Party at the Plaza on Friday includes live skits, DJ and axe throwing at Day Air Ballpark

Cincinnati Bengals fans were treated to an afternoon of fun, games and softball as members of the Bengals visited Day Air Ballpark for the Logan Wilson Celebrity Softball Game on Saturday, June 1. The afternoon event featured autographs, a home run derby, fan participation contests and the softball game between players. The event benefited The Brooks Joshua Anderson Foundation, which is doing research on sudden infant death syndrome. David A. Moodie/Contributing Photographer

The Party at the Plaza at Day Air Ballpark is this Friday. FILE
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By Alex Cutler
June 11, 2024
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Described as the “tailgate of the summer season,” the free Party in the Plaza will return to Day Air Ballpark this weekend.

Running 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 14, the event is a collaboration between Dayton’s Water Street District and the Dayton Dragons. Party at the Plaza is open to guests of all ages.

The event will feature a number of activities including yard and carnival games, inflatables and cornhole. Axe Backwards Mobile will also be providing real axe throwing.

Businesses and restaurants across Water Street are participating. — the Dragons’ website specifically lists Winans, Moeller Brew Barn and Base Camp. A number of food trucks will be taking part, as well as a beer truck courtesy of Heidelberg Distributing.

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There will also be a raffle with guests entering to win a self-care package and spa treatment from Square One Salon. Live entertainment, including skits and a DJ, are also planned. Mix 107.7′s Jeff Stevens will be hosting the party.

The Dayton Dragons and Lansing Lugnuts both played their opening games of the 2024 season on Friday, Apr. 5 at Day Air Ballpark in downtown Dayton. A crowd of 8,328 were in attendance to witness the Lugnuts defeat the Dragons by a score of 1-0. TOM GILLIAM/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Credit: Tom Gilliam

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Credit: Tom Gilliam

This event coincides with the Dragon’s fourth game in the series against the Great Lakes Loons. The first pitch will take place at 7:05 p.m.

One more “Party at the Plaza” will take place this summer on Aug. 23.

How to go

What: “Party at the Plaza”

When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, June 13

Where: Day Air Ballpark, 220 N. Patterson Blvd., Dayton

More info: milb.com

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Alex Cutler is a graduate of Sinclair Community college, with degrees in Communication and Multimedia Journalism. Alex looks to continue his education and career in the near future.