The Grizzlies and River Cats have one of the more fun and more intense rivalries in the PCL making every matchup between these two California-based teams a must-see. There have been plenty of friendly jibes back and forth including the #Wackramento billboard, so make sure to get your tickets when the Grizzlies come to town.
Sacramento River Cats Tailgate Guide
Atmosphere
Baseball fans and tailgate fans will love taking a trip to Sacramento for a River Cats game. Sutter Health Park offers plenty of room to tailgate as there are several parking lots outside the ballpark that are perfect for tailgating. You’ll find plenty of room to set up the tent and grill, so arrive early and make the most out of your trip to Sutter Health Park. The one downside is that you aren’t allowed to drink alcohol at the tailgates outside the park.
Another excellent way to spend some time before the game is by taking part in the Home Plate Tailgate. The Home Plate Tailgate provides you with a unique experience and enables you to tailgate on the field during batting practice. The package comes with an all-you-can-eat buffet and drinks making it the perfect way to tailgate before a River Cats game.
Finally, those of you who like the bar scene more than tailgating will also be in luck as there is a good selection of bars and restaurants near Sutter Health Park. Fat City Bar & Cafe is an especially great place to grab a drink or bite to eat making it an excellent place to hit up before the game.
No matter what kind of tailgating experience you’re looking for you’ll have a lot of fun tailgating before a River Cats game.
Get a picture of the Sutter Health Park sign and clock tower before entering the park. Both are located near the home plate gate and provide an excellent photo op for fans.
Parking LotsWhether you’re parking in the red, blue, green, yellow, orange, or black lot you’ll have a fantastic time tailgating before a River Cats game. You can tailgate in all the lots outsideSutter Health Park, so fire up the grill for a fun afternoon or evening of tailgating. The one downside is that alcohol is prohibited.
Home Plate TailgateWant to tailgate on the field during batting practice? Well, you can do just that at a River Cats game thanks to the Home Plate Tailgate. The Home Plate Tailgate provides you with food and drinks on the field before the game as well as access to the Jack Daniel’s Solon Club and Governor’s Club Seats.
Fat City Bar & CafeIf you prefer the bar scene to parking lot tailgating, then make sure to stop by Fat City Bar & Cafe before the game. Fat City has a ton of drink and food options making it the perfect place to fill up before the game.
Sacramento River Cats Stadium Guide
In Game
The Sacramento River Cats typically finish near the top of the Pacific Coast League in attendance, so you know you’ll be in for a good time when attending a River Cats game. Fans from all over the Sacramento area come out to support the River Cats, and you can feel the excitement on game days. Enjoy the energy of the crowd and the packed house when attending a River Cats game at Sutter Health Park.
It’s not just the fantastic fan support that makes attending a River Cats game a great experience. The River Cats go all out to provide a fun event for kids and families as you’ll find a kid’s play area, a lovable mascot and have the opportunity to get lots of autographs at a River Cats game.
Those of you looking to enjoy some more adult entertainment will want to get a Governors, Dugout, or Senate membership so you can enjoy Tito’s Solon Club. Tito’s Solon Club provides you with a fun sports bar experience at the game and is home to an upscale food and drink menu.
Additionally, wine aficionados will want to check out the new vineyard at Sutter Health Park. The vineyard is part of a partnership between the River Cats and Bogle Vineyard & Winery and is set to produce fruit in 2019. If you want to enjoy some wine at a River Cats game, then you’ll be in luck in the near future.
A River Cats game is an incredible entertainment option for anyone in Sacramento, so don’t hesitate to stop by Sutter Health Park during your trip to Sac Town.
If you’re looking to keep the kids entertained, then take them to Down on the Farm. Down on the Farm is located behind the hill in right field and features a play structure, wiffle ball field, inflatables, and more.
Stop by the On Deck Shop at the home plate entrance to pick up a souvenir from your trip to Sutter Health Park. The On Deck Shop offers a wide selection of merchandise including River Cats caps, t-shirts, foam fingers, and much more.
Get an autograph from your favorite River Cats player before the game. Fans can get autographs up until 15 minutes before game time on the outer side of both the home and away dugouts, so make sure to arrive early and to get your desired signatures.
If you want to enjoy a River Cats game in style, then make sure to have a suite ticket or Governors, Dugout, or Senate membership so you can enjoy Tito’s Solon Club. The club features upscale food and drink options, 14 HD TVs, and air conditioning making it an excellent place to take in the game.
Sutter Health Park is the only professional baseball stadium to feature a vineyard making it a must-see when taking in a River Cats game. The River Cats have partnered with local vineyard owners Bogle Vineyards & Winery, and the vineyard at the park is expected to start producing fruit by 2019.
Check out the mosaic tiles painted by school kids located throughout the ballpark. The tiles are fun to look at particularly if you or your child was one of the artists.
Keep an eye out for the River Cats mascot Dinger throughout the game. Dinger gets into a variety of antics during the game and if you see him on the concourse make sure to give him a high-five.
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