The biggest yearly event in Burr Oak, The Heritage Festival, is one weekend a year when the Burr Oak Area comes together to throw a weekend long event that celebrates the history of the Village. You can find the schedule for this year’s festival below.
The Theme:
This year’s Heritage Fest theme is Living In A Small Town Can be a Circus. The theme was chosen to recognize the interesting events that can happen in a small town, and Madam Marantette historical performer for the Barnum and Bailey Circus. The Madam would become popular in Burr Oak, along with her ostrich Gaucho.
A book about the Madam and Gaucho was written by Betsy Bird, and Betsy will be doing a meet up at this year’s festival!
Schedule of Events:
10 AM : Antique Tractor Country Cruise - Enjoy a cruise through the beautiful country, with registration in the Railroad Park. If you do not have a tractor, there will be wagon rides available.
11:30 AM to 12 PM : Bike-A-Thon Registration - Register for the Bike-A-Thon at the Church Park.
12 PM - 1 PM : Bike-A-Thon - The Bike-A-Thon begins in the Church Park.
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM : FREE Kids Day - Games with prizes, pony rides and more activities will be available at Burr Oak Schools.
4 PM to 4:30 PM : FREE Kiddie Duck Derby - Decorate and race a rubber duck at the river behind the school. With prizes as well!
4 PM to 7 PM : Antique Tractors & Wheat Threshing Display - View a variety of tractors from throughout the years, with a demonstration of wheat thrashing in the Railroad Park.
4 PM to 8 PM : Chicken Dinners - Support the class of 2025 as they host a chicken dinner fundraiser.
4 PM to 8 PM : A Variety of Food Vendors - Grab a bite to eat at the Front Street Parking Lot.
5 PM to 6:30 PM : FREE Spaghetti Dinner - The Missionary Church will be hosting a dinner for all looking to attend.
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM : Variety Show and Outstanding Service Award - A line up of talent that is guaranteed to provide an hour of fun in the air conditioned Lutheran Church.
8 PM to 9 PM : Contest In The Community Tent - Join the fun of a circus themed contest and win some cash. More details will be provided at a later date.
9 PM to 12 AM : “DJ Sparxx” OTG Entertainment - Ages 21 and up can come to the community tent to dance and hang with friends old and new.
