On Friday, the area’s first Booyah Battle will take place. Booyah is a hearty stew, made with chicken or beef and plenty of vegetables, that Belgian immigrants brought to the area more than a century ago. Local chefs will prepare their own versions of booyah for guests to sample, while a polka band plays. Another part of the event is the Kringle Combine, where you can try different flavors of the flaky Danish pastry, which is also Wisconsin’s official pastry.
Stillmank Brewing is pouring Green Bay Draft Beer, a special honey malt lager created for the occasion, while nine other area breweries have teamed up to brew 8th Round Downtown Pale Ale, available throughout the city. 8th Round will be on tap at Draft City Music Fest, with De La Soul, Riverboat Gamblers, Less Than Jake and GZA co-headlining on April 23 and 26 at Leicht Memorial Park.
Tailgate Village in Green Bay’s Titletown District.
Pad your four-hour drive time to Green Bay so you can make two special Wisconsin stops along the way. O’so Brewing Company in Plover crafted Sacked, a barrel-aged stout, just for the NFL Draft. And the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau is presenting “Gridiron Garments,” an exhibit showcasing historic football uniforms.
You’ll also want to explore the area when you’re not enjoying the draft itself. One of locals’ favorite attractions is Bay Beach Amusement Park, opening early this year just for the draft. An iconic destination since 1892, the park features a popular roller coaster, Ferris wheel and other rides. The rides are incredibly inexpensive, costing a mere 25 cents to $1 each.
Across the road, wolves, deer, raptors and more reside at the free Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary. Its nature center offers educational and interactive exhibits, while the property includes about five miles of walking and hiking trails to extend your dip into nature.
In the city’s southern tier, Heritage Hill State Historical Park celebrates Green Bay’s rich history, including its distinction as Wisconsin’s oldest European settlement. Stroll through the living history site and check out a re-created fur-trading area; a replica of Fort Howard, built after the War of 1812 to defend the settlement; a section devoted to the city’s farming history; and a smattering of historic structures, such as a Moravian church.
This post was originally published on this site be sure to check out more of their content.
