Only 5,500 Tickets Remain for the 2012 Triple-A All-Star Game at Coca-Cola Field
June 11, 2012 - International League (IL1)
Buffalo Bisons News Release
The 25th ANNUAL TRIPLE-A ALL-STAR GAME, presented by the New Era Cap Company and The Buffalo News is now ONLY ONE MONTH AWAY -Wednesday, July 11 at Coca-Cola Field (7 p.m.). The hottest ticket in town will become even more in demand as the Bisons today announced several exciting additions to the All-Star Week festivities.
Get Your Tickets While You Can
The Bisons announced that there are only 5,500 tickets remaining for the 25th Annual Triple-A All-Star Game. The tickets remaining are all in the reserved seating sections as there are no party areas or luxury suites available for the All-Star Game.
There are fewer than 7,000 tickets remaining for the All-Star Home Run Derby, presented by Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel on Monday, July 9 at Coca-Cola Field. The only party area option left is the All-You-Can-Eat Pavilion Party where fans can get a two-hour buffet and a ticket to the Home Run Derby for only $30 (meal upgrade on existing Home Run Derby ticket is $20).
Individual seat tickets for the Triple-A All-Star Game ($25) and the Triple-A Home Run Derby ($15) can be purchased on Bisons.com or by calling THE-HERD (716-843-4373). Fans can still save $5 per ticket with the purchase of a Group Outing of 20 or more people. The All-Star Ticket Pack with a ticket to both the All-Star Game and the Home Run Derby is still available for $35 (savings of $5).
*ALL NEW* Limited Number of "Buffalo News All-Star 4-Packs" Now Available
The Bisons and The Buffalo News have teamed up to offer fans another way to take in the 2012 Triple-A All-Star Game. The Buffalo News All-Star 4-Pack includes four tickets (in Sections 123, 125, 126 or 128) to the All-Star Game, four hot dogs, four Coca-Cola drinks and 15% off at all Bisons Gift Shops that night for ONLY $99. It's a savings of $26 per pack! There are ONLY 200 BUFFALO NEWS ALL-STAR 4-PACKS AVAILABLE, so fans will need to act fast if they want to take advantage of this great offer.
To order The Buffalo News All-Star 4-Pack, fans should visit Bisons.com or call THE-HERD at (716) 843-4373.
Earl of Bud Dances His Way Back to Buffalo
One of the most popular ballpark characters in the 25-year history of Coca-Cola Field, the Earl of Bud will make his return to Western New York for the All-Star Festivities. Fans will be able to see the Earl in his classic coattails on the dugout during the Triple-A All-Star Game. The Earl of Bud will once again get the fans on their feet and moving with his trademark dance to the song "Tequila."
"Joe D" Joins Celebrity All-Star Derby
One of the greatest linemen to ever play in the National Football League, Hall of Fame Bills' guard Joe DeLamielleure has been added to the lineup for the Celebrity Home Run Derby on Monday, July 9 at Coca-Cola Field. Anchor of the famed "Electric Company," DeLamielleure will now join Jim Kelly, Fred Jackson, Russ Brandon, Rob Gronkowski and Nick Bakay in the celebrity derby that will take place in-between rounds of the Triple-A All-Star Home Run Derby.
Ticket Giveaways All Month on Facebook
The Bisons today launched an exciting All-Star Game Ticket Giveaway Promotion on their facebook fanpage: facebook.com/GoBisons. There will be two drawings a week and all fans that "like" the Bisons facebook page are eligible to win. Each Tuesday from June 12 to July 3, one follower will win two tickets to the Triple-A All-Star Game. On the three Fridays from June 15-29, a follower will win two tickets to the All-Star Home Run Derby. See the Bisons facebook page for official contest rules.
Win Yourself a VIP Experience to the Home Run Derby
Here's your chance to be a part of a once-in-a-lifetime experience at All-Star Home Run Derby on July 9. Bisons.com will be holding an Online Auction for a VIP Home Run Derby Package for two. Have the winning bid and you'll receive two tickets to the 2012 All-Star Home Run Derby event. You'll be able to meet many of the Triple-A All-Stars as well as celebrities on the field! When the derby begins, you can take your spot in the third base dugout to watch the home runs fly. Winning bid also receives two All-Star Game caps and two All-Star Game t-shirts.
Coca-Cola's "Swelter Stopper" Stops in Buffalo
There will be plenty to do outside of Coca-Cola Field during All-Star Week, as well. Fans can "Open Happiness" when the Coca-Cola SWELTER STOPPER truck arrives for a "Chillin" Coca-Cola experience. Step inside and feel frosty blasts of refreshment as snowflakes gently drift through the air. There will be a DJ/Emcee, interactive gaming, video studio and photo stations all inside. Fans can also sit at the "Ice Bar" and enjoy the "Perfect Serve" of Coca-Cola soft drinks.
Connect with Kinect for Xbox 360
Also featured on the James D. Griffin Plaza in front of Coca-Cola Field during All-Star Week will be KINECT FOR XBOX 360. A 30-foot Xbox vehicle will open into a stage for dancing fun where YOU are the controller. Fans will have an opportunity to experience intuitive full-body game play using the latest advancements in revolutionary Kinect technology through two exciting games -Kinect Sports Season Two and Dance Central 2.
In addition, visitors will get a chance to win an Xbox 360 console, Kinect sensor, games and other prizes from Kinect for Xbox 360.
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