58th Ox Roast Fair

A Quality Festival Since 1964

Ox Roast Fair logoSt. Joseph's most visible and locally famous fund raising event is the Annual Ox Roast Fair, which is held the third full weekend in July. Started in 1964 by Fr. John Wirtz (Associate Pastor with Fr. Hughes) to help pay for the new school, the Ox Roast Fair now directly supports the educational and sacramental ministries of St. Joseph Parish. This event utilizes the energy and talents of literally hundreds of parishioners and friends from the Mantua area and beyond!

Except for the carnival rides and games, part of the tractor pull events, and security, the booths and events are operated by St. Joseph volunteer families and friends. Along with the pastor, the Ox Roast Fair Core Group is the primary planning and steering committee which coordinates the efforts of the Ox Roast Fair and guides the overall direction of the Fair.

Of course, that famous Ox Roast beef has always been a part of the Ox Roast Fair. Up to 3,500 pounds of sirloin roasts are prepared in brick-lined pits which are heated several days before the fair with a constantly burning fire. The beef is prepared, wrapped in unbleached muslin and netting, and placed in the fiery coals, covered over, and cooked for several hours until done to perfection. The result is a delicious, slow-cooked beef sandwich, dinner, or sundae with mashed potatoes that melts in your mouth!

Plan to attend the largest, 3-day fair in Northern Portage County where you’ll enjoy delicious food & find family fun for all ages!

Featuring a wide variety of fair food favorites including generously portioned Ox Roast Sandwiches & Sundaes featuring deep-pit roasted sirloin beef, seasoned and cooked to perfection

Schedule:

Friday, July 15, 2022

6:00pm - 11:30pm:

6:00pm: Antique Tractor Pull (Weigh-In at 5pm)
6:00pm: Midway and Indoor Casino Opens
7:00pm - 10:00pm: LIVE: "Disco Inferno" on Main Stage (Disco at It's Best!)
6:00pm - 10:00pm: LIVE: "Jim Bob and George Karaoke" on Talent Stage
10:00pm: FIREWORKS DISPLAY presented by Pyrotenico Fireworks!!!

Saturday, July 16, 2022

1:00pm - 11:30pm:

8:00am: Run of the Ox 5K Run/Walk and 1M Fun Walk (Regis. at 7am)
9:30am: Garden Tractor Pull (Weigh-In at 9am)
1:00pm: Midway Opens
2:00pm - 5:00pm: LIVE: "Time Machine Band" on Main Stage (Classic Rock, Motown, British Invasion, 50's-80's)
3:00pm: Indoor Casino Opens
3:00pm - 4:00pm: LIVE: "Jungle Bob's Educational Traveling Zoo" on Talent Stage (tentative)
5:00pm: Tractor and Semi Pull (Weigh-In at 4pm )
5:30pm - 7:30pm: LIVE: "Alex Bevan" in the Beer Garden (Contemporary Folk)
5:30pm: Kiddie Tractor Pull (Sign-Up at 5pm)
7:00pm - 10:00pm: LIVE: "Jim Bob and George Karaoke" on Talent Stage
8:00pm - 11:00pm: LIVE:"The Spazmatics" on Main Stage (Ultimate 80's New Wave Show)
12 Midnight: Mass for Parish, Volunteers and Visitors (church entrance in front)

Sunday, July 17, 2022

Noon - 10:00pm:

Noon: Midway Opens
2:00pm - 5:00pm: LIVE: "Remembrance" (Contemporary Christian Rock)
3:00pm: Indoor Casino Opens
3:00pm: Frog Jumping Contest
4:30pm: 4WD Pick-Up Pull (Registration at 3:30pm)
5:00pm: Blessing of Bikes (main parking lot in front of church)
5:00pm - 10:00pm: LIVE: "Jim Bob and George Karaoke" on Talent Stage
5:30pm - 6:30pm: LIVE: "Tyrone's Blues Sinsation" in the Beer Garden (Classic Rock, Blues, Motown)
7:00pm - 10pm: LIVE: "That 80's Band" on Main Stage (80's Rock 'n Roll)
9:30pm: Main Raffle Drawings
10:00pm: Fair Closes

Date: July 15 - 17, 2022

Time:

Friday: 6:00pm - 11:30pm
Saturday: 1:00pm - 11:30pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 10:00pm

Location: St. Joseph Catholic Church,
11045 St. Joseph Blvd, Mantua, Ohio 44255.

Admission: FREE!
Parking: Only $5.00 per vehicle
Sunday Only: $1.00 off parking per vehicle with non-perishable donation at Fair's entrance for Mantua's Food Cupboard, the 4C's (Crestwood Coalition for Community Care)

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