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An overview of Badgerland

Badgerland Water Ski Show Team was formed in 1983 when the KeeWees of Lake Keesus and the Nagawautics of Lake Nagawicka joined forces. In 1983 Badgerland entertained crowds on the waters of Lake Keesus and Lake Nagawicka. In 1984 we skied solely on Lake Keesus and continued on Lake Keesus until the resort was shut down in 1994. Through the years we were on and off other lakes. In 1985, 1986, 1987 our second site was on Silver Lake in Oconomowoc. Then in 1988 and 1989 we were back on the waters of Lake Nagawicka.

In 1990 we skied for the first time at Frame Park on the Fox River in Waukesha through 1991. In 1992, Frame Park was renovated and we were not able to ski on the Fox River and we skied solely on Lake Keesus. In 1993 and 1994, we again skied on the Fox River and Lake Keesus, but this was the last time we were able to ski on beautiful Lake Keesus, where the KeeWees started back in 1967. So from 1995-1998 we had only one practice and one show in Waukesha, but in 1999 we returned to the city of Oconomowoc as they allowed us to put on shows at Fowler Park on Fowler Lake a few time a summer.

A look back at the Badgerland shows through the years...

 
     
2010 Tale of Two Westerns 1996 Viva Ski Vegas
2009 Western 1995 Salsa Fest
2008 Popeye 1994 Condo Hillbillies
2007 The Ski Amigos 1993 Aladdin
2006 Flintstones 1992 Ganster with Bullets & Killer
2005 Extreme Makeover:Ski Show Edition 1991 King Triton
2004 Magic Mountain 1990 Cinderella Western
2003 Dr. Suess 1989 Popeye
2002 Knights of Badgerland 1988 Clue
2001 Shore Leave 1987 Gilligans Island
2000 Scooby Doo 1986 Peggy Sue Got Married
1999 Dukes of Badgerland 1985 Waterville High
1998 Camp Run-a-Muck 1984 Tour of America
1997 Bank Robbery 1983 Tour of Wisconsin


Badgerland is always looking for new members to ski, be on the boat crew, announce, sew costumes, make ropes, and help out in hundreds of other ways. If you are interested in becoming a member of our family, please contact us.

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Copyright 2010 - Badgerland Water Ski Show Team
Badgerland Water Ski Shows, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible. An objective of Badgerland is the education of youth in the techniques, rules, regulations and safety in the sport of water skiing, and boating. P.O. Box 607, Merton, WI 53056