Schedule Of Events

July 24, 2025

4 PM to 8 PM - Cruise-In - FREE

Gather in the Front Street Parking lot for a great chance to show off your car/truck or just have a great time talking cars with others. 

4 PM to 8 PM - Farmer’s Market

The corner of Front and 3rd Streets will have homemade jams, cookies, bread, fudge, pies, and more for sale.

6 PM to 8 PM - Brats & Bingo - FREE

All ages are welcome to the Community Tent on Front Street with bingo and prizes with a side of brats! Play as many cards as you like, with prizes galore.

8 PM to 9 PM - Light Parade Line-up - FREE

The lineup for participants of this year’s light parade is at the Front Street Parking Lot by the Gazebo. Create your entry and compete to win the chance to lead the light parade and some donuts! Judging begins at 8:45 P.M.

9 PM to 9:30 PM - The Light parade - FREE

The parade will wind through town, and meet up at the Main Street Bridge for the River of Fire. During this time, the parade area will be closed, with parking available at the School.

9:30 PM to 10 PM - River of Fire - FREE

Gather at the Main Street Bridge for the National Anthem, and a special kick-off ceremony including a cannon for this year’s Heritage Festival. After the ceremony, you can launch a flame down the river in memory of someone, to celebrate family, or as a symbol of peace. 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. 

July 25, 2025

10 AM - Antique Tractor Country Cruise - FREE

Enjoy a cruise through the beautiful countryside, with registration in the Railroad Park. If you do not have a tractor, there will be wagon rides available.

11 AM to 11:30 PM - Bike-A-Thon Registration - FREE

Children can register for the Bike-A-Thon sponsored by the Burr Oak Mothers’ Club at the Church Park.

11:30 AM To 12:30 PM - Bike-A-Thon - FREE 

The Bike-A-Thon begins in the Church Park, and is a popular event for Children.

12:30 PM - 1 PM - Bike-A-Thon Award Ceremony - FREE

Riders of the Bike-A-Thon can enjoy a snack and awards at the Grange Hall.

1:30 PM to 3:30 PM - Kids Day - FREE

Games with prizes, pony rides, and more activities will be available at the Church Park.

4 PM to 4:30 PM - Kiddie Duck Derby - FREE

Decorate and race a rubber duck at the river behind the school. With prizes as well! Sponsored by the Burr Oak Garden Club.

4 PM to 7 PM - Antique Tractors & Wheat Threshing Display - FREE

View a variety of tractors and farming equipment from throughout the years, with a demonstration of wheat thrashing in the Railroad Park.

4 PM to 8 PM - Chicken Dinners 

Support the BOCS class of 2026 as they host a chicken dinner fundraiser. Tickets can be bought from a member of the class or pre-purchased from Heather at 517-712-2845.

4 PM to 10 PM - A Variety of Food Vendors

Grab a bite to eat at the Front Street Parking Lot.

4:30 PM to 6 PM - Spaghetti Dinner - FREE

The Missionary Church will be hosting a dinner for all looking to attend. 

6 PM to 7 PM - Variety Show and Outstanding Service Award - FREE

A lineup of talent that is guaranteed to provide an hour of fun in the air-conditioned Lutheran Church. 

8 PM to 9 PM - Civil War Re-Enactment - FREE

A re-enactment of a Civil War battle will be held at the track by the BOCS Track. This will include cannons and live action. The best viewing area will be in front of the Worden School, on the Main Street bridge, or on the sidewalk by the river.

9 PM to 12 AM - Ghost Tours - FREE

Go on a wagon ride to the cemetery for a tour of the graves of Civil War soldiers, with several ghost sightings reported. Sign up at Whiskey Creek and ask for Crystal today. Ages 21 and up can come to the community tent to dance and hang with friends old and new. 

9 PM to 12 AM - “DJ Sparxx” OTG Entertainment - 21+

Ages 21 and up can come to the community tent to dance and hang with friends old and new.

July 26, 2025

7:30 AM to 10:30 AM - Community Breakfast

Fuel up for the day by attending the breakfast at the Methodist Church. 

7:45 AM to 8:15 AM - Sign up for “The Battle at Burr Oak” 5k Run

Sign up for the 5k run downtown, and get ready to run this year’s 5k run.

8:30 AM to 9:30 AM - “The Battle at Burr Oak” 5K Run 

Gather at the starting line as this year's participants take part in the 5k run. 

8:35 AM to 8:50 AM - Kids’ Fun Run - FREE

The kids can gather in downtown Burr Oak and enjoy a run for fun.

9:30 AM -  Parade Lineup Begins - FREE

line up for this year’s parade starts at Boyer Field and is sponsored by the Burr Oak Mother’s Club.

11 AM to 12 PM - Parade - FREE

Gather from Boyer Field to downtown as this year’s parade passes through town with loads of excitement. 

