Photo by Irons Tourist Association

Irons Annual Flea Roast & Ox Market

June 27th-29th, 2025

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 2024:

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

Thursday

4pm – Opening Ceremonies
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
6pm – Live music 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 – IATA Food Booth, Souvenir Booth, Raffle Booth, & Amusement Rides Close
10pm – Beer Tent & Skinner Park Close

Friday

1:30pm – Ox Market, IATA Food Booth, Beer Tent, Souvenir Booth, Raffle Booth, & Amusement Rides Opens
2pm – Chain Saw Carving by Wood Butcher
2pm – Free Kids Penny Scramble at the Sandbox
3:30pm – Live music in the Pavilion
4pm – Chain Saw Carving by Wood Butcher
5:30-6:30pm – Police Department vs. Fire Department in the Dunk Tank
6pm – Corn Hole Tournament South of Buck Pole, $20/team
6pm – Chain Saw Carving by Wood Butcher
6:30pm – Free Kids Penny Scramble at the Sandbox
7pm – Rodeo by Flying Star (bring your own chair) at the Horse Corral
7:30pm – 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

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, IATA Food Booth, Beer Tent, Souvenir Booth, Raffle Booth, & Amusement Rides Opens
11am – Horseshoe Tournament at N.W. Tall Pines, $20/team
11am-8pm – Petting Zoo by Wild World Adventures
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)
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
2pm – Kids Hula Hoop Contest at the Souvenir Booth (age divisions: 5-7, 8-10, & 11-12)
2pm – Arm Wrestling in the Pavilion
3:30pm – Live music in the Pavilion
4pm – Chain Saw Carving by Wood Butcher
4pm – Corn Hole Tournament South of Buck Pole, $20/team
6pm – Chain Saw Carving by Wood Butcher
6:30pm – Free Kids Penny Scramble at the Sandbox
8pm – Live music featuring Onager in the Pavilion
8pm – Ox Market Closes
10pm – IATA Food Booth, Raffle Booth, & Amusement Rides Close
Dusk – Fireworks
12am – Beer Tent Closes
12:30am – Skinner Park Closes

Sunday

8am – Flea Roast 5k Run/Walk Check-in
9am – Flea Roast 5k Run/Walk Begins
11am-3pm – Motorama Show
12pm – Ox Market, IATA Food Booth, Beer Tent, Souvenir Booth, Raffle Booth, & Amusement Rides Opens
12:30-3:30pm – 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 – SXS Raffle 2024 Razor Trail Drawing, Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20 (NEED NOT BE PRESENT)
4pm – Beer Tent & Skinner Park Close