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:

10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m: Book Sale at Old Town Hall Van Buren District Library
11:00 a.m: Ox Roast Parade at E St. Joseph St
12:00 p.m: Free Ox Roast Sandwiches at American Legion
12:00 p.m: Entertainment at Main Pavilion
12:00 p.m: Chicken Dinner at Methodist Church
12:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m: Bingo at East Pavilion Sponsored By Lions Club
2:00 p.m: Raffle Drawings at Main Pavilion