Port of Green Bay: Don’t Miss the Boat ~ First Ship Contest Now Open!

Posted on 2-22-2024

Even though the shipping season has just come to a close for the Port of Green Bay, we’re gearing up for the start of a new season! Discover Green Bay, the official sponsor of the 2024 First Ship Contest, is ready to is ready to take your guess.

As part of the First Ship Contest, members of the public are asked to share the date and time they believe the first ship will arrive in the Port of Green Bay this spring. The person with the closest guess will win a prize package from Discover Green Bay and the Port of Green Bay.

This Year’s Prize Package Includes:

A one-night stay and complimentary gift basket from St. Brendan’s Inn

A Port of Green Bay swag bag

A 200th Anniversary Brown County Monopoly Game

A 2024 Great Lakes Calendar by Chuck Zentmeyer

Shipping season start dates in recent years were March 15th (2023), March 18th (2022), March 19th (2021), March 15th (2020) and April 5th (2019).

“The opening of shipping season varies from year-to-year, sometimes by as much as 30 days,” explained Dean Haen, Director of the Port of Green Bay. “Factors that affect the shipping season include the weather, ice cover on the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway, and water conditions in other parts of the Great Lakes.”

Register your official guess for the arrival of the first ship HERE. One entry per person is allowed. If there are multiple correct guesses, the person who submitted their entry first will be chosen as the winner.

City of Green Bay

Green Bay is a vibrant city located in the northeastern part of Wisconsin, situated on the beautiful shores of the Fox River and Green Bay. Our city is known for its rich history and strong community spirit.

The city of Green Bay was founded in 1834 and has since grown into a thriving urban center with a population of over 100,000 residents. We are home to numerous attractions, including the iconic Lambeau Field, which is the home stadium of the Green Bay Packers, and the National Railroad Museum, which showcases the history of the railroad industry.

Our city is also known for its outstanding parks and outdoor recreation opportunities, with over 50 parks and green spaces throughout the city, including the scenic Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary and the beautiful Fox River Trail.

At the city of Green Bay, we are committed to providing excellent services to our residents, businesses, and visitors. We work hard to maintain a safe and welcoming community, and we strive to promote economic growth and prosperity.

 

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