Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival

The 2025 Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival is happening August 14, 15 & 16 11:00AM - 11:00PM

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.  

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!”

What to expect:

• Friday night's entertainment - country music legend Tracy Byrd!!! 
• A parade every night
• 50/50 each day- which helps to support the Bucyrus Backpack Program and keeps the Bratwurst Festival free, fun and full of local flavor
• Eating Contests
• Best "WURST" Bike Ride
• Craft Show
• Bratwurst Festival Royalty Pageants
• Brattie Baby Showcase
• Cheerleading Contest
• 5K Color Run/Walk at the Bucyrus High School
• Pigtail Contest
• Music and much, much more!