Irons Area Tourist Association
Flea Roast Schedule
38th Annual Flea Roast and Ox Market Schedule
June 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 2012
The Flea Roast / Ox Market Festival Is One Of The Oldest And Best Festivals In The State, Filled With
Family Entertainment For All Big Or Small.
2012 Schedule
Check back as some details are yet to be finalized and may
change as late as June 1st.
Thursday, June 21st
Kids Day-Free Admission
    The 38th annual Flea Roast/Ox Market will officially kick off with the Grand Parade on Thursday
    June 21 at 3pm. The parade will start at Irons Union Church and make its way east through town
    until it reaches its final destination, The Flea Roast. So, grab your kids and your chairs and come
    enjoy this years parade and kids don't forget to decorate your bikes. You might just win a prize. If
    you would like to participate or for more information, please contact our office for more information.


    3:00 pm  Opening Parade

    4:00 pm Opening Ceremonies - Door Prizes

    4:30pm Ox Market Opens
           T. J. Schmidt & Company Amusement Rides Open = Kid's Day -Reduced Prices -
            free hot dog with wristband
            Souvenir Booth Opens
            I.A.T.A. Ticket Booth Opens   
            I.A.T.A. Raffle Booth Opens (License # M71258)  Super Raffle info
            I.A.T.A. Food Tent Opens "Home Of The Famous Flea Burger"
            Beer Tent Opens

    5:00pm -8:00pm Live music by ..Irons in the Fire under the Pavillion

    6:00pm Casino Tent opens  (License # M71258)
          Co-Ed Ole' Timers Softball (40+) Teams forming @ 6pm, game starts @ 6:30. Bring  
         your mitt and join us. Free drink token for all of those who play.

    7:00pm Kids Penny Scrambler (Free)

    8:00pm Bike Raffle (2) Boys (2) Girls Age 12 & Under.. (Donated by "The Fry Guy" and friends)

    8:30pm -12:00am Live Music by...Larry Bialik and the Rambling Band under the Pavillion

    10:00pm I.A.T.A. Food Tent Closes
           Souvenir Booth Closes

    12:00pm Midnight Park Closes






    **Family & Senior Day** Free Parking for those 55 And Older- till 3:00 PM
    ** $5.00 per carload admission **

    12:00pm Ox Market Opens
           I.A.T.A. Raffle Booth Opens (License # M71258)  Super Raffle Info
           Ticket Booth Opens
           Souvenir Booth Opens
           I.A.T.A. Food Tent Opens Home of the Famous Flea Burger
           T. J. Schmidt & Company Amusement Rides Open - - - Special Deal
           Beer Tent Opens
       4:00pm till 8:00pm  Live Music by the Shotman Band under the Pavilion

      4:30pm Bike Raffle (1) Boys (1) Girls Age 12 & Under..
(Donated by "The Fry Guy" and friends)

       6:00pm Casino Tent opens (License # M71258)

       
 6:00pm Bean Bag (cornhole) Tournament

    7:00pm Horse Pull ( in the Horse Corral )

    7:00pm Kids Penny Scramble ( Free ! )

      8:00pm till 12:30am  Live Country Music by Michatucky under the Pavilion

      10:00pm I.A.T.A. Famous Flea Burger Tent Closes
                 I.A.T.A. Souvenir Booth Closes

    12:30 AM Park Closes







    ****** $7.00 Per Car Load Admission********

    8:30 a.m. Soft Ball Tournament Begins
                   (any teams interested in playing, contact Tom Houting 231.510.2995)

    9:00 am Registration Begins For Horseshoe Tournament (Bring Your Shoes)

    9:00 am Beach Volleyball Tournament

    10:00 am Ox Market Opens
             Horse Shoe Tournament Begins
             Raffle Booth Opens (License # M71258)  Super Raffle Info
             I.A.T.A. Food Tent Opens - Home of the Famous Flea Burger
             Souvenir Booth Opens
             Ticket Booth Opens
             Home Depot Kids Work Shop
             Beer Tent Opens

    11:00 am T. J. Schmidt & Company Amusement Rides Open
             Kids Hula Hoop Contest

    12:00 pm Kids Three Legged Race
                  Free Kids Penny Scramble

    2:00 pm Arm Wrestling Contest Begins
                Kids Watermelon Eating Contest Begins

    3:00 pm Kids Egg Toss Begin

    4:00 pm Live Music by D.J. Tolin under the Pavilion

    4:00 pm Casino Tent Opens ..(License # M71258)
                Dogman Arrival

    6:00pm Dogman Performance - WTCM's Steve Cook, the singer & songwriter of "The
            Legend of  the Dogman" will be on hand selling the CD/DVD/T-shirts/Posters along with
            the new DOGMAN MOVIE that make this area so famous.

    6:30 pm  Free Kids Penny Scramble

    8:30 pm Live Music By........Onager under the pavilion

    10:00 pm I.A.T.A. Food Tent Closes
                  Souvenir Booth Closes

    10:30pm Fireworks

    11:30pm Live Music continues after the Fireworks conclude

    1:00 am Park Closes







    *Free Admission Day

    9:00 am Gospel Breakfast Hosted By Irons Union Church

    9:00 am Softball Tournament Continues
                 (any teams interested in playing, contact Tom Houting 231.510.2995)

    10:00 am Ox Market Opens
             Raffle Booth Opens  (License # M71258)  Super Raffle Info
             Souvenir Booth Opens

    12:00 pm  I.A.T.A. Food Tent Opens Home of the World Famous Flea Burger
             T. J. Schmidt & Company Amusement Rides Open
             Ticket Booth Opens
             Beer Tent Opens

    12:00pm - 3:30pm Live Music by..Triple Shot............under the Pavilion

    12:30 pm Free Kids Penny Scramble

    12:30 pm Kids Water Balloon Toss
             Kids Bubble Gum Contest

    1:00 pm Bike Raffle (1) Boys (1) Girls Age 12 & Under.. (Donated by "The Fry Guy" and friends)

    2:00 pm Kids Sack Race

    3:00 pm Super Raffle Drawing  (License # M71258)  Super Raffle Info

    4:00 pm Kids Penny Scramble
           Kids Pie Eating Contest

    4:00 pm I.A.T.A. Food Tent Closes
Friday, June 22nd
$5 per Car Load Admission
Saturday, June 23rd
$7 per Car Load Admission
Sunday, June 24th
Free Admission
Mailing Address
PO Box 37
5074 W. 10-1/2 Mile Rd
Irons, MI 49644

231-266-8101
info@ironsarea.com
Our Sincere Gratitude To the Following Individuals And There
Business For Their Continued Support To The I.A.T.A. Their Donations Of Goods Or
Services Is Very Much Appreciated.

Mesick Bottle Gas
Donates Propane For Flea Roast/Ox Market

Classic Hits Kool 101.5
http://www.1015koolfm.com/

Ludington Beverage - Ludington

Wolverine Fireworks Display - Kawkawlin
www.wolverinefireworks.com

T. J. Schmidt & Company

S.E.E. Fire Department & Rescue Squad - Irons

Life Ambulance - Baldwin
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