Dayton Dragons adds new food, drinks ahead of 25th season at Day Air Ballpark

Going to a Dayton Dragons game isn’t complete until you’ve tried the new food and drinks at Day Air Ballpark.

“Our in house catering company is Professional Sports Catering and they specialize in minor league ballparks,” said Brandy Guinaugh, executive vice president and assistant general manager of the Dragons. “They have about 30 ballparks that they manage and that way they can really focus and hone in on specific foods that people enjoy across all regions of the country.”

Going to a baseball game isn’t complete without ballpark food. Pictured is a half pound hot dog available at the Smokies Cart. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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Fans can expect returning favorites such as gourmet burgers, the Smokey Stand featuring footlong brats, hot dogs and Italian sausage, Donato’s Pizza, the Philly Cheesesteak Cart, Mac & Cheese Cart, chicken tenders and fries, burrito bowls, Grippo’s chips and Bill’s Lemonade Stand.

The Coney Cart is returning with Kielbasa sausage served with potato straws, BBQ sauce and mustard coleslaw.

The Coney Cart at Day Air Ballpark now offers Kielbasa Sausage with potato straws, mustard slaw and BBQ sauce. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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Pulled pork and brisket is available for purchase out of the concession stand, in addition to cheese popcorn.

“I think that we really do cater to a lot of different dietary things,” Guinaugh said. “That can be difficult and challenging, but we have gluten-free buns.”

New items on the suite level include:

  • Sausage and cheese boards
  • Street corn dip
  • Fried four-cheese ravioli
  • A new selection of house wine
  • High Noon Hard Seltzer six-packs
  • Cheesecake and Killer Brownies
Fans can now get fried four-cheese ravioli on the suite level at Day Air Ballpark. NATALIE JONES/STAFFNATALIE JONES/STAFF

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In the ballpark, Dippin’ Dots is offering a new flavor called, “Cookie Monster” and Graeter’s Ice Cream has new toppings such as Oreos, Reese’s Pieces, M&M’s, whipped cream and syrups. Sugar-coated state fair mini-donuts are also available.

Day Air Ballpark has partnered with Yellow Springs Brewery to fill the right field corner silo. The brewery’s products will be available on draft and in cans throughout the ballpark.

“I think people really love all they offer,” Guinaugh said. “Their brands are strong, so it was a great partnership for us to have.”

“We believe that the Dayton Dragons have played an integral part in the development of downtown Dayton, and they have always provided an amazing and fun experience for anyone that comes to the ballpark,” said Jayson Hartings, COO of the brewery. “With the presence of our products and brand in the Dayton market, and the pride we take in our brewery being built on the same ideology of providing a great experience that brings people together, we thought the Dragons would make a great partner.”

Beers on tap during opening day will include:

  • Boat Show (India Pale Ale)
  • Raspberry Springer (Fruited Golden Ale)
  • Creative Space (Hazy IPA)
  • Captain Stardust (Saison)
  • Handsome (Brown Ale)

Other new beverages added to concessions include Rocket Pop cocktails and frozen coffees.

Going to a baseball game isn’t complete without ballpark food. Pictured is a Rocket Pop cocktail. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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HOW TO GO

The Dayton Dragons will have its first home game Tuesday, April 8 against the Fort Wayne TinCaps.

Stadium seats are $16. Lawn seats are $10 cheaper. Barstool seating is available for $12.

Tickets can be purchased at the Dragons Box Office or by calling 937-228-2287. They are also available online at daytondragons.com/tickets or via Ticketmaster charge-by-phone at 937-228-2323.

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