Meet Your Hosts!
Bus # 1
Rob Kueppers (Bartender) & Stephanie Butler
Bus #2
Cheryl Wheeler & Nic Barratt (Bartender)
Meet Your Drivers!
Bus # 1
Barry Howell
Bus #2
John Moore
Q's & A's
HOW DO I GET MY GAME TICKETS?
Your game tickets will be sent to you via the GREEN BAY PACKERS APP on your phone. This will be done the week of the game. If you are traveling with several others in your party, we have already requested your seats together at Lambeau Stadium.
Your game tickets will be sent to you via the GREEN BAY PACKERS APP on your phone. This will be done the week of the game. If you are traveling with several others in your party, we have already requested your seats together at Lambeau Stadium.
HOW DO I GET MY TAILGATE PARTY TICKETS?
Tailgate party tickets are wristbands. For those of you who ordered them, they will be passed out to you on the bus the morning of the game. We are doing this because if you lose your tailgate tickets they are non-refundable or replaceable. This way, you get your wristband the day you use it.
Tailgate party tickets are wristbands. For those of you who ordered them, they will be passed out to you on the bus the morning of the game. We are doing this because if you lose your tailgate tickets they are non-refundable or replaceable. This way, you get your wristband the day you use it.
WILL WE STOP FOR LUNCH ON THE WAY TO GREEN BAY?
Yes! We have pre-arranged a lunch stop at Bowl Winkles in Colby, WI, and they will have lunch ready for our group. See details below!
Yes! We have pre-arranged a lunch stop at Bowl Winkles in Colby, WI, and they will have lunch ready for our group. See details below!
ITINERARY DAY BY DAY
DAY ONE
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2022
Bus #1 & Bus #2* - Depart: 10AM from Mancini's
*Bus #2 will stop at the Village Inn, in Hudson
Bus # 2 - Depart: 11AM from Village Inn
Open Bar on the way to Green Bay!
Bloody Mary's, beer, and mixed drinks will be available. If you prefer something other than the normal mixers (Coke, diet Coke, Sprite, Club Soda, Tonic, Water, OJ), you are welcome to bring Red Bull or Monster for us to mix a drink for you! Feel free to bring snacks if you would like.
Bloody Mary's, beer, and mixed drinks will be available. If you prefer something other than the normal mixers (Coke, diet Coke, Sprite, Club Soda, Tonic, Water, OJ), you are welcome to bring Red Bull or Monster for us to mix a drink for you! Feel free to bring snacks if you would like.
BUS #1 InformationWHERE TO MEET Meet at Mancini’s Char House, 531 W. Seventh Street, St. Paul
CHECK IN Between 9:00AM to 9:45AM - inside Mancini’s to get your bus tickets. PARKING Due to the New Year’s holiday, Mancini’s cannot provide parking to the group this year. Only guests who have made arrangements for a parking pass will be able to leave their car. FYI - Please do not leave valuables in the car as Mancini’s and Hillcrest Sportsman’s Club will not be liable for any loss. BUS LEAVES Departure from Mancini’s will be at 10:00AM. Bus #1 will go straight to Green Bay, and Bus #2 will stop at the Village Inn to pick up the Packer Backers. There will be a complimentary Open Bar on the bus and you can bring your own snacks if you wish. We will plan a lunch stop at Bowl Winkles in Colby, WI on the way. Bowl Winkles has been one of our yearly stops for lunch and it is just over 2 hours into the trip. Lunch is on your own. ARRIVAL TO HOTEL Upon arrival at the Quality Inn, your tour hosts will get room keys from the front desk and distribute them on the bus. We should arrive at the Quality Inn & Suites by 5:00PM. Hopefully you will have made your New Year’s Eve dinner plans by now! FYI - Complimentary breakfast is included at the Quality Inn. |
BUS #2 InformationFYI - Bus # 2 starts at Mancini's, but also goes to the VILLAGE INN and picks up more guests. If you are departing the Village Inn, the bus leaves there at 11am.
