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Don't miss all the great Ox Roast Fair food
including that delicious Ox Roast beef!
Ox Roast Sandwiches
Enjoy these generous sandwiches served at it's new location on the fairgrounds right out of the kitchen! Follow the signs to purchase from Hughes Hall. Ox-In-A-Box available to take home!
Ever heard of an Ox Sundae? Try this great item that features mashed potatoes, gravy, and our delicious beef topped with a cherry tomato!
Ox Dinners Are Back!
After a few years on hiatus, our famous Ox Dinners are returning thanks to Jen Hirsch and JoDee Romano coming forward as chairs! A 3-course meal is served by our parish & community kiddos in our air conditioned Hughes Hall!!2023 Dinners Served:
5-9 p.m. Friday, 3-7 p.m. Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday
Adults - $12 / Seniors (62 & older) - $10
Kids 12 & under - $8 / Kids 3 & under - $6
Menu includes:- Course 1 - Fresh garden salad with your choice of dressing
- Course 2 - A generous portion of our famous beef, red skin mashed potatoes with gravy & steamed green beans
- Course 3 - A delicious dessert!!
- All dinners include iced tea, lemonade or water!!
St. Joseph students entering 5th grade or older serve as waiters & waitresses. To be scheduled they must turn in a sign-up form by July 9th, and attend a mandatory training on Thursday, July 20th at 6:30 p.m. in Hughes Hall. For more information, please contact Jen Hirsch at 330-221-6704 or [email protected]. Adult hosts and hostesses are also needed.
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No Outside Food Booths
Every year we have inquiries about outside food trailers coming in to our event. Believe it or not, ALL of our food booths are run by parish volunteers, families & friends. The only exception is the cotton candy & candy apple trailer that our ride company brings in. The Knights of Columbus from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Aurora bring their Kettle Corn Booth through a special agreement.
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The Secrets of thatFamous Ox Roast Beef
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Is It Really Ox?
Of course, that famous Ox Roast beef has always been a part of the Fair. Up to thirty-five hundred pounds of sirloin roasts are prepared in brick-lined pits on the parish grounds that are heated days several before the fair with a constantly burning wood fire. The beef is prepared, wrapped in cheese cloth & netting, then placed in the fiery coals, covered over, and cooked for several hours until done to perfection. (You may still see the pits smoking on the corner near the Entertainment Tent). The result is a delicious, slow-cooked Ox Roast beef sandwich, sundae with mashed potatoes, or dinner that melts in your mouth!
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More Than Just Beef . . .
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Hamburgers & Hotdogs
All-American favorites of burgers & dogs are served next to the French Fries Booth. They also have Hermann's Famous Pickles and Nachos.Look for our Happy Ox Meal for the kids featuring a hotdog, small fry, apple slices,and a drink box all in a cute box!
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Sausage Sandwiches,
Chips & Bottled Water
Scouts BSA Troop #575 members and their families earn funds deliciously. You may have your sausage sandwich with all the fixings of onions, peppers, and tomato sauce or plain. Satisfy your taste buds!
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Gyros
Offered in its located near the Tractor Pull track, this Greek favorite is served wrapped in a flatbread with lettuce, tomato, onion, tzatziki sauce. -
Walking Tacos
Pick up a totally portable favorite with Dorito chips, taco meat, and all the toppings offered near the Hamburger/Hotdog Booth. -
Pierogis
Don't miss this delectable dish! Located near the Boy Scout's Sausage Sandwiches, this booth offers potato & cheddar, potato, bacon & cheddar, sauerkraut & kielbasa, and mushroom & swiss. We typically order 700 dozen but usually sell out early so don't miss out!!! -
Is your mouth watering yet?!
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Pizza, Soft Pretzels & Nachos
You'll find a great group serving up delicious eats near several of our other food booths.
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Corn Dogs
Kids and adults crave our delicious corn dogs. Be sure to stop by the Corn Dog / Funnel Cake Booth near the Tractor Pulls & enjoy.
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French Fries
One of our most popular booths, serving up delicious fries near the Fair's entrance. Most years we sell an actual ton of these favorite item!
