Bean & Bacon Days July 2 - 5, 2026 - Augusta, Wisconsin
Experience The Magic of the Grand Parade
Join us on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 1:30pm, for a truly enchanting Midwest tradition – the Augusta Lions Club Bean and Bacon Days Grand Parade. Arrive early to get your spot! This annual parade brings our community together to celebrate with dazzling floats, lively music, and good old-fashioned fun. Feel the magic of our small-town charm! This long-standing Midwest tradition offers a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate.
2025 Parade Winners:
MARCHING & DRILL
1. Osman Shrine Drums & Pipes
2. Rochester Cycle Patrol
3. Zor Tin Lizzies
QUEEN FLOATS
1. Mondovi Royalty
2. Osseo Royalty
3. Alma Center Royalty
FLOATS
1. Breakfast on the Farm Bethke & Co
2. Menomonie Lions Club
3. Augusta FFA Alumni
HORSE
1. Mel Hoffman/Blake
2. Al Berry & Bill Finck
ANTIQUES
1. Chippewa Antique Club
2. Robert & Marcia Hagen
3. William Melville
COMEDY
1. Zor Shrine Funsters
2. Zor Shrine Misfit’s
3. Zor Sawdusters
MISCELLANEOUS
1. Alitia Kerr
2. Bill’s Welding & Repair
3. Altoona Historical Society
TRACTORS
1. Eric Walker
2. Glenn Green
3. Dave Hennig
CLASSICS
1. James & Kathy Klomsten
2. Dennis Kirkham
3. Dale Kirham
JUDGES CHOICE AWARD
Augusta Royalty Retired 2024-25
Join the Fun!
Bean and Bacon Days Parade - We Want YOU!
Get your creative gears turning and be a part of the highlight of Bean and Bacon Days – our Grand Parade! We're looking for vibrant floats, spirited walking groups, cool vehicles, talented performers, and everything in between to celebrate our community spirit. Don't miss out on the chance to be a star in our beloved annual tradition! Contact Carol at 715-286-5013 for parade forms and information.
Safety is always a top priority. Ensure your float is stable, decorations are secure, and participants are aware of safety rules. Entries should be family-friendly and appropriate for a community event.