Each Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the Appleton American Legion Post 38 hosts popular Brat Frys on their grounds (3220 W. College Ave., in Appleton) that draw hundreds of people. Proceeds from those weekly events which occur through October benefit the Appleton American Legion Post 38’s programs which support local veterans and their families, and so much more.
One week away, on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, the Appleton American Legion Post 38 will extend the hours of their weekly Brat Fry to be from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and will direct ALL of the proceeds from that day’s efforts to the Old Glory Honor Flight. The goal is to exceed the amount that was raised at the 2024 event for Old Glory Honor Flight, which was $7,500.00.
Menu options include brats, hot dogs, single, double, and triple hamburgers, chips, and refreshments. It is requested that large orders are called in ahead of time at 920.733.9840.
Other features at this year’s event include:
· The Wisconsin Vietnam Memorial Wall will be on display. The wall recognizes the 1,248 veterans from Wisconsin that were killed during the conflict and those that remain missing in action. Steve Conto (U.S. Navy, retired) did all the research and created the wall.
· Corn on the cob will be available courtesy of The Bar on Lynndale.
· Appleton American Legion Auxiliary Unit 38 members will be selling sweet treats.
· Entertainment by Music6S from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Members include Jarrod Coulter, Commander of the Appleton American Legion Post 38, and other musicians who are serving or have served in the military. Music6s (M6S) believes music is more than just sound—it’s a source of healing, connection, and hope. As a nonprofit organization, they provide free music education and performance opportunities to men and women facing mental health challenges like PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Their mission is to harness the transformative power of music to support the heroes who serve our communities. www.music6s.com
· Fox Valley Humane Association will be on-site with some of their furry friends.
Old Glory Honor Flight was founded in 2009 by a loyal group of volunteers based in Appleton, WI. They are dedicated to their mission of "Honoring Our Local Veterans One Mission at a Time" which includes all veterans who served prior to May 7, 1975. The Old Glory Honor Flight missions take veterans completely free of charge on trips to Washington, D.C. Every detail of their day-long trip has the vets' best interest in mind to ensure they have a safe, memorable trip and one that conveys appreciation and admiration from our community. On each flight, they travel with trained volunteers who act as guardian escorts, a volunteer medical team, professional photographers and a host of others like the D.C. Park Police who ensure the veterans get the 'red carpet' treatment. Old Glory Honor Flight has organized other missions beyond Washington, D.C., to include a “Return to Pearl”, “Return to Nam”, and others.
The American Legion is America’s largest veterans service organization. It is a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization that was founded in 1919. Together, members of the Appleton American Legion Post 38, the Appleton American Legion Auxiliary Unit 38, and the Appleton Sons of The American Legion Squadron 38 make up what is known as the Appleton American Legion Family. All three organizations place high importance on preserving our American traditions and values, improving the quality of life for our nation's children, caring for veterans and their families, and perhaps most importantly, teaching the fundamentals of good citizenship. Follow the Appleton American Legion Post No. 38 page on Facebook.