IRONS AREA TOURIST ASSOCIATION IRONS, MICHIGAN
HOME OF THE WORLD FAMOUS FLEA ROAST/OX MARKET
June 26, 27, 28, 29. 2008 Schedule
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.
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The Flea Roast/ Ox Market Is Seeking Vendors Who Offer Quality
Merchandise Or Crafts. We Do Not Need More Vendors Selling T-Shirts,
Incense Or Sun Glasses.
If you Feel You Have Unusual And Quality Merchandise, Please
E-Mail: iata@ironsareamichigan.com
This Schedule As Outlined Here Should Be Close To The
Final One Posted. We Will Fill In The Changes And Missing
Info As Finalized.
2008 Admission Prices
Thursday Free Admission & Kids Day
Friday Seniors 55 & Over Free Until 6:00 PM
Friday, Saturday, $5.00 A Car Or $2.00Walk In
Kids 12 And Under FREE
Reserved Motor Home Parking $ 10 A Day
Call 231-266-8101
E-Mail.. iata@ironsareamichigan.com
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Larry Bialik & The Rambling Band-Thursday Night 8:oopm
ONAGER BAND-Friday Night 8:30pm Link to Web Site
OTC BAND-Saturday Night 8:30pm Link to Web Site
WILD CARD-Saturday 4pm to 8pm Web Site
4 Play Friday 3pm To 7:30 pm
Battle of the Bands (Noon - ???? Sunday)
K-Wild.. web site
Sailing Yesterday
Bands that wish to participate In The Battle of the Bands have to apply by June 10th 2008 by Calling 231-266-5841 or 231-266-9101. Participation will be limited to the first 25 bands that apply.
Cash prizes: ?
Entrance fee: $ ?
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Home Of The Famous Flea Burger & I.A.T.A. Food Tent, And
The North's Only Ox Market, Schmidt Amusement Rides,
Horseshoe, Softball, Volleyball Tournaments, Arm Wrestling,
Hourly Vendor Drawings, Super Fireworks Display, Just to Name
A Few Things To Do At This Years Festival.
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June 26th. 2008 Thursday |
| KIDS DAY |
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Free Admission |
Flea Roast/ Ox Market
"Grand Parade"
Officially Starts The 35th Flea Roast/ Ox Market In Down Town Irons, Mi.
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Grand Marshals Stanly Dombrouski, Joann & Sonny Siciliano Lead Off The Grand Parade Which Officially Starts The 35th Flea Roast/ Ox Market In Down Town Irons, Mi. At 2:30 pm On Thursday June 26, 2008 Participants Will Gather At The Catholic Church In Down Town Irons. At 3:00pm. The Parade Will Proceed Thur Irons East On 10-1/2 Mile Rd To Irons Rd Then North On Irons Road To Entrance Into The Park.
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| 4:00 PM |
Opening Ceremonies |
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4:30pm |
Ox Market Opens |
| 4:30pm |
Schmidt Amusement Rides Open = Special Price On Rides |
| 4:30pm |
Souvenir Booth Opens |
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4:30pm |
I.A.T.A. Ticket Booth Opens |
| 4:30pm |
I.A.T.A. Raffle Booth Opens |
| 4:30pm |
I.A.T.A. Flea Burger Tent Opens "Home Of The Famous Flea Burger" |
| 4:30pm |
Beer Tent Opens |
| 4:30pm | Face Painting "Free" |
| 6:00pm | Lost Pines Casino License # M40991 |
| 7:00pm | Kids Penny Scrambler (Free) |
| 8:00pm | Bike Raffle (1) Boys (1) Girls Age 12 & Under |
| 8:00-12:00 |
Larry Bialik & The Rambling Band-Thursday Night 8:oopm |
| 10:00pm | I.A.T.A. Famous Flea Burger Tent Closes |
| 10:00pm | Souvenir Booth Closes |
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12:00pm Midnight Park Closes |
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Friday, June 27th. 2008 |
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Senior Day Free Parking Age 55 And Up |
| 12:00pm |
Ox Market Opens |
| 12:00pm |
I.A.T.A. Raffle Booth Opens |
| 12:00pm |
Ticket Booth Opens |
| 12:00pm |
Souvenir Booth Opens |
| 12:00pm |
Famous Flea Burger Tent Opens |
| 12:00pm |
Free D.A.R.E. Fatal Vision Challenge |
| 12:00pm |
Schmidt Amusement Rides Opens :Special Price On Rides: |
| 12:00pm |
Beer Tent Opens |
| 12:00pm | Fatal Vision Challenge By Lake County Sheriff D.A.R.E. |
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3:00pm 7:30pm |
4 Play Band |
| 6:00pm | Soft Ball Tournament Begins |
