HAMBURG, N.Y. --- Buffalo Raceway will be holding a Chicken BBQ on Friday, May 6 from noon until 8 p.m. in the clubhouse with all proceeds from the dinner going to the Food Bank of Western New York.

 

"We are pleased to work with the Food Bank of Western New York for this event," Buffalo Raceway Operations Manager Jon Cramer said. "The Food Bank has a great relationship with the people from the Erie County Fair too. The Food Bank benefits so many people in Western New York including the counties of Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Erie and Niagara."

 

The Weidner Chicken BBQ will include a half chicken, salt potatoes, coleslaw and a roll. The price is $10 per person and can be eaten in the clubhouse or taken out.

 

Tickets can be purchased now at Buffalo Raceway Guest Services or on the day of the event in the clubhouse. Also, everyone purchasing a dinner will receive $5 in free play at Hamburg Gaming.

 

There will be advanced wagering on the Kentucky Derby available during the day along with the running of the Kentucky Oaks from Churchill Downs. Buffalo Raceway will have live racing that begins at 5 p.m. The doors for simulcasting on this day will open at 10 a.m.

 

For more information, go to www.buffaloraceway.com