The City of Green Bay, in partnership with On Broadway Inc., will host two events at Leicht Park during Draft Week. These FREE events are part of the Touchdown Downtown initiative to kick off and close out the exciting weekend in Green Bay, WI.

Schedule

April 23, 2025

Draft Kickoff presented by Wisconsin Public Service Foundation

Time: 4:00-11:00 p.m.

Draft Kickoff presented by Wisconsin Public Service Foundation is a family-friendly event perfect to kickoff your Draft weekend! The night will include:

Live music that spans multiple genres, including national and local acts, including the Packer Drumline 

Food trucks

Shipping Container Bar sponsored by USA Today serving 8th Round Pale Ale and more

Artist Alley with clothing, jewelry, and more

Glow Zone presented by TDS with giveaway items 

Kids Zone with magic, balloon animals, facepainting, bounce houses, and a large playground presented by Burke/Lee Recreation 

GBASO skate park in the Neville Museum Parking Lot (the Dousman Street Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic)

Fireworks presented by Festival Foods will light up the nighttime sky at approximately 8:30 p.m.

April 26, 2025

8th Round Downtown

Time: 5:00 p.m.-midnight

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. 

Enjoy unique food and beverage choices, including the 8th Round Downtown Pale Ale. Nine local breweries have come together to brew this hoppy and refreshing hazy pale ale, and it will exclusively be available at the participating brewery's tap rooms and Draft City Music Fest.

Date: April 23 & 26, 2025

Location: Leicht Park

128 Dousman St, Green Bay, WI 54303

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