (variety acoustic music), 2 to 5 p.m.; Lost Cause of the Upper Peninsula (variety music), 7 to 11 p.m. Central time.

SWEETWATER SPIRITS & RESORT, EAGLE RIVER, Wis. — Friday, Jim Counter and Winston Lawson duo of the local area (variety and original acoustic music), 9 p.m. to midnight.

FOUR SEASONS ISLAND RESORT, PEMBINE, Wis. — Saturday — Govern of the local area (variety rock music), 9 to midnight.

MISTER MOM’S, NORWAY — Saturday, Leo G and Friends of Powers (variety music), starting at 7 p.m.

WHO’S NEXT, AURORA, Wis. — Saturday, Mane Event Karaoke (variety music), 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

ALPHA MICHIGAN BREWING CO. — Saturday, Mark Young of the local area (variety acoustic music), 1 to 4 p.m.

UNCLE MIKE’S CORNER PUB & GRILL, CRIVITZ, Wis. — Saturday, DJ Lance (variety music), starting at 9 p.m.

THE TAVERN ON CENTRAL, FLORENCE, Wis. — Mondays, Music Bingo Night, 6 to 8 p.m.

VENUE 906, KINGSFORD — Tuesday, Norton & Chartier of the local area (variety classic rock acoustic music), starting at 6 p.m. La Catrina and Sugar Jets will be onsite.

KNIGHT OWL SPORTS BAR & GRILL, NORWAY — Tuesday, Just the Two of Us of the local area (variety acoustic music music), starting at 5 p.m.

SOL BLU, IRON MOUNTAIN — Wednesday, trivia night starting at 6:30 p.m. There will be four rounds of 10 questions of mixed multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank and audio/image rounds. Each round winner will receive a drink chip and overall winner receives a food gift certificate to redeem the following week’s trivia night.

POLLY’S, IRON MOUNTAIN — Wednesday, Mane Event Karaoke (variety music), starting at 9 p.m.

NEXT WEEK:

Leo G at Pine Grove Country Club, Iron Mountain; Asphalt Cowboys at the Island Resort and Casino, Harris; Noah Bauer, Toni Saari and Wisecrack at Pine Grove Bar, Republic; Dwayne Meeker and Mane Event Karaoke at the Four Seasons Island Resort, Pembine, Wis.; Amasa Sawblade; MoneyShot at Alpha Michigan Brewing Co.; Backstage Pass at Uncle Mike’s Corner Pub & Grill, Crivitz, Wis.; Safe Sax and Todd Wangerin at Cedar’s Edge Wine & Gifts, Niagara, Wis.

Terri Castelaz can be reached at 906-774-2772, ext. 85241, or tcastelaz@ironmountaindailynews.com.