Cougars Helicopter Candy Drop, Swedish Fun on Father's Day 2016 in Kane County

Cougars Helicopter Candy Drop, Swedish Fun on Father’s Day 2016 in Kane County

Looking for something fun to do on Father’s Day 2016?

The Kane County Cougars have a super-fun lineup of Father’s Day fun on Sunday, June 19, including a special Father’s Day cap for the first 1,500 to enter the ballpark, two Father’s Day picnic buffets and a helicopter candy drop!

And what says Father’s Day like Swedish Pancakes with Lingonberries, the annual Lutefisk Toss and an Abba tribute band?

Swedish Day Midsommer Festival at Good Templar Park in Geneva

Swedish Day 2008_IcelandicHorses2Swedish Day Midsommer Festival celebrates its 106th year on Father’s Day. If you’ve got a little Swedish heritage, that’s cool; if not, everyone’s Swedish at this Father’s Day event.

Not to be confused with Swedish Days, the Geneva Chamber of Commerce festival coming next week in downtown Geneva, Swedish Day is the authentic Svenska Dagarna at Good Templar Park.

Start the day with Swedish Pancakes with Lingonberries & Coffee, visit the Cafe Stuga for Cardamom Coffee Cake and Swedish Tarts, watch the talented Nordic Folk Dancers, listen to the Swedish Childrens’ Chorus, take the Viking Ship Tour and visit the neighboring Viking Encampment, dance around the maypole at noon, sign up for a delightful Cottage Walk tour of six charming Swedish cottages, enjoy Swedish meatballs or traditional Herring Dinner or Sloppy Joes for lunch. Shop in  Scandinavian vendor booths brimming with lovely ethnic gifts, apparel and arts & crafts, participate in the children’s games or Lutefisk Toss, enjoy a picnic lunch in nature’s splendor and listen to a special afternoon concert by Abba Salute.

Admission is $5 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. Wear a Scandinaviian or Viking Costume and get in FREE!

For more information, including the outstanding lineup of events throughout the day, visit this page on swedishday.net.

Spend Father’s Day With the Cougars

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The Kane County Cougars will be hosting a multitude of special activities for the Father’s Day game on Sunday, June 19, against the Clinton LumberKings. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. and tickets are available by calling the Cougars box office at 630-232-8811 or by ordering online at kccougars.com.

A long-standing Father’s Day tradition, fans will have the opportunity to play catch on the field when the gates open at noon. Fans will be allowed to stay on the field playing catch until 12:20 p.m. Those planning to participate must bring their own gloves and baseballs.

Cougars Game 12Cougars players will be signing autographs on the field before the game while the first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive a special Father’s Day cap, compliments of Centegra Health Systems.

Father’s Day is also a Sunday Funday, presented by Dave and Buster’s, which features free kid-friendly entertainment inside the ballpark. Unlimited use wristbands for the KidZone area are just $5 plus all children between the ages of 3-10 will receive a voucher good for a free hot dog and small soda at the game.

Following the game, fans of all ages will have the opportunity to run the bases. In addition, there will be a post-game candy drop as a helicopter will descend upon Fifth Third Bank Ballpark and drop candy into the outfield for fans to collect.

Back by popular demand, the Cougars will be hosting not one, but two special Father’s Day picnic buffets. The Super Suite Buffet features delicious brunch items with everything from butter milk biscuits and sausage gravy to Mediterranean chicken breast and hand carved Applewood boneless ham. Ballpark classics such as hot dogs and chicken tenders will also be available.

Pricing for the Super Suite Buffet is $50 for adults and $30 for children between the ages of 3-10 while children under the age of 2 are free. The fee includes the Super Suite game ticket, which allows for both indoor and outdoor seating during the game, along with the buffet.

This year, Father’s Day will also feature a Rooftop Picnic ticket option for fans to enjoy an appetizing buffet including items such as grilled chicken breast, beer soaked bratwurst, all beef hot dogs plus assorted desserts along with Pepsi products and bottled water. Pricing for the Rooftop Picnic is $35 for adults and $20 for children ages 3 to 10 while kids age 2 and under are free. The fee includes a ticket for the Rooftop Picnic with access to either the first base Miller party deck or third base Pepsi rooftop and the buffet.

Food service for the Father’s Day picnic buffets will take place from noon until the end of the third inning with beverage service taking place from noon until the end of the sixth inning. A cash bar featuring beer and wine will be also be available.

Space for the Father’s Day picnic buffets is extremely limited. Call the box office at 630-232-8811 or visit us online at kccougars.com to make your reservation.

Following the game, there will be a helicopter candy drop and then fans of all ages will have the opportunity to run the bases, time and weather permitting.