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Who: Everyone is welcome! What: The DeWitt Ox Roast, local community festival Where: Downtown DeWitt, Michigan When: August 16 - 18, 2024. Event and activity times vary. See Schedule on website.

The 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. Diamond - $5,000 (Limit 4) Logo inclusion at the main event stage and key entrance areas; optional parade entry; name inclusion in promotional materials including digital, social, and live mentions throughout the event; large 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 Platinum - $2,500 (Limit 10) Logo inclusion at the main event stage; optional parade entry; name inclusion in promotional materials including digital, social, and live mentions throughout the event; medium logo inclusion on all event volunteer T-shirts Gold - $1,000 Optional parade entry; name inclusion in promotional materials including digital and social, small logo inclusion on all event volunteer T-shirts Bronze - $500 Optional parade entry; name inclusion in promotional materials including digital and social Family - $100 Social media shout out and an Ox Roast Swag Bag including two (2) event T-shirts and two (2) event drink koozies! Custom: Additional support opportunities are available for key activities throughout the event. Contact us to learn more at info@thedewittoxroast.com. GET STARTED: Please complete the Advertising + Support Form HERE 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.

A brand new team! 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 Sheryl Landgraf, President Mallorie Salisbury, Secretary + Carnival Coordinator Gabriel Fields, Treasurer + Parade Planning Committee Members Lance Gackstetter, Planning and Scheduling Dex Driggers, Advertising + Supporters Vickie Blankenship, Advertising + Supporters Stella Gallagher, Arts Festival Kelly Lourges, Arts Festival Tina Hause, Carnival Coordinator Kristen Wheeler, Parade Planning Jen Whitman, Entertainment/Stage Mary Wever, Entertainment/Stage Chad Eley, Food Trucks/Court Danielle Eley, Food Trucks/Court Krista Minott, Funday Sunday at Riverside Emmie Musser, Marketing (social/website) + Funday Sunday at Riverside Alex Crippen, Downtown Business Liason April Kirchen, Editor/proofreading + Marketing (social/website) 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.