FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Battle on Bago Moves On-Shore — Heated Tent, Live Music & $375,000 in Raffle Prizes Await at Menominee Park

Oshkosh, WI — The Battle on Bago Foundation announced that the on-ice fishing portion of the event has been proactively canceled due to deteriorating ice conditions, prioritizing the safety of anglers on the Lake Winnebago System.

The good news? Battle on Bago is still on — and the action continues February 20–21 under a massive heated tent at Menominee Park (Miller’s Bay) with food, music, raffles, and giveaways all weekend long.

Attendees are encouraged to come down to the tent to purchase raffle tickets, enjoy live entertainment, and be part of one of Oshkosh’s most anticipated winter traditions — all while supporting kids and conservation efforts.

What’s Happening Under the Tent:

  • Live music, including The Glam Band on Friday night

  • One of the largest Friday fish fries in the area

  • Merchandise sales and community fun all weekend

  • Raffle drawings Saturday between 4:00–6:00 p.m.

NEW for 2026: Fishing Raffle Giveaways

This year, Battle on Bago will give away 315 total prizes valued at $250,000 in the Fishing Raffle, including:

  • Ford F-150

  • Lund Boat

  • Two $10,000 cash prizes

  • Gear and prizes from top sponsors including Vortex Optics, YETI, TurtleBox, Eskimo, Fleet Farm, Scheels, Marcum, Jiffy, Montana Knife Co., and more

Fishing Raffle Tickets can be purchased and exchanged at the event tent for $40 or 3 for $100.

Additional Raffles Available:

  • General Raffle valued at $125,000, featuring a Ford F-150, Honda UTV, $20,000 in cash prizes, and more

  • Gun Raffle (unchanged from previous years)

All raffle tickets are available for purchase in the tent.

Already Purchased a Fishing Ticket?

Those who previously purchased fishing tickets through retailers or membership packages have three options:

  • Mail tickets for a full $40 refund per ticket
    Battle on Bago Foundation, PO Box 3965, Oshkosh, WI 54902

  • Exchange 1 Fishing Ticket for 1 Fishing Raffle Ticket

  • Exchange 1 Fishing Ticket for 2 General Raffle Tickets

Exchanges must be completed at the event tent on Friday, Feb. 20 or Saturday, Feb. 21 before 3:30 p.m.

You do not need to be present to win.

Battle on Bago invites everyone to come down, enjoy the on-shore festivities, and continue supporting the mission behind the event. While ice conditions changed the format, the spirit of Battle on Bago remains the same, with community, generosity, and unforgettable winter fun in Oshkosh.

For more information, visit battleonbago.org