40th Annual

International Ironworkers Festival

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Come join us for a fun filled weekend!

The International Ironworker Festival is an annual event held each summer in Mackinaw City. It attracts Ironworkers from across the United States and Canada to compete in friendly competition. It is open to the general public, although only Ironworkers and Retirees can compete in the skilled events. These events include knot tying, rod tying, rivet toss, spud throw, column climb (Field Event), and the World Championship Column Climb. See you there!

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event schedule

All events will be held at the Mackinaw City High School unless otherwise indicated below.

Walk of Iron Ceremony

Registration & Booth Set-Up

Live Band/Dancing

PARADE

Kid's Events

Registration Closes

Skilled Events

Live Band & Dancing

Old Timer's Events

World Champion Column Climb

Awards Ceremony

Past Years

Check out some of our event highlights from previous years.

getting to the festival

Mackinaw City High School

609 W Central Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701

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