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!”

Schedule Of Events

August 14, 2025

11:00 am : Opening Ceremony at Stage in the Schines Art Park
1:00 pm : Cheerleading Contest at Main Stage
4:00 pm : Bratwurst Eating Contest at Stage in the Schines Art Park
7:30 pm : 50/50 Winners at Main Stage
7:00 pm : Parade 
8:00 pm : Junior Princess, Princess, and Queen Court Crowning

August 15, 2025

12:00 pm : Ice Cream Eating Contest at Stage in the Schines Art Park
1:00 pm : Cream Puff Eating Contest at Stage in the Schines Art Park
3:00 pm : Pizza Eating Contest at Stage in the Schines Art Park
7:00 pm : Parade
7:30 pm : 50/50 Winner at Main Stage

August 16, 2025

9:00 am : Best Wurst Bike Ride Crawford Antique Farm Machinery Building at Crawford County Fairgrounds
9:00 am : 5K Color Run/Walk at Bucyrus High School
12:00 pm : Pigtail Contest Stage in the Schines Art Park
1:30 pm : Brattie Baby Showcase Stage in the Schines Art Park
4:00 pm : Parade 
7:00 pm : Stein Auction at Main Stage
7:30 pm : 50/50 Winners at Main Stage

Date : August 14-16, 2025

Location : Downtown Bucyrus, OH

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