GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – Workers are preparing Lambeau Field for the second major concert event ever on the so-called “Frozen Tundra”.
Crews were out building the stage for Saturday’s Kenny Chesney-Jason Aldean concert, four days before the country music superstars take to the stage.
Officials say it takes anywhere from 3 to 5 days to make the needed changes to Lambeau Field.
“It’s figuring out how many forklifts do we need, how many trucks do we need to get and of course finding enough workers,” Terry Charles with PMI Entertainment Group told FOX 11.
The Packers organization are also preparing by ensuring ticket takers, ushers, and concession stands are ready to go. They are treating it similar to a game day, and say fans should do the same, especially with rain in the forecast.
“So what that means is no umbrellas, come prepared for the weather, bring your rain gear, those types of things,” said Packers spokesman Aaron Popkey.
Ashwaubenon Public Safety officials are also warning concert-goers that Cormier Road under Interstate 41 is not passable, and the residential side streets are not designed for heavy traffic.
In a release Wednesday, authorities say drivers should plan alternate routes. Certain areas around Lambeau Field marked “No parking day of Lambeau Event” will be enforced just like during a Packers home game.
APS also says they will not issue burning permits for the concert or the days preceding the event.
Gates for the event open at 4 p.m. Saturday. The first concert starts at 4:30 p.m.
PMI says it has sold about 50,000 tickets to the concert, which is about 5,000 more than the 2011 concert. There are still tickets left, if you’re interested in going.
