COMSTOCK PARK, MI (WHTC) – For over eight years the public has decided what will be the next star on the Fifth Third Ballpark menu when the West Michigan Whitecaps start their season in 2017.
The Whitecaps along with their partner Zeeland Food Services, Inc. are asking fans to submit ideas for what new food items they would like to see at the ballpark this summer. Some past winners include Past winners include the Declaration of Indigestion, Chicks with Sticks (veggies and hummus), Baco (a taco shell made of bacon), and last year’s winner, Dutch Love (a miraculous combination of pot roast, cheese curds, French fries and turkey gravy).
Submissions will be taken through Friday, January 27. They can be on the Whitecaps website, via e-mail at or through this link which will also be available on the , facebook page, twitter account and Instagram account.
ll submissions are asked to be accompanied by a complete description and a picture, if possible. The food idea submissions will then be pared down, and starting Thursday, February 23, fans will be able to vote for their choice for the new 2017 concessions item.
Voting will take place on the Whitecaps website, . The winning entry will be on the menu for all fans to enjoy. The Whitecaps open the 2017 season on Thursday, April 6, against the South Bend Cubs at 6:35 pm. Season and group tickets are now on sale; individual tickets will go on sale in February.
