Irons Area Tourist Association
Flea Roast Schedule
38th Annual Flea Roast and Ox Market
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.
Tentative 2012 Schedule
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 #
           I.A.T.A. Food Tent Opens "Home Of The Famous Flea Burger"
           Beer Tent Opens

5:00pm-8:00pm Live music by .........(to be announced)

6:00pm Casino Tent opens License #
         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 (1) Boys (1) Girls Age 12 & Under

8:30pm-12:00am ......................(to be announced)

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 #
          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

6:00pm Casino Tent opens License #

6:00pm Till 8:00pm DJ  in the Pavillion

8:00pm till 12:30am  Live Music .................(to be announced)

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

7:00pm Kids Penny Scramble ( Free ! )

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

12:30 AM Park Closes







****** $5.00 Per Car Load Admission********

8:30 a.m. Soft Ball Tournament Begins

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

10:00 am Ox Market Opens
            Horse Shoe Tournament Begins
            Raffle Booth Opens #
            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...............(to be announced)

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

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

6:30 pm  Free Kids Penny Scramble

8:30-12:30am Live Music By.................(to be announced)

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

10:30pm All-exit Gates Will Be Closed During The Fireworks Display - No Entry: No Exit

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

10:00 am Ox Market Opens
            Raffle Booth Opens License #
            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 - 4:00pm Live Music by............(to be announced)

12:30 pm Free Kids Penny Scramble

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

2:00 pm Kids Sack Race

3:00 pm Super Raffle Drawing

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
ATTENTION ! ! ....If you wish to be a vendor at this years Flea
Market, contact Sondra Young at 231-266-5069
by April 23rd
New This Year!