KENOSHA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Green Bay Packers announced their return to Southern Wisconsin with the Packers Tailgate Tour, bringing current players Elgton Jenkins, Kenny Clark and Rasheed Walker, along with alumni Bryan Bulaga, Mike Daniels and Alex Green to the area.

A Wednesday, Feb. 7 press release from the team notes that the tour's purpose is connecting with fans and thanking them for their support and will take place from April 9-13.

This year's tour maintains the road trip format, encouraging interactions between players, alumni and fans. It will focus on engaging with the community through surprise visits and planned events. By visiting schools, hospitals and community centers, the plan is to make a positive impact by presenting donations, giving away items and offering fans a chance to meet their football heroes.

In Kenosha, the tour's stop will be at the Shalom Center where a fundraising event will be hosted at The Club at Strawberry Creek from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on April 9. Hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, live music and more are planned, with tickets priced at $100. Proceeds from this event will support the center's food, shelter and community resource programs.

The tour will also stop in Beloit on April 10 for an event at the Eclipse Center, before heading to Platteville and Sun Prairie.

More information about the tour's stop in Kenosha can be found by clicking here.