Touchdown Downtown - Celebrating the 2025 Draft in Green Bay

Gear up for Touchdown Downtown, a special event series celebrating the 2025 Draft in Green Bay, WI! Discover exciting activities, local attractions, and much more happening April 23-26, 2025. Don't miss out on this once in a lifetime experience.

Field Fest at Historic City Stadium- April 23 | 11AM - 2PM | City Stadium, 1500 E Walnut St, Green Bay

• The City of Green Bay, in partnership with the Greater Green Bay YMCA, will host Field Fest at Historic City Stadium. This free, family-friendly event will kick off the 2025 Draft weekend at City Stadium, home to the Green Bay Packers from 1925 to 1956.
• The local community and visitors are invited to grab a scorecard and experience eight football-themed stations including:
  • 40-yard Dash
  • 20-yard Shuttle Run
  • Catch Competition
  • Push-ups
  • Standing Broad Jump
  • Obstacle Course
  • QB Challenge
  • Long Throw
• There will also be giveaways, food, and more fun surprises to come!

Draft City Music Fest

• Draft Kicoff - April 23 | 4-11PM | Leicht Park, 128 Dousman St, Green Bay
  Draft Kickoff presented by Wisconsin Public Service Foundation will feature multiple live music acts including a national headliner, food, beverages, free glow giveaway items and activities, a family zone and much more! Fireworks presented by Festival Foods will light up the nighttime sky, prior to the musical headliner.
• 8th Round Downtown - April 26 | 5PM-Midnight | Leicht Park, 128 Dousman St, Green Bay
  Following the completion of the 7th round Draft picks, add the finishing touch to your 2025 Draft Green Bay experience with 8th Round Downtown! This Draft City Music Fest sendoff event will feature 4-5 bands with a headlining act as a grand finale to the weekend. Local breweries are teaming up to create an exclusive craft beer only for Draft week and you’ll find it exclusively at this event! In addition to food and beverage options, other event activities and unique experiences will be announced soon. 

Living Packers Heritage Trail - April 24 | 10AM-1P

• Experience the historic Packers Heritage Trail as many of its stops are brought to life! This special FREE Draft 2025 event will offer live actors at several downtown sites with the help of the Brown County Historical Society and Evergreen Theater.
• Visitors and locals alike will hear stories of the rich history of the Green Bay Packers and gain a deeper knowledge of the community’s love for the team.
• The Living Packers Heritage Trail can best be experienced by foot, bike or car.

Booyah Battle & Uncle Mike's Kringle Combine - April 25 | 10AM-1PM | 100 S Washington St

• Join in the fun on the streets of Green Bay as 13 local Non-Profits partner with Booyah Chefs to serve up Wisconsin’s favorite soup to football fans here for the NFL Draft. Visitors and locals alike will determine who makes the best booyah in the land! Other local specialties will be highlighted such as Uncle Mike’s Kringle & bakery items, polka music, and more surprises.  
• LiveWire Polka Band will be performing from 10:00-1:00. Learn more about LiveWire here. 
• Attendees will purchase tickets at a tent operated by DGBI.  Each ticket will be $3.00 for a 6 oz. sample of booyah. Cash or Credit Card will be accepted.  The proceeds of ticket sales will be split equally among the Non-Profit groups.  Water and soda will also be sold by DGBI.  Alcoholic beverages will be sold by the bars/restaurants located along the event footprint. 
• There will be two prizes for the Booyah Battle. The winner of the best booyah will be determined by a panel of judges who will blind taste test a sample from each chef.  There will also be a People’s Choice award determined by the number of voting tickets each Non-Profit/Chef receives. Booyah voting tickets will be given out to attendees with their tasting samples.  
• The winner for each of these awards will receive $500! The Non-Profit/Booyah Partners will also be able to set out tip jars to collect extra donations. 

Draft Day 5K - April 26 at 9AM | Downtown Green Bay - City Deck

• Hit the trail with the most exciting 5K race of the spring season: Draft Day 5K! Sport your favorite jersey in this football-themed 5K event and join others in embracing the energy and excitement of the Draft coming to Green Bay. 
• Whether you're a die-hard football fan, a fitness enthusiast, or just looking for a fun way to celebrate the Draft, this event is designed for everyone—runners, walkers, and fans alike.
• Participants will experience a football-themed race, with an out and back course on the Fox River Trail providing scenic views of the Fox River and Downtown Green Bay.  Grab your jersey, rally your team, and come run with us to the end zone.  Donations from this event will go towards the Greater Green Bay YMCA and their youth sports programs.

Saturday Farmers Market - Draft Edition | April 26 | 8-11AM | 100 S Washington St

• Experience the beloved Downtown Saturday Farmers Market on Saturday, April 26, 2025. This will be taking place during the morning as a very special Draft Edition event, which welcomes local favorites plus vendors from throughout the state of Wisconsin.
• It will feature products such as meats, cheeses, prepared and packaged goods, fresh produce, seasonal products, handmade creation, flowers and plants.