Run by 100% volunteers, the Greater Bucky Open (GBO) is a fundraiser golf outing and charity concert organized to financially support, comfort and entertain patients and families at the UW Health's American Family Children's Hospital along with showing appreciation to Bucky Badger student mascots. The GBO is the longest running charity event supporting the children’s hospital!
The Greater Bucky Open events are always held during the week of a home UW football weekend in the fall. This year falls during the Wisconsin vs. Maryland game, September 18th-20th.
Thurs, Sept 18 | 1–3p – GBO annual visit with Bucky to the AmFam Children's Hospital to pass out toys and good cheer
Thurs, Sept 18 | 6–9p – BMA Fundraiser @ Old Sugar Distillery (+ sneak peek of the new PBS Bucky mascot documentary!) RSVP Link
Fri, Sept 19 | 7p–12a – GBO Charity Concert @ RedRock Saloon (Madison County performing); FREE entrance from 7-9p for Bucky supporters
Sat, Sept 20 | 11a Kickoff – Wisconsin vs Maryland; First time ever on-field recognition of Bucky Mascot Alumni during the football game to celebrate Bucky’s 85th Birthday!