‘Bucky!’ Watch Party with the Evansville Grove Society

WHEN:

Sun, Feb 22, 2026 at 1:00 pm

WHERE:

Night Owl Sports Pub & Eatery, Evansville

Vintage-style graphic showing the University of Wisconsin mascot Bucky Badger in an old-fashioned costume standing on a football field. The image has a sepia tone on the right and a red textured background on the left with large cream-colored script text reading “Bucky!”

Join members of the Evansville Grove Society at the Night Owl Sports Pub & Eatery for a screening of Bucky!, PBS Wisconsin’s latest original production. This documentary explores the rich history and enduring impact of Wisconsin’s most iconic mascot, including the contributions of Lloyd “Babe” Spencer, an Evansville native. Afterward, enjoy a live Q&A with producer Grant Fenster and director Jon Hornbacher.

The event is free and open to the public.

Event: Bucky! Watch Party with the Evansville Grove Society
Date: Saturday, February 22, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location:
Night Owl Sports Pub & Eatery
189 E Main St.
Evansville, WI 53536