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: Breakfast at Legion Hall
9:00 a.m: Church Service at Main Pavilion
9:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m: Car Show Registration at E St. Joseph St.
10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m: Craft Show
10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Book Sale at Old Town Hall Van Buren District Library
11:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m: Car Show at East St. Joseph Street
12:00 p.m: Car Races And Pedal Pull Registration at E St. Joseph St (All Ages)
5:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m: Bingo at East Pavilion Sponsored By Lions Club
1:00 p.m: Car Races And Pedal Pull at E St. Joseph St
1:00 p.m: Entertainment at Main Pavilion
4:00 p.m: Entertainment at Main Pavilion
4:00 p.m: Volleyball Tournament at Park
6:00 p.m: Super Hero And Princess Meet And Greet at Park
6:00 p.m: Mini Mix Party at Main Pavilion
Dusk: Fireworks at High School Sponsored By Village Of Lawrence