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‘Packers’ Tailgate Tour’ to make its way around Wisconsin in April

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - If you’re in southern Wisconsin in April, keep your eyes peeled for a custom, Packers-themed motor coach!

On Wednesday the Packers announced their plans for the “Packers Tailgate Tour”, which will travel from Green Bay to southern Wisconsin and back from April 9th to the 13th. The Tailgate Tour will return in its “road trip” format, stopping at a variety of locations to thank Packers fans in person and appear at nonprofit fundraising events.

The event will feature current players Elgton Jenkins, Kenny Clark, and Rasheed Walker, alumni players Bryan Bulaga, Mike Daniels, and Alex Green, as well as president/CEO Mark Murphy.

The first stop of the tour will be in Kenosha on April 9, then it will head to Beloit on April 10, Platteville on April 11, and Sun Prairie on April 12 before returning to Green Bay on April 13. The Packers have planned surprises and visits in each area and will make surprise stops at places not listed as their schedule allows.

The Packers tour group will visit schools, hospitals, businesses, retirement homes, event venues, and community centers along the route to present donations, give away items, and visit with fans. They’re working with various locations and nonprofits to coordinate these visits and fundraises, in order to have an impact on as many communities as possible.

In Kenosha, the Tailgate Tour will stop at the Shalom Center for their fundraising event at The Club at Strawberry Creek. The event tickets are $100 each on the Shalom Center website and the event will feature food, drinks, music, raffles, and a silent auction. All proceeds will benefit the Shalom Center’s food, shelter, and community resource programs.

In Beloit, the Packers will stop at the NeighborWorks Blackhawk Region fundraising event, held at the Eclipse Center. Tickets are $75 each and are limited to the first 300 fans at the group’s website and will include food, activities, a live auction, and a Q&A session with the Packers on the tour.

In Platteville, the Tailgate Tour will be at the Broske Center’s Platteville Dairy Days from 5 to 8 p.m. General admission tickets are $25 and are available on the event’s website . These include participation in the Dairy-Oke, music, and a Q&A with the Packers. VIP tickets are $75 each and are limited to 50 people. These can be bought at the Platteville Regional Chamber and include time to meet the Packers during the Mac & Cheese Cook-Off Judging.

In Sun Prairie, the Packers will be at the Sunshine Place’s fundraising event being held at The Pavillion at Angell Park from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $100 and are limited to 250 people. They are available at the Sunshine Place’s website and include food, drunk, live music, auctions, and a Q&A with the Packers.

The Packers will not be holding any formal autograph sessions at these events in order to allow for more opportunities to interact with fans and raise money for the nonprofits.

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Sunshine Place was honored to be chosen by the Green Bay Packers as a stop on their annual Tailgate Tour. The event set a special event fundraising record for Sunshine Place, bringing in more than $107,000 in net proceeds! 

We are so grateful to the event attendees, sponsors, donors, and volunteers who helped make this night a huge success. Funds raised through your efforts will make a big impact in the lives of so many in our community, providing help with food, housing, and other essentials. Thank you.

There is still time to order your commemorative Tailgate Tour apparel! A portion of each sale will benefit Sunshine Place. Click below to check out shirt options and order yours today. Deadline to purchase apparel is Friday, April 26. 

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Packers' Tailgate Tour in Wisconsin scheduled for April 9-13

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 29: A detail of a Green Bay Packers helmet against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter at Lambeau Field on October 29, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

GREEN BAY, Wis. - The Green Bay Packers announced plans on Wednesday, Feb. 7 for the 2024 ‘Packers Tailgate Tour,’ set for April 9-13, which will travel from Green Bay to southern Wisconsin to visit with fans and thank them in person for their support.

This year, the Tailgate Tour will return to its "road trip" format, stopping at a variety of locations and appearing at nonprofit fundraising events each day. To allow for further opportunities for players and alumni to interact with more fans while raising money for the nonprofits, fans should note that there will once again be no formal autograph sessions.

The event will feature current and alumni  Packers players, with current players Elgton Jenkins, Kenny Clark and Rasheed Walker and alumni players Bryan Bulaga, Mike Daniels and Alex Green scheduled to board the bus, along with Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy.

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The Tailgate Tour will stop in Kenosha on April 9, Beloit on April 10, Platteville on April 11 and Sun Prairie on April 12 before returning to Green Bay on April 13, with a variety of surprise and planned visits to be held in each area.

Along the route, the tour group will visit schools, hospitals, businesses, retirement homes, event venues and community centers to present donations and giveaway items and visit with fans of all ages, with the goal of impacting many different communities. The Packers are working with a variety of locations and nonprofits throughout the region to coordinate visits and fundraising opportunities.

