In addition to the HUGE Event that is the NFL Draft, Green Bay is celebrating in many ways…..Join WOGB at Leicht Park April 23rd and 26th for the Draft City Music Fest!
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Check out all that is going on!
The WPS Foundation Draft Kickoff and 8th Round Downtown events are both part of Draft City
Music Fest taking place in Leicht Park, downtown Green Bay, April 23rd and 26th. The events
are being hosted by the City of Green Bay in partnership with On Broadway, Inc.
The WPS Foundation Draft Kickoff will be held on Wednesday, April 23 from 4pm – 11pm.
The music acts announced at a press conference held today are as follows:
- 4pm The Chocolateers
- 5pm Grupo Kn Zavor (Group-o Cone Sa-boar)
- 6pm Luke Combs UK
- 7:30pm Riverboat Gamblers
- 9pm De La Soul
8th Round Downtown will be held Saturday, April 26 from 5pm – Midnight.
The music acts announced for that evening are as follows:
- 5pm Hang Ten
- 6pm Rebelmatic
- 7pm J Roddy Walston
- 8:30 pm GZA (of WuTang Clan) with the Phunky Nomads
- 10pm Less Than Jake
“Draft City Music Fest is truly one of the coolest things the City of Green Bay has ever done,”
Tom Johnson, Draft City Music Fest entertainment booking agent
“We have artists coming to our city who headline major festivals across the globe. We’re covering all kinds of genres
from Hip Hop and Indie to Punk Rock and Country. There’s something for everyone, and the
best part is it’s all free to attend which is rare for an event like this.”
The many activities happening at Draft City Music Fest are free, but for those looking to make
their Draft week in downtown Green Bay extra special, VIP Tickets are available. VIP tickets are
sold at $35 per day or $60 for both days. Amenities include an up-close concert-viewing
location, access to beverage sales, and conveniently located port-o-potties.
“Draft City Music Fest is sure to bring energy and excitement to the Broadway District and
Brian Johnson, president & CEO of On
throughout all of downtown during Draft Week,” “The Broadway District is a hub of culture, creativity, and local pride; hosting an
event of this caliber creates an opportunity for visitors to experience something uniquely Green
Bay alongside the many residents who enjoy our programming efforts year-round. We’re thrilled
to co-support planning efforts for this event to curate a visitor experience with national
headliners and local acts, and to encourage those visitors to patronize the many small
businesses that call the Broadway District home.”
Broadway, Inc.
The WPS Foundation Draft Kickoff and 8th Round Downtown events are both part of Draft City Music Fest taking place in Leicht Park, downtown Green Bay, April 23rd and 26th. The events are being hosted by the City of Green Bay in partnership with On Broadway, Inc.
These activities are free, open to the public and include a wide array of activities, live music, family fun and more!
WPS Foundation Draft Kickoff – Wednesday, April 23 DETAILS:
- 4pm – 11pm; Gates open at 3pm
- FREE community event with VIP Ticket option
- Kids Zone to include playground equipment, bounce houses, Mischief & Magic with face painting, balloon animals and plenty of magical fun
- Glow Zone presented by TDS with free glow item giveaways and activities
- Fireworks presented by Festival Foods: approximately 8:30pm
- Container Bar/Beer Garden presented by USA Today/Green Bay Press Gazette featuring the 8th Round pale ale, a tasty collaboration from 9 local breweries
- 15 food trucks/food vendors
- Alternative Zone including GBASO mobile skate park set up
- Packers drum line
Saturday, April 26 DETAILS:
- 5pm – midnight, Gates open at 4pm
- FREE community event with VIP Ticket Upgrade option
- Container Bar/Beer Garden presented by USA Today/Green Bay Press Gazette featuring the 8th Round pale ale, a tasty collaboration from 9 local breweries
- Kids Zone to include playground equipment, bounce houses, Mischief & Magic with face painting, balloon animals and plenty of magical fun
- Festive and fun atmosphere
