The Ox Roast Festival is a fun-filled, multi-day event packed with activities for all ages, kicking off Labor Day Weekend! The Festival offers a lively mix of entertainment, competitions, and community gatherings throughout the weekend. Attendees can enjoy a pancake breakfast, a farmers market, friendly tournaments, a car show, and craft show. Daily performers at the main pavilion, parades, and a superhero and princess meet-and-greet. The festival wraps up on Labor Day with the signature Ox Roast Parade, free ox roast sandwiches, and raffle drawings, ensuring a memorable close to this beloved community tradition.

Schedule:

8:00 a.m: Watermelon Run at Conference Center
8:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station
9:00 a.m: 3 V 3 Basketball Tournament at Park
9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m: Farmers Market at North Of Park
10:00 a.m: Cardio Drumming at Main Pavilion
10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m: Craft Show
10:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m: Book Sale at Old Town Hall Van Buren District Library
11:00 a.m: Chalk The Walk at Library
11:00 a.m: Big Rig Show Registration at E St. Joseph St
12:00 p.m: Contest at Main Pavilion
12:30 p.m - 3:00 p.m: Big Rig Show at E St. Joseph St
12:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m: Bingo at East Pavilion Sponsored By Lions Club
1:00 p.m: Entertainment at Main Pavilion
2:00 p.m: Entertainment at Main Pavilion
3:00 p.m: Entertainment at Main Pavilion
4:00 p.m: 4:00 p.m: Entertainment at Main Pavilion
4:00 p.m: Cornhole Tournament
5:00 p.m: Entertainment at Main Pavilion
6:00 p.m: Lawrence Alumni Dinner at Conference Center
7:00 p.m: Entertainment at Beer Tent
Dusk: Lighted Truck Parade at E St. Joseph Street