Welcome to our UP North Community of Ironwood, Michigan! There are many great places to see in the area but we're highlighting two of our favorites. Come join us this day to see the insides of a local thriving business and then tastes the efforts of another.
We've scheduled a tour of the Stormy Kromer Factory to see how these famous hats and accessories are made. Please come a little early, as our special tour starts promptly at 11:00 am, lasts approximately 45-60 minutes and concludes in the factory store. Afterwards, we'll head over to the Cold Iron Brewery for some geo-chat and a beverage. Dominos Pizza delivers too!
The History Behind the Legend of Stormy Kromer https://www.stormykromer.com/
George "Stormy" Kromer was a real guy - a semi-pro baseball player and railroad engineer. Not the kind of guy you'd expect to start a clothing company, in other words, but one who happened to create a cap that became known for long-comfort and the ability to stay snug, even in the fiercest winds.
In 1903, he asked Ida (now his wife and an excellent seamstress) to modify an old baseball cap to help keep it on in windy weather. The all-cloth cap with the soft, canvas visor was a departure from the traditional fedoras of the day, but it was more comfortable and because of it's six-panel fit, it stayed put.
Location : Stormy Kromer Factory 1238 Wall Street Ironwood, MI 49938
Cold Iron Brewery https://coldironbrewing.com/
The Cold Iron crafts beer on-site in small batches for those who want to experience great beer in the Western Upper Peninsula. They have lots of seating, games for adults and children, and your pets are welcome as long as they are leashed. They provide a great atmoshpere for visiting with others and sharing your geocaching adventures.
Location: Cold Iron Brewery 104 S Lowell St Ironwood, MI 49938
No purchase is required at either location.
Community Celebration Events - 2025
This Event is part of a limited release of Community Celebration Events to celebrate 25 years of geocaching. Geocachers hosted events between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025. Learn more about Community Celebration Events on the Geocaching Blog.