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Thirst Quenchers
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Beer Tents
Adult fair goers can quench their thirst with a little refreshment. Ice cold beer, along with hard teas and cider are available at the Thirsty Ox Beer Tent in its location near the Entertainment Tent and the popular spot near the Tractor Pulls.The Craft Beer Tent will be pouring Great Lakes Brewing Company's Dortmunder Gold Lager, Crushworthy Lo-Cal Citrus Wheat, Mexican Lager with Lime, Kickaround POG Tart, and Great Lakes IPA along with hard seltzers for those looking for something more on the lighter side.
Wine Slushies
Using a state-of-the-art freezing machine we are creating an Ox Roast exclusive wine slushie that will be sure to tantalize your taste buds and make you kick back, relax, and enjoy the Ox Roast Fair!
Frozen Margaritas
Be sure to try a frosty twist on the classic on the rocks drink that's a balance between sweet and tart. Perfect for those hot summer days!Those wishing to purchase
alcoholic beverages
at the Ox Roast Fair
must be 21 years of age or older,
show their ID and purchase
a wrist band for $1.00.
Look for Wrist Band Booths
near the Beer Tents.
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2023 souvenir Ox cups & mugs will be available in the Lemon Shake-Up Booth, Soft Serve Booth for slushies, and Beer Tents (North and South) and the Craft Beer Tent thanks to the generosity of our sponsors. Thank You!
Hats Off To Our 2023
Souvenir Beer Mug Sponsors:
Mike Ink Tattoo Studio
Pochedly Farms
Todd's Tree Service
Perfect Choice Auto Collision
Dr. Thomas Pesarchick, DDS
Oscar Brugmann Sand & Gravel, Inc.
Lakeside Sand & Gravel, Inc.
Carlton Harley-Davidson
Jake's Eats
Quality Car Care / Fishnet Motorsports
TL Service Center, Inc.
Charles Auto Family
Crooked River Flowers, Gifts & More
JBL Roofing and Construction
Denny Herr & Sons Well Drilling
World Famous Iron Horse Saloon
Kingdom Renovations
Thank You To Our
2023 Souvenir Cup Sponsors:
Fall & Stebbins Automotive
Dr. Thomas Pesarchick, DDS
Jake's Eats
Pochedly Farms
Perfect Choice Auto Collision
Crooked River Flowers, Gifts & More
JBL Roofing and Construction
Quality Car Care / Fishnet Motorsports
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Pop Booth
Stop our big pop booth near the Pavilion to wet your whistle. Members of Cub Scout Pack 3575 and some other friendly faces serve up a selection of liquid refreshments. Bottled water is also available.
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Lemon Shake-Up & Bottled Water
This popular booth offers a sweet treat that's cool & refreshing served up with a smile! Souvenir cups with be available this year. Look for our souvenir cups!
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Sweet Treats
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Cake Booth
Baked goods of all kinds are available at the Cake Booth near the school building. Simply lay your quarters down on your lucky numbers and hope the wheel lands on your number. If it does, you get your choice of the many different bakery items. -
Funnel Cakes
You'll find this fun booth located near the Tractor Pulls & next to the Kettle Corn Booth. Top your funnel cake with powdered sugar or cinnamon or maybe try the supreme with strawberries and whipped creme. Delicious Corn Dogs are also offered here.
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Soft Serve, Slushies &
Rootbeer FloatsWe offer a cool, sweet treat near the Hall entrance available in a cone or bowl. Just ask for chocolate, vanilla or twist! Try a rootbeer float while they last! Look for blue raspberry & cherry slushies available in a souvenir cup this year, too!
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Kettle Corn
In a cooperative effort between the Knights of Columbus Council #14186 of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Aurora and St. Joe's, this year's Fair will include delicious kettle corn again! Look for them in their spot near the Tractor Pulls.
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McGinnis Treats
The only outside food booth is the McGinnis trailer featuring cotton candy and candy apples. Thank you to McGinnis Amusements for providing these delicious treats.
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