7/15/09

Bisons Press Release - 2nd Half Of Season




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


July 15, 2009
Bisons Host Two Fireworks Shows asToledo Mud Hens Come to Town, July 16-18
Annual Team Autograph Day, Home Run DerbyIncluded in 4-Game Series vs. Tigers Affiliate Fireworks will light up the sky at Coca-Cola Field this weekend as the Buffalo Bisons, Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets, open up the second half of the 2009 season with a four-game series against the Toledo Mud Hens, July 16-18.
The Herd will host two Fireworks Shows, the first coming on July 17 as part of a fridaynightbash! (7:35p.m.), sponsored by Seneca Gaming Corporation. That night will also feature a free Toothbrush Giveaway to 2,000 fans, sponsored by Western New York Dental Group. The second Fireworks Show will be on Saturday, July 18 (7:05 p.m.) as the Bisons host their annual post game Home Run Derby. Watch Bisons sluggers do battle with every home run hit winning great prizes for fans in attendance. The Bisons four-game series begins on Thursday night (7:05 p.m.) as fans can play Baseball Bingo to win even more great prizes. Sunday, July 19 (1:05 p.m.) is the team’s annual Team Autograph Day, presented by NCCC, with Team Photo Giveaway to the first 3,000 fans in attendance and an On-Field Team Autograph Session from 12:10 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sunday’s game will also feature an All You Can Eat Party Deck Event. For only $9.00 more, fans can go to the Heron’s Landing Party Deck and enjoy all you can eat hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad and Coca-Cola Soft Drinks. There will also be a raffle with a Nintendo Wii and other great prizes. Please see below for a complete promotional scheduled for both games. Tickets are available by calling THE-HERD (716-843-4373) or charge-by-phone at 1-866-223-6000. 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.). Mud Hens Series (July 16-19) Thursday, July 16 @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates -6:00 pm.)-Win some great Bisons prizes by playing Baseball Bingo, presented by Business First. Get your bingo card at the gate to win while you watch the Herd take on the Hens.-Community Recognition Night as we honor the heroes among us. Friday, July 17 @ 7:35 p.m. (Pre-Game Plaza Party, 5:00 p.m.)-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, Pirate Dreams! (Jimmy Buffet Cover Band). -Plaza Party to feature $3 specials on hot dogs, hamburgers, Italian Sausage and 12 oz. beers.-Toothbrush Giveaway to 2,000 fans, presented by Western New York Dental Group.-Family Camp Out. For $18.50, fans can purchase a game ticket that allows them to camp out on the field after the game. Enjoy a movie on the big board, a snack from Perry’s and a Tim Hortons continental breakfast.-Post-Game Fireworks Show will light up the Buffalo sky. Saturday, July 18 @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates 6:00 p.m.)-Bisons Home Run Derby, as every home run hit means great prizes for fans in attendance.-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.-Post-Game Fireworks Show will light up the Buffalo sky. Sunday, July 19 @ 1:05 p.m. (Gates 12:00 p.m.)-Team Photo Giveaway to the first 3,000 fans in attendance, sponsored by NCCC.-Team Autograph Session on the Field, from 12:10 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.-All You Can Eat Party Deck Event – For only $9,00 more, come out to the Heron’s Landing Party Deck and enjoy all you can eat hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad and Coca-Cola Soft Drinks. There will also be a raffle with a Nintendo Wii and other great prizes. -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.

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