• The Shalom Center in Kenosha will be hosting a fundraising event at The Club at Strawberry Creek on April 9 , from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The annual celebration event will include hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, live music, a silent auction, raffles and more. Tickets are $100 each and are available at shalomcenter.org/events . All proceeds will benefit the center’s ongoing food, shelter and community resource programs.
• The NeighborWorks Blackhawk Region in Beloit will be hosting a fundraising event at the Eclipse Center on April 10, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and will include food, activities, a live auction and a Q&A session with the Packers . General admission tickets are $75 and limited to the first 300 fans. For more information about the event and to purchase tickets, visit nwblackhawkregion.org/gbp-tour/ .
• Platteville Dairy Days will be hosting a fundraising event at Broske Center on April 11, from 5 until 8 p.m. featuring a Mac & Cheese Cook-Off. General admission tickets are $25 each and will include participation in Dairy-Oke, music and a Q&A session with the Packers . General admission tickets are available at dairydaysmacandcheese2024.eventbrite.com . Raffles, food and beverages require additional purchases. VIP tickets are $75 each and include exclusive time with Packers players and alumni during the Mac & Cheese Cook-Off Judging. Only 50 VIP tickets are available for purchase only at the Platteville Regional Chamber.
• Sunshine Place will be hosting a fundraising event at The Pavilion at Angell Park on April 12, from 5 to 9:30 p.m. The evening will include a Q&A with the Packers , food and drink, live music, a live and silent auction and more. Tickets for the event are $100 per person, with only 250 available in total. More info and tickets are available at sunshineplace.org/tailgate/ .

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The tour will take place aboard a customized Green Bay Packers -themed motor coach. In addition to stopping in the designated locations and cities, tour celebrities will make surprise stops along the way as the schedule allows.

Packers' Tailgate Tour will include Aaron Jones, Elgton Jenkins and Romeo Doubs

GREEN BAY – For the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Green Bay Packers' annual Tailgate Tour around northern Wisconsin will include active players as well as alumni.

Aaron Jones , Elgton Jenkins  and  Romeo Doubs  will join alumni players  Ha Ha Clinton-Dix , Eddie Lacy  and  Davon House  on the bus tour scheduled for April 11-15. Stops will include Eau Claire on April 11, Superior on April 12, Ashland on April 13 and Minocqua on April 14. As always, a number of surprise and planned visits will occur in each area. Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy also will be on the tour.

The tour group will visit schools, hospitals, businesses, retirement homes, event venues and community centers to present donations and give away items. The Packers are working with a number of groups and nonprofits throughout the region to coordinate visits and fundraising activities.

The Tailgate Tour was not held in 2020, at the onset of the pandemic. Active players did not participate in the 2019, 2021 or 2022 tours because tour dates conflicted with offseason team activities.

Public events for which tickets are required include:

• A fundraising event on April 11 for Bolton Refuge House in Eau Claire at the Lismore Hotel. The event is open to VIP-ticketed guests from 5 to 5:50 p.m., and to general admission ticket holders from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The event will include food, activities, a live auction and a Q&A with the Packers. VIP guests can mingle and take photos with the Packers Tailgate Tour crew. More information and tickets are available at boltonrefuge.org/packers. 
• Ashland High School  will host Oredocker Fun Night at 6 p.m. on April 13, with family-friendly activities, entertainment and a Q&A with the Packers. Tickets are $10 and available at https://oredockers.ticketspice.com/oredocker-packer-fun-night.
• The  Boys & Girls Club of the Northwoods  will host a Great Futures benefit event at 5:30 p.m. on April 14, at Lakeland Aviation at Minocqua Airport. The evening will include activities, food and drinks, door prizes, silent auction, music and a Q&A with the Packers. Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/3IBw5ev. Sponsorships are available and include VIP passes for a meet-and-greet with the Packers. For more information, contact Tammy Walrath at  [email protected]  or (715) 627-1389, ext. 7.
• Habitat for Humanity Northwoods Wisconsin ReStore, 908 Lincoln St., Rhinelander, will host a photo opportunity with Packers Tailgate Tour participants from 9 to 10 a.m. on April 15. Photos will be available in exchange for $20 donations.

Contact Richard Ryman at [email protected] . Follow him on Twitter at @RichRymanPG, on Instagram at @rrymanPG or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RichardRymanPG/

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Green Bay Packers kick off Tailgate Tour

By Rich Palzewic

Contributing Writer

GREEN BAY – The Green Bay Packers’ 17thTailgate Tour officially kicked off April 11 at Lambeau Field.

Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy, current players Aaron Jones, Elgton Jenkins and Romeo Doubs and alumni Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Eddie Lacy and Davon House boarded a Packers-themed bus outside of Lambeau and will travel to several areas throughout western and northern Wisconsin to visit Packers fans.

Stops during the April 11-15 tour will include visits to retirement communities, businesses, schools, event venues and community centers.

The alumni will surprise fans at various locations as time permits.

Stops include Ashland, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Ironwood, Minong, Rhinelander, Rice Lake, Shawano, Spooner, Superior, Wausau, Woodruff and Wittenberg.

“The Tailgate Tour highlights the uniqueness of the Packers – particularly with our connection to the fans,” Murphy said. “It’s a great way to show our fans support. One of my favorite parts of the trip is seeing how the players change from the beginning to the end. They might start a bit reserved, but they’re interacting a lot by the end.”