WHERE TO MEET:
Mancini's Departures: Meet at Mancini’s Char House, 531 W. Seventh Street, St. Paul - CHECK IN 9AM to 9:30AM inside Mancini’s to get your bus tickets. Bus leaves at 10AM. MANCINI'S PARKING Due to the New Year’s holiday, Mancini’s cannot provide parking this year. Only guests who have made arrangements for a parking pass will be able to leave their car. FYI - Please do not leave valuables in the car as Mancini’s and Hillcrest Sportsman’s Club will not be liable for any loss. Village Inn Departures: Meet at the Village Inn, 723 6th Street North, Hudson - CHECK IN 10:00AM – 10:30AM BUS LEAVES Departs from Village Inn will at 11:00AM (Or earlier if the bus is loaded and we are ready to go.) There will be a complimentary Open Bar on the bus and you can bring your own snacks if you wish. We will plan a lunch stop at Bowl Winkles in Colby, WI on the way. Bowl Winkles has been one of our yearly stops for lunch and it is about 2 hours into the trip. Lunch is on your own. ARRIVAL TO HOTEL Upon arrival at the Quality Inn, your tour hosts will get room keys from the front desk and distribute them on the bus. We should arrive at the Quality Inn & Suites around 5:30PM. Hopefully you will have made your New Year’s Eve dinner plans by now! FYI - Complimentary breakfast is included at the Quality Inn. |
STOPPING FOR LUNCH ON THE WAY TO GREEN BAY
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We are excited to share we have made plans for lunch once again at Bowl Winkles in Colby, WI . For those of you who have been with us on past trips, this has been a frequent lunch stop on the way to Green Bay. They are known for their amazing hot Roast Beef Sandwiches.
We have coordinated with Bowl Winkles to have lunch ready for us. They are preparing their hot Roast Beef sandwiches for a buffet that will include 2 sides like french fries and cole slaw. COST: $18 per person (includes tax & tip) If you prefer a meatless option for lunch, they can accommodate you with an other item on the menu. But since we have over 100 people coming through for lunch this day, the buffet will be the best option so we make it to Green Bay that night! ~ Lunch is at your own expense. |
NEW YEARS EVE IN GREEN BAY
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Here is the information that was provided in an earlier email. We recommend you secure dinner reservations prior to arriving Green Bay!
Since we leave on New Year's Eve, we recommend you make dinner reservations at a local restaurant in Green Bay now. With two buses of hungry Vikings & Packer fans ascending downtown Green Bay that afternoon, restaurants will need to be prepared for you. There are 3 restaurants that are walking distance from the Quality Inn that we recommend. |
Fox Harbor Pub & Grill - 920-593-8327
Across the Street from the Quality Inn
This has been a popular gathering spot for our group each year, but at this time, they are not planning to take dinner reservations. They are not having entertainment and will most likely close before midnight. This COULD change, but as of now, if you would like to eat here, you might at least call them to tell them, and that might make them change their policy. At this point, dinner is first come, first serve. They DO know our group as when I spoke with the manager, he remembers us since so many go here each year!! https://foxharborpubandgrill.com/
St. Brendan's Irish Pub - 920-884-8484
Across the Street from the Quality Inn
St. Brendan's will be celebrating the New Year, and they WILL take dinner reservations. They will have a band starting at 9:30pm and will have a champagne toast at New Years as well. This is another favorite of our group. I would get a reservation soon if you are interested in a festive evening.
https://saintbrendansinn.com/irish-pub/
Hagemeister Park 920-884-9909
This is about a 9 minute walk from the Quality Inn
Hagemeister Park is a large sports bar and eatery, and WILL take dinner reservations. If you have a large group, they can accommodate up to parties of 18. But you MUST call now to reserve. They will have a live band. This sports bar is well known for having outdoor IGLOO's that you can reserve for 90 minutes at a time holding up to 8 people. There is a charge for the Igloo and you have to preorder your dinner and drinks when you make the reservation. This is to make sure there is not someone coming in and out throughout your 90 minutes and letting the heat out of the Igloo. You can go to their website to learn more. www.hagemeisterpark.com
Across the Street from the Quality Inn
This has been a popular gathering spot for our group each year, but at this time, they are not planning to take dinner reservations. They are not having entertainment and will most likely close before midnight. This COULD change, but as of now, if you would like to eat here, you might at least call them to tell them, and that might make them change their policy. At this point, dinner is first come, first serve. They DO know our group as when I spoke with the manager, he remembers us since so many go here each year!! https://foxharborpubandgrill.com/
St. Brendan's Irish Pub - 920-884-8484
Across the Street from the Quality Inn
St. Brendan's will be celebrating the New Year, and they WILL take dinner reservations. They will have a band starting at 9:30pm and will have a champagne toast at New Years as well. This is another favorite of our group. I would get a reservation soon if you are interested in a festive evening.
