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

Downtown Seymour - Depot Street

August 12, 2023

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.

8:00 AM - Bun Run at Lake Park

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Burger Fest Car Show at Depot Street
Sponsored by Reich Tool & Design. 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.
Parade Theme: Farm Fresh Burgers

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Food Served
Burgers, French Fries, Hot Dogs, Cheese Curds, Soda and Water

11:00 am - Bar Open
Beer, Soda, Water & Snacks

11:00 - 5:00 PM: 50/50 Raffle (2 Drawings)
50/50 raffle Proceeds to go to the Home of the Hamburger Scholarship Program

12:00pm: 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)
12:30-1:00PM: Seymour High School Band (Center Stage by Gazebo)
1:00-1:30PM: 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

2:00 PM - Burger Eating Contest.
Sign up starts at noon

2:00 PM - Live Music Under the Gazebo - Whiskey Ditch

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.

Cost:
General Admission price:$3.00 in advance $5.00 at Gate
Children 12 and under are admitted free with paid adult on Saturday downtown.

Rock Ledge School & 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. No Smoking or Alcohol is permitted on school grounds.

August 11, 2023

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!

6:00 PM - Hot Air Balloon Ascension featuring many balloons ascending over the city.

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

August 12, 2023

6:00 AM - Hot Air Balloon Ascension featuring many balloons ascending over Seymour, WI.

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, WI.

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

Cost: Free

Date: August 11-12, 2023

Locations:
Downtown Seymour - Depot Street, Seymour, WI 54165
Rock Ledge Park, 358 West Hickory Street, Seymour, WI 54165

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