This is Jones’ first Tailgate Tour.

“I love going out in the community, so this is right up my alley,” he said. “It’s all about spreading our joy throughout Wisconsin where people might not get to see us as often. My mom even showed up to the sendoff party, but she’s not going on the bus.”

A first-time Tailgate Tour participant, Jenkins had kind words to say about the trip.

“I’m super excited,” he said. “We’ll get to see lots of people – kids, people who work for the government, etc. We’re excited to put smiles on everyone’s faces.”

Former player Evan Smith (formerly Dietrich-Smith) played for the Packers in the early 2010s.

“I was telling Mr. Murphy I always wanted to do this during my playing days, but I never got the opportunity to do so,” he said. “To me, it’s an honor to do it.”

Smith currently lives in Wisconsin.

“I love Wisconsin and have been up north,” he said. “I’m excited to see it again and interact with fans – this is right up my alley.”

Because of his upbringing, Smith said he feels very “Wisconsin.”

“If you look at my bio, I grew up in a farm town, I went to school in a small town – small towns are my thing,” he said. “I’ve always loved it here… it has everything I grew up with – a lake, camping, hunting. I’m doing it real Wisconsin now.”

Smith said during his playing career – which also saw stints with the Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers – he soon realized Lambeau was a special place.

“I’ve been to all 32 stadiums, and this is No. 1 – it’s not even close,” he said. “This is the standard in the NFL for the game-day experience, and I don’t think anyone else can hold a candle to it. The Packers probably do the best job of giving fans everything they want. If teams want to do better, this is where they should come to figure it out.”

Clinton Dixplayed for the Packers from 2014-18 and recently retired as a Packer after several stints elsewhere.

“To be a part of this organization is a blessing,” he said. “They gave me a chance to change my family’s history, so now I’m giving back to the place that gave me my start. My favorite memories are winning ball games. The Tour will be a great time to see fans and catch up with some of the guys.”

Lacy, a bruising running back who played for the Packers from 2013-16, is now living in Arizona.

“It’s a pleasure to come back and see familiar faces,” he said. “We also get to go to cities I’ve never been to and see fans in person. I’m a little nervous about it – I usually say ‘no’ to things like this, but when I got the phone call, I wanted to do this one.”

Inevitably, Murphy was also asked about the Aaron Rodgers’ situation.

Rodgers has publicly said he plans to play for the New York Jets, but a deal has yet to be completed to move the four-time NFL MVP.

“It’s been an interesting offseason,” Murphy chuckled. “I anticipate quite a few questions from fans on the situation, and I anticipate saying, ‘There’s no update.’ It’s similar to what happened 15 years ago (with Favre), which ironically, was my first Tailgate Tour.”

Thank you to all who made this event possible!

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Green bay packers tailgate tour, thank you to aaron jones, elgton jenkins and romeo doubs, ha ha clinton-dix, eddie lacy, davon house, and packers president/ceo mark murphy for your time - this event wouldn't have been the success it was without you, april 11th, 2023.

'Packers Tailgate Tour' kicks off April 11, here's where it will stop

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers announced Monday its 'Packers Tailgate Tour' is set for April 11-15.

The tour will travel from Green Bay to Western and Northern Wisconsin to visit fans. Current and alumni Packers players are scheduled to board the bus, including Aaron Jones, Elgton Jenkins, Romeo Doubs, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Eddie Lacy, Davon House, as well as Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy. The crew will ride in a customized Packers-themed motor coach. Tour celebrities will also make surprise stops along the way.

Along the tour route, the group will visit schools, hospitals, businesses, retirement homes, event venues, and more to present donations and giveaway items.

The tour will be stopping at the following public events and are available for ticketed guests to attend:

April 11: Bolton Refuge House in Eau Claire

• Fundraising event at the Lismore Hotel
• Open to VIP ticketed guests from 5 p.m. to 5:50 p.m.
• Open to general admission from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Even to include food, activities, a live auction, and Q&A with the Packers
• VIP guests can mingle and take photos with the tour crew
• More information and tickets are available online .

April 13: Ashland High School

• Oredocker Fun Night at 6 p.m.
• Family-friendly activities, activities, entertainment, and a Q&A with the Packers
• Tickets for $10 each are available online .

April 14: The Boys & Girls Club of the Northwoods

• Great Futures benefit event at 5:30 p.m. at Lakeland Aviation of Minocqua Airport
• Activities, food and drinks, door prizes, silent auction, music, and a Q&A with the Packers.
• Tickets can be purchased online .
• For sponsorship opportunities, which include VIP passes for a meet and greet with the Packers, contact Tammy Walrath at: [email protected] or 715-627-1389 ext. 7.

April 15: Habitat for Humanity Northwoods Wisconsin ReStore

• Photo opportunity with the Packers Tour from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Photos will be available in exchange for $20 donations at 908 Lincoln St. in Rhinelander

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Green Bay Packers kick off Tailgate Tour

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers kicked off their Tailgate Tour this week.

Several current and alumni players will board the Packers-themed bus and drive to areas in southern Wisconsin to visit fans throughout the week.

