Burger Fest

Friday, Aug 8, 2025 at 4:00pm

Various Venues in Seymour

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:

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. 

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: 50/50 Raffle (Drawing at approx.7:30)
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Hot Air Balloon Rally and Kids Events. - Announcements and Music Provided by: Tom's Tunes
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm: FOOD SERVED: Burgers, French Fries, Hot Dogs, Onion Rings, 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.


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