Brewers: Concession Prices 2011

The Milwaukee Brewers have announced the prices for concessions at Miller Park this season.

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:

Most food and beverage items at Miller Park will stay the same price as last year, but there will be higher prices for some beer, soda and food offerings.

A 16-ounce plastic bottle of beer will now be $6.75, an increase of 25 cents. The same bottle will be $7 if purchased from a vendor.

A 12-ounce beer will increase 25 cents to $5.50. That beer is sold at the concession stands.

A Chicago-style hot dog will be $4.50, an increase of 25 cents. And an Italian beef sandwich will be $7, also an increase of 25 cents.

Some soda prices will be higher. A 28-ounce soda will be $4.50, an increase of 25 cents. A 42-ounce soda will be $6.25, also up 25 cents.

The following items did not increase in price. They include:

Hot dog: $3.25.

Jumbo dog: $4.25 at a concession stand, $4.50 from a vendor.

Brat: $4.50 at a stand, $4.75 from a vendor.

Peanuts: $4 at a stand, $4.25 from a vendor.

20-ounce bottle of water: $4 at a stand, $4.25 from a vendor.

The good news may be that many prices for concession items are staying the same. The bad news is the prices are way too high. No increase on something that's priced astronomically high to begin with is hardly a good thing.

You can bring in your own food but there are restrictions:

The following items will be permitted:

Small Bags (Size Limit 16" x 16" x 8")
Soft-Sided Cooler Bags (Size Limit 16" x 16" x 8")
Small Purses and Fany Packs
Small Diaper Bags, Strollers, Wheelchairs

Note: All bags, purses, fanny packs or soft sided coolers must be 16" x 16" x 8"or smaller.

All food items must be contained within soft-see-through containers, i.e. ZipLoc bags in order to expedite bag inspections at Miller Park Gates.

All permitted items will be subject to inspection at the gates.

Re-Entry Policy:

Guests may not exit and re-enter Miller Park using the same ticket. However, in case of an emergency, a guest may receive a signature on their ticket stub from a Gate Supervisor, which will permit a guest to re-enter Miller Park at the same gate. Guests who leave Miller Park at any time without the signature on their ticket stub will not be permitted to re-enter with the same ticket.

Miller Park provides a safe family friendly environment. Brewers Staff and Milwaukee Police Officers are readily available to assist fans throughout the premises.

The following items will not be permitted:

Alcohol
Bags (Larger than 16" x 16" x 8")
Brooms/Broomsticks
Cans
Hard-Sided Coolers
Hard-Sided Snack Containers/Canisters
Glass Containers
Laser Pointers
Noise Makers
Sipper Bottles, Thermos Bottles and Fast-Food Drink Cups
Throwing Items
Weapons

There will be no claim checks available for prohibited items at the gates.

Taking the family to a baseball game gets to be so expensive. Unfortunately, for many people it's unaffordable to do frequently, if at all. That's too bad.