Among those on the bus are players Elgton Jenkins, Kenny Clark and Rasheed Walker, and alumni Bryan Bulaga, Mike Daniels and Alex Green. Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy will also tag along.

Stops will take place at retirement communities, businesses, schools, event venues and community centers.

Some locations are a surprise, but others are public.

Here are some of the public locations listed on the Packers’ website .

The Shalom Center

City: Kenosha

Date & Time: April 9, 5:30-8 p.m.

This stop is a fundraising event at The Club at Strawberry Creek that includes hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, live music, a silent auction, raffles and more. Tickets for the event are $100, with all proceeds benefiting the center’s programming for food, shelter and community resources.

The NeighborWorks Blackhawk Region

City: Beloit

Date & Time: April 10, 6-7:30 p.m.

The Packers will stop here for a fundraising event at the Eclipse Center. It will include food, activities, a live auction and a Q&A session with the team. Tickets for the event are $75 and are limited to 300 fans.

Platteville Dairy Days

City: Platteville

Date & Time: April 11, 5-8 p.m.

This fundraising event will take place at the Broske Center. Included with the $25 ticket is the Mac & Cheese Cook-Off, Dairy-Oke, music and a Q&A session with the Packers. VIP tickets, which are $75 each, include exclusive time with the Packers players and alumni during the Mac & Cheese Cook-Off judging. Raffle, beer and food stands require additional purchases.

Sunshine Place

City: Sun Prairie

Date & Time: April 12, 5-9:30 p.m.

The Packers will make a stop at The Pavilion at Angell Park during a fundraising event. Tickets are $100 per person and only 250 are available. It includes a Q&A session with the Packers, food and drink, live music, a live and silent auction and more.

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Tailgate the green bay way.

You are planning a trip to Green Bay for a home Packers game for the first time, what could be more exciting than that?! Of course, you’ll visit Titletown , the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame and perhaps partake in an alumni led stadium tour at Lambeau Field or hop on the Packers Heritage Trail Trolley Tour . The last thing you will need to know about to complete your weekend adventure in Green Bay is where you can find the best pre-game party.

Every NFL city has their own take on tailgating and each team has different fans with their own pre-game rituals, but we like to think Packers Nation has the best fans and they sure know how to cheer on the Pack in style.

If kickoff is at Noon, 3:25 p.m. or even on a Monday night, have no fear, there’s a party happening at least four hours prior to game time and it's impossible to miss. But with so many options, how do you choose? Who has the best live music, the best beer selection, or how about an all you can eat and drink buffet?! 

It is important to note once you enter the area surrounding the stadium, you will find people everywhere and the locals that live near the stadium may offer you the chance to park on their lawn for a fee of $10-40 dollars for an easy in and out. Once you find your spot, maybe for free on the street if you arrive early enough, or in one of the lots surrounding the stadium if you don’t feel like walking too far, it’s time to decide where to go to get in the gameday spirit. After you cross Lombardi Avenue, you will be sure to find the action. Some of the roads will be closed for ease of walking from tailgate to tailgate, all within a short walk to Lambeau Field.

So, where should you go? Here are the top tailgating spots you can find every gameday in Green Bay.

Titletown Gameday Live

Explore Titletown! Every gameday you can find Titletown Gameday Live hopping in the Titletown District.

Enjoy live music, food and beverages, fun activities and more. Titletown is the perfect place to celebrate each home game. Play some games like foosball or bean bag toss, perfect your spiral or touchdown celebrations on Titletown’s football field, try your hand at breaking the 40 yd dash record, or run up and down Ariens Hill. Once the snow hits, the tubing hill and ice rink will be open for business. Titletown Gameday Live is open to the public and starts four hours before kickoff. Entertainment lineup for remaining 2021 home games:

Sun., Oct 24 | 8 am - Noon | The Third Wheels Sun., Nov 14 | 11:25 am - 3:25 pm | Scratch & Bang Sun., Nov 28 | 11:25 am - 3:25 pm | Eric Lives Here Sun., Dec 12 | 3:20-7:20 pm | DJ Mando Sun., Dec 25 | 11:30 am - 3:30 pm | TBD Sun., Jan 2 | 3:20-7:20 pm | TBD The Titletown parking lot off of Lombardi Avenue is also open for paid parking, with refunds offered to those with vehicles that leave the lot earlier than four hours before the game starts. Additionally, guests parking at the Titletown parking lot will not be permitted to tailgate in the lot.

Find it at the intersection of Lombardi Ave. & Ridge Rd.

Kroll’s West

Next to Lodge Kohler at Titletown, you can find Kroll's West. This family-owned, family-friendly restaurant has been a part of Green Bay history and tradition for the past 80 years. With a coveted spot directly across the street from Lambeau Field’s Fleet Farm gate, Kroll’s West has become a destination landmark for the ever-popular Wisconsin Butter-Burger. And like the others, craziness will ensue during your pre-game warm up. Enjoy live music, a food truck stocked with Kroll’s West favorites and drinks galore.

