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The State of Wisconsin
2007 Assembly Joint Resolution

Relating to: Seymour, Wisconsin, as the home of the hamburger,
Whereas, Seymour, Wisconsin, is the right home of the hamburger; and,
Whereas, other accounts of the origination of the hamburger trace back only so far as the 1880s, while Seymour’s claim can be traced to 1885; and,
Whereas, Charles Nagreen, also known as Hamburger Charlie, of Seymour, Wisconsin, began calling ground beef patties in a bun “hamburgers” in 1885; and,
Whereas, Hamburger Charlie first sold his world-famous hamburgers at age 15 at the first Seymour Fair in 1885, and later at the Brown and Outagamie county fairs; and,
Whereas, Hamburger Charlie employed as many as eight people at his famous hamburger tent, selling 150 pounds of hamburgers on some days; and,
Whereas, the hamburger has since become an American classic, enjoyed by families and backyard grills alike; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin legislature declare Seymour, Wisconsin, the Original Home of the Hamburger.

 State Capitol
Madison, Wisconsin
May 9, 2007
 (click here for Wisconsin Legislature Official Document)
The theme for this year's Burger Fest is "Celebrating 20 with Burgers APlenty." Please take a look at our schedule for the day and keep visiting our website!
  • Buttons (cost of admission) are $3 in advance and $5 at the gate
  • BurgerFest Schedule for Friday and Saturday, August 8-9, 2008
  • Buttons are available from Seymour merchants.

Lodging in the area:
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, WI 54313 (920)-617-2000
        Radisson Hotel - 2040 Airport Drive, Green Bay, WI 54313 1- 800-333-3333
         Hampton Inn – 2840 Ramada Way, Green Bay, WI 54304 (920) 498-9200
          Settle Inn - 2620 S. Packerland Drive, Green Bay, WI 54313 (920) 499-1900
     Settle Inn – 1201 Maloney Road, Kaukauna, WI 54130 (920) 766-0088
     AmericInn – 3900 N. Gateway Drive, Appleton, WI 54913 (920) 968-2124

Friday, August 8, 2008
 6:00 PM
 Hot Air Balloon Ascension at the high school grounds featuring 25 balloons ascending over the city. Click here for balloon parking.

8:00 PM
Hot Air Balloon Glow

Saturday, August 9, 2008
6:00 AM
 Hot Air Balloon Rally at the high school grounds featuring 25 balloons ascending over the city. Click here for balloon parking.

8:00 AM
Burger Fest Car Show - Sponsored by Gustman of Seymour. Registration from 8-10:30am. Click here for details. Awards at 2pm; Trophies for 1st and 2nd Places, Dash Plaque for 3rd Place.

8:00 AM
Bun Run at Lake Park. Click here for route and entry form. Entries in the little kids run will meet at 10:15 at the entrance to the festival grounds on Main St.

9:00 AM
KNX Party Band will be playing at Chase Bank until 11:00

10:00 AM
Music on Main. St. with Alvin Stycznski at the Hustle Inn

10:45 AM
Kids Bun Run on Main St.
Meet at 10:15 at the entrance to the festival grounds.

11:00 AM
World’s largest Hamburger Parade on Main Street; click here for route. (Click here for Parade registration form)
Seymour Lion's Club Annual Motorcycle Ride. Contact Greg Marnocha at 920.833.6236

Noon-4:00PM
Music by Starwood under the Big Burger Tent.

Noon
Kids games begin. (Enter on the grounds)

  • Free Pony Rides.
  • Big Wheel Race at 12:30.
  • Magic Show at 1:00.

1:00 PM
Hardees Hamburger Eating Contest. (Enter on the grounds.)

1:30 PM
Hamburger “MEAT“ Weightlifting Competition (Not open to public for liability reasons)

1:30-4:30PM
 Music by Roadtrip at the Gazebo Stage.

2:30 PM
Serving the giant 60 lb. burger.

3:00 PM
Charity Motorcycle Ride Awards at the Gazebo Stage.

4:30 PM
Ketchup Slide

6:00 PM
Hot Air Balloon Rally at the high school grounds featuring 25 balloons ascending over the city. Click here for balloon parking.

6:30-9:30PM
Music by Rod Scheurer at the Gazebo Stage.

8:00PM
Balloon Glow

ALL DAY...

  • A car show will be displayed adjacent to the grounds.
  • The Seymour Community Museum featuring hamburger memorabilia will be open all day.
  • Entry to the festival grounds includes access to the museum and model railroad display.
Keep these facts in mind when in Seymour for the Burger Fest:
  • There is no charge for the balloon ascensions on Friday or Saturday.
  • The balloons will be launched providing the weather is appropriate.
  • All balloon launchings take place on the Seymour High School grounds located on southern Seymour just north of Highway 54.
  • Plenty of food is available on the school and fest grounds.
  • Admission to the downtown Burger Fest area requires a button. These may be purchased from Seymour area merchants for $3 in advance and $5 at the gate.
  • This event takes place utilizing all volunteer help. All proceeds go toward scholarships and community projects.
  • Abundant lodging is available in Green Bay (15 miles) and the Fox Cities (15 miles). The closest facilities include:
  • AmericInn Lodges and Suites set conveniently near Hwy 41. http://www.americinn-appleton.com
  • Wingate Inn - 2065 Airport Drive, Green Bay 920-617-2000
  • Radisson Hotel - 2040 Airport Drive, Green Bay 800-333-3333
  • Settle Inn - 2620 S. Packerland Drive, Green Bay 920 499-1900
  • For families staying in the area additional things to do may be found on these web sites:
    http://www.seymourwichamber.com/
    http://www.titletown.org/
    http://www.foxcitieschamber.com/
  • If you need any additional information contact “Hamburger Charlie” at: bicollar@aol.com