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:

Friday, August 15, 2025

4:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m: Arts Festival at Riverside Park
4:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m: Carnival 
4:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m: Street Social 

Live Music at the Main Stage
4:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m: The Rotations
6:30 p.m: DJ
8:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m: Be Kind Rewind

Saturday, August 16, 2025

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 

Sunday, August 17, 2025
10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m: Free Funday Sunday at Riverside Park 
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 with City of Dewitt Fire and Police 
Silent Auction

1:00 p.m: Scoopy Doo's Ice Cream Eating Contest 
11:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m: Carnival 
11:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m: Street Social 

Corn Hole Tournament -  Click Here For More Information
Registration at 11:00 a.m/Start time at 12:00 p.m
Pre-Registration is recommended (On-site registration if space is available!)

Live Music on the Main Stage
11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m: WFMK ?
2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m: Dewitt Pops Concert

Date: August 15 - 17, 2025

Location: Downtown Dewitt, MI 48820

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