Find it on Ridge Rd. directly across from the stadium.

Johnsonville Tailgate Village

On the other side of the stadium, you can kick off gameday at Lambeau Field’s Johnsonville Tailgate Village , located in the east parking lot, outside the Oneida Nation Gate. The Johnsonville Tailgate Village gives fans a tailgating experience like never before. Located in the shadows of Lambeau Field, this 13,242 square-foot temple has: a full kitchen, spacious bar, floor to ceiling windows, and overhead doors that open to a 4,300 square-foot party deck. In addition to these outstanding amenities, the Village hosts live bands and that one-of-a-kind Packers’ atmosphere.

No ticket? No problem! The Tailgate Village is free of charge and open to the public. Listen to live music, enjoy great food and cold beverages and watch the game on any of the 35 plasma screens located throughout the Village.

Find it at the intersection of Oneida St. & Armed Forces Dr.

Veterans Tailgate Zone

Among the hundreds of tailgaters in the Lambeau Field parking lot, you can find a tent that will stand out to those who’ve served in the military. New in 2019, the local VFW POST 2037 has been hosting the Veteran’s Tailgate Zone in Lot 1. Vets who are cheering on the Pack or even the opposing team, make a point to stop by and say hi and bond with fellow vets.

So, if you are a vet or plan on going to the game with one, be sure to stop on by.

You can find more information on parking and tailgating in the Lambeau Field parking lots, here .

Bart Starr Plaza Tailgate Party

At the Bart Starr Plaza Tailgate Party you'll get beer, food, music and the football winning spirit in the air, and it’s all-inclusive! They’ll keep the drinks pouring for you and your friends while you get amped up for the game. If you want to tailgate without the hassle of bringing all of the gear- the Bart Starr Plaza Tailgate Party has got it all for you. Plus, with being located right across the street from the stadium in front of the Resch Center , you don’t have to worry about a long walk or getting back into your car to get to the game. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time online.

Badger State Brewing Company

Tailgate with a local Green Bay brewery located in the heart of the gameday action at Badger State Brewing Company ! Enjoy fresh beer from the source, local food trucks, outdoor games, and a fun atmosphere in both the Tap Room and Beer Garden on all regular season home game days. Gameday hours vary based on game start:

• 9am for Noon & 3 pm games
• 11am for night games

Find it at the intersection of Tony Canadeo Run & Reggie White Way (across from SpringHill Suites).

The sports bars located in the heart of the action has your gameday entertainment covered for every home game. Hop around from bar to bar to catch a variety of live bands and keep the drinks flowing until kick off and in a most cases return to celebrate some more after the Packers win!

Stadium View

Stadium View  is known for their pre & post game parties. Head on over four hours prior to kickoff for live music, visit the vendors to get your gameday accessories, and enjoy food, drinks and games. With recent renovations including an outdoor beer garden and patio where you will find the live musical entertainment, a unique 4-season rooftop bar, along with the recently renovated indoor Sports Bar, Stadium View is a must see stop along the way.

Stadium View has been named one of the “Top 10 Sports Bars in North America” by ESPN, and the “#1 Sports Bar in the Nation” by Forbes for two consecutive years! Once you stop in and try the great food, take advantage of the drink specials and dance to the live music, it’ll be easy to see why.

Paid parking can also be found on site.

Find it at the intersection of Holmgren Way & Armed Forces Dr.

Anduzzi’s

If you like all-inclusive options, Anduzzi’s  has you covered! Come tailgate with your friends and fellow Packers fans and enjoy a wide array of ALL YOU CAN EAT AND DRINK items. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door. Their Packers Tailgate Party menu features the following tailgate essentials:

• Drinks: Bud Light, Bloody Marys, Rail and Call Mixers, Soda
• Food: Burgers, Brats, Beans, Pub Chips and Dip, and Cookies

Enjoy endless food and bottomless beverages until game time!

You don’t want to miss out on the greatest tailgate party in the shadows of Lambeau Field! Be sure to head back after the game as the fun will still be going strong!

Find it at the intersection of Holmgren Way & Mike McCarthy Way.

Along the way you will find another party at The Bar on Holmgren Way. Similar to the atmosphere at Stadium View and Anduzzi’s you can find drink specials, food and live music to rock away with all your fellow Packers fans under the tent.

Paid parking is also available on site.

Find it on the intersection Holmgren Way & Mike McCarthy Way.

Official Event USA Tailgate & VIP Tailgate Party

Event USA  has partnered with Green Bay Distillery for their World Famous Tailgate Party! Join the celebration with an exciting tailgate menu including an all NEW VIP indoor area to help keep you warm before entering the Frozen Tundra.

With two different tailgate party options to choose from, Event USA has your pre-game needs handled!

Whether you go VIP or keep it traditional, their Fan Tailgate Party includes an “all-you-can-eat” buffet or traditional Wisconsin “tailgate party” fare! Chow down to your heart’s (and belly’s) content before you pull out your Tickets and enter Lambeau.

Starting three hours before kickoff, it’s held outdoors just one block from historic Lambeau Field. Find it on Mike McCarthy Way.

