Yuma Rotary’s Annual Walt Kammann Sausage Fry is here

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Yuma Rotary is hosting the 66th Annual Walt Kammann Sausage Fry Friday.

The event is happening at the Yuma Civic Center from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., where there will be music, food, drinks, prizes and other activities.

Tickets for the event are $15, and Jeff Kammann, Walt Kammann's grandson and the Sausage King of Yuma, says the funds Yuma Rotary gets "goes towards out scholarship programs and a lot of the other great things that that we give money to throughout the year."

KYMA spoke with Kammann earlier this week, where he said it was an honor to continue his grandfather's legacy and "keep this tradition going."

"It's close to my heart to be able to continue this thing year after year and continue to cook and put on something my grandfather started 66 years ago and for me to carry the tradition. It's really great," Kammann added.

One couple, Annette and Darcy Krisa, who attended the fry, says they have been coming to Yuma for the past 15 years adding that it's nice to know the money collected is staying local.

"We live here for five months out of the year right, so it is nice to give back," the Krisas shared.

Another couple who is visiting from Idaho says this is the first time attending the event and are looking forward to coming back next year.

"Helping the community really, not just the rotary, its helping the community," said Leroy Michael from Idaho.