'Dads Unveil 2018 Promotional Schedule

Hickory, NC- The Hickory Crawdads have unveiled their 2018 promotional schedule featuring theme nights, giveaways, a name change, and 12 fireworks shows.

The schedule features nine giveaways: a magnet schedule giveaway on Opening Night, Thursday, April 12^th (Absolute Tree Care,1290 WHKY), Poster Schedule giveaway on Saturday, April 14^th (Baker Tire Center, Daniel Boone Inn, Lake Hickory Vet, Hickory Printing Solutions, Big Dawg 92.1), Crawmoms replica jersey giveaway on Saturday, May 12^th (Pepsi), carnation giveaway to moms on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 13^th (Whitfields Flowers and More), hat giveaway on Saturday, May 26^th (Sam's Xpress Car Wash, 1290 WHKY), tee shirt giveaway Saturday, June 23^rd (Duck Graphics), drawstring bag giveaway on Saturday, June 30^th (Blue Ridge Energies), a team card set giveaway on Saturday, September 1^st, and a mystery MiLB item giveaway to close out the season on Monday, September 3^rd. The mystery giveaway includes items that teams across Minor League Baseball have donated and include signed baseballs, bobbleheads, stadium replicas and various other items.
ZOOperstars! will be returning to the Frans this season for two appearances. Their first visit will be during Memorial Day Weekend on Saturday, May 26^th (Whitfields Flowers & More and Big Dawg 92.1). They will also be performing on Saturday, August 25^th (1250 WHKY). Birdzerk! Will also be making an appearance this season on Sunday, May 27^th.
The two annual post-game Christian Concerts will return this season as well. Finding Favour will perform on Saturday, April 28^th presented by 106.9 The Light and Sidewalk Prophets will perform on Saturday, July 21^st presented by Gardner-Webb University and 106.9 The Light.
For the first time during their 26 year history, the Crawdads will be changing their name. On Mother's Day weekend (May 11^th-May 13^th) the team will be playing as the Hickory Crawmoms. They will wear pink Crawmoms jerseys and hats throughout the weekend featuring the specialty designed logos and wordmarks.
A minor league baseball promotional schedule wouldn't be complete without theme nights and the 2018 season has plenty. Returning fan favorites include Texas Rangers Night on Friday, April 13^th (NC Pediatric Dentistry), NFL Draft Party on Thursday, April 26^th, Disney Night with Enchanted Elegance Princesses on Friday, June 8^th (Disney, Mann Travels, NC Pediatric Dentistry, Big Dawg 92.1), Halloween celebration on Friday, July 13^th (Lake Hickory Haunts, Big Dawg 92.1), Christmas in July on Friday, July 20^th, Superhero Night on Friday, August 10^th (Children's Home Society of North Carolina, NC Pediatric Dentistry, 1290 WHKY), and Star Wars Night on Friday, August 24^th (NC Pediatric Dentistry, Kicks 103.3). The season will also include new theme nights including: Dunder Mifflin Night on Thursday, May 10^th, Tribute to Jim Carrey on Thursday May 24^th, Grease 40^th Anniversary Night on Thursday June 7^th, Land Before Time Night on Saturday, June 9^th (NC Pediatric Dentistry, Kicks 103.3), Margaritaville on Thursday, June 21^st, Fact or Fiction Night on Monday, July 2^nd, Sandlot 25^th Anniversary Night on Thursday, July 12^th, 90s Night on Saturday, August 11^th, Backwards Night on Friday, August 31^st (Big Dawg 92.1), and Little Rascals Night on Saturday, September 1^st.
In addition to the specialty Crawmoms jerseys on Mother's Day weekend, the Crawdads will be wearing patriotic jerseys on Memorial Day, July 3^rd, and Labor Day. The jerseys, presented by StratX, will be auctioned off on Labor Day and the proceeds will benefit the Disabled American Veterans.
The season will feature fireworks shows following every Friday game and also a show on the Crawdads Independence Day Celebration on July 3^rd.
Fans can view the full promotional schedule and purchase single game tickets online at www.hickorycrawdads.com.
The Crawdads will open their season at L.P. Frans Stadium on April 12^th against the West Virginia Power. For more information about the Crawdads, including promotions, ticket books, and group outings please visit www.hickorycrawdads.com or contact the front office at (828) 322-3000.