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Thank you for your interest in the Tailgate Tour. Please check back in spring for 2008 Tailgate Tour information.
Tailgate Tour 2007
The Packers second 'Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour,' took place on May 1-4, 2007, setting out across the state to thank fans in person for their enduring and enthusiastic support of the club through the years.
The event, in a reprisal of the popular inaugural tour in July 2006, included Chairman Bob Harlan, players Nick Barnett, Aaron Rodgers and Mark Tauscher. The tour took place aboard a customized motor coach emblazoned with the logo "Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour" and the phrase "Touching Down in Your Community."
The tour made stops in Superior (May 1) Eau Claire (May 2), McFarland (Madison area) (May 3) and Racine (May 4). Additionally, Kevin Barry joined the tour for the McFarland tailgate party and replaced Tauscher for the Racine party, due to a prior commitment for Tauscher.
The motor coach made one scheduled stop during the day at a site to be determined in each area. At the visit, tour members had the opportunity to interact with fans and deliver the message of "thanks." In addition to the planned stops, surprise stops were made as the schedule allowed.
Culminating the day's activities during the 'Tailgate Tour' was an evening tailgate party in each city from 6 to 8:30 p.m., with a flavor of famous Lambeau Field tailgating, hosted by a local non-profit organization. The parties featured food and mingling with the Packers representatives. At each tailgate party, footballs autographed by each tour member were given away as door prizes. Tailgate party tickets were priced at $20, with proceeds to benefit the hosting organization.
'Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour' evening tailgate party locations and ticket information were as follows (6 to 8:30 p.m. in each city):
- Superior: Wessman Arena, May 1. To benefit Superior-Douglas County Family YMCA Strong Kid's Campaign. Tickets on sale beginning 1 p.m., March 11 at the Superior YMCA, 9 N 21st St. Purchase/information: Jackie Minor or Mike Kraft (715/392-5611).
- Eau Claire: Eau Claire Ford on Hwy 93, May 2. To benefit L.E. Phillips Career Development Center. Tickets on sale at 10 a.m., March 12. Ticket purchase/information: Eau Claire Ford (715/852-1000), Gordy's County Market on Birch St. (715/836-8246) and Scheels in Oakwood Mall (715/833-1886).
- McFarland: Lewis Park, May 3. To benefit friends of McFarland Playgrounds. Ticket purchases: McFarland Associated Bank (608/838-3101) Tickets on sale beginning 1 p.m., March 3. For questions please contact Keith Green (608/838-9475).
- Racine: Racine County Fairgrounds, May 4. To benefit Volunteer Center of Racine. Ticket purchase/information: Volunteer Center of Racine County (262/886-9612).
Fans interested in 'Tailgate Tour' details were encouraged to visit www.packers.com often as information was updated as the Tour approached. Fans could track each day's progress of the tour as well, with a Web blog and photo galleries posted daily.
Tailgate Tour Related Information
2007 Tour Highlights
2006 Tour Highlights
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