Burger Fest

press release: It’s a burger-palooza you don’t want to miss! Seymour, Wisconsin has been celebrating the creation of the hamburger for 34 years with a truly unique burger-themed festival that’s jam-packed with activities you won’t find anywhere else. Watch “The World’s Largest Hamburger Parade,” get your fill of burgers during the Hamburger Eating Contest, be amazed by the 200-pound giant hamburger and make a “splash” on the famous ketchup slide! After you’ve chowed down on some burgers, get moving to the music of national headliner, Little Texas! And don’t forget to check out the Hot Air Balloon Rally and car show happening the same weekend. For more information, call the hamburger hotline at (920) 833-6688 or visit www.homeofthehamburger.org.

Saturday, August 13, 2022

Depot St. - Wristband Required (General Admission price:11am - 4pm $5.00 - 4pm-11pm $10) Excludes VIP seating. Children 12 and under are admitted free with a paid adult on Saturday downtown.

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

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Burger Fest Car Show - Located on Depot Street. Sponsored by Reich Tool & Design. Click here 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 10:30 AM at 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.

11:00 AM World’s Largest Hamburger Parade starts on South Main Street. Click here for Parade Registration Form. Parade led by Home of the Hamburger's Annual Motorcycle Charity Ride (register at same link above). 2022 Parade Theme: Burgers of the Future

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

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

11:00 - 7:00 PM 50/50 Raffle (2 Drawings)  50/50 raffle Proceeds to go to the Home of the Hamburger Scholarship Program

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

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

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

2:00 PM Burger Eating Contest. Sponsored By: Seymour Dairy Queen Grill & Chill 

3:00 PM Serving the "GIANT HAMBURGER" (200 lb).

1:00  - Live Music Starts -   To be announced:

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.

Wristbands are available from Seymour merchants: Don's Quality Market, Muehl Public Library, Seymour Community Museum & Online. 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.

Also happening: Annual Hot Air Balloon Rally, Friday-Saturday at Rock Ledge School and Park in Seymour

We weren’t going to let a pandemic stop us from celebrating Burger Fest’s Hot Air Balloon Glow 20th anniversary! Join us to officially celebrate the annual hot air balloon rally. Festivities take place on Friday and Saturday night at dusk (approximately 6 p.m.) to watch the hot air balloons glow. And don’t miss Saturday morning, at approximately 6 a.m., for the stunning sight of hot air balloons ascending into the sky. The kids can burn off some energy in the inflatable bounce house while you take in the beautiful sites of the balloons. Burgers, snacks and beverages will be available to purchase. Don’t go too far, as Burger Fest is happening the same weekend as the Hot Air Balloon Rally! More information about both of these events can be found at www.homeofthehamburger.org. The Hot Air Balloon Rally schedule includes:

FRIDAY, 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 Children's Face Painting         

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

8:00 PM Hot Air Balloon Glow at Dusk.

All Flights Are Weather Permitting!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2022

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

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 Map image link below 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.