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:

4 PM - 8 PM : Cruise In - Cars and Trucks are invited to gather in the Front Street parking lot for a fun social time.

6PM - 8 PM : Brats & Bingo - The Community Tent on Front Street is hosting bingo and prizes with a side of  brats for all ages!

8:30 PM - 9 PM : Light Parade Line Up - Lineup for participants of this year’s light parade is at the Front Street Parking Lot.

9 PM - 9:30 PM : Light  Parade - The parade will wind through town, and meet up at the Main Street Bridge. During this time, the parade area will be closed, with parking available at the School.

9:30 PM - 10 PM : River of Fire - The kick off ceremony for this year’s festival will be held at the Main Street Bridge. With the launching of flames in memory of someone, a family celebration, or a symbol of peace. The flames will  be launched after the completion of the National Anthem.