Northwoods Wisconsin Rapids Rafters

Witter Field Sold out for Water Works and Lighting Commission Night

August 4, 2015 - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters News Release


Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin - On Thursday, August 6, Witter Field is expected to be at rated capacity as 2,500 tickets have been sold for Water Works and Lighting Commission Night to commemorate 100 years of municipal ownership in Wisconsin Rapids. With a capacity crowd of 2,500 fans expected, it is projected to be the largest crowd in Rafters history and would break the record of 2,415 set on August 16, 2010. No additional tickets will be sold for the game.

Water Works and Lighting Commission Customers who brought in their June electric and water bill along with non-perishable food items to the Rafters Ticket Office starting July 6 through July 31st were able to receive up to four free tickets for the game. All food items were donated to the South Wood County Emergency Pantry Shelf in Wisconsin Rapids. More than 1,000 tickets were claimed on the first day the tickets were available, July 6, leaving standing room only remaining during the last month.

Additional auxiliary bleachers will be placed down the third base line to accommodate the capacity crowd, as well as additional tables and chairs throughout the Witter Field concourse. Fans will not be allowed to bring in personal chairs.

The Rafters will take on the Thunder Bay Border Cats with first pitch coming at 7:05 p.m. A fan favorite act, the ZOOperstars!, will be on hand to provide in-game entertainment.



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