Tickets Will Go On Sale Friday Afternoon
BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced the on sale dates for 2 upcoming events taking place this August at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel’s Park Place Room.
A “Sock Hop” to benefit Mothers of Veteran Suicide will take place on Monday, August 7th from 2-6pm. Special musical guests Ruby Shooz will play from 3-5pm and there will be 50/50 and Penny Raffles as well as Silent Auction Items. Attendees are encouraged to wear their best “Grease” outfit for the costume contest. Tickets are $15 and you get back $15 in Free Play. Those with Military ID will receive a complimentary ticket. See all details on BataviaConcerts.com.
Seltzers and Sulkies presented by White Claw Hard Seltzer and Bud Light Seltzer will be on Saturday, August 19th. Cost is $40 and includes Seltzer Sampling, Grazing Stations, $20 in Free Play and a $5 wager on Live Racing at Batavia Downs which is happening that night. The event will run from 4 to 6:30pm.
Tickets for these events will be available at www.BataviaConcerts.com beginning on Friday, July 14th at 5pm. Hotel Deals for these events will go live on Monday, July 17th
“As we say in our commercials, we love you right back,” said Henry Wojtaszek, President and CEO for Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel. “We are honored to host Michelle and her Mother’s Veterans Group here for their fundraiser. As with all charities and groups that have events onsite, we’ll be doing our best to help them raise awareness and much needed funds for their cause.”
Western Region Off-Track Betting Corporation is a public benefit corporation with headquarters in Batavia, NY. WROTB owns and operates 9 OTB branches, 2 ADW sites, 25 Ez-Bet sites, as well as Batavia Downs Gaming, a standard bred racetrack and gaming and hotel facility. Since its inception, Western Region OTB has generated over $251 million in operating and surcharge revenues to the taxpayers of participating municipalities.
About Mothers of Veteran Suicide
Mothers of Veteran Suicide is a faith-based organization providing HOPE and Healing to the Mothers of Military and Veteran Suicide and their families. Formerly, National Veteran Resources, their Founder has traveled the country since 2017 raising awareness and finding resources for Veteran Suicide Prevention.