D2 Sports Pub

If you want to stay close to the stadium with a short walk to the Oneida gate, check out D2 Sports Pub . They’ll also be rocking away until game time.

Find it on Armed Forces Dr. next to the Resch Center .

Packers Tailgate Tour to make stop in Eau Claire

Green Bay, Wis. (Packers.Com) -The Green Bay Packers today announced plans for the ‘Packers Tailgate Tour,’ set for April 11-15, which will travel from Green Bay to Western and Northern Wisconsin to visit with fans and thank them in person for their support.

After transitioning to a modified version of the event during the last two years with the Packers Road Trip, this year’s event will retain a similar format to the Road Trip, while returning to the fan-favorite Tailgate Tour name.

The event will once again feature current and alumni Packers players, with current players  Aaron Jones, Elgton Jenkins  and  Romeo Doubs  and alumni players  Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Eddie Lacy  and  Davon House  scheduled to board the bus, along with  Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy .

The Tailgate Tour will stop in  Eau Claire  on April 11,  Superior  on April 12,  Ashland  on April 13 and  Minocqua  on April 14 before returning to Green Bay on April 15, with a variety of surprise and planned visits to be held in each area.

Along the route, the tour group will visit schools, hospitals, businesses, retirement homes, event venues and community centers to present donations and giveaway items and visit with fans of all ages, with the goal of impacting many different communities. The Packers are working with a variety of locations and nonprofits throughout the region to coordinates visits and fundraising opportunities.

The tour will be stopping by the below public events, which are available for ticketed guests to attend:

• Bolton Refuge House in Eau Claire  will host a fundraising event at the Lismore Hotel on  April 11 , open to VIP ticketed guests from 5 to 5:50 p.m. and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for general admission. The event will include food, activities, a live auction and a Q&A with the Packers. VIP guests will have the opportunity to mingle and take photos with the Packers Tailgate Tour crew. More information and tickets are available at  boltonrefuge.org/packers .
• Ashland High School  will be hosting Oredocker Fun Night at 6 p.m. on  April 13 , with family friendly activities, entertainment and a Q&A with the Packers. Tickets for $10 each are available at  https://oredockers.ticketspice.com/oredocker-packer-fun-night .
• The  Boys & Girls Club of the Northwoods  will be hosting a Great Futures benefit event at 5:30 p.m. on  Friday, April 14 , at Lakeland Aviation of Minocqua Airport. This fun-packed evening will include activities, food and drinks, door prizes, silent auction, music and a Q&A with the Packers. To purchase tickets, please visit  https://bit.ly/3IBw5ev . Sponsorship opportunities are also available, which include VIP passes for a meet and greet with the Packers. For more information, contact Tammy Walrath at:  [email protected] or 715-627-1389 ext. 7.
• Habitat for Humanity Northwoods Wisconsin ReStore  will be hosting a photo opportunity with the Packers Tailgate Tour participants from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday,  April 15 . Photos will be available in exchange for $20 donations at 908 Lincoln St., Rhinelander, Wis.

The tour will take place aboard a customized Green Bay Packers-themed motor coach. In addition to stopping in the designated locations and cities, tour celebrities will make surprise stops along the way as the schedule allows.

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Brian Gutekunst Was In His Bag Once Again On Draft Weekend

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  Brandon Virk

After using the past two drafts to power a rapid rebuild, Brian Gutekunst was cooking again last weekend. In typical Gutey fashion, he targeted guys with elite athletic profiles, filled needs, sneaked in a trade-down, landed a standout University of Georgia defender, and said, Screw all your mock drafts  when he passed on rumored top target Cooper DeJean . There’s a strong possibility that Gutekunst selected three starters in the first three picks. Jordan Morgan ’s versatility ensures he finds a spot on the offensive line. Edgerrin Cooper could team up with Quay Walker to patrol the middle, and Javon Bullard may line up next to Xavier McKinney in the secondary.

The NFC North has had a pretty strong weekend. The Chicago Bears landed Rome Odunze alongside Caleb Williams and completed an offense that looks more potent than anything we have seen from them in years. Chicago has a reputation for being champions of the offseason and failing to push it much further than that. But Williams, the slam-dunk No. 1 pick for over a year now, is far less polarizing to scouts as a player than Justin Fields and Mitchell Trubisky . The Minnesota Vikings landed Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy to replace Kirk Cousins without moving heaven and earth. Still, it remains to be seen just how much upside he has and how long it will take him to settle into the system.

If this Packers draft class turns out as strong as it appears, this was the latest masterclass in a remarkable rebuild that began when Gutekunst shocked the world by selecting Jordan Love in 2020. It basically included only two months of adversity before Green Bay returned to contention with the league’s youngest team. In adding Cooper, Bullard, and McKinney to fill massive defensive holes this offseason, the Packers finally set themselves up to be the year that the personnel translates to output on the defense. New defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley has to be pleased to inherit this unit.

