BATAVIA DOWNS CONCERT SERIES ANNOUNCES PRECAUTIONS FOR ANTICIPATED HEATWAVE
Written by WBTA STAFF on July 19, 2019
TENTS, MISTING STATIONS, 2 FOR 1 WATER AMONG MEASURES TAKEN
Press Release:
BATAVIA – In anticipation of the high temperatures forecasted for Western New York, Batavia Downs Gaming has announced the following steps will be taken to ensure the safety of guests at the facility’s two outdoor concerts taking place this weekend; The Gin Blossoms on July 19th and BataviaStock Woodstock Tribute show on July 20th.
-The facility will have on site several tents for shade from which concert goers can still enjoy the show.
-There will be misting tents at the facility
-The facility will allow concert goers to bring in factory sealed water with them to the shows. They will not allow coolers but patrons are allowed to leave and re-enter the show with hand stamp if they have additional waters in their vehicle.
-On-site water sales at Batavia Downs shows are one ticket ($3) per water. From 4-6pm on Friday and 1-4pm on Saturday – one ticket will give you 2 waters.
“We saw the anticipated forecast and knew we had to act in the best interest of all the concert goers coming this weekend, “said Henry Wojtaszek, CEO and President of Batavia Downs. “We encourage all patrons coming to the facility to apply sunscreen and if necessary bring sealed waters and umbrellas.”
