Burger Fest is an amazing volunteer-run festival that raises funds for scholarships and community projects in the Home of the Hamburger, Seymour, Wisconsin. It draws people from around the world for small town fun with a big attitude!

Seymour, Wisconsin, is an idyllic community of about 3,000 located in the heart of dairy country 15 miles west of Green Bay. Burger Fest started in 1989 to celebrate the birth of the burger in Seymour in 1885. The historical figure, Hamburger Charlie, invented the hamburger way back then and Americans bit on the hamburger craze!

Schedule of Events:

August 13, 2022:

Downtown Seymour:

Burger Fest! Seymour hosts the World's Largest Hamburger Parade, Bun Run, Kids' Run, music, kids' games, the Burger Eating Contest and the Giant Ketchup Slide! The Car Show, Railroad Depot and Community Museum are included with the Saturday entrance fee. Click an image link below for more details about Downtown Seymour Events.

Schedule:

Depot Street - Wristband Required
(General Admission price:$3.00 in advance $5.00 at Gate)

8:00 AM: Bun Run at Lake Park - Click here for the Bun Run Entry Form. Click here for the run route.

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Burger Fest Car Show - Located on Depot Street. Sponsored by Reich Tool & Design. Click the Forms image link below to sign up. Registration from 8-10:30 AM. Awards at 3:00pm. Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Places. Dash Plaques to the first 25 entries.

10:45 AM: Kids Bun Run - Meet at 10:50 AM near the trolley car on the corner of South Main Street and Factory Street. Registration is not required for kids run. Kids run is approximately 2 blocks long. (10:55 AM Start Time)

11:00 AM: World’s Largest Hamburger Parade starts on South Main Street. Click here for the Parade Route. Click here for Parade Registration Form.  
2022 Parade Theme: Burgers of the Future

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Food Served
Burgers, French Fries, Hot Dogs, Cheese Curds, Soda and Water
Bar Open: 11:00 am - Beer, Soda, Water & Snacks

11:00 - 6:00 PM: 50/50 Raffle (2 Drawings)
50/50 raffle Proceeds to go to the Home of the Hamburger Scholarship Program

12:00 PM: Register for Burger Eating Contest and Giant Ketchup Slide.

12:00 - 1:30 PM: High School Bands from Seymour, Pulaski & Freedom

12:00 - 12:30 PM: Pulaski High School Marching Band (Seymour Veterans Memorial & Park)
12:30 - 1:00 PM: Seymour High School Band (Center Stage by Gazebo)
1:00 - 1:30 PM: Freedom High School Band (Center Stage by Gazebo)

12:00 - 4:30 PM: Kids games - (Enter on the grounds)

Fun Pros Bouncy House for teens to youngsters.
Big Wheel Fun
Kids Games

2:00 PM: Burger Eating Contest. Sign up starts at noon
Sponsored By: Seymour Dairy Queen Grill & Chill   

2:00 PM: Live Music Starts - Frank's Tribute  - Elvis - Neil Diamond - Reba - Dusty Springfield - George Jones

3:00 PM: Serving the "Giant Hamburger" (200 lb).

4:30 PM: Famous Giant Ketchup Slide - Must be over 18 to participate - Sign up at starts at noon.
Sponsored By: Seymour Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

Note: Registration for competitions is at noon on the Depot Street grounds, space is limited
All Times Are Approximate & Weather Permitting

Children 12 and under are admitted free with a paid adult on Saturday downtown.
Saturday wristbands (cost of admission) are 11am-5pm $5 at the Gate
Wristbands are available from Seymour merchants: Don's Quality Market, Muehl Public Library, Seymour Community Museum
50/50 raffle all day Saturday! Must be 18 years or older.
No pets allowed on the grounds and PLEASE no lawn chairs!
No carry ins. Proceeds from food and drink go to scholarships and community projects.
Click on an image link at the bottom of the page for a map or more information.

Rock Ledge School and Park:

Hot Air Balloons! At Rock Ledge School and Park, hot air balloons fill the field starting on Friday! There are Balloon Ascensions at 6:00 pm and Balloon Glows at dusk, as well as kid's events. Food and drink are served. Entrance and parking are free. Click an image link below to find out more about events at Rock Ledge School and Park. No Smoking or Alcohol is permitted on school grounds.

Schedule:

August 12, 2022:

4:00 - 8:00 PM: Purchase a raffle ticket for chance to  win a  ride in  a balloon!
Ask for details. (Drawing at approx. 8:15)

4:00 - 7:00 PM: 50/50 Raffle (Drawing at approx.7:30)

4:00 - 9:00 PM: Hot Air Balloon Rally and Kids Events.
Announcements and Music Provided by: Tom's Tunes

4:00-9:00 PM: Food Served: Burgers, French Fries, Hot Dogs, Cheese Curds, Soda and Water!

4-7 PM: Childrens Face Painting

6:00 PM: Hot Air Balloon Ascension featuring many balloons ascending over the city. Click here for balloon parking.

8:00 PM: Hot Air Balloon Glow at Dusk.

August 13, 2022:

6:00 AM:

Hot Air Balloon Ascension featuring many balloons ascending over Seymour.
Click  Map image link below for balloon parking.

5:00-9:00 PM: Food Served: Burgers, French Fries, Hot Dogs, Cheese Curds, Soda and Water!

4:00-8:00 PM: 50/50 Raffle (Drawing at Approximately 8:15)

4:30-8:00 PM: Inflatable Bouncy House for the kids

6:00 PM: Hot Air Balloon Ascension featuring many balloons floating over Seymour. Click here for balloon parking.

8:00 PM: Hot Air Balloon Glow at dusk, weather permitting.

Admission and parking are free at Rock Ledge Park and School.
Handicapped parking available at Rock Ledge Park.
No pets allowed on the grounds!
The Balloon rally is on Rock Ledge School Grounds. Please remember no smoking or alcohol allowed by state law.
Due to liability balloon rides are not available.
No carry ins. Proceeds from food and drink go to scholarships and community projects.
Click on map image link below for a map.

Enter To Win A Balloon Ride:

Purchase a $10 raffle ticket Friday night 4:00 - 8:00 pm at the Balloon Rally for a chance to ride in a balloon on Saturday morning! details will provided after the drawing. Must be present to win.

Food and Beverages:

Food and Beverages are available and sold for the fundraiser, so no carry-ins, please.

More Fun!

The Car Show, viewing the model railroad at the Railroad Depot, and seeing the world's largest hamburger memorabilia exhibit at the Seymour Community Museum are included with the Saturday Burger Fest entrance fee!

Dates: August 12 - 13, 2022

Location:

Various Venues,
Seymour, WI 54165.

Entrance Tickets:

Downtown Seymour Saturday events cost $3.00 in advance $5.00 at the gate

Children 12 and under are admitted free with paid adult on Saturday downtown. Wristbands are available from Seymour merchants Don's Quality Market, Seymour Public Library, Seymour Community Museum.

Click here for more information.