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Thank you for your interest in Packers Fan Fest. Please check back in January for 2010 Fan Fest information.
Packers Fan Fest 2009
What: Fifth Annual Packers Fan Fest. A celebration of Packers football for the whole family that will allow fans the chance to get up close and personal with their favorite Packers players, past and present, as well as other members of the Packers family.
When/Where: March 13-14, 2009 at the Lambeau Field Atrium
Friday, March 13
3:00 p.m. - Miller Brewing Company Gate opens.
4:00 p.m. - Event kickoff ceremony.
9:30 p.m. - Day ends.
Saturday, March 14
8:30 a.m. - Miller Brewing Company Gate opens.
9:00 a.m. - Programming begin.
7:00 p.m. - Day ends.
Packers Appearing: Mark Murphy, Ted Thompson, Mike McCarthy, Packers coaches and other members of the Packers' staff.
Current Players: Allen Barbre, Atari Bigby, Desmond Bishop, Brandon Chillar, Chad Clifton, Daryn Colledge, Nick Collins, Mason Crosby, Donald Driver, Brett Goode, Ryan Grant, Korey Hall, Al Harris, Brandon Jackson, JJ Jansen, Cullen Jenkins, James Jones, Aaron Kampman, John Kuhn, Kregg Lumpkin, Ruvell Martin, Tony Moll, Ryan Pickett, Jason Spitz, Scott Wells.
Packers Alumni: Donny Anderson, Edgar Bennett, LeRoy Butler, Paul Coffman, Willie Davis, Lynn Dickey, William Henderson, Jerry Kramer, Dorsey Levens, James Lofton, Brian Noble, Jan Stenerud, Frank Winters, Ron Wolf.
Appearance days and times will be released at the event. Players appearing are subject to change.
Autograph Sessions: Upon entering the event, each attendee will receive a Fan Fest program containing three autograph tickets, with each of the three tickets listing the location and time of its autograph session. One of the tickets is for a double autograph session featuring a current player and an alumnus. Fans must obtain the autographs at the assigned times. Autograph sessions will be at varying times during the two-day event, with some attendees receiving one ticket for a Friday night session and two tickets for Saturday sessions, and others receiving three tickets for Saturday sessions.
Each autograph session will be open only to fans possessing the corresponding ticket. To further enhance the timeliness of the procedure, no posed pictures will be allowed. One item to be signed per ticketed person, per autograph session will be allowed. Players appearing are subject to change.
An autograph ticket "trading zone" will be available for attendees to trade autograph tickets with other attendees who have a different player lineup. Attendees are advised to note the times on each ticket in order to plan accordingly if making a trade. Selling autograph tickets is prohibited.
The procedure, developed from fan feedback, Fan Fest review and study of other, similar fan events, makes the process more organized and guarantees each attendee a total of four autographs as well as the opportunity to take in more attractions at Fan Fest. In addition to the scheduled autograph sessions, fans will have the opportunity to interact with Fan Fest participants on Saturday when some participants randomly will be appearing at different areas of the event..
Activities:
- Question-and-answer sessions with selected Packers.
- Autograph opportunities.
- Members of Packers coaching and football staffs will present '101' sessions, with focuses on offense, defense, special teams, strength and conditioning, college scouting, NFL athletic training and NFL equipment.
- Tour of the Packers' locker room. Open for a "self-guided" tour Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Raffle prize that awards the winner, plus a guest, a 30-minute meet-and-greet session with a player on Saturday. Participating Packers to be announced. Photographs with the players will be welcome, as will one autograph per person during the session. Raffle tickets (10 for $10, 20 for $15 and 30 for $20) will be available for purchase Friday and winners will be chosen and announced Friday evening. Six winning tickets per player will be drawn and with each winner afforded one guest, the session with a player will total 12 people.
- Other raffle prizes: autographed footballs, helmets and jerseys, as well as additional Packers items.
