Don't Miss the 2012
Annual Hamburger Festival!

Get Cheezy with Hamburger Charlie!
Saturday, August 4, 2012
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Get Cheezy with Hamburger Charlie!

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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 "Get Cheezy with Hamburger Charlie!"
  • Buttons (cost of admission) are $3 in advance and $5 at the gate
  • Buttons are available from Seymour merchants.
  • BurgerFest Schedule for Friday and Saturday, August 3-4, 2012
Friday, August 3, 2012
6:00 PM
 Hot Air Balloon Ascension at the high school grounds featuring 25 balloons ascending over the city. Pennsylvania and Ohio Model A Car Clubs will also be there. Click here for balloon parking.

8:00 PM
Hot Air Balloon Glow

Saturday, August 4, 2012
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 Neshek's Auto Body of Seymour. Registration from 8-10:30am. Click here for details. Awards at 12 noon; Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Places, Dash Plaques to the first 20 entries.

8:00 AM
Bun Run at Lake Park. Click here for the entry form and click here for the map. 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 AM

10:45 AM
Kids Bun Run
Starts at Main St. and Factory St.

11:00 AM
World’s Largest Hamburger Parade on Main Street. Click here for Parade Route. Click here for Parade Registration Form. Includes UW Madison Varsity Band, Pennsylvania and Ohio Model A Car Clubs, Stilt Walkers and Seymour Lion's Club Annual Motorcycle Charity Ride. Click here for Charity Ride Pledge Sheet, or contact Greg Marnocha at 920.833.6236. Right after the parade, UW Madison Varsity Band also performs on the festival grounds.

Noon - 3:00 PM
Interactive Show - Cookee......Folk, Fun & Family!

12:30 - 5:00 PM
Kids games. (Enter on the grounds)

  • Free Bouncy Houses.
  • Big Wheel Race at 12:30.
  • Magician on the Grounds at Noon with Shows at 1:00 and 3:00.
  • Stilt Walkers.
  • Educational Interactive Robot.
  • Air Brush Tattoos.

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

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

3:00 PM - Close
Music by "Starwood" under the Big Burger Tent.

3:00 PM
Serving the giant 150 lb. burger.

4:30 PM
Ketchup Slide

5:00 PM
Hot Air Balloon Rally at the high school grounds featuring 25 balloons ascending over the city. Food served under the tent. Click here for balloon parking.

8:00 PM
Balloon Glow (at dusk)

ALL DAY...

  • A car show will be displayed adjacent to the grounds.
  • The Seymour Community Museum featuring hamburger memorabilia will be open all day.
  • The Railroad Museum will be open all day.
  • Entry to the festival grounds includes access to the museum and model railroad display.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
6:00 AM
 Hot Air Balloon Ascension at the high school grounds featuring 25 balloons ascending over the city. Click here for balloon parking.

 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.
  • For safety's sake, please leave all pets at home.
  • 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:
  • Super 8 Airport/Stadium - 2868 S Oneida St, Green Bay, 920-494-2042
    http://www.the.super8.com/
  • AmericInn Lodges and Suites set conveniently near Hwy 41.
    http://www.americinn.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.titletown.org/
    http://www.foxcitieschamber.com/
  • If you need any additional information contact “Hamburger Charlie” at: bicollar@aol.com