wearing the costume leaving the Milwaukee Curling Club in suburban Cedarburg the evening of February 16, proceeding to visit several bars in the area and pose for photographs with patrons before disappearing. Rewards offered for the costume's safe return included year's supplies of mustard and sauerkraut from local businesses, but these went unclaimed as the costume was ultimately dropped off in a hurry at a Cedarburg bar on February 28 by two unidentified men. 20th anniversary celebration On June 27, 2013, the Brewers and Klements sausage marked the 20th anniversary of the Sausage Race. The festivities, held during that day's Brewers game against the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field, featured pregame ceremonies honoring the Racing Sausages, a ceremonial first pitch by Michael Dillon (winner of the first live-action race in 1993), and the regular Sausage Race in the middle of the 6th inning that featured only 3 competitors—original entrants bratwurst, Polish sausage, and Italian sausage (the hot dog and chorizo held the tape at the finish line). Notable contestants Ball players Mark Grace, Pat Meares, Geoff Jenkins, and Hideo Nomo have raced as sausages. A handful of sports journalists have also raced as well as former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Javon Walker, who participated in the race in 2004. Casey McGehee's son Mack has raced as a Little Weenie. Dan Patrick and the "Danettes" of The Dan Patrick Show'' raced in the June 22, 2013, race with Andrew "McLovin" Perloff winning as the Hot Dog. Participation is not open to the general public. On February 24, 2014, a small stray dog wandered into the Brewers' spring training camp. The team adopted him and named him Hank after the late Hank Aaron. He ran his first sausage race with the team on February 27, 2014. Despite losing the race, Hank is popular with the team and has his own Twitter account. On August 20, 2021, late-night TV host Stephen Colbert made a guest appearance as part of his ‘Milwaukee Apology Tour’. He was in the hot dog costume and finished last. See also Presidents Race Great Pierogi Race Mascot race References External links Milwaukee Brewers Major League Baseball competitions Major League Baseball team mascots American sausages Mascot racing in baseball Recurring sporting events established in 1994