Spend Father's Day with the Cougars, June 19
May 6, 2016 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Kane County Cougars News Release
GENEVA, Ill. - The Kane County Cougars will be hosting a multitude of special activities for the Father's Day game on Sunday, June 19 against the Clinton LumberKings. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. and tickets are available by calling the Cougars box office at 630-232-8811 or by ordering online at kccougars.com.
A long-standing Father's Day tradition, fans will have the opportunity to play catch on the field when the gates open at noon. Fans will be allowed to stay on the field playing catch until 12:20 p.m. Those planning to participate must bring their own gloves and baseballs.
Cougars players will be signing autographs on the field before the game while the first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive a special Father's Day cap, compliments of Centegra Health Systems.
Father's Day is also a Sunday Funday, presented by Dave and Buster's, which features free kid-friendly entertainment inside the ballpark. Unlimited use wristbands for the KidZone area are just $5 plus all children between the ages of 3-10 will receive a voucher good for a free hot dog and small soda at the game.
Following the game, fans of all ages will have the opportunity to run the bases. In addition, there will be a post-game candy drop as a helicopter will descend upon Fifth Third Bank Ballpark and drop candy into the outfield for fans to collect.
Back by popular demand, the Cougars will be hosting not one, but two special Father's Day picnic buffets. The Super Suite Buffet features delicious brunch items with everything from butter milk biscuits & sausage gravy to Mediterranean chicken breast and hand carved Applewood boneless ham. Ballpark classics such as hot dogs and chicken tenders will also be available. Pricing for the Super Suite Buffet is $50 for adults and $30 for children between the ages of 3-10 while children under the age of 2 are free. The fee includes the Super Suite game ticket, which allows for both indoor and outdoor seating during the game, along with the buffet.
This year, Father's Day will also feature a Rooftop Picnic ticket option for fans to enjoy an appetizing buffet including items such as grilled chicken breast, beer soaked bratwurst, all beef hot dogs plus assorted desserts along with Pepsi products and bottled water. Pricing for the Rooftop Picnic is $35 for adults and $20 for children ages 3-10 years old while age 2 and under are free. The fee includes a ticket for the Rooftop Picnic with access to either the first base Miller party deck or third base Pepsi rooftop and the buffet.
Food service for the Father's Day picnic buffets will take place from noon until the end of the third inning with beverage service taking place from noon until the end of the sixth inning. A cash bar featuring beer and wine will be also be available.
Space for the Father's Day picnic buffets is extremely limited. Call the box office at 630-232-8811 or visit us online at kccougars.com to make your reservation.
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