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Ironwood Today
By the People, for the People
Ironwood Church Hosts 51st Annual Spaghetti Dinner
The La Rosa Spaghetti Dinner at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church was a two-day community event with dine-in, takeout, and delivery options.
Mar. 12, 2026 at 12:00am
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The 51st annual La Rosa Spaghetti Dinner took place over two weekend days on January 31 and February 1 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ironwood, Michigan. Patrons could dine in, take out, or have their meals delivered, and the event also included a raffle with a grand prize of $5,000.
Why it matters
The spaghetti dinner has been a beloved community tradition in Ironwood for over half a century, bringing together locals to enjoy a classic Italian meal and support the church. It highlights the enduring power of community events and the importance of maintaining local traditions, even as the world changes around them.
The details
The La Rosa Spaghetti Dinner featured a menu of spaghetti, meatballs, salad, and garlic bread, with options for dine-in, takeout, and delivery service. Proceeds from the event, including the $5,000 raffle grand prize, went to support the operations and programs of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church.
- The 51st annual La Rosa Spaghetti Dinner took place on January 31 and February 1, 2026.
- The event has been held annually for the past 51 years.
The players
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church
The Catholic church in Ironwood, Michigan that has hosted the annual La Rosa Spaghetti Dinner for over 50 years.
Brian Tousignant, Bev Tousignant, and Pat Dary
Diners who were pictured enjoying the spaghetti dinner.
Benny Pertile, Tammie Ruby, Randie Ruby, and Tommy Libertoski
Diners who were pictured enjoying the spaghetti dinner.
The takeaway
The La Rosa Spaghetti Dinner has become a cherished tradition in Ironwood, bringing the community together for over 50 years to enjoy a classic Italian meal and support their local church. It demonstrates the enduring power of community events to preserve local culture and values, even as the world around them changes.


