BUCYRUS — The tradition Bratwurst Festival has begun in Bucyrus.
The festivities began Thursday with the Boyd Long opening ceremonies and included a parade. The event concludes on Saturday night.
The festival’s schedule is listed below.
Friday Aug. 16
ALL DAY – Honey Hill Petting Zoo – Ohio Mutual Family Fun Zone
Noon- Water Balloon Toss – Ohio Mutual Family Fun Zone
Noon – Bucyrus Nazarene Church Praise Band – Wyandot Mutual Insurance Stage
1:00 – Cream Puff Eating Contest – Schines Art Park Stage brought to you by Ohio Mutual Insurance
1:00 – Crawford Park District Nature Show– Ohio Mutual Family Fun Zone
1:00 – Street Magic with Alexander – roving throughout the festival area
1:00 – Ken & Mary – roving throughout the festival area
1:30 – Magic Show with Alexander – Ohio Mutual Family Fun Zone
2:00 – Uke 3 – Schines Art Park Stage brought to you by Ohio Mutual Insurance
2:00 – Mike & Larry – roving throughout the festival area
2:30 – Street Magic with Alexander – roving throughout the festival area
3:00 – Cheerleading Competition – Courthouse
3:00 – Richard Wiener – roving throughout the festival area
3:00 – Uke 3 – Schines Art Park Stage brought to you by Ohio Mutual Insurance
3:00 – Water Balloon Toss – Ohio Mutual Family Fun Zone
4:00 – Polka Pirates – Schines Art Park Stage brought to you by Ohio Mutual Insurance
4:00 – Crawford Antique Farm Machinery Pedal Tractor Pull – Ohio Mutual Family Fun Zone
5:00 – Pizza Eating Contest – Wyandot Mutual Insurance Stage
5:00 – Street Magic with Alexander – roving throughout the festival area
5:30 – Magic Show with Alexander – Ohio Mutual Family Fun Zone
6:00 – Ken & Mary – roving throughout the festival area
6:30 – Street Magic with Alexander – roving throughout the festival area
7:00 – Parade – sponsored by Avita Health System
8:00 – Erik Gimbel Orchestra – Wyandot Mutual Insurance Stage
8:00 – Rock This Way – FC Bank Stage
8:00 – Stein Auction – Schines Art Park Stage brought to you by Ohio Mutual Insurance
8:30 – Cellar Chicks – Schines Art Park Stage brought to you by Ohio Mutual Insurance
Saturday Aug. 17
9:00 – 5k Color Run, sponsored by First Federal Community Bank and Avita Health System – Bucyrus High School
ALL DAY – Honey Hill Petting Zoo – Ohio Mutual Family Fun Zone
11:00 – Water Balloon Toss – Ohio Mutual Family Fun Zone
11:00 – Street Magic with Alexander – roving throughout the festival area
11:30 – Magic Show with Alexander – Ohio Mutual Family Fun Zone
12:00 – New Washington Band – Wyandot Mutual Insurance Stage
12:00 – Pig Tail Contest – Schines Art Park Stage brought to you by Ohio Mutual Insurance
12:30 – Street Magic with Alexander – roving throughout the festival area
12:30 – Mini Moto Race – Ohio Mutual Family Fun Zone
2:30 – Frog Jumping Contest – Ohio Mutual Family Fun Zone
1:00 – Uke 3 – FC Bank Stage
1:00 – Mike & Larry – roving throughout the festival area
1:30 – Hoop Shoot Contest – Ohio Mutual Family Fun Zone
1:30 – Pretty Baby Contest – Schines Art Park Stage brought to you by Ohio Mutual Insurance
1:30 – OSU Alumni Band – Wyandot Mutual Insurance Stage
2:00 – Ken & Mary – roving throughout the festival area
3:00 – Richard Wiener – Wyandot Mutual Insurance Stage
3:00 – Water Balloon Toss – Ohio Mutual Family Fun Zone
3:00 – Visiting Queen’s Stroll – Schines Art Park Stage brought to you by Ohio Mutual Insurance
4:00 – Parade – sponsored by Knecht’s Auto Recycling
6:00 – Cellar Dwellers – FC Bank Stage
6:00 – Street Magic with Alexander – roving throughout the festival area
6:00 – Mustache and Beard Contest – Schines Art Park Stage brought to you by Ohio Mutual Insurance
6:00 – Ice Cream Eating Contest – Wyandot Mutual Insurance Stage
6:30 – Magic Show with Alexander – Ohio Mutual Family Fun Zone
7:00 – Men’s Legs Contest – Schines Art Park Stage brought to you by Ohio Mutual Insurance
7:00 – United in Harmony – Wyandot Mutual Insurance Stage
7:30 – Street Magic with Alexander – roving throughout the festival area
8:30 –The Smokin’ Ham Band– FC Bank Stage
