Willkommen!

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

2025 Dates!
August 14, 15 & 16
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Bratwurst Festival Inc. 50/50 Raffle

This isn’t just any raffle — it’s a chance to support something bigger.

50% goes to the lucky winner, but the other 50% helps our community thrive.

Here’s how:
🔹 25% supports Bratwurst Festival Inc. – helping us keep the festival free, fun, and full of local flavor.
🔹 25% goes directly to the Bucyrus Backpack Program, providing weekend meals to local students in need.

When you buy a ticket, you’re doing more than entering to win — you’re filling plates, lifting spirits, and making sure Bucyrus continues to shine.

How it started

About the Festival

Originally established in 1967 as the “Colonel Crawford Days,” the Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival is entering our 58th year. The Bratwurst Festival is held on the third weekend in August.  We are the only festival in Ohio that holds a parade each night.  With an annual attendance of over 100,000 visitors, we hold the title of “Ohio’s Eatingest Festival.” Our theme for this year is “Brattie Supports Our Educators. The Heart of Our Community!”

 
Thank You

Sponsors

2024 Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival Title Sponsor

Eating Contests

Eating Contest Online Registration Pre-register by clicking on each food below! Bratwurst Ice Cream Cream Puff…

Craft Show

Registration: All vendors are required to register and pay online via Eventeny. – Non-refundable Down Payment: A…

Parades

2025 Bratwurst Festival Parade Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival Parade Rules