park opened the Sam Adams Bar and Grill, offering a buffet, full menu, and bar directly overlooking the left field of the park. The Bar and Grill is now known as the Sam Adams Brewhouse. Prior to the start of the 2017 season, the Fisher Cats announced the most ambitious renovation project in the stadium's history. Team owner Art Solomon invested a million dollars into the facility to transform the left field plaza and pavilion, adding a new tiered seating section beyond the left field wall, a state-of-the-art live music stage, a tiki bar and a rock waterfall at the top of the main entrance stairs. The project was completed in time for Opening Day 2017. In 2019, the Fisher Cats began transitioning the field to organic turf management with support from sponsor Stonyfield Farm's #playfree campaign. It is the first professional baseball field to transition to all organic management. Notable events On October 21, 2006, the stadium hosted the funeral service for fallen city police officer Michael Briggs, who was shot while responding to a domestic dispute call. On July 16, 2008, the stadium hosted a record 8,762 fans for the 2008 Northeast Delta Dental Eastern League All-Star Game. This record was surpassed on May 26, 2009, with 8,903 fans in attendance. Red Sox pitcher John Smoltz started the game for the opposing Portland Sea Dogs in a rehab start. Major League Baseball's future stars returned for the Eastern League All-Star Game on July 13, 2011, and again in 2017 for the Eastern League All-Star Classic July 11–12. The facility is the only stadium in the league to host the game three times in a decade. References External links Delta Dental Stadium at milb.com Northeast Delta Dental Stadium Stadium Views - Ball Parks of the Minor Leagues Buildings and structures in Manchester, New Hampshire Baseball venues in New Hampshire Minor league baseball venues Tourist attractions in Manchester, New Hampshire 2005 establishments in New Hampshire New Hampshire Fisher Cats Sports venues completed in 2005 Eastern League (1938–present) ballparks