Photo by Irons Tourist Association

Irons Annual Flea Roast & Ox Market

June 25th-28th, 2026

The Flea Roast and Ox Market is filled with family entertainment for all. Occurring annually in June and hosted by the Irons Area Tourist Association at Skinner Park in Irons, the festival is the group’s main fundraiser.

The four-day festival features amusement rides, live music performances, tournaments, kids games and contests, flea burger food tent, ox market (raffle and souvenir booths), parade and fireworks.

Things to Know...

Admission/Parking is free on Thursday & Sunday; $5/person, 12 and under free OR $15/carload on Friday & Saturday. Carnival wristbands are $30 each.
NO PETS – for your pets welfare, you will not be allowed to leave them in your vehicle.
No outside coolers/drinks or food allowed.
Hours: Thursday, June 27th from 4-10pm; Friday, June 28th from 1pm-12:30am; Saturday, June 29th from 11am-12:30am; and Sunday, June 30th from 12-4pm.

Here's what happened in 2025:

*All events are held at Skinner Park- 5074 W. 10 1/2 Mile Rd., Irons

Thursday

4pm – Opening Ceremonies at the flagpole
4:30pm – Ox Market, IATA Food Booth, Beer Tent, Souvenir Booth, Raffle Booth, & Amusement Rides Opens, for more info or an application for the Ox Market, email kimjromack@gmail.com
5pm – Pie Baking Contest, winners announced at 6pm
6pm – Live music featuring Larry Bialik and the Ramblin’ Band in the Pavilion
7pm – Free Kids Penny Scramble at the Sandbox
7:30pm – Kids Bike Raffle (Ages 10 and under) at the Raffle Booth
8pm – Ox Market Closes
9pm – Food & Souvenir Booths Close
10pm – IATA Raffle Booth, Beer Tent & Skinner Park Close

Friday

1pm – Ox Market, IATA Food Booth, Beer Tent, Souvenir Booth, Raffle Booth, & Amusement Rides Opens
2pm – Chain Saw Carving by Wood Butcher at the flagpole
2pm – Free Kids Penny Scramble at the Sandbox
4pm – Chain Saw Carving by Wood Butcher at the flagpole
4:30pm – Live music featuring Daniel James in the Pavilion
6pm – Corn Hole Tournament South of Buck Pole, $20/team
6pm – Chain Saw Carving by Wood Butcher at the flagpole
6:30pm – Free Kids Penny Scramble at the Sandbox
7pm – Rodeo by Flying Star (bring your own chair) at the Horse Corral
TBA – Kids Bike Raffle (Ages 10 and under) at the Raffle Booth
8pm – Live music featuring Whiskey Rebels in the Pavilion
8pm – Ox Market Closes
9pm – Souvenir Booth Closes
10pm – IATA Food Booth, Raffle Booth, & Amusement Rides Close
12:30am – Beer Tent & Skinner Park Close

Saturday

8am – Co-Ed Softball Tournament at the softball field
10am – Registration for Horseshoe Tournament at the Ticket Booth
10:30am – Parade along 10 1/2 Mile Rd., for registration form or more information, email Cynthia at fromparade2024@outlook.com
11am – Ox Market & Beer Tent Open
11am – Horseshoe Tournament at N.W. Tall Pines, $20/team
11am – Raffle Booth, Souvenir Booth, IATA Food Booth, & Amusements Open
12pm – Free Kids Penny Scramble at the Sandbox
12-7pm – Flea Roast 5k Early Check-in/Late Registration at the Raffle Booth
12:30pm – Kids Sack Races at the Souvenir Booth (age divisions: 5-7, 8-10, & 11-12)
12:30pm – Live music featuring the Scottville Clown Band in the Pavilion
1pm – Kids Bubble Gum Blowing Contest at the Souvenir Booth (age divisions: 5-7, 8-10, & 11-12)
1:30pm – Kids Egg Toss at the Souvenir Booth (age divisions: 5-7, 8-10, & 11-12)
2pm – Chain Saw Carving by Wood Butcher at the flagpole
2pm – Kids Hula Hoop Contest at the Souvenir Booth (age divisions: 5-7, 8-10, & 11-12)
3pm – Arm Wrestling in the Pavilion
4pm – Chain Saw Carving by Wood Butcher at the flagpole
4pm – Corn Hole Tournament South of Buck Pole, $20/team
4:30pm – Live music featuring Steve Chapel in the Pavilion
6pm – Chain Saw Carving by Wood Butcher at the flagpole
6-7pm – Police Department vs. Fire Department in the Dunk Tank
6:30pm – Free Kids Penny Scramble at the Sandbox
8pm – Ox Market Closes
8:30pm – Live music featuring Trixy Tang in the Pavilion
9pm – Souvenir Booth Closes
10pm – IATA Food Booth & Raffle Booth, & Amusement Rides Close
Dark Thirty – Fireworks
12am – Beer Tent Closes
12:30am – Skinner Park Closes

Sunday

8am – Flea Roast 5k Run/Walk Check-in. Click here for a registration form.
9am – Flea Roast 5k Run/Walk Begins
9am – Co-Ed Softball Tournament
12-3pm – Motorama Show
12pm – Ox Market, IATA Food Booth, Beer Tent, Souvenir Booth, Raffle Booth, & Amusement Rides Opens
TBA – Extreme Music Bingo
2:45pm – Kids Bike Raffle (Ages 10 and under) at the Raffle Booth
3pm – IATA Food Booth, Raffle Booth, & Amusement Rides Close
3:30pm – Super Raffle Drawing
4pm – Beer Tent & Skinner Park Close