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.