- Raffle tickets - 10 for $10, 20 for $15 and 30 for $20 - are available for purchase Friday and Saturday on the 4th floor north balcony. Must be 18 years old to purchase.
- "Packers Garage Sale" special Packers items at bargain prices. Open while supplies last during event. Located on the third floor.
- Food and drink will be available for purchase at Curly's Pub, Frozen in Time and Atrium eateries.
- The Gallery of Sports Art, featuring framed and unframed photos from the extensive collection of Vernon and Jim Biever as well as other artists.
- The Highland Mint, featuring limited edition minted commemorative coin sets as well as framed Packers photos.
- H.J. Martin & Son, featuring custom Packers carpet.
- Catch the Moment photo booth - Stop by to get your picture taken in a variety of different settings. Dump Gatorade on the coach, catch a pass or call a play, be on the cover of the Game Day program - these photos get you into the game! Photographs are complimentary.
For Children:
- Open 3 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday
- Kids Zone activities, including the ever-popular inflatables.
- Kids-only autographs.
- Coloring, Sony PlayStation and other activities.
Tickets:
- Priced again at $85 per person, tickets are good for both days of the event. Children 6 and younger are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult.
- Tickets will go on sale at 9 a.m. on Jan. 21 through Ticketmaster and can be purchased online, over the phone and in person. Ticketmaster fees will apply.
- A direct link to online ticket sales information can be found by clicking here.
- Over the phone, tickets can be purchased by calling toll free at 800/745-3000. The toll-free Ticketmaster Express number, 866/448-7849, also can be used. It is a self-service information line utilizing an automated system. A TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) number also is available at 877/474-4TDD.
- In-person sales will be conducted at a number of Ticketmaster locations, including Boston Store locations in Brookfield, Glendale, Greendale, Janesville, Madison, Milwaukee, Racine and Wauwatosa. Other in-person locations are Younker's in Green Bay, Macy's in Appleton and the Milwaukee Theatre.
- The Packers' ticket office at Lambeau Field also is an option for in-person purchases.
- A total of 3,500 tickets will be available and will be sold first-come, first-served. Because of Ticketmaster's ability to handle large numbers of simultaneous requests, the ticket application/random drawing system utilized in past years no longer will be needed. A limit of six tickets per transaction remains in place.
- Complimentary program.
- Fan Fest ticket includes admission to the Packers Hall of Fame during the event, as well as on Sunday.
- Portion of the proceeds will go to charity through the Green Bay Packers Foundation.
Accomodations:
- Fan Fest lodging available at Airport Wingate by Wyndham
- The first 25 fans who book a two-night hotel package at the Airport Wingate by Wyndham in Green Bay for March 12, 13, 14 and 15, 2009, will receive their room plus two Packers Fan Fest tickets.
- The package price for two adults is $499 plus tax which includes the two Fan Fest Tickets worth $170.
- Packages must be prepaid and are nonrefundable.
- A maximum of three rooms may be booked per person.
- The Airport Wingate by Wyndham can be called at 920/617-2000 to make reservations.
Logistics:
- Fans should enter through Miller Brewing Company Gate.
- Fans will be allowed to exit and re-enter with their ticket.
- Use of cameras and video cameras during the event is permitted.
- Coat check is available near Atrium eateries.
- Lost and Found is located at Guest Relations desk on Atrium floor and at Concierge Desk on the fourth floor.
- Seating will be located at various areas throughout the event.
- A limited number of wheelchairs will be available to Fan Fest attendees on a first-come, first-served basis at the guest relations desk in the Atrium (a driver's license will be required as a deposit).
- Parking is free of charge and available in the Lambeau Field parking lots via entrances off Lombardi Avenue and Ridge Road.
- Fans with special needs are asked to contact the Packers at 920/569-7500.
Sponsors: Presenting sponsors are Chevrolet, Goodwill Industries. Other sponsors include Citgo, Prodege, Smiles and the Wingate Inn.
2009 Fan Fest Related Info
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