Packers Tailgate Tour Celebrates Community Connections in Wisconsin

Field of Dreams visit caps eventful Day 3 of the annual Packers Tailgate Tour

Apr. 17, 2026 at 7:55pm

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting a Packers Tailgate Tour event, with overlapping planes of players, fans, and community members interacting in a vibrant, abstract composition.The Packers Tailgate Tour brings the team's community spirit to life through a cubist-inspired illustration capturing the energy and connections forged across Wisconsin.Racine Today

The Packers Tailgate Tour made its way through Wisconsin, visiting schools, businesses, and community organizations and raising funds for local causes. The three-day journey included stops at the Wisconsin School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Janesville Parker High School, the Swiss Colony in Monroe, and the iconic Field of Dreams movie site in Iowa, where the team supported the local NAMI chapter. Along the way, the Packers players and alumni connected with fans, shared leadership lessons, and gave back to the community.

Why it matters

The Packers Tailgate Tour is an annual tradition that allows the team to engage directly with fans and community partners across Wisconsin. By visiting schools, businesses, and nonprofits, the Packers are able to support local causes, inspire the next generation, and strengthen the deep bond between the team and its loyal fanbase.

The details

Over the course of three days, the Packers Tailgate Tour group visited a variety of locations, including the Wisconsin School for the Blind and Visually Impaired where they played Goalball, Janesville Parker High School for a pep rally, the Swiss Colony production facility in Monroe, and the Field of Dreams movie site in Iowa for a fundraiser benefiting the local NAMI chapter. At each stop, the players and alumni connected with fans, shared leadership lessons, and presented donations to support the community.

  • On April 16, the tour group visited the Wisconsin School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and Janesville Parker High School.
  • On April 15, the tour stopped at Washington Park High School, O&H Danish Bakery, and Burlington High School before an evening event in Janesville.
  • On April 14, the tour kicked off with visits to Johnsonville Global Headquarters, Port Washington High School, and the Case IH manufacturing facility in Sturtevant, followed by an evening fundraiser in Racine.

The players

Edgerrin Cooper

A current Packers player who participated in the Tailgate Tour.

Evan Williams

A current Packers player who participated in the Tailgate Tour.

James Jones

A Packers alumni who participated in the Tailgate Tour.

Randall Cobb

A Packers alumni who participated in the Tailgate Tour.

Desmond Bishop

A Packers alumni who participated in the Tailgate Tour.

Brandon Jackson

A Packers alumni who participated in the Tailgate Tour.

Ed Policy

The Packers President and CEO who was embarking on his first Tailgate Tour.

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What they’re saying

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What’s next

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The takeaway

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