Special Attractions and Events

Burger Fest 2006 – Seymour Wisconsin

Theme:  Charlie’s Burger Roundup
 

This year’s fest will feature a western theme with an emphasis on western dress, parade, games, music, and food.
 

Date: 

The main day of the celebration is Saturday, August 5, 2006.  Hot air balloon ascensions are scheduled for Friday evening, August 4, at 6:00, Saturday morning and evening at 6:00, and Sunday morning at 6:00. 

Location:  The festival is in downtown Seymour.  Seymour is located 15 miles west of Green Bay on Hwy 54.  The balloon

ascensions (25 hot air balloons) will be held on the school grounds west of South Main Street.
 

Major Activities:  All on Saturday, August 5^th.

·      The world’s largest hamburger parade.

·      A 5K “Bun Run.”    

·      Hamburger Press – A strength contest

·      Car Show

·      Hamburger eating contest.

·      World championship “Ketchup Slide” competition.

·      Music throughout the day

·      Free kids games and pony rides

·      Burgers, burgers, and more burgers including the free 60 pound “Mini- Burger.”   Seymour has made a world record 8,266-pound burger!

·      Hot air balloon ascensions featuring the spectacular “balloon glow” at dusk.

Other Attractions: 

·        See the 12-foot statue of the originator of the hamburger – Hamburger Charlie Nagreen.

·        See the huge grill where the 8,266-pound burger was made.

·        Visit the Seymour Community Museum

·        Visit the large model railroad display in the historic depot.

Reason for the Celebration:

 In 1885 Charlie Nagreen, a young lad of 15, came to the Seymour Fair with the intention of selling meatballs.  He soon discovered that people wanted to walk around the fairgrounds while they were eating.  To meet their demand he flattened the meatballs out and placed the patty of beef between two slices of bread and called the sandwich a “hamburger.”  Charlie returned to the fair every year for 66 years until his death in 1951.  Seymour is now recognized as the “Home of the Hamburger.”

Cost:  Admission to the fest grounds on Saturday is $3.00 in advance and $6.00 the day of the event.  Advance tickets may be purchased from Seymour businesses prior to Saturday.

Lodging:  A wide variety of lodging is available in Appleton (20 Minutes) and Green Bay (15 Minutes).  Some of the most convenient locations include:

·      Wingate Inn – 2065 Airport Drive, Green Bay 920-617-2000

·      Radisson Hotel - 2040 Airport Drive, Green Bay 1- 800-333-3333

·      Settle Inn - 2620 S. Packerland Drive, Green Bay 920 499-1900

For More Information: 

·        Web site – homeofthehamburger.org

                    E-mail – bicollar@aol.com