Hartford Yard Goats to Host Winterfest

HARTFORD, CT — The Hartford Yard Goats Baseball Club, the Double-A Eastern League affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, announced that it will host its first ever Winterfest on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Dunkin’ Donuts Park in Hartford.

This free event is open to the public and will include behind the scene tours of Dunkin’ Donuts Park, arts & crafts, face painting, s’mores, cookie decorating, Yard Goats mascots Chompers and Chew Chew, and Fancy Pants, the goat from Circle K Farm of East Hampton. Fans will also have the opportunity to test out the indoor climate control professional batting cages that the Yard Goats use.

The Yard Goats will also be collecting non-perishable food items for Hands on Hartford’s food pantry. Fans that donate will receive 10 percent off merchandise in the team store. There will be special access for Yard Goats season ticket holders at 10 a.m.

Most of the festivities will be held outside on the main concourse level of Dunkin’ Donuts Park. Fans may enter Winterfest at the main gate on the corner of Main and Trumbull streets, and no tickets are required for this free event.

The Yard Goats Retro Brand Team Store will also be open for those that want to do some holiday shopping. The latest Yard Goats merchandise, including specially designed holiday clothing and ornaments, are available for purchase. The Click It or Ticket Box Office will also be open for fans that want to purchase any ticket packages.

Story and photo courtesy of Hartford Yard Goats