Getting ready for Oktoberfest
Mike Christy, owner of Spiro’s Restaurant in downtown Iron Mountain, works Friday to get set up for the annual Oktoberfest today. The authentic Bavarian festival, sponsored by First National Bank & Trust, will be 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. in the parking lot at the intersection of East A and Iron Mountain streets, offering a full day of food, games, music and other activities. Food vendors will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Live entertainment begins with The Twin Lakes & Trio from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., then Richie Yurkovich and Polka Dot from 2 to 5:45 p.m. and the popular local variety band Next Myle from 6 to 9:45 p.m. Admission is $10 for wristbands at the gate, with ages 12 and younger able to attend for free. All proceeds benefit the Iron Mountain Downtown Development Authority. (Terri Castelaz/Daily News photo)