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Who: Everyone is welcome! What: The DeWitt Ox Roast - local community festival Where: Downtown DeWitt, Michigan When: August 15-17th, 2025 - Event and activity times vary (See Schedule on website!)

The Dewitt Ox Roast is made possible by the support and dedication of our community members. There are many ways to get involved from volunteering on a planning committee to lending a helping hand for a couple of hours during the event. All levels of experience and participation are welcome! To get started, please complete this quick Volunteer Form.

You bet! We are a brand new team and this event will not be possible without the generous support of many partners, area businesses and community members. Advertising Opportunities Legacy - $15,000 (Exclusive level; Limit 1) = THREE YEAR BENEFIT; ONE YEAR FINANCIAL COMMITMENT Premier logo inclusion at the main event stage, key entrance areas, and banner leading the parade; dedicated seating area for 20 in the Street Festival area; name inclusion in all promotional materials including digital, printed, social, and live mentions throughout the event; prominent logo inclusion on all event volunteer T-shirts; one (1) dedicated parking space at a premier location central to Downtown DeWitt event activities from August 16-18, 2024; permission to use the event logo in marketing and promotional materials; option for company representative to kickoff/announce the event fireworks on Saturday evening from the main stage. Gold - $5,000 Company advertised on radio Logo at main event, on website, printed material & t-shirts Visit from Witty & social media shout-out Free entry in Parade 8 Carnival Passes 2 Parking Permits Silver - $2,500 Company logo at main event, website & t-shirts Social Media Shoutout Free entry in Parade 4 Carnival Passes 1 Parking Permit Bronze - $1,000 Company logo at main event & website Social Media Shoutout Free entry in Parade 2 Carnival Passes Blue Ribbon - $500 Company Logo on website Social Media Shout-out 2 T-shirts & 2 Koozies Custom: Additional support opportunities are available for key activities throughout the event. Contact us to learn more at oxroastdewitt@gmail.com. The Dewitt Ox Roast Company is operating as a 501(c)(4) (99-1369814) non-profit organization in 2024. Donations to 501(c)4 are not tax-deductible.

The Dewitt Ox Roast Company was formed in 2024 and is operating as a 501(c)(4) (99-1369814) non-profit organization. The following community members make up the primary team organizing this year's event. Board Members April Kirchen - President Sheryl Landgraf - Vice President & Treasurer Alex Crippen - Secretary Committee Members Dex Driggers - Sponsorships Vickie Blankenship - Sponsorships Stella Gallagher - Arts Festival Kelly Lurges - Arts Festival Mallorie Salisbury - Carnival Coordinator Tina Hause - Carnival Coordinator Kristen Wheeler - Parade Planning Jen Whitman - Entertainment/Stage Erin Munich - Downtown Business Liason Chad Eley - Food Trucks/Street Social Danielle Eley - Food Trucks/Street Social Emmie Musser - Funday Sunday at Riverside Park Krista Minott - Funday Sunday at Riverside Park Stephanie Sanchez - Marketing & Corn Hole Tournament Alex Crippen - Marketing Chair & Downtown Business Liason April Kirchen - Events Planning Chair Sheryl Landgraf - Planning Chair There are DOZENS of additional subcommittee members working many hours to bring this event to life. We are off to a wonderful first year and so grateful for the overwhelming community support. Would you like to get involved? There are many ways to be part of the fun, from volunteering a couple hours to joining a planning committee. Get started by completing our Volunteer Form.

The mission of the DeWitt Ox Roast is to celebrate the vibrant tapestry of our local heritage while fostering unity among people of diverse ages and backgrounds. Through a dynamic blend of cultural showcases, interactive experiences, and communal festivities, we aim to honor our region's traditions, stories, and artistic expressions. Together, we embrace the past, celebrate the present, and envision a harmonious future for our community.