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Beyond Popcorn and Crackerjacks: The history of ballpark food

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Beyond Popcorn and Crackerjacks!
The History of Ballpark Food

with food historian Dan Macey

Sunday, August 17,2025 4:00 p.m.
FirstEnergy Stadium, Reading, Pa.

Learn all about the history of Ballpark Food,
enjoy a Buffet Lunch and see a Reading Fightin Phillies game

Find out why professional baseball’s origins are uniquely intertwined with beer and hot dogs and how and why ballpark food has constantly evolved to keep up with America’s own tastes. Food historian Dan Macey will offer an illustrated look back at why food has played such an important role in being a fan.
$65 person, talk, buffet meal and Fighten Phillies Game!
To Register: Go to www.historicfoodways.org and click upcoming programs or search Eventbrite for Beyond Popcorn and Crackerjacks.




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