https://saintbrendansinn.com/irish-pub/
Hagemeister Park 920-884-9909
This is about a 9 minute walk from the Quality Inn
Hagemeister Park is a large sports bar and eatery, and WILL take dinner reservations. If you have a large group, they can accommodate up to parties of 18. But you MUST call now to reserve. They will have a live band. This sports bar is well known for having outdoor IGLOO's that you can reserve for 90 minutes at a time holding up to 8 people. There is a charge for the Igloo and you have to preorder your dinner and drinks when you make the reservation. This is to make sure there is not someone coming in and out throughout your 90 minutes and letting the heat out of the Igloo. You can go to their website to learn more. www.hagemeisterpark.com
DAY TWO
SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2023
DEPART: 12:00 NOON
Complimentary Breakfast at the Quality Inn
Be sure to grab breakfast this morning!
Be sure to grab breakfast this morning!
Game time is 3:25pm.
Both buses depart the QUALITY INN at 12:00 NOON.
Please be in the lobby ready to go by 11:50am to board your bus. Please board the same bus you were on the day before. Both buses will depart the Quality Inn at NOON, as we plan to have you at Lambeau 3 hours prior to game time when tailgate parties kick off. Tailgate party tickets (for those who ordered them) will be distributed on the bus. If you are NOT planning to take the bus with us to Lambeau, please text/call/inform your tour hosts. PHONE NUMBERS ARE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.
RETURNING AFTER THE GAME:
SINCE WE HAVE 2 BUSES, the first bus will depart for the Quality Inn 1 hour after the game ends. The second bus will depart 2 hours after the game ends.
If you will not be on the bus returning, please text or call your bus driver or one of your tour hosts!
Phone numbers are at the bottom of this page.
DAY THREE
MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 2023
DEPART: 10AM
Complimentary Breakfast at the Quality Inn
Be sure to grab breakfast before you get on the bus this morning!
Open Bar on the way home!
Again, if you prefer something other than the normal mixers, you are welcome to bring Red Bull or Monster for us to mix a drink for you! Feel free to bring snacks if you would like.
Lunch Stop on the Way home
We will make a lunch/rest stop at about 2 - 2 1/2 hours out of Green Bay. Lunch will be on your own.
Be sure to grab breakfast before you get on the bus this morning!
Open Bar on the way home!
Again, if you prefer something other than the normal mixers, you are welcome to bring Red Bull or Monster for us to mix a drink for you! Feel free to bring snacks if you would like.
Lunch Stop on the Way home
We will make a lunch/rest stop at about 2 - 2 1/2 hours out of Green Bay. Lunch will be on your own.
Please be checked out of your room and ready to load the bus by 9:30am or earlier.
The bus will depart at 10:00AM.
We will stop for lunch and then continue on.
Bus #1 will head back to Mancini’s with only a stop for lunch. ETA to Mancini’s will be about 3:30pm
Bus #2 will stop for lunch and then continue on to the Village Inn* to drop off Packer fans! The the bus will continue to Mancini’s.
*ETA to Village Inn approximately 3:00PM, and ETA to Mancini’s approximately 4:00PM. **Make sure all those getting off in Hudson put their luggage in the same bin together under the bus so we don’t have to search all the luggage to find your bags.
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PHONE NUMBERS
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BUS #1
Rob Kueppers 651.395.1140 Stephanie Butler 612.518.4953 Barry Howell 651.253.8946 |
BUS #2
Cheryl Wheeler 651.253.0694 Nic Barratt 651.343.5737 John Moore 612.306.6249 |
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QUESTIONS? Call or Text Vicki at 651-278-2002 hillcrestsportsmansclub@gmail.com |
Thank you to our Partners!
Memories from last year's trip! The first 2 photos were taken by our bus driver, Barry Howell. Thanks Barry!
