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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.

Here's the most updated event schedule:

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

Thursday, June 25th, 2026

  • 4pm – Opening Ceremonies at the flagpole
  • 4pm – Pie Baking Contest at the Pavilion, judging at 5:30pm and winners announced at 6pm
  • 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 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, June 26th, 2026

  • 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
  • 3pm – Live music featuring Daniel James at the Pavilion
  • 4pm – Chain Saw Carving by Wood Butcher at the flagpole
  • 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
  • 7:30pm – Live music featuring Neon Crows in the Pavilion
  • 8pm – Ox Market Closes
  • 9pm – Souvenir Booth Closes
  • 10pm – IATA Food Booth, Raffle Booth, & Amusement Rides Close
  • 12am – Beer Tent & Skinner Park Close

Saturday, June 27th, 2026

  • 10:30am – Parade in downtown Irons, for registration form or more information, email Cynthia at fromparade2024@outlook.com
  • 11am – Horseshoe Tournament at N.W. Tall Pines, $20/team
  • 12pm – Free Kids Penny Scramble at the Sandbox
  • 12:30pm – Kids Sack Races at the Souvenir Booth (age divisions: 3-4, 5-7, 8-10, & 11-12)
  • 12:30pm – Live music featuring the Scottville Clown Band in the Pavilion
  • 1pm – Ox Market, IATA Food Booth, Beer Tent, Souvenir Booth, Raffle Booth, & Amusement Rides Opens
  • 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 Tournament in the Pavilion
  • 3:30pm – Live music featuring Steve Chapel in the Pavilion
  • 4pm – Chain Saw Carving by Wood Butcher at the flagpole
  • 4pm – 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
  • 7:30pm – Live music featuring Trixy Tang in the Pavilion
  • 8pm – Ox Market Closes
  • 9pm – Souvenir Booth Closes
  • 10pm – IATA Food Booth & Raffle Booth, & Amusement Rides Close
  • Dark Thirty – Drone Show over Skinner Park
  • 12am – Beer Tent Closes
  • 12:30am – Skinner Park Closes

Sunday, June 28th, 2026

  • 9am – Co-Ed Softball Tournament
  • 12-3pm – Motorama Show
  • 12pm – Ox Market, IATA Food Booth, Beer Tent, Souvenir Booth, Raffle Booth, & Amusement Rides Opens
  • 2pm – 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 (need not be present to win)
  • 3:30pm – Beer Tent Closes
  • 4pm – Skinner Park Closes

For more information on the Flea Roast & Ox Market, please contact the event organizer:

Irons Area Tourist Assocation

5074 W. 10-1/2 Mile Rd.,
Irons, MI 49644

(231) 266-8101

flearoast.com

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