First chance to purchase individual game tickets for 2015; live music and entertainment on tap!
Individual tickets for all 2015 Long Island Ducks home games will go on sale TODAY at 10:00 a.m. Fans can purchase Ducks single game tickets at the Bethpage Ballpark box office only at that time. Those wishing to ensure the best availability for all of this year’s promotional dates are encouraged to arrive at the ballpark early.
“Don’t let the weather fool you, Ducks fans; Baseball season is right around the corner,” says Ducks president and general manager Michael Pfaff. “This year will be chock full of exciting promotions, thrilling matchups and most of all, affordable fun for all ages.”
Bethpage Ballpark will be the place to be on Saturday. The Wiseman of B-103 will emcee the festivities and build up excitement throughout the morning, as the Ducks usher in their 16th season of baseball on Long Island. He is scheduled to be joined by Long Island’s Best Mascot, QuackerJack, baseball legend Buddy Harrelson, manager Kevin Baez, 2014 Atlantic League Player of the Year Lew Ford, and outfielder/Long Island native Bryan Sabatella. Each will be signing autographs and posing for pictures with fans.
All children in attendance today will have the opportunity to enjoy the always popular Ducks inflatables. Those looking for more fun at the Duck Pond can also stop by the Wax Creations table and get their very own wax hand replicas. The Waddle In Shop will open up at 8:30 a.m., and fans will be able to browse and purchase a wide selection of brand new Ducks apparel.
While waiting in line for tickets, fans will be treated to a variety of complimentary snacks and beverages, courtesy of Centerplate, the official concessions provider of the Ducks. Snacks will include bagels, Hebrew National hot dogs, North Fork Chips samples and Kona Ice frozen ice treats. Warm beverages such as Hampton Coffee Company coffee, tea and hot chocolate will be available along with water, Pepsi soft drinks and Tropical Smoothie Café samples.
Along with these exciting activities, the Ducks will be attempting to set a World Record prior to opening the ticket windows. As fans are waiting in line for tickets, QuackerJack is going to high five as many people as possible in a one minute span. Fans are encouraged to be in their place in line and ready to dish out high fives by 9:45 a.m.
At 10:00 a.m., the box office will open for those waiting in line to purchase their individual game tickets. Bethpage Federal Credit Union will be giving away a $500 gift card to the Czark Family of Setauket, who were the first fans in line for tickets, and the Ducks will also be including several exciting prizes for the family.
Following the opening of the ticket windows, Long Island-based rock and roll band Tony K. & Boardwalk will be performing live on the plaza. The four-man crew will play several classic fan favorites, spanning the decades, throughout the rest of the morning.
The 2015 Promotional Schedule has been announced and can be viewed by CLICKING HERE. Fans wishing to skip the lines on Opening Day of Ticket Sales will be able to speak with Ducks representatives at the ballpark to find out about season ticket and 10-game mini plans. Available seats will be available for viewing throughout the ballpark as well.
Tickets will go on sale online at www.liducks.com and over the phone at (631) 940-TIXX beginning at 2:00 p.m.
The Long Island Ducks are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at Bethpage Ballpark. For further information, call (631) 940-DUCK or visit www.liducks.com.
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