Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Four days of boating excitement!
Join the thrilling world of Bago Big Bet Poker Run in beautiful Oshkosh, Wisconsin – where adrenaline meets the serene waters of Lake Winnebago! This event promises a heart-pounding combination of high-stakes poker, breathtaking boat display and a dazzling boat parade that will make waves.
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Event Highlights
Join us for a premier boating experience -- the "Bago Big Bet", brought to you by Offshore Wench. Featuring a jam-packed weekend of adrenaline and fun at the birthplace of high horsepower and Mercury Racing's backyard testing grounds -- Lake Winnebago!
Poker Run
Wisconsin in June is some of the best boating in the country - calm waters, sunny skies and checkpoints that bring the fun on Lake Winnebago! Hop aboard your boat and collect your poker cards along the way.
Boat Show & Parade
Join us for a boat parade that transforms Main Street in Oshkosh into a nautical spectacle! Admire the procession of decked-out boats, each telling its own story through creative decorations and enthusiastic participants.
Registration Info
We are all about community involvement and we want to showcase this amazing event to as many people as we can; however, some portions of this event require registration are considered private.
The poker run is exclusive for registered guests only. All boats with a variety of power are welcome to attend! All parties must be registered and paid for online prior to event start. Money will not be accepted at check-in.
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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! EMAIL SHANNON WITH ANY QUESTIONS!
Event Agenda
6 / 26
Thursday
​​6:00 PM - Welcome Party @ Fox River Brewing Company
Complete your registration and enjoy cocktails with friends as we kickoff the "Bet" in style! Grab your goodie bags, boat numbers, rekindle old friendships and make new ones. Full menu will be available.
6 / 27
Friday
8:00 AM - Mercury Racing Factory Tour
Arrive via boat at the Fond du Lac Yacht Club (43.7977417, -88.4356495) for Mercury Racing factory tours. Breakfast will be available and transportation will be provided for the tour.
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10:30 AM - Raft Up at the Sand Bar
Head to Streich's sandbar (43.94561, -88.50349) for a BBB tie up sponsored by the Oshkosh Boat Club. Grab your friends, grab your cooler and enjoy a day of camaraderie! ​
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3:00 PM - Sometimes Tiki Bar
Take off for Sometimes Tiki Bar at the Pioneer. Pilora's food truck will be available from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Stay and enjoy the sounds of the Bubba Lewis Trio from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM.​
6 / 28
Saturday
9:30 AM - Mandatory Captain's Meeting
hotel convention center. All crew welcome, breakfast served.
11:00 AM - Start Your Engines
Let's get the 2nd annual Bago Big Bet underway! We will head to Winneconne, Fond du lac, Stockbridge and back to Oshkosh. You will get 3/5 cards on the run. Card 1 will be picked at breakfast and you will draw card 5 at the closing ceremonies.
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6:00 PM - Reception at The Howard
Transportation will be provided from the Marriott to The Howard. We'll begin with a cocktail hour 6:00 PM followed by dinner and auction. All proceeds benefiting the K9s For Warriors program.
Have something to donate for the auction? Email Shannon.
9:00 PM - Bowling at The Howard
Featuring a beautiful vintage bowling alley, The Howard is where the party keeps going. Late night snacks and a cash bar available. Transportation will be provided from The Howard to the Marriott all night, with the last run at 12:15am.
Want more info?
Complete the form to send us an email for more information about registration or becoming a sponsor!
We have many sponsorships packages available - large and small! Be a part of this fun community event.
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For volunteer opportunities - groups or individuals, please contact our volunteer coordinator Kristina for information on both!
Phone: 262.349.1400
Meet your host
Offshore Wench, LLC
An experienced go-fast powerboat-event organizer, Shannon Higgins, owner at Offshore Wench, is producing this fun community event.
