GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – The Green Bay Packers announced plans Wednesday for a new permanent tailgate space on the east side of Lambeau Field.
The Johnsonville Tailgate Village will be constructed where the Tundra Tailgate Zone has been located for nearly a decade.
The area is aimed at giving Packers fans a place to gather and share in game day traditions. It will be free and open to everyone.
“We’re looking forward to the Johnsonville Tailgate Village creating a fun, unique event space so our fans and guests can have another way to enjoy Lambeau Field year-round,” says Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy.
The 13,242 square-foot event area will have a variety of amenities including a full kitchen, indoor restrooms, and heating and air conditioning.
The space will fit more than 2,000 people with a special activities for fans to enjoy, including music, entertainment, large screen televisions, food and beverages and more.
On non-game days, the structure will be a flexible space available for groups to rent and use for private events. The dining and event space will be able to seat more than 500 guests.
The Packers will be paying for the construction although they wouldn’t release any details on the cost.
Construction is slated to begin in the spring and it will be completed before the beginning of the 2017 NFL season.
