STAFF REPORTS
BUFFALO — After enduring record rainfalls in both April and in the start of May, the Buffalo Bisons and baseball fans in Western New York and Southern Ontario are ready to move on from Mother Nature’s soggy start to the season. So, the Bisons are encouraging all fans to put away their umbrellas and get out their sunglasses, because they have issued a ‘NO RAIN GUARANTEE’ for their seven-game homestand, May 15-21.
During the Bisons next homestand, the team is guaranteeing that there will be no measurable rainfall at the ballpark during any one of those contests. If, for some reason Mother Nature doesn’t get the hint and it rains at any point between the scheduled first pitch and the final out, fans can exchange their ticket for that game for TWO ADDITIONAL TICKETS for any remaining game during the month of May –even if the game is not delayed or interrupted because of the weather!
The Bisons also announced that any unused 2017 game ticket from earlier in the season (April 6-May 7) is now good for a 2-for-1 exchange for any game during the month of May. Exchanges must be made at the Coca-Cola Field Box Office.
“We certainly haven’t gotten much cooperation from Mother Nature at the start of our season. Hopefully, this ‘No Rain Guarantee’ will send a message to the clouds that all the fans of Western New York and Southern Ontario are ready for sunshine and Bisons baseball at Coca-Cola Field,” said Mike Buczkowski, Vice President/General Manager of the Bisons.
The Bisons have also added the following BONUS PROMOTIONS to their next homestand, May 15-21.
Sunscreen Giveaway to the first 1,000 fans at each game!
20% OFF all Bisons Caps in store to help with all the sun we’re going to have!
$1 Freezie Pops & $1 12oz Coca-Cola soft drinks each game to help fans cool off ($1 popcorn, too!)
$5 Labatt Blue/Blue Lights (16oz cans or 20oz drafts) for each game!
The ‘Resurgence Brewing Happy Hour’ set for the May 19 fridaynightbash!® has been expanded to 5pm-8pm for fans to enjoy $3 Craft Beers during the game
BONUS Bully Hill Party Deck Events:
May 16 & May 18– Stolichnaya Vodka tastings featuring refreshing summer cocktails
May 17 – Great Lakes Tap Takeover with $5 Craft Beer specials
May 16 & May 18– Stolichnaya Vodka tastings featuring refreshing summer cocktails
May 17 – Great Lakes Tap Takeover with $5 Craft Beer specials
The Canadian Cash ‘At-Par’ policy has been expanded through Friday, May 19, allowing Canadian fans to use their cash ‘at-par’ at the ballpark for the purchase of single-game tickets, concessions
College students can buy 2 tickets for the price of 1 at the box office with school ID
On Wednesday, May 17 – first 1,500 fans receive a coupon
for 20% off their order of $5 or more at their local Anderson’s Ice Cream
for 20% off their order of $5 or more at their local Anderson’s Ice Cream
On McDonald’s ‘I’m Lovin’ It’ Thursday’ -May 18- first 2,000 fans receive a coupon
for a FREE Signature Crafted Sandwich at their local McDonald’s
for a FREE Signature Crafted Sandwich at their local McDonald’s
BONUS Dog Day at the Ballpark on Sunday, May 21 -ALL DOGS FREE
Presented by Camp Bow Wow, Tonawanda location
Presented by Camp Bow Wow, Tonawanda location
The Bisons area also asking fans to assist with their ‘No Rain Guarantee.’ The team is encouraging fans to share their good deeds with the hashtag #GoodWeatherKarma. During the homestand, the Bisons will reward one fan for their kindness each day with FREE TICKETS AND FOOD for four for their fridaynightbash! game on May 19.
The Bisons return home Monday, May 15 for the start of a seven-game homestand against the rival Syracuse Chiefs and Pawtucket Red Sox. The homestand includes a fridaynightbash!® on Friday, May 19 (7:05 p.m.) with post game fireworks and a pre-game ‘Resurgence Brewing Happy Hour’ starting at 5 p.m.
Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21 is the team’s annual ‘Blue Jays Weekend,’ presented by Samuel Son & Co, Inc. Fans can get in the ballpark early on May 20 (11:30 a.m.) for a special autograph session with Blue Jays’ greats Tony Fernandez, Jesse Barfield and Duane Ward. On Sunday, May 21, the first 3,000 fans receive a free Bisons Picture Frame (Gates at 12 p.m.). The game will also feature an appearance by the Blue Jays’ mascot, ACE, as well as postgame Kids Run the Bases, presented by Tim Hortons.
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