This year Badger Family Fest will take place on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025
from 11 a.m. CT to 2 p.m. CT
We are excited to welcome you back to the Memorial Union Terrace to meet and mingle with your students and other UW-Madison families. For an idea on what to expect, check-out our our 2024 programming below.



1. Wheelhouse Studios
11 A.M. – 2 P.M.
Unleash your creativity with Wheelhouse Studio and craft your very own UW-Madison custom-made swag! Dive into the fun of designing personalized friendship bracelets and so much more. Whether you’re looking to make a colorful accessory for yourself or a heartfelt gift for a friend, we’ve got all the materials and inspiration you need.
2. Caricaturist, Tattoo Artist, and Balloon Artist
11 A.M. – 2 P.M.
Swing by to choose your favorite design and get ready to shine with vibrant spray-on tattoos! If you’re instead in search of the perfect souvenir from Family Weekend, take a moment to sit for a quick sketch by a professional caricature artist or a fun ballon design! You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind keepsake that will bring joy for years to come.


3. Photos with Bucky
12 P.M- 1 P.M.
Don’t miss your chance to strike a pose with UW-Madison’s infamous mascot and capture a memory you’ll cherish forever. Whether you’re showing off your Badger pride or just want a fun photo op, Bucky’s ready to make it unforgettable.
4. Food
11 A.M.
Come hungry and grab lunch on us! First-come, first-served, with food available for the first 2,000 attendees. Enjoy a classic Wisconsin meal featuring a brat (with gluten-free and vegan options available), chips, a and refreshing beverage.


5. UW Credit Union Booth
Come stop by the UW Credit Union Booth to learn more about our proud sponsor and get some swag to take home!
6. Self-Guided Alumni Tour
11 A.M. – 2 P.M.
Enjoy the exhibitions in alumni park: a park to call home and a place where alumni stories are created and shared. Alumni, students, parents, community members, and all Badgers are invited to enjoy this campus landmark.


7. Live Music
11 A.M. – 2 P.M.
Terrace Stage
Hailing from Madison, Get Well Now is an indie rock band blending heartfelt lyricism with a dynamic sound shaped by influences like Pinegrove, Her’s, Modest Mouse, and early 2000s pop-punk. The group–Jake Belongia, Will Dark, Logan Romberger, Nathan Tesman, and Jeremy Wisbey–craft songs that balance emotional vulnerability with punchy, melodic energy, channeling the nostalgia of mid-2000s angst through a modern, genre-blurring lens. With raw vocals, jangly guitars, and an undercurrent of introspection, Get Well Now invites listeners into a space where catharsis and catchy hooks collide.
Get Well Now is playing 11-12:30 and WSUM is DJ’ing from 12:30-2