Pack the Diamond! Squirrels in Eastern League Attendance Race
Post-game fireworks shows have been added on Wednesday, August 25th in conjunction with Hometown Heroes Night presented by Allen Law Firm, Richmond Magazine and Lite 98, as well as September 3rd in conjunction with Back to School Night and a Flying Squirrels Backpack Giveaway presented by AAA.
"Our inaugural season has been tremendous to this point and we couldn't be happier with the support we have received from our fans and the local community," said Flying Squirrels VP & COO Todd "Parney" Parnell. "We want to finish with a bang and lead the Eastern League in attendance our first year and we think we have added some promotions, especially the fireworks, that our fans will be excited to come out and experience before the summer is over."
The Flying Squirrels enter their final 7 home games trailing the Reading Phillies in average and total attendance. The R-Phils have led the Eastern League in both average and total attendance each of the last four years.
The following contains a description of the Flying Squirrels remaining home games and promotions. All times as well as featured performances and appearances are subject to change.
Flying Squirrels Remaining 2010 Home Games:
Monday, August 23rd vs. Reading Will It Fly Night Fan Appreciation Night Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Night First Pitch: 7:05 PM Gates Open: 6:00 PM
Details: It is Fan Appreciation Night at the ballpark! See how many prizes will "fly" out of The Diamond on "will it fly?" night! Over 50 businesses have contributed prizes including bikes and Kings Dominion passes courtesy of Coca-Cola, gift cards to your favorite restaurants including O'Charleys, Nacho Mama's and Chick-Fil-A among others and bagels for a year courtesy of Panera! Live pre-game entertainment with Jesse the Juggler and Aces in Irons. Martin's Family Night- Fans that show their Martin's Card at the gate get a buy one get one ticket offer. Students that participated in the Martin's Summer Reading program can redeem their summer reading bookmarks at the nearest Martin's locations for a ticket to this game!
Tuesday, August 24th vs. Reading
NEW! Bark in the Park Night
Team Card Sheet Giveaway
Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce Night
First Pitch: 7:05 PM Gates Open: 6:00 PM
Details: Fans are invited to bring their dogs to The Diamond for the recently added, second Bark in the Park Night. The first 3,000 fans will receive a Flying Squirrels Team Card Sheet. In addition, it's KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets: Buy 1 Ticket, Get 1 Free from KRAFT Singles with purchase. Bring your package wrapper to a Flying Squirrels Game on Tuesdays for a steal of a deal! Visit kraftsingles.com for more info! Live pre-game entertainment with the Jimmy Catlett Band.
Wednesday, August 25th vs. Reading
NEW! Fireworks
Hometown Heroes Night presented by Allen Law Firm, Richmond Magazine, and Lite 98
Charlottesville Chamber of Commerce Night
First Pitch: 7:05 PM Gates Open: 6:00 PM
Details: The Flying Squirrels end their shortest home stand of the season and celebrate all of Allen & Allen's Hometown Heroes with a just-added post-game fireworks show. Special pre-game recognition of an Allen & Allen Hometown Hero as well as teachers for all they do for the children in our community. We will recognize teachers that have gone above and beyond during a pre-game ceremony. Live pre-game entertainment with Tolliver and Company.
Friday, September 3rd vs. Bowie
NEW! Fireworks
Back to School Night
Drawstring Backpack Giveaway presented by AAA Mid-Atlantic, 98.9 Liberty, and Richmond Family Magazine
First Pitch: 7:05 PM Gates Open: 6:00 PM
Details: The Flying Squirrels start their last home stand of the season with a Back to School Night. The first 2,000 fans 14 and under will receive a Drawstring Backpack. There has also been a just-added post-game fireworks show. Ladies Night will be taking place, giving female fans the chance to win great prizes. Post-game Kids Run the Bases presented by the RoomStore. Live pre-game entertainment with No Bounds Band.
Saturday, September 4th vs. Bowie
Grill Spatula Giveaway presented by Corona and 102.1 the X
First Pitch: 6:35 PM Gates Open: 5:00 PM
Details: The first 2,000 fans 15 and older will receive a Grill Spatula to celebrate Labor Day weekend! Post-game Kids Run the Bases presented by the RoomStore. Live pre-game entertainment with Janet Reiner.
Sunday, September 5th vs. Bowie
Fireworks presented by The UPS Store and Lite 98
Kroger Squirrel Tails Kids Club Day
Stuff the Bus Promotion to benefit United Way
First Pitch: 5:05 PM Gates Open: 3:30 PM
Details: Fireworks show to follow the game. All fans are invited to participate in pre-game Catch on the Field from 4:15-4:35pm. Stuff the bus promotion with United Way-bring in school supplies or sports equipment and enter to win great prizes from The UPS Store including a 62inch golf umbrella, messenger bag and portfolio as well as autographed memorabilia and squirrels items just for donating to a great cause! Post-game Kids Run the Bases presented by the RoomStore. Live pre-game entertainment with Butterfly McPeace, Radio Disney, and Sandbar.
Monday, September 6th vs. Bowie
Jimmy Buffett Night presented by Lite 98
First Pitch: 12:05 PM Gates Open: 11:00 AM
Details: Join the Squirrels for our last game of the year for Jimmy Buffett Night! Come out and enjoy both a live pre and post-game concert with the Jimmy Buffett cover band B2B. We will celebrate summer one last time with Cheeseburgers in paradise in the concession stands, Landshark bottled beer, Buffett music, Jimmy Buffett themed games and trivia throughout the game. Martin's Family Night- Fans that show their Martin's Card at the gate and get a buy one get one ticket offer
Great seats still remain for the Flying Squirrels final 13 home games and can be purchased by calling (804)359-FUNN(3866), visiting the Flying Squirrels' Ticket Office located at The Diamond, or by logging on to SquirrelsBaseball.com