More changes to the Wind Surge include happy hour, $1 hot dogs and $2 beers or fountain drinks

Significant changes were expected following the sale of the Wichita Wind Surge to Diamond Baseball Holdings and new president Jay Miller taking over.

One that already took place was the adjustment of ticket prices for both membership season seats and individual game tickets for the 2023 season. The latter, which goes on sale this Saturday at 10 a.m.

Up next, they’ve announced their weekly promotions, happy hour (yes, happy hour!!!) and 2023 promotional calendar.

Some highlights include $1 hot dogs, $2 12-ounce beers or 16-ounce fountain drinks, 2-for-1 ticket prices, and more.

Weekly Promotions:

• Two for Tuesdays (presented by Dillons and 105.3 The Buzz): Get two tickets for the price of one every Tuesday home game when you show your Dillons Shopper Card or Dillons App at the Wind Surge Box Office and enjoy featured $1 hotdogs.
• Half Off Wednesday: Groups of 20 fans or more receive 50% off ticket purchases.*
• Thirsty Thursday (presented by Corona): Enjoy two-dollar 12 ounce select beers and two-dollar 16 ounce fountain sodas every Thursday.
• Fireworks Spectacular: Stick around after every Friday Wind Surge game for a fantastic fireworks show over the Arkansas River.
• Surge Saturday: From giveaways to character appearances, to theme nights and fiestas, there is something for everyone on Saturdays at Riverfront Stadium.
• Sunday Family Fun-Day: Bring the whole family out for an afternoon matinee baseball game, complete with pre-game catch on the field and post-game Kids Run the Bases presented by Sonic.

*Excludes youth berm tickets and Wednesday matinee games.

Wind Surge Happy Hour:

• Tuesday – Saturday (from gates open to first pitch) $5 domestic drafts.

2023 Promotional Calendar:

• Tuesday, April 11^th (7:05 PM) – Opening Day | Fireworks | Scarf Giveaway (2,500) courtesy of Mel Hambelton Ford | Magnet Schedule Giveaway courtesy of Coca-Cola
• Wednesday, April 12^th (7:05 PM) – Magnet Schedule Giveaway courtesy of Coca-Cola
• Thursday, April 13^th (7:05 PM) – Turbo Tubs | Magnet Schedule Giveaway courtesy of Coca-Cola
• Friday, April 14^th (7:05 PM) – Tumba Vacas de Wichita presented by McPherson College | Fireworks Friday | Magnet Schedule Giveaway courtesy of Coca-Cola
• Saturday, April 15^th (2:05 PM) – 316 Night | Replica Jersey Giveaway (3,000) courtesy of Total Cleaning Solutions
• Sunday, April 16^th (1:05 PM) – Opening Weekend
• Wednesday, April 26^th (12:05 PM) – STEAM Day presented by First Student
• Thursday, April 27^th (7:05 PM) – Turbo Tubs
• Friday, April 28^th (7:05 PM) – Kids Take Over presented by Mel Hambelton Ford | Fireworks Friday | Wind Surge Youth Hat Giveaway (1,000 youth 15 and under) courtesy of Mel Hambelton Ford
• Saturday, April 29^th (2:05 PM) – Bark in the Park presented by Quantum Credit Union
• Thursday, May 18^th (7:05 PM) – Turbo Tubs
• Friday, May 19^th (7:05 PM) – Fireworks Friday
• Saturday, May 20^th (2:05 PM) – Military Appreciation Night presented by Dillons
• Sunday, May 21^st (12:05 PM) – Tumba Vacas de Wichita
• Thursday, June 1^st (7:05 PM) – Turbo Tubs | Conspiracy Theory Night
• Friday, June 2^nd (7:05 PM) – Marvel Defenders of the Diamond Night | Fireworks Friday
• Wednesday, June 21^st (7:05 PM) – Bark in the Park presented by Quantum Credit Union
• Thursday, June 22^nd (7:05 PM) – Turbo Tubs
• Friday, June 23^rd (7:05 PM ) – Fireworks Friday
• Saturday, June 24^th (6:05 PM) – Military Appreciation Night presented by Dillons
• Sunday, June 25^th (12:05 PM) – Cancer Survivor Day presented by McPherson College and Central Care Cancer Center
• Wednesday, June 28^th (7:05 PM) – Faith and Family Night presented by Chick-Fil-A
• Thursday, June 29^th (7:05 PM) – Turbo Tubs
• Friday, June 30^th (7:05 PM) – Fireworks Friday | Drawstring Bag Giveaway (1,500) courtesy of Splash Aqua Park
• Saturday, July 1^st (6:05 PM) – Wranglers Night
• Monday, July 3^rd (6:30 PM) – Independence Celebration | Fireworks
• Friday, July 14^th (7:05 PM) – Fireworks Friday
• Saturday, July 15^th (6:05 PM) – 90’s Night
• Wednesday, July 26^th (12:00 PM) – Summer Camp Day presented by First Student and KONA Ice
• Thursday, July 27^th (7:05 PM) – Turbo Tubs | Realtors Night presented by Realtors of South Central Kansas
• Friday, July 28^th (7:05 PM) – Marvel Super Hero Night presented by Heroes Academy and Rise Up For Youth | Fireworks Friday
• Saturday, July 29^th (6:05 PM) – Tumba Vacas de Wichita
• Thursday, August 3^rd (7:05 PM) – Turbo Tubs
• Friday, August 4^th (7:05 PM) – Fireworks Friday
• Saturday, August 5^th (6:05 PM) – Monrovians Night
• Sunday, August 6^th (12:05 PM) – End of Summer Celebration
• Thursday, August 17^th (7:05 PM) – Turbo Tubs
• Friday, August 18^th (7:05 PM) – Back to School Night presented by McPherson College | Fireworks Friday
• Thursday, August 31^st (7:05 PM) – Turbo Tubs
• Friday, September 1^st (7:05 PM) – Star Wars Night | Fireworks Friday
• Saturday, September 2^nd (6:05 PM) – Bark in the Park presented by Quantum Credit Union
• Thursday, September 14^th (7:05 PM) – Turbo Tubs
• Friday, September 15^th (7:05 PM) – Tumba Vacas de Wichita | Fireworks Friday | Sugar Skull Bobblehead Giveaway (1,500) courtesy of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
• Saturday, September 16^th (6:05 PM) – Fan Appreciation Weekend
• Sunday, September 17^th (1:05 PM) – Fan Appreciation Weekend

I, for one, am happy with the changes they are making. The new ownership has made strides in improving the game experience and doing what they can to make things more affordable.

For more information regarding Memberships, group outings, single-game tickets, and corporate partnerships, please visit WindSurge.com or call 316.221.8000.

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