Over 208,000 Brats at Bratfest 2009

Memorial Day weekend is a big deal around here with the annual Bratfest. They wanted to beat last year's consumption of a little over 198,000 brats consumed in 3 days, and they succeeded with over 208,000. It was rather interesting to see so many brats at one time, and the numerous grills they had going. They have a little fair with it, bands, kayaking on the lake, and anything else they can jam into the day. All the profits go to charity, so at least it is for a good cause. Here is the official weiner mobile picture that we downloaded from their site. Samantha had a good time putting magnetic toppings on her pretend hot dog.

Woody hung out in the baby jogger all day and just people watched as usual.

Samantha had to go on the princess bouncy. If there is a bouncy, she will be bouncing!

She rode the Dragon roller coaster with daddy and had a great time. She has no fear and wants to ride anything that we will let her. She rode the spinning strawberry with me, and enjoying going as fast as we could. Ernie wouldn't have let me go that fast if he was with us, so I guess she got that gene from my side of the family.

Here is the enormous grill where they do a lot of the brat grilling. I couldn't get it all in one picture.

Here is Samantha decorating her hot dog. Cheese was the final topping for her masterpiece.

On our way out, Samantha posed for a quick picture. We tried to run her ragged.

My sole purchase was a brat grocery bag. It was only a dollar, and Samantha likes to remind you about Bratfest every time she sees it.

She had a great time and wants to go back every year. Maybe she will eat a brat one of these years.

Mission accomplished, Samantha actually wore herself out. I wish you could see the drool going down her chin. Next year they want to have 210,000 brats eaten in 2010. Wisconsin knows how to have a good time;)