FAN GUIDE - Star Wars Night 2014
Star Wars Night Episode VII, presented by Alfred State College, is Saturday, June 7 as the Bisons host the Syracuse Chiefs at Coca-Cola Field. The game begins at 6:05 p.m., but if you're on time you are most definitely late for this one!
With that in mind, here is a fan guide to the night to make sure you don't miss a single thing! Because let's be honest, not all of us have the power of the force!
First Pitch/Gates
Note that the Bisons have a special first pitch time of 6:05 p.m. for the start of the game against the Syracuse Chiefs. Gates will OPEN TWO HOURS BEFORE first pitch (4:00pm) because of all of the additional activities throughout Coca-Cola Field.
If you plan to use ballpark Will Call, it's also not a bad idea to leave a few minutes earlier to avoid longer lines. The Coca-Cola Field Box Office will be open on Saturday starting at noon.
Where do I get a laser sword?
A must-have keepsake on Star Wars Night is your very own Laser Sword. The Bisons will be selling laser swords outside of the Coca-Cola Field prior to gates opening to provide an additional laser sword location. Once you are inside the ballpark we will once again have TWO LASER SWORD REDEMPTION CENTERS at stand 121 on the 3rd base side and near section 122 on the 1st base side. A Laser Sword costs $7 each with proceeds to benefit the American Heart Association.
I bought a 4-Pack. Where do I get food?
Avoid lines at the concession stands and use the FOOD COUPON REDEMPTION CENTERS. You can get your hot dog and Coca-Cola in the concourse area near the Washington Street Gate (near section 106), section 119 on the third base side, 122 on the first base side and on the club level near section 211.
Jersey Auction/Raffle and 50/50
For the fifth consecutive year, the Bisons players will wear custom one-of-a-kind Star Wars jerseys during the game. These uniforms will be autographed by each player as soon as they come off the field after the game. Some of the jerseys were auctioned off on Bisons.com earlier this week, but don't worry if you missed out. There will be a JERSEY RAFFLE of at least 15 additional GAME WORN and AUTOGRAPHED Bisons Star Wars Night jerseys (number is dependent on the number of players on the team that night). Raffle tickets will be just $10 with proceeds to benefit the American Heart Association. Purchase your raffle ticket near the Swan Street gate close to section 105. You can also test your luck and help fight heart disease by entering in the American Heart Association's 50/50 RAFFLE at the Jersey raffle table or see volunteers around the stadium.
Meet the Characters
Close to 50 Characters will be appearing throughout the night and will be available for pictures at the Washington Street gate. Characters will be available up until the 6th inning. Characters will also be roaming throughout the ballpark, including on the Coca-Cola Field club level.
What's Darth's Twitter Handle?
Make sure you follow the Bisons on Twitter @BuffaloBisons. The team will run a contest in-game for a special meet and greet with Darth Vader.
Meet Boba Fett
Are you a fan of the Fett? There will be a special Boba Fett Meet & Greet during the game. But to find out where Boba Fett will be, you have to follow the Bisons on twitter or facebook.
The Saga Continues…
A new chapter of the Saga has begun as the Jedi celebrate their victory in 2013 with the surprising help from Darth Vader. However, they can't help but wonder if their capture of The Emperor was too easy and why the Sith continue to invade Coca-Cola Field. Follow the action between innings on the BisonsTV HD scoreboard beginning in the top of the 5th inning and get ready for an amazing on field battle after the game.
Fireworks
The night doesn't end until an amazing post game fireworks show. With the battles set between the Chiefs and the Bisons and then the Rebel Alliance and the Sith, you can only end the night with some fireworks.
For more information, fans can call THE-HERD at 843-4373.