Gutekunst has become predictably unpredictable in the war room. While he’s markedly more aggressive in free agency than his predecessor, Ted Thompson , Gutekunst has carried on the Packers’ longstanding draft philosophy. Impressive athletic profiles and versatility continued to show up in Green Bay’s picks. However, needs were a noticeable point of emphasis, demonstrating the front office’s intention to go all-in following a breakout season.

McKinney and Bullard will take over for the revolving door of Darnell Savage Jr, Jonathan Owens , and Rudy Ford at the safety position; Cooper will bring youth, energy, and physicality to the spot that the aging De’Vondre Campbell held last season; and Morgan is another high-upside piece to add to Love’s offensive line. His arrival also opens the door for Zach Tom to move to center, a possibility the Packers are reportedly intrigued by. It’s a long road between now and opening day, including crucial transitions for the young guys, but they have flipped multiple key weaknesses into potential strengths overnight — at least on paper.

As they addressed need after need, the elephant in the room became cornerback,  the major position Gutekunst opted not to dip into early on. Star defensive back Jaire Alexander has one side of the field under firm control, but there are a plethora of questions on the other side. Former first-round pick Eric Stokes flashed aggressively in his rookie year, but major injuries have sidelined him ever since. Seventh-round rookie Carrington Valentine held his own in a handful of starts in 2023, but it’s still difficult to view him as a long-term solution.

In a post-draft presser, Matt LaFleur addressed this by saying Stokes “looks great,” suggesting he will be ready to go as CB2 opposite Alexander. That brings the number of Georgia defenders in the starting lineup up to four, with Bullard joining Stokes, Walker, and Devonte Wyatt , another high draft pick primed for a big leap.

One of the primary factors in Gutekunst’s draft domination these past couple of years has been the diamonds in the rough he finds in the middle rounds. This year, seventh-round corner Kalen King feels like a guy who fits that mold. Around this time a year ago, King was forecasted to go on Thursday or Friday. However, he had a rough 2023 season and slid the entire length of the draft. Jayden Reed and Sauce Gardner were among those who shouted him out as a steal.

Interestingly, two of their late-rounders have gotten the better of potential future villain Caleb Williams. Fifth-round safety Kitan Oladapo sacked him in an Oregon State victory over USC, and seventh-round quarterback selection Michael Pratt outdueled him in an absolute boat race of a Cotton Bowl in 2022. Pratt has maintained a decent national profile as the leader of an overperforming Tulane team, and it will be interesting to see if he winds up with the backup quarterback job that currently belongs to Sean Clifford .

Overall, it was an incredibly successful weekend for Gutekunst and the Packers. They put the cherry on top of the Aaron Rodgers trade with the addition of Cooper and have this roster locked, loaded, and ready to make noise in the NFC. Over the next few months, the onus will fall on the coaches to turn personnel into production. LaFleur’s system looked polished and potent in Love’s first year at the helm, and it feels like the sky’s the limit with the entire young core returning. Hafley’s defense will be far more interesting to see. Time will tell if he can avoid the fates of his predecessors, but one thing is certain: Brian Gutekunst has put them all in a position to succeed heading into 2024.

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Packers fans weren't thinking what GM Brian Gutekunst was thinking for first draft pick

GREEN BAY – Green Bay Packers fans should never be surprised when General Manager Brian Gutekunst surprises them.

Exhibit A this year is left tackle Jordan Morgan of Arizona, who the Packers nabbed with the 25th pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. It was clear the Packers were not conflicted. They made their pick before much of their 10 minutes expired. Offensive linemen were flying off the board Thursday, as were quarterbacks, so the other positions the Packers most want to fill might still have players they want in the later rounds.

That's how Jim Henaman of Knowlton sees it. "Absolutely," emailed Henaman, who was in Minnesota with buddies from the Owen-Withee area to watch the draft. "The group feels the pick is a good value pick. There is some disbelief they didn’t go defense, but if he works out, he can protect (quarterback Jordan) Love's blind side for a long time! There are still several strong defensive impact players on the board."

That doesn't mean Packers fans who were hoping for Cooper DeJean, a defensive back, or a linebacker, were in accord with Gutekunst's thinking.

"This draft lined up perfectly to take DeJean for his secondary and special teams excellence. Then hit linebacker and offensive round in round two. Nothing against Jordan Morgan, but we lost our bearings," wrote Andrew Larsen of Rockford, Ill. "Missed out on a playmaker and reached there."

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Steve Schumer of Gillette, N.J., a member of the Packers FAN Hall of Fame, also thought DeJean would be the Packers' initial pick.

"The prevailing thought process was with the depth of this offensive line class, Packers take the versatile and playmaking DeJean in the first round, grab an offensive lineman in the second," Schumer said. "On the other hand, just as surprising was that the Packers had their choice of Morgan, Graham Barton of Duke and Tyler Guyton of Oklahoma. The fact they chose Morgan over both those highly-thought-of players speaks volumes how highly they had Morgan rated."

At Lambeau Field, 1919 Kitchen & Tap, was unusually free of draft watchers Thursday, but Jason Schmieden of Elkhorn and Josh Erskine of Delavan were in Neenah for a bowling tournament and drove up to Lambeau for dinner and the draft.

