Concessions

At almost every sports game, there is food. Food is served in a variety of ways but a person can certainly find it at these locations: professional, college, High school, junior-high and elementary games. Although the food may be available in different ways, it is still present on the sidelines and in the stands.

The fact of the matter is simple, sports is a form of entertainment. A person wants to be pleased and comfortable in a competitive setting. At the movies, a person is able to relax, eat popcorn and Twizzlers and enjoy their film. While attending a sporting event, the same amenities are typically available.

For the past few years, I have worked at Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields. At LWB, I have worked the concessions. The amount of time and effort that goes into preparing the concessions as well as having fresh food is incredible. For the most part, the games at LWB are for elementary and junior high aged kids. Families will buy popcorn, hot dogs, hamburgers, Gatorade, chips, candy as well as ice cream. Families will have their lunches or dinners at the game. With expectations this high for games of this caliber; high school, college and professional concessions should be much better.




At high school games, the food is terrible. This is somewhat ironic because a player’s entire family will typically come and cheer them on. There needs to be some type of improvement among this age- level.

The real reason concessions are on my mind is because of the Minnesota Twins. I have lived in Minnesota my entire life (19 years) and the Twins have always played in the Metrodome. I am quite familiar with the ‘Dome- Dog,’ Cotton- Candy, Popcorn and the other generic food.

An example of a Dome- Dog

Target Field in Minneapolis

The Twins got a new ballpark this year, Target Field. This is exciting news for everyone in the community! For the avid sports fan that secretly loves food, this is heaven. This ballpark has so many new options than the Metrodome, which I am not looking forward to when the Vikings play there in the fall.

A person, not even a baseball fan, might be asking him or herself what’s now available? Well here is a glimpse into it:

Hennepin Grille, Frankie V's Italian, North Shore Creamery, J.D. Hoyt's pork chops and of course the State Fair Classics.

I will not go into detail into the variety of concession stands because I think it is important for a person to experience it for himself or herself. I will say that I was able to attend the first exhibition game played at Target Field and I was quite satisfied. I walked into the Gates and I saw an Asian stand. I knew then that Target Field did it right.