Modern Woodmen Park will host Father's Day cookout

Families in the Quad Cities will have a unique way to celebrate Father's Day at Modern Woodmen Park on June 15, when the Quad Cities River Bandits host their third annual Father's Day Cookout in the Budweiser Champions Club and a post-game catch in the outfield for the 1:15 p.m. Family Sunday game against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.

The all-you-can-eat buffet in the Budweiser Champions Club will take place from 12:15-2:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 15. The fun-filled day at Modern Woodmen Park will also feature the River Bandits' first-ever Budweiser Mega Mini Fridge Giveaway, with nine being given away - one for each inning - as well as other giveaways and enter-to-win prizes for dad to take home. Individuals and families can now purchase ticket packages that include a game ticket and the cookout.

"This fun and affordable package offers families in the Quad Cities a special day to celebrate fathers and give Dad a memorable afternoon featuring a cookout and baseball game," said River Bandits owner Dave Heller. "This event combines so much of what people in the Quad Cities can enjoy at Modern Woodmen Park - a gorgeous venue, great hospitality, terrific food, and affordable family-friendly entertainment (along with 9 chances to win a great prize) as we help make Dad feel like a king this Father's Day."

Reservations must be made by Wednesday, June 11, for the package, which includes the cookout and admission to the River Bandits' 1:15 p.m. game. Tickets are $20 for each adult and $10 for each child age 10 and younger. The cookout menu features all-you-can-eat hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, chips, cookies, lemonade and water, as well as a cash bar. Participants are welcome to enjoy the game from their seats or from the Budweiser Champions Club - a climate-controlled environment with large glass windows that offer spectacular views of the ballpark, downtown Davenport, the Centennial Bridge and the Mississippi River.

"The Father's Day Cookout is another fantastic part of the year-round special events lineup at Modern Woodmen Park," said General Manager Andrew Chesser. "The River Bandits are delighted to welcome families in the Quad Cities region to another memorable Father's Day celebration for the whole community." 

As part of another Family Sunday presented by KWQC and B100, fans can receive player autographs on the field from 12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Fans can also bring their dogs for Bark in the Park. Following the game, all kids will have the opportunity to run the bases after the game, and there will be the special Father's Day catch in the outfield.

Reservations for the Father's Day Cookout must be made by Wednesday, June 11, by calling (563) 324-3000 or emailing [email protected]. Reservations can also be made by filling out the Father's Day Cookout order form available at www.riverbandits.com, and returning it to the River Bandits front office or by email to [email protected].

UP NEXT: The River Bandits return to Modern Woodmen Park at 6 p.m. Saturday with a Craig Biggio Bobblehead Giveaway presented by Prairie Farms and FOX18 for the first 1,500 fans. To order any of the River Bandits 2014 ticket plans - with new lower prices - call the River Bandits box office at 563-324-3000. Season ticket and mini-plan packages start at just seven games and begin at less than $40. Call a River Bandits account representative today to choose your seats and get the details of our various mini-plan packages.

ABOUT THE BANDITS: Having just been named Ballpark Digest's winner of Best Ballpark Improvement in America under $1 million, the River Bandits ownership is making one of the biggest improvements to Modern Woodmen Park since the ballpark was first built back in 1931! A new Ferris wheel, standing 110 feet over the playing field, opened May 24, followed by a new ride called a "Drop and Twist," an expanded 300-foot long zip line, and many other new games and attractions. In 2013, the team unveiled a new 220-foot long dual zip line, a rock climbing wall, and a number of new bounce houses. Last season, the team's major league affiliate, the Houston Astros, saw all six of its affiliates reach the playoffs - the first time in a decade any MLB team can claim such success. The River Bandits were one of three affiliates to reach the championship round and one of two to win their league championship.