The Bean and Bacon Day Tradition has its root in Augusta from the inception of the town and its celebration of Independence Day, July 4 in 1856
As far back as is recorded in 1900, a celebration was mentioned as held at First Ward Park. (See the Augusta Wisconsin Web History Pages about the park)
In 1956, the Augusta Wisconsin Centennial Grand Parade (the 100
anniversary year celebration) was held
on July 4th but the celebration was not known as Bean and Bacons Days until
1977 when the event was scheduled and supported by The Augusta
Business Association and The Lions Club.
Between 1957 and 1976
Augusta Wisconsin usually held Annual Events but the dates sometimes
varied from any time in June to any time in July. Sometimes it
was not held at all.
The success of the 1976 American Bi-centennial celebration in Augusta encouraged local community leaders to make the event an annual one. It led to what has become the Bean and Bacon day tradition in Augusta Wisconsin.
Community leaders such as Carol Peuse and Bob Peuse started the Bean and Bacon Days Grand Parade in 1977 and have kept it alive, interesting and successful ever since.
Bush Brothers, of Bushes Baked Beans fame, purchased the Augusta
Wisconsin Canning factory in 1961 and became an annual sponsor of
the parade and other local events. Bush Brothers celebrated its 100th Anniversary in
2008. The Bush factory has continued to expand and be updated
during the life of Bean and Bacon Days
The Augusta Lions Club, Unity Bank and Lion's Club International are also
annual sponsors. The Augusta Wisconsin Lions club was started in
1939. Many of the Bean and Bacon Day events are
scheduled for the Augusta Wisconsin Lions Field
Questions, suggestions, information, registrations for the events and so on can be answered by contacting those on our contact page
The Augusta Wisconsin Car Show, sponsored by was added to the Bean and Bacon Events Events in 2005. 2010 is the sixth year of the event
Come see. Stay a while. It's a small town independence day.
The 4th of July Tradition in Wisconsin, small town America
See an Antique Car Show with Custom and Antique Cars, Hot Rods, Motorcycles and tractors.
Free for attendees: Exhibition Entry Fee is $7: Bring a non- perishable food item for support of the disadvantaged and save a dollar on the show