Peanut-Free Seats at Fenway Park!
“A hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz.” ~ Humphrey Bogart
This quote rings true for so many… the first pitch, the excitement in the air, and the hopes for a World Series season. There is nothing better than a hot dog… or peanuts… in a ball park.
A steak at the Ritz? I could take-it or leave-it… any day. But I would die for a Fenway Frank on
opening day.
The little things.
That is what I miss the most.
Those with celiac disease, gluten intolerance or food allergies know that the little things like a hotdog or peanuts in the ballpark are the things that are missed the most – and sometimes prevent attending if the allergy is severe enough. The small things that some take for granted – often prevent those with allergies from enjoying.
That is why I was more than thrilled when I got an email from the New England Chapter of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA NE) offering seats (first dibs to their members) for four games that have peanut-allergy friendly zones.
If interested, seats within this peanut-allergy friendly section cost $75 and SRO (Standing Room Only) cost $25. Please send an email to rlatham@redsox.com to see if tickets are still available, since they are on a first come first serve basis. These peanut-allergy friendly sections will be available during the games at Fenway Park on: April 19th, June 7th, July 12th, and September 13th.
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UPDATE: April 9, 2009 – Thursday – I received this updated message from the AAFA NE today!
Peanut-Allergy Families,
The 2009 season has officially started! We are very excited we will be seeing many of you at the ballpark this season and are very confident it will be an exciting year.
As all of the seats have sold out for April 19th, June 7th, July 12th, and September 13th, however we still have a limited amount of standing room for each game at this time within our Coca-Cola Left Field Pavilion Section. Please let me know ASAP if you would like to purchase tickets while they are still available.
Standing Room tickets are only $25 each!
For tickets contact Ryan Latham at the Red Sox at rlatham@redsox.com
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Allergy-free kudos and cheers to the AAFA NE and to the Red Sox!
P.S. Does anyone know of any other ball parks doing a similar peanut-free section for games? If so, please respond to this post so I can alert all BeFreeForMe.com members! Thanks!
April 13th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Hi All!
Here is an update I received today from the AAFA New England Chapter. This is a real find for those looking for affordable, peanut-free family fun!
With Spring in the air, we are all thinking baseball! So please submit any info about peanut-free games that you know about!
Be Free!
Kathleen
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Dear AAFA New England Members,
More news for baseball fans! Jon Boswell, Media Relations Manager of the Lowell Spinners asked us to pass the following information on to our members.
The Lowell Spinners, Class-A Affiliate of the Red Sox, are holding two completely peanut free nights here during the 2009 season. Wednesday, July 1 and Sunday, August 2 will be Peanut Free nights. Both games are the first games of home stands, giving them an opportunity to thoroughly power wash the stadium and clean the concession stands. No peanuts or products containing peanuts will be sold those nights.
Individual tickets for the 2009 season and group tickets can be booked through the Spinners Ticket Office at 978-459-1702. Ticket prices range from just $4 for standing room to $8, making Spinners games affordable for the entire family. Additionally, on the second Peanut Free game, as part of the Sunday Kid’s Days, children are welcome to stay after the game to run the bases on the field.
April 24th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
Kathleen, it was nice to speak with you the other day. You can find information on food-free and peanut-free seating at baseball games around the U.S. and Canada at http://www.peanutfreebaseball.com, the “sister” blog to http://www.foodallergybuzz.com. There was so much information on peanut-free baseball last year, I decided to start a separate blog to house all the info! Best, Jennifer