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6:00pm |
Lost Pines Casino License # M40991 |
| 7:00pm |
Kids Penny Scramble Free |
| 7:00pm |
Free Kids Penny Scramble |
| 8:00pm |
ONAGER BAND-Friday Night 8:30pm Link to Web Site |
| 10:00pm |
I.A.T.A. Famous Flea Burger Tent Closes |
| 10:00pm |
I.A.T.A. Souvenir Booth Closes |
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1:00 AM Park Closes |
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Saturday, June 28th. 2008 |
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Family Day |
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| 8:30 a.m. |
Soft Ball Tournament Continues |
| 9:00 a.m |
Registration Begins For Horseshoe Tournament (Bring Your Shoes) |
| 9:00am |
Registration Begins For Volleyball Tournament |
| 9:00 a.m. |
Softball Tournament Continues |
| 9:00 a.m. |
Co - Ed Volleyball Tournament Begins |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Ox Market Opens |
| 10:00am | Horse Shoe Tournament Begins |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Raffle Booth Opens |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Famous Flea Burger Opens |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Souvenir Booth Opens |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Ticket Booth Opens |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Home Depot Kids Work Shop |
| 11:00am | Schmidt Amusement Rides Opens |
| 12:00pm | Lost Pines Casino Opens License # M40991 |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Kids Three Legged Race |
| 12:00 p.m |
Free Kids Penny Scramble |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Kids Hula Hoop Contest Begins |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Arm Wrestling Contest Begins |
| 2:00 p.m. | Cedar Creek Clogging .. Clogging Demonstration |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Kids Watermelon Eating Contest Begins |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Kids Egg Toss Begin Clogging Lessons 3:00pm To 4:00pm |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Kids Tug Of War Contest Begins |
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4:00-8pm Band |
WILD CARD-Saturday 4pm to 8pm Web Site |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Free Kids Penny Scramble |
| 8:30-12:30am |
OTC BAND-Saturday Night 8:30pm Web Site |
| 10:00 p.m. |
Famous Flea Burger Tent Closes |
| 10:00 p.m. |
Souvenir Booth Closes |
| 10:30 PM | All-exit Gates Will Be Closed During The Fireworks Display - No Entry: No Exit |
| 10:30 p.m. |
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| 12:30 a. m. |
Band |
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1:00 a.m. Park Closes |
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Sunday June 29th. 2008 |
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| 9:00 a.m. |
Gospel Breakfast Hosted By Irons Union Church |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Ox Market Opens |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Softball Tournament Continues |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Raffle Booth Opens |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Souvenir Booth Opens |
| 12:00 p.m. | Schmidt Amusement Rides Opens |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Famous Flea Burger Tent Opens |
| 1:00-????? | Battle Of The Bands |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Ticket Booth Opens |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Beer Tent Opens |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Free Kids Penny Scramble |
| 12:30 p.m. |
Kids Jump Rope Contest |
| 12:30 p.m. |
Kids Bubble Gum Contest |
| 3:00pm |
Raffle Drawing |
| 3:00pm |
Park Closes At The Conclusion Of Battle Of Bands |
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.
Shoreline Waste - Manistee
Mesik Bottle Gas
Oldies Station 101.5
Ludington Beverage - Ludington
Wolverine Fireworks Display - Kawkawlin
Schmidt Amusement - Standish
All Seasons Porta-Jons - Ludington
S.E.E. Fire Department & Rescue Squad - Irons
Life Ambulance - Baldwin
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Call 231-266-8101
E-Mail iata@ironsareamichigan.com
