IL1 Buffalo Bisons

Bisons Open Eight-Game Homestand Saturday with 'Dollar Dog' Night with Fireworks

Published on June 3, 2009 under International League (IL1)
Buffalo Bisons News Release


"Dollar Dog and Fireworks Night," School Kids Day and Star Wars Night highlight an eight-game homestand for the Buffalo Bisons, Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets, that starts Saturday, June 6 at Coca-Cola Field.

The Bisons will play four games against the Indianapolis Indians, June 6-9, before welcoming in the Durham Bulls for four games June 11-14.

"Dollar Dog Night," with post-game Fireworks gets the Bisons homestand started on Saturday, June 6 (7:05 p.m.) against Indianapolis. Fans will be able to purchase unlimited hot dogs for just $1 each when the gates open at 6:05 p.m. The first 3,000 fans in attendance that night will also receive a Reusable Bag, presented by Twin Village Recycling.

Other marquee dates during this upcoming homestand includes the Bisons annual School Kids Day on Monday, June 8 with a special 10:35 a.m. first pitch for the area's school children. There will be a Bisons Poster Giveaway to the 3,000 fans in attendance on Tuesday, June 9 (7:05 p.m.). The return of Star Wars Night, presented by Alfred State College, with characters from the 501st Legion's Garrison Excelsior, will be part of a fridaynightbash!®, sponsored by Seneca Gaming Corporation, on July 12 (7:35 p.m.).

Please see below for a complete promotional scheduled for all eight games.

Tickets are available by calling THE-HERD (716-843-4373) or charge-by-phone at 1-888-223-6000. You can also order online at Bisons.com or visit the Coca-Cola Box Office (Mon-Fri, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.).

Indianapolis Series (June 6-9)

Saturday, June 6 @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates 6:00 p.m.)

-"DOLLAR DOG" Night -Hot dogs are just $1.00 each!

-Go Green! with the Bisons.

-Free Reuseable Bag Giveaway to the first 3,000 fans, presented by Twin Village Recycling.

-Post Game Fireworks Show

-High School Saturday, presented by Niagara University. High School students can purchase two tickets for only $12 when they present a valid high school ID.

Saturday is also Western New York United Against Drug & Alcohol Abuse Family Fun Day at Coca-Cola Field. For only $5.00 a person, you can enjoy four hours of family entertainment, including pony rides, arts and crafts, inflatable attractions, face painting and more. It runs from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and admission comes with a FREE TICKET to the Bisons games against Indianapolis later that night.

Sunday, June 7 @ 1:05 p.m. (Gates 12:00 p.m.)

-Youth Baseball Day, presented by Dick's Sporting Goods, with pre-game Little League Parade.

-A Family Fun Sunday, presented by Uncle Bob's Self Storage.

-Kids' games on the field before the game, presented by Wegmans. After the Bisons game, children are welcomed down the field for Kids Run the Bases, presented by Tim Hortons.

Monday, June 8 @ 10:35 a.m. (Gates 9:30 a.m.)

-Bisons annual School Kids Day Game with special 10:35 a.m. first pitch.

-School Kids Day is presented by Alfred St. College and New York State's 529 College Savings Program.

Tuesday, June 9 @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates 6:00 p.m.)

-Bisons Logo Poster Giveaway, to the first 3,000 fans in attendance.

Durham Bulls Series (June 11-14)

Thursday, June 11 @ 1:05 p.m. (Gates 12:00 p.m.)

-Business Person's Matinee Special, presented by Business First

-Win some great Bisons prizes by playing Baseball Bingo. Get your bingo card at the gate to win while you watch.

Friday, June 12 @ 7:35 p.m. (Pre-Game Plaza Party, 5:00 p.m.)

-Star Wars Night, presented by Alfred State College, with character appearances from the 501st Legion's Garrison Excelsior.

-A fridaynightbash!®, presented by Seneca Gaming Corporation, is the best night of the week and a weekend tradition in Western New York.

-Pre-Game Plaza Party begins at 5:00 p.m. with live music from the band, TOAST! (rock covers).

-Plaza Party to feature $3 specials on hot dogs, hamburgers, Italian Sausage and 12 oz. beers.

-Post-Game Fireworks Show will light up the Buffalo sky.

Saturday, June 13 @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates 6:00 p.m.)

-Magic Night, with magic shows in the concourse throughout the game.

-Deck of Bisons Playing Cards Giveaway, to the first 3,000 fans in attendance, presented by Alfred State College.

-High School Saturday, presented by Niagara University. High School students can purchase two tickets for only $12 when they present a valid high school ID.

Sunday, June 14 @ 1:05 p.m. (Gates 12:00 p.m.)

-A Family Fun Sunday, presented by Uncle Bob's Self Storage.

-Kids' games on the field before the game, presented by Wegmans. After the Bisons game, children are welcomed down the field for Kids Run the Bases, presented by Tim Hortons.

-Time Warner Cable Customer Appreciation Day, with ThunderStix Giveaway.

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