River Bandits Homestand Highlights July 16-21

The Quad Cities River Bandits, Class-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, battle the Fort Wayne TinCaps, Class-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, in a three-game series from Wednesday, July 16, through Friday, July 18, before hosting the Lake County Captains, Class-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, at Modern Woodmen Park from Saturday, July 19, through Monday, July 21. Tickets are still available on riverbandits.com or by calling the box office at (563) 324-3000. Below are the highlights of promotions and events for the homestand.

Wednesday, July 16, 7:00 p.m. (Gates 5:30 p.m.) Sponsors: Quad Cities Builders & Remodelers Association, Epic Stone, U.S. Bank & Mix 96 
- Pay Your Bill Wednesday presented by U.S. Bank & Mix 96 - Fans can bring copies of their unpaid bills to Modern Woodmen Park and enter them in a drawing to be paid up to $100 by the River Bandits. The team will randomly select two to be paid.
- Quad Cities Builders & Remodelers Association & Epic Stone Night - The Air Force Drill Team will have a presentation during the game. 

Thursday, July 17, 7:00 p.m. (Gates 5:30 p.m.) Sponsors: Modern Woodmen Bank & the River Cities' Reader
- Modern Woodmen Half-Price Night - All tickets are half-price, courtesy of Modern Woodmen.
- Modern Woodmen Hat Night - The first 3,000 fans will receive a River Bandits hat.
- Thirst-day Thursday presented by the River Cities' Reader - Fans can enjoy $2 drink specials throughout the game.
- Buy One-Get-One presented by IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union - All Thursday tickets for IHMVCU members are buy-one, get-one free. Fans must show membership at the box office to receive the ticket special.
- MC22 Telecast - Mediacom Connections (MC22) will record a television game broadcast to be re-aired on MC22.

Friday, July 18, 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.) Sponsors: Illinois Farm Bureau, Smart Toyota of the Quad Cities, WQAD, & WLLR
- Pint Glass Giveaway presented by Illinois Farm Bureau - The first 1,000 fans will receive a River Bandits pint glass.
- Agriculture Night presented by Illinois Farm Bureau - Fans will be able to visit a farm animal trailer outside the gates on their way into the ballpark.
- Friday Fireworks Show presented by Smart Toyota of the Quad Cities, WQAD & WLLR - All fans will be treated to a free postgame fireworks show.

Saturday, July 19, 6:00 p.m. (Gates open at 4:30 p.m.) Sponsors: 101.3 KISS-FM & the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center
- Rascal Gnome Giveaway presented by Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center - The first 1,500 fans will receive a Rascal Gnome.
- Christmas in July - All fans who dress in an ugly sweater or wear a Santa hat will receive $1 off their ticket price.
- Fan Appreciation Saturday presented by 103.1 KISS-FM - There will be tables for a balloon artist and face painter on the concourse.
- Organization of the Night: ALS Association Quad Cities - Proceeds from the Zeglin's postgame Charity Ball Toss will benefit the ALS Association Quad Cities (http://web.alsa.org/). 

Sunday, July 20, 5:00 p.m. (Gates open at 3:30 p.m.) Sponsors: 18th Street Bettendorf Dairy Queen, Hy-Vee, KWQC & B100
- Mega Candy Drop presented by 18th Street Bettendorf Dairy Queen - Following the game, the River Bandits will invite all children to the infield to watch a helicopter drop candy into the outfield. When all the candy has been dropped, they will be released to pick up the candy, while the helicopter returns to sprinkle marshmallows over the outfield.
- Hy-Vee Tote Bag Giveaway - The first 1,000 fans will receive a Hy-Vee tote bag.
- Battle of the Badges Softball Game - The Davenport Police & Fire Departments will face the Rock Island Police & Fire Departments in a softball game from 2:45 - 4 p.m. Fans can watch the game by entering through the "Suites" entrance at 2:30 p.m. The event will raise money for the Ronald McDonald House of Iowa City.
- Family Sunday presented by KWQC & B100 - The River Bandits will be on the field 4:15-4:30 p.m. for autographs. Fans can also bring their dogs for Bark in the Park.
- Organization of the Night: Jr. Bandits - Proceeds from the Zeglin's postgame Charity Ball Toss will benefit the Jr. Bandits (http://www.moline.il.us/index.aspx?NID=94). 

Monday, July 21, 1:00 p.m. (Gates open at 11:30 a.m.) Sponsor: 97X
- Businessman Special - Fans can receive a bleacher ticket, bacon cheeseburger, chips and a soda voucher for just $10.
- Markdown Monday presented by 97X - Bleacher and berm tickets are $2 each, as are beers, sodas, hot dogs, peanuts, nachos and popcorn.
- MC22 Telecast - Mediacom Connections (MC22) will record a television game broadcast to be re-aired on MC22.

UP NEXT: The River Bandits open a six-game homestand with Eastern Division opponents at 7 p.m. Wednesday on Quad Cities Builders & Remodelers Association and Epic Stone Night and a Pay Your Bill Wednesday presented by U.S. Bank, CBS WHBF and Mix 96. Tickets are available at www.riverbandits.com. To order any of the River Bandits 2014 ticket plans - with new lower prices - call the River Bandits box office at 563-324-3000. Season ticket and mini-plan packages start at just seven games and begin at less than $40. Call a River Bandits account representative today to choose your seats and get the details of our various mini-plan packages.

ABOUT THE BANDITS: Having just been named Ballpark Digest's winner of Best Ballpark Improvement in America under $1 million, the River Bandits ownership recently made one of the biggest improvements to Modern Woodmen Park since the ballpark was first built back in 1931! A new Ferris wheel, standing 105 feet over the playing field, opened May 24, and Space Camp opened June 20. Soon to come is another new ride, this one called a "Drop and Twist." In 2013, the team unveiled a new 220-foot long dual zip line, a rock climbing wall, and a number of new bounce houses. Last season, the team's major league affiliate, the Houston Astros, saw all six of its affiliates reach the playoffs - the first time in a decade any MLB team can claim such success. The River Bandits were one of three affiliates to reach the championship round and one of two to win their league championship.