1 PM to 2 PM - Civil War Re-Enactment - FREE

Meet Betsy, the author of “A Long Road to the Circus”, a book that was written about a girl raised in Burr Oak that encounters Madam Marantette and her ostrich Gaucho. 

All Day - Old Fashioned Farm Machinery Demonstrations - FREE

See the live displays of how old-fashioned farm machinery was used in the Railroad Park.

All Day - Food Vendors 

Grab a bite to eat all day with the variety of food vendors in the Rail Road Park.

12 PM - Fireman Hotdog Sale 

Support the Burr Oak Fire Department as they host a hotdog fundraiser outside of the Fire Station. 

12 PM to 1 PM - Adult corn hole tournament registration

Gather your team and sign up for the corn hole tournament sponsored by Black Gold Farms. 

1 PM to 5 PM - Adult Corn Hole Tourney 

Several teams will compete to see who emerges victorious in this year’s cornhole tournament sponsored by Black Gold Farms.

12 PM to 4 PM - Inflatables - FREE

Kids can enjoy the variety of inflatables in the Railroad park. 

1 PM to 3:30 PM - Tractor Pedal Pulls - FREE

Ages 3 -15 can come to the Town Hall/Fire Station to see how far they can get the tractors in this year's tractor pedal pulls.  

1 PM to 4 PM - Historical Burr Oak Tours - FREE

Enjoy a historical tour through Burr Oak starting at the Gazebo/Front Street Parking Lot. 

1 PM to 5 PM - Car Demolition 

Support the Burr Oak NHS Students by grabbing a sledgehammer, a bat, or a golf club and swinging away. 

1 PM to 5 PM - Adult Corn Hole Tourney 

Several teams will compete to see who emerges victorious in this year’s cornhole tournament sponsored by Black Gold Farms. 

1 PM to 5 PM - Children’s Rides - FREE

Children can enjoy a collection of free rides at the Railroad Park. 

1 to 6 PM - Rock Wall Climb - FREE

All ages can come and climb the rock wall in the Railroad Park.

2:30 PM - 3 P.M. - Register for Mud Volley Ball -

Registration for Mud Volleyball at the Railroad Park. 

2 PM to 3 PM - S.K. Keogh Book Signing - FREE

S.K. Keogh is the author of “The Edge Of Hell”, a story of the lives of two brothers from Burr Oak during the Civil War. 

Get your copy signed or purchase a copy for signing at the Gazebo.

“Burr Oak sacrificed so many of its villagers to the war, and I am a better person for having studied its history.” - S.K. Keough. 

2 PM to 6 PM - Historical Trivia Challenge - FREE

Compete in a round of trivia with teams of up to 8 about Burr Oak’s History during the Civil War in the Community Tent. Look out for the flyers with the answers to the trivia. 

Winners will be listed on the Burr Oak History Website as winners of this year’s challenge.

2:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Living History Demonstration - FREE

Yankee soldiers will be hosting a talk about what it was like during the Civil War at the open lot beside Whiskey Creek. See how the soldiers lived and what they ate during the Civil War. 

3 PM to 7:30 PM - Mud Volleyball - FREE

Watch as several teams battle it out to see who is the best at this year's Mud Volleyball tournament. 

4 PM to 5 PM - Junior Corn Hole Tournament Sign Up - FREE

Register for the Junior Corn Hole tournament at the Basketball Courts.

4 PM to 8 PM - Tethered Hot Air Balloon Ride 

View Burr Oak from above in a hot air balloon, located at 217 Eighth Street. 

5 PM to 6:30 PM - Junior Corn Hole Tourney - FREE

Register for the Junior Corn Hole tournament at the Basketball Courts.

7:30 PM to 8 PM - Register-Port-A-Potty Pulls - FREE

Registration for both classes of the Port-A-Potty-Pulls begins on Front Street. 

8 PM to 8:30 PM - Port-A-Potty Pulls (Youth) - FREE

Gather on Front Street as the youth class competes to see who is the fastest at pulling a port-a-potty. 

8:30 PM to 9 PM - Port-A-Potty Pulls (Adult) - FREE

The adults will compete to see which trio can pull a port-a-potty the fastest. 

9 PM to 12 PM - “Big Caddy Daddy” - 21+ 

Come hang out in the community tent and enjoy the performance of  “Big Caddy Daddy” 

9:30 PM to 10 PM - Balloon Glow - FREE

Gather at the Burr Oak School Playground to enjoy the Balloon Glow and find a spot to view the Fireworks. 

10 PM to 10:30 PM - Fireworks - FREE

Enjoy the Fireworks

July 27, 2025

10 AM to 11 AM - Donuts & Coffee - FREE

Come to the Church Park for donuts and coffee.

11 AM to 12 PM - Community Church Service - FREE

The Methodist Church will lead a service for the community, with a luncheon following the service.

Date : July 24-27, 2025

Location : Various Venues in Burr Oak, MI

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