DeWitt Ox Roast Festival

Saturday, Aug 16, 2025 at 7:30am

Downtown DeWitt

Join us for the 79th Annual DeWitt Ox Roast, a vibrant celebration of community, history, and spirit. The DeWitt Ox Roast is a beloved tradition that brings together people of all ages for a weekend of fun and festivities. From parades and carnivals to exciting new additions; like Funday Sunday at Riverside, a Michigan-based Arts Festival, and lots of live new entertainment, there's something for everyone to enjoy! Come make memories that will last a lifetime.

Schedule:

Panther Spirit 5k Run/Walk
7:30 a.m: Kids Mile
7:45 a.m: Kids 100dash
8:00 a.m: 5K
Begins and Ends at St. Jude Catholic Church​
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10:00 a.m: Ox Roast Parade 
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10:00 a.m - 8:00 p.m: Arts Festival at Riverside Park
11:00 a.m - 11:00 p.m: Carnival 
11:00 a.m -11:00 p.m: Street Social
12:00 p.m: Frog Jumping Contest at Memorial Park

Live Music on the Main Stage
11:30 a.m - 1:00 p.m: School of Rock 
2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m: Karaoke ​​
4:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m: Atomic Annie 
6:30 p.m: DJ

8:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m: Stone Street Revival
Dusk: Fireworks 


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