Willkommen!

Grab some delicious bratwurst and enjoy all the fun in downtown Bucyrus!

The Bratwurst Festival was first celebrated in the summer of 1968. The Bratwurst Festival is an annual 3 day event that is always held on the full third weekend of August.

Festivities include the crowning of Bratwurst Royalty, daily parades, eating contests, and a stein auction. We round out the festivities with continuous free entertainment, craft and art show, rides, games, beer gardens, and most of all – our friendship and hospitality.

There are all kinds of activities to keep all ages entertained. There are daily parades, contests, auction and the FOOD! Thanks to our sponsors, there is plenty of FREE live entertainment.

Schedule:

Thursday, August 17, 2023

11:00: Opening Ceremony - Wyandot Mutual Insurance Stage
11:00 - 6:00: COSI - Ohio Mutual Family Fun Zone
12:00: Wayne Golob and Anthony Culkar - Roaming Throughout Festival Grounds
1:00: Cheerleading Contest - Courthouse Stairs
2:00: Wayne Golob and Anthony Culkar - Roaming Throughout Festival Grounds
3:00: Mike and Larry - Roaming Throughout Festival Grounds
3:00: Tim Owings One Man Band - Ohio Mutual Stage in the Schines Art Park
4:00: Water Balloon Toss - Ohio Mutual Family Fun Zone
5:00: Wayne Golob and Anthony Culkar - Roaming Throughout Festival Grounds
5:00: Bratwurst Eating Contest - Ohio Mutual Stage in the Schines Art Park
7:00: Parade – Sponsored by People’s Savings and Loan Co.
2023 Theme: “Brattie is Amped Up for 56!”
Click Here for Parade Entry Form
8:00: Junior Princess, Princess, and Queen Court Crowning - Wyandot Mutual Insurance Stage
8:00: Buckeye Pedal Tractor Pull - Ohio Mutual Family Fun Zone
8:00: Reckless Highway - FC Bank Stage in the Bratwurst Festival Beer Garden
8:00: Bucyrus Nazarene Praise Team - Ohio Mutual Stage in the Schines Art Park

Friday, August 18, 2023

11:00 - 6:00: COSI - Ohio Mutual Family Fun Zone
12:00: Wayne Golob and Anthony Cullkar - Roaming Throughout Festival Grounds
1:00: Cream Puff Eating Contest - Wyandot Mutual Insurance Stage
2:00: Tim Owings One Man Band - FC Bank Stage in the Bratwurst Festival Beer Garden
2:00: Howard Cole Acoustic - Ohio Mutual Stage in Schines Art Park
2:00: Mike and Larry - Roaming Throughout Festival Grounds
2:00: Water Balloon Toss - Ohio Mutual Family Fun Zone
3:00: Watermelon Eating Contest - Wyandot Mutual Insurance Stage
3:00: Wayne Golob and Anthouy Culkar - Roaming Throughout Festival Grounds
4:00: Polka Pirates - Ohio Mutual Stage in the Schines Art Park
4:00: Crawford Antique Pedal Tractor Pull - Ohio Mutual Family Fun Zone
5:00: Pizza Eating Contest - Wyandot Mutual Insurance Stage
5:00: Wayne Golob and Anthony Culka - Roaming Throughout Festival Grounds
5:00: E and D Acoustic Duo - FC Bank Stage in the Bratwurst Festival Beer Garden
7:00: Parade
2023 Theme: “Brattie is Amped Up for 56!”
Click Here for Parade Entry Form
8:00: Mustache and Beard Contest - Wyandot Mutual Insurance Stage
8:00: Electrik Circus - FC Bank Stage in the Bratwurst Festival Beer Garden
8:00: One Foot in the Grave - Ohio Mutual Stage in the Schines Art Park
9:00: Men’s Legs Contest - Wyandot Mutual Insurance Stage

Saturday, August 19, 2023

9:00: 5K Color Run/Walk at Bucyrus High School
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11:00-6:00: COSI - Ohio Mutual Family Fun Zone
12:00: New Washington Band - Wyandot Mutual Insurance Stage
12:00: Wayne Golob and Anthony Culkar - Roaming Throughout Festival Grounds
12:00: Mini Moto Contest - Ohio Mutual Family Fun Zone
12:00: Pigtail Contest - Ohio Mutual Stage in the Schines Art Park
Entry Form
1:00: Mike and Larry - Roaming Throughout Festival Grounds
1:30: Pretty Baby Contest - Ohio Mutual Stage in the Schines Art Park
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2:00: Limited Time - FC Bank Stage in the Bratwurst Festival Beer Garden
2:00: Hoop Shoot - Ohio Mutual Family Fun Zone
3:00: Wayne Golob and Anthony Culkar - Roaming Throughout Festival Grounds
3:00: Ice Cream Eating Contest - Ohio Mutual Stage in the Schines Art Park
4:00: Parade – Sponsored by ARK Realty
2023 Theme: “Brattie is Amped Up for 56!”
Click Here for Parade Entry Form
6:00: Full Circle - FC Bank Stage in the Bratwurst Festival Beer Garden
6:00: Wayne Golob and Anthony Culkar - Roaming Throughout Festival Grounds
6:00: Acoustic Tequila - Ohio Mutual Stage in the Schines Art Park
7:00: United in Harmony - Wyandot Mutual Insurance Stage
7:00: Stein Auction - Ohio Mutual Stage in the Schines Art Park
8:00: Jess Kellie Adams - FC Bank Stage in the Bratwurst Festival Beer Garden
9:00: Break the Chain - Ohio Mutual Stage in the Schines Art Park

Date: August 17 - 19, 2023

Location: Downtown Bucyrus, OH 44820.

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