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 33 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 schedule:

8 a.m.:  Get your “buns” to Lake Park for the 5K Bun Run. Kids race will start at 10:45 a.m.

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Car lovers can cruise on over to the Burger Fest Car Show sponsored by Reich Tool & Design and Trinity Biomedical

11 a.m.: Save your spot for the World’s Largest Hamburger Parade

11 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Feeling lucky? Enter the 50/50 Raffle with proceeds going to the Home of the Hamburger Scholarship Program

11 a.m. - 9 p.m.: Take a bite out of these snacks available for purchase: burgers, French fries, hot dogs, cheese curds and a variety of beverages

12 - 4:30 p.m.: Have a blast with children’s activities including an inflatable bounce house and big wheel rides

12 - 11 p.m.: Rock out to live music, including our national headliner - Little Texas!

2 p.m.: Get your fill at the Hamburger Eating Contest

3 p.m.: Behold the giant 200-pound hamburger, grilled and served to Burger Fest guests on a first come, first served basis

4:30 p.m.: Have fun watching, or maybe even making a splash at the Ketchup Slide Competition, sponsored by Seymour Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

All times are approximate and subject to change without notice due to weather and/or cancellations.

Also happening: Annual Hot Air Balloon Rally, Friday-Saturday, August 13-14 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 13

4 - 7 p.m.: 50/50 Raffle (Drawing at approx. 7:30 p.m.)

4 - 8 p.m.: Hot Air Balloon Ride Raffle (Drawing at approx. 8:15 p.m.)

4 - 9 p.m.: Kids' events, including face painting 

4 - 9 p.m.: Burgers, French fries, hot dogs, cheese curds, soda and water available for purchase

6 p.m.: Hot air balloons take flight (weather permitting) *

8 p.m.: Take in the sights of the beautiful hot air balloon glow at dusk *

Saturday, August 14

6 a.m.:  Hot air balloon ascension *

4 - 7 p.m.: 50/50 Raffle (Drawing at approx. 7:30 p.m.)

4:30 - 8 p.m.: Kid’s events, including inflatable bouncy house

5 - 9 p.m.:  Burgers, French fries, hot dogs, cheese curds, soda and water available for purchase

6 p.m.: Hot air balloon ascension *

8 p.m.: Hot air balloon glow at dusk *

*All hot air balloon event times are approximate and weather permitting.  Admission and parking for the Balloon events are free. There is a charge to attend Burger Fest.