What will this year’s ‘Draft Town’ look like in Chicago?

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The NFL’s rendering of Draft Town. (Courtesy NFL)

The NFL on Friday detailed some of the attractions planned for “Draft Town,” the free fan festival at Grant Park during the NFL Draft later this month.

Draft Town will feature the Vince Lombardi Trophy, a Ferris wheel, NFC and AFC replica locker rooms, a tailgate area and sets for both the NFL Network and ESPN.

The NFL museum will feature historic Bears items, plus a collection of Super Bowl rings and title game trophies.

Fans will be able to do combine drills such as the vertical jump and 40-yard dash, while kids can participate in quarterbacking and snapping drills. There will be virtual reality games, as well.

The autograph stage will feature former Bears great Dick Butkus, former Bills quarterback Jim Kelly and others.

Draft Town will be open from 12 p.m.-10 p.m. on April 28 and April 29, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 30.

Here are some more renderings of Draft Town, from the NFL:

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