The 2008 St. Joseph Church Ox Roast Fair in Mantua kicks off with the availability of Ox Roast raffle tickets.
Grand prizes this year include $5,000 for first prize, $1,500 in gift cards for second prize, and, $500 in Ohio Instant Lottery Tickets for third prize.
The drawing will take place the last day of the fair, July 20, at 9:30 p.m.
The winner need not be present. During the Fair, $100 progressive hourly drawings take place at 7, 8, and 9 p.m. all three days. Winners must be present for the progressive hourly drawings. Hourly drawing winners still qualify for the main raffle.
Tickets are $1 each or a book of 12 for $10.
Printing cost of the tickets was provided by McGinnis Amusements, the fair's midway ride company.
To purchase Ox Roast Fair raffle tickets, contact any St. Joseph parishioner or the parish office at 330-274-2253.
This year's fair takes place July 18 from 6 to 11 p.m., July 19 from 3 p.m. to midnight, and July 20 from 1 to 10 p.m.