"We thought, what kind of experience would it be to be in the house (Lambeau) when the pick is made?" Erskine said.

From where they were sitting, they could look out at the Lambeau Field parking lot, to one of places where the NFL Draft stage might be located for next year's draft, and imagine NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell looking back in their direction when announcing the next pick.

Green Bay will host the NFL Draft April 24-26, 2025, at Lambeau Field.

Like the others, Schmieden and Erskine did not expect the Packers' pick to be Jordan Morgan, but "In Gutey we have learned to trust," Schmieden said.

"I thought offensive line needed to be beefed up a little. We were talking about that earlier," Schmieden said. "They have to go with corner back (next). I don't think Cooper (DeJean) is going to be there."

The Packers will have four picks in rounds two and three. After picking 25th on Thursday, the Packers have picks 41, 58, 88 and 91 on Friday. Erskine said safety and middle linebacker were big needs.

Henaman and his guys, who were spending their 22nd draft together, also were thinking defensive backs and linebackers, with the exception of Ryan Looker of Fall Creek, who said before the pick, "I feel they will lean into an offensive tackle."

Henaman said the Packers this year did not have "burning hot, must-have needs," but everyone agreed defense could be shored up.

"I feel we need linebackers, but there doesn’t seem to be someone that is a must-have in the first round. I would say if he’s there, Kool-Aid (McKinstry of Alabama) would be a good fit. Trading down is also an option," said Hutch Ruggles of Eau Claire

Rob Weideman of Knoxville, Tenn., and Chad Shillinger of Prior Lake, Minn., would like game-changing defensive players. "A player that can instantly bolster the run defense," Shillinger said, while Weideman was hoping for someone with explosive speed.

Larsen tried to suss out Gutekunst's thinking. "To take Morgan at 25, I have to believe they think he can play left tackle. That would allow Rasheed Walker to move to right tackle and Zach Tom to center. I have to believe that's their long-term bet in taking Morgan at 25."

João Storer, watching the draft from Brazil, where the Packers will open the 2024 season in São Paulo against the Philadelphia Eagles, said, "About Morgan, I think that’s a fair pick, very Gutekunstesque. Those 6 QB (picks) were awesome for teams that don’t need them."

Whatever his calculation, Gutekunst has earned some leeway because of his previous successful drafts, especially last year's, which propelled the Packers to an unexpected 9-7 season and playoff victory over the Dallas Cowboys, and near victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

"Bottom line for me:  Building a stronger offensive line around your young franchise QB is never a bad strategy," Schumer said. "And at the end of the day, Gutekunst has earned the right with the excellent roster he’s assembled to have our support on Morgan being the right choice."

Contact Richard Ryman at  [email protected] . Follow him on Twitter at  @RichRymanPG,  on Instagram at  @rrymanPG  or on Facebook at  www.facebook.com/RichardRymanPG

This article originally appeared on Green Bay Press-Gazette: Packers fans weren't thinking what GM Brian Gutekunst was thinking for first draft pick

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Hopper Chosen By Packers In Round Three Of NFL Draft

DETROIT –  University of Missouri linebacker  Ty'Ron Hopper  was the third-round choice of the Green Bay Packers with pick 91 in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Hopper is the third Mizzou player to be selected among the first 91 picks in this year's draft, the first time since 2009 MU has had a selection in each of the first three rounds.  A native of Shelby, N.C., Hopper earned Second-Team All-SEC honors by the conference's coaches in 2023, while also becoming the third Tiger ever named as a finalist for the Butkus Award (Nick Bolton, Sean Weatherspoon). Through 10 games this season before being sidelined by an injury for the final two regular season contests, Hopper led the team with 55 tackles and wreaked havoc in the backfield with six TFL's and three sacks. In 22 starts at MU, he posted 133 tackles, including 20 for a loss along with 5.5 sacks. His 49 QB pressures since 2022 rank third among all SEC linebackers. Prior to joining Missouri, Hopper spent three seasons at Florida, appearing in 28 games and making four starts for the Gators from 2019-21. At Missouri's pro day, Hopper clocked a 4.68-second 40 with a 36-inch vertical jump. The NFL Draft concludes on Saturday with rounds 4-7 starting at 11 a.m. CT with coverage on ESPN and NFL Network. 2024 NFL DRAFT TRACKER Round (Pick) — Name (Team) 1 (27) — Darius Robinson (Arizona) 2 (61) — Ennis Rakestraw, Jr. (Detroit) 3 (91) — Ty'Ron Hopper (Green Bay) RESERVE YOUR FOOTBALL SEATS NOW! Fans can reserve their 2024 season tickets today by visiting  MUTigers.com/FBTix . FOLLOW THE TIGERS For all the latest information on Mizzou Athletics, please visit  MUTigers.com . For up-to-the-minute updates, follow Missouri football (@ MizzouFootball ) and Coach Drinkwitz (@ CoachDrinkwitz ) on X. You can also find the Tigers on  Instagram  and  Facebook .

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