Celebrating Community, Honoring Tradition, Come and enjoy our beloved traditions such as the parade and carnival, alongside exciting new additions like Funday Sunday at Riverside, a Street Social experience, our biggest Arts Festival yet, and exciting live entertainment.

Activities:

Arts Festival
Discover creativity at its finest at the largest DeWitt Ox Roast's Arts Festival! Explore a treasure trove of handmade artisan items crafted by talented creators throughout Michigan. Don't miss this unique opportunity to find one-of-a-kind treasures!

Parade
Experience the heart of our community at the Ox Roast Parade! Join us as local heroes, businesses, and spirited community groups march in a colorful celebration of unity and pride. Don't miss this lively showcase of our vibrant town spirit!

Carnival
A brand new carnival from Wade Shows will bring downtown DeWitt alive with thrilling rides, exciting games, and classic fair foods to delight all ages. Join us for a whirlwind of fun and flavor in the heart of our vibrant community! Buy your all-day access passes online in advance and save $10 each!

Street Social
Savor the flavors of DeWitt at the new Street Social! Purchase delightful drinks, from craft beer to fine wine, from local downtown businesses and a variety of food trucks. Then, stroll the designated area, immersing yourself in carnival fun, live music, and artisan delights. Cheers to community spirit and unforgettable moments.

Contests and Sports
Get active and support your community at a wide variety of events. Join the family-friendly 5K run/walk hosted by DeWitt Cheerleading, or kick it up a notch in the 4x4 soccer tournament benefiting the DeWitt Soccer Club. Excitingly new this year, test your skills in the basketball free throw contest at Funday Sunday. Plus, everyone can enjoy the community traditions of the duck race, tractor pull,  and frog jumping contest for endless fun.

Funday Sunday
Experience the ultimate family fun at the Ox Roast's first Funday Sunday at Riverside Park! Enjoy FREE activities for kids aged 0-99, from slime-making with Impression 5 Science Center to meet-and-greets with beloved PBS Kids characters. Groove to live music, savor ice cream sandwiches, get creative with tie-dye, explore the toddler zone, and much more! FUNday knows no bounds.

Schedule:

Friday, August 16, 2024

4pm - 8pm - Arts Festival
4pm-11pm - Carnival
4pm-11pm - Street Social
Music line up includes Birdie Van Ostren then Starfarm!?

Saturday, August 17, 2024

Panther Spirit 5k Run/Walk, 7:30am kids mile, 7:45am kids 100dash, 8am 5K
Begins and Ends at St. Jude Catholic Church?
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10am - Ox Roast Parade
10am - 8pm - Arts Festival
4x4 Soccer Tournament
Frog Jumping Contest, Noon registration
11am-11pm - Carnival and Street Social
11am-11pm - Carnival
11am-11pm - Street Social
Music line up includes Atomic Annie and Stone Street Revival
Fireworks at dusk

Sunday, August 18, 2024

10am-2pm - Free! Funday Sunday at Riverside
PBS Kids Character Visits?
Dedicated Toddler Fun Zone
Slime-making with Impression 5 (begins at 10:30am)
Bounce houses
Bubble stations
Abrams Planetarium Exhibit
Touch-a-Truck
Silent Auction
Ice cream eating contest (1pm) And, MORE!
Corn Hole Tournament, Registration 10am, Start time 11am
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11am-4pm - Carnival
11am-4pm - Street Social

Date: August 16-18, 2024

Location: Downtown DeWitt, MI 48820

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