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Fill the Hill

The Unflappable FUNdraiser

It’s everyone’s favorite day of giving and goofiness! Starting at 5 p.m. CDT on “Flocktober” 9, Badgers and friends around the world will fill Bascom Hill with pink lawn flamingos. For 24 hours, every gift made in support of UW–Madison will add to our fabulous flock honoring one of the UW’s most beloved student pranks. Whether you join the feathery fun in person or online, you’ll help ensure that UW–Madison remains a world leader in education, research, and innovation for generations to come.

Fly over to uwflamingos.com for more details!

Event Schedule

 

Thursday, Oct. 9
5 p.m. Fill the Hill begins online
Friday, Oct. 10
7 a.m. Flamingos start landing
9 a.m. Flamingo scavenger hunt begins, and flamingo ducks swim in the Library Mall fountain
10 a.m.–2 p.m. Activities and giveaways on Bascom Hill
5 p.m. Fill the Hill ends
October 9-10, 2025
WHEN
October 9-10, 2025
WHERE
Bascom Hill
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Bascom Hill
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October 9-10, 2025
WHEN
October 9-10, 2025
WHERE
Bascom Hill
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