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Ox Roasts

For over 70 years, Witmer Fire Protective Association has held Ox Roasts as a major fundraiser to fund our operations. We typically hold three Ox Roasts per year. The second Saturday in February, third, fourth (traditionally) or fifth Saturday in April (possible change due to Easter holiday) and the third Saturday in October.

Almost all food is made on site, and all meals are take-out only through our drive-thru lanes. Our Ox Roasts are known the nation over for providing a good hearty meal to all those who come to enjoy it. We have regular customers from across the street, as well as the states of PA, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, New York and beyond (sometimes even Florida!)

Our menu includes:

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  • Slow Cooked Beef
  • Homemade Filling
  • Home Cooked Potatoes
  • Lancaster County Sweet Corn

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  • Homemade Gravy
  • Locally Made Rolls & Butter
  • Cole Slaw
  • Peaches
  • Ice Cream
  • Cookie
  • Drink

Our Ox Roasts are great for families, destination clubs/groups, day trips, or lunch/dinner on a whim!

Ox Roast Dates for 2023 are as follows: 

  • February 11, 2023
  • April 22, 2023
  • October 21, 2023

Drive-Thru opens at 11:00AM and runs until sold out.

*All Ox Roasts in 2023 will be TAKE OUT ONLY*

Prices:

$18.00 per meal*

If you would like to join our email or regular mailing lists to receive Ox Roast dates, reminders, and information, please send an email to oxroast@witmerfire.com, or sign our sign-up sheet at the next Ox Roast you attend. Your information will not be provided to anyone other than the Witmer Fire Protective Association.

We are located on Mount Sidney Road, between the Old Philadelphia Pike and Horseshoe Road. Our street address for mapping websites and GPS units is 455 Mount Sidney Road, Lancaster, PA 17602.

All proceeds from our Ox Roasts benefit the Witmer Fire Protective Association.

Thank you for your continued support and patronage!


*Due to continuously changing market prices for meat and other ingredients, the 2023 Ox Roast price is subject to change for the April 2023 and October 2023 Ox Roasts. 

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1 day ago
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Last night a few community members assisted our members with putting together the mailings for the OX Roast. In 2022, 8,884 meals were served between our three different events and provides for a major funding stream for our organization so we can respond to calls. Our first Ox Roast (Carry out) of 2023 is February 11. We hope to see you there. ... See MoreSee Less

Last night a few community members assisted our members with putting together the mailings for the OX Roast.  In 2022, 8,884 meals were served between our three different events and provides for a major funding stream for our organization so we can respond to calls.  Our first Ox Roast (Carry out) of 2023 is February 11.  We hope to see you there.
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Keep up the great work, neighbors!

Could I get more information? We like in Massachusetts but we drive there for diffferent events. Love the area.

Can't wait!!!

We will be there for another yummy meal.

I will definitely be there

Excellent meal

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Witmer Fire is proud to be working with this upcoming club at @conestogavalley's GHMS. Students can sign up on their team's Schoology page. ... See MoreSee Less

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Sunday evening, Witmer Fire responded to a single car accident along New Holland Pike at Willow Road for a vehicle that left the roadway. Engine 1 and both squads responded to the scene. Units depowered the vehicle, checked for hazards and directed traffic around the scene. Nine firefighters were on scene for approximately one hour until the tow company arrived ... See MoreSee Less

Sunday evening, Witmer Fire responded to a single car accident along New Holland Pike at Willow Road for a vehicle that left the roadway.  Engine 1 and both squads responded to the scene.  Units depowered the vehicle, checked for hazards and directed traffic around the scene.  Nine firefighters were on scene for approximately one hour until the tow company arrivedImage attachment
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Last night a few community members joined assisted our members with putting together the mailings for the OX Roast.  In 2022, 8,884 meals were served between our three different events and provides for a major funding stream for our organization so we can respond to calls.  Our first Ox Roast (Carry out) of 2023 is February 11.  We hope to see you there.

Last night a few community members joined assisted our members with putting together the mailings for the OX Roast. In 2022, 8,884 meals were served between our three different events and provides for a major funding stream for our organization so we can respond to calls. Our first Ox Roast (Carry out) of 2023 is February 11. We hope to see you there. ...

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Sunday evening, Witmer Fire responded to a single car accident along New Holland Pike at Willow Road for a vehicle that left the roadway.  Engine 1 and both squads responded to the scene.  Units depowered the vehicle, checked for hazards and directed traffic around the scene.  Nine firefighters were in scene for approximately one hour until the tow comapny arrived.

Sunday evening, Witmer Fire responded to a single car accident along New Holland Pike at Willow Road for a vehicle that left the roadway. Engine 1 and both squads responded to the scene. Units depowered the vehicle, checked for hazards and directed traffic around the scene. Nine firefighters were in scene for approximately one hour until the tow comapny arrived. ...

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