“BADGER BASH” KICKS OFF ITS 42nd SEASON
AT UNION SOUTH
2 ½ hours Before Every Home Football Game
1st Badger Bash of 2014:
Saturday, September 6
Wisconsin Badgers vs W. Illinois Leathernecks
8:30 am
Badger Bash—the longest running public tailgating party at UW-Madison—celebrates its 42nd year hosting Mike Leckrone the entire UW Marching Band and throngs of rabid Badger football fans at Union South in 2014!
The “jumbotron” giant TV outdoor will return to the Plaza — adding to the gameday atmosphere before, during and after the Badger game. So, no ticket, no problem; it’s almost as good as being inside Camp Randall!
The season’s initial Badger Bash begins at 8:30 am on Saturday, September 6, to help fans prepare for the first home UW game vs. Western Illinois that kicks off at 11 am.
Located just steps away from Camp Randall Stadium at the corner of Dayton and Randall Streets, Union South offers a full Badger gameday experience.
Each Badger Bash offers special events and activities including free live music featuring Northern Hooks. The first Bash celebrates UW Marching Band Day which will include announcing the induction of three distinguished alumni into the UW Marching Band Hall of Fame.
The Badger Bash schedule so far is below. For updates, visit http://BadgerBash.org.
***Saturday, August 30, SPECIAL GAMEWATCH***
UW Badgers vs LSU Tigers, 8 pm
(Gamewatch starts at 7 pm in The Sett AND
on the jumbotron screen in the Union South Plaza!)
w/ the UW Marching Band!
Saturday, September 6
UW Badgers vs Western Illinois Leathernecks, 11 am (Badger Bash 8:30 am)
Special events: Alumni Band Day
Saturday, September 20
UW Badgers vs Bowling Green Falcons, kickoff TBA
Badger Bash begins 2.5 hours before kickoff
Special events: Parents Weekend
Saturday, September 27
UW Badgers vs South Florida Bulls, kickoff TBA
Badger Bash begins 2.5 hours before kickoff
Special events: Bucky Badger’s Birthday!
Saturday, October 11
UW Badgers vs Illinois Fighting Illini, kickoff TBA
Badger Bash begins 2.5 hours before kickoff
Friday, October 24
Special Homecoming Pep Rally
Memorial Union Terrace following the Parade, 6:30 pm
Saturday, October 25
UW Badgers vs Maryland Terrapins, 11 am kickoff
Badger Bash begins at 8:30 am
Special events: Homecoming and welcome Maryland to the Big Ten!
Saturday, November 15
UW Badgers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers, kickoff TBA
Badger Bash begins 2.5 hours before kickoff
Saturday, November 29
UW Badgers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers, kickoff TBA
Badger Bash begins 2.5 hours before kickoff
Special events: Lumberjack Border Battle
Join fellow Badgers at 8:30 am on Saturday, September 6 at Badger Bash before the UW-Western Illinois game, presented by Pepsi Max, along with media sponsors WKOW TV Ch. 27, WOKY AM (the Big 920, Milwaukee), WRIT FM (Oldies 95.7, Milwaukee) and the Big 1070 sports radio, which will broadcast live from Badger Bash before and after the game.
Hosted prior to each home football game, fans can enjoy performances by Mike Leckrone and the entire UW Marching Band, food hot off the grill, icy cold beverages, Babcock ice cream, Bucky Badger and more activities including:
On The Plaza: Home of the UW Marching Band!
- A “jumbotron” TV to catch all the pre-game and early game action, the Badger game, then the post-game and late games
- Plenty of food options
- Badger merchandise on sale
The Orchard: Family friendly fun!
- Live music with Northern Hooks before the UW Band plays
- Face and hair painting, inflatables and lots of activities for kids!
- Food kiosks, featuring brats and other options
The Sett: Catch all the action on our 18’ HDTV!
- Before, during and after the Badger game! No ticket needed to feel part of the gameday experience! The weather’s always fine inside The Sett.
- Great food options!
- Bowling, billiards and air hockey in the low level along with beverages, pizza and other snacks.
6th Quarter: After the game, stop back at Union South!
- Great food, and a great venue for celebrating and
- Catching the late games and highlights on giant TVs inside and out.
For Badger Bash updates, visit http://BadgerBash.org, or connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheWisconsinUnion or contact Tim Gloeckler, tjgloeck@wisc.edu, 608 263-2558.
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