Giveaways galore as Squirrels are back in RVA to face rival Baysox

FUNNVILLE - The Richmond Flying Squirrels return home for a six-game series against the Bowie Baysox, Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, beginning Tuesday night in Funnville. The homestand is highlighted by three giveaways – including a pair of bobbleheads – and In-Your-Face Fireworks on Thursday night.

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The Diamond is currently open at 35 percent capacity (3,448 fans) for the next six games May 18-23 with socially distanced pod seating still in place. Limited seating is available, and fans can purchase tickets online at SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets, by phone at 804-359-FUNN (3866) or in person at the Flying Squirrels offices.

The homestand gets off to a rocking start with a Salute to Southern Rock featuring a double bobblehead giveaway of the Almond Brothers mixed nut racers to the first 1,000 fans 18 and older presented by the Virginia Lottery. The item is the first in a series of four connectable-base bobblehead giveaways, which include Johnny Cashew (June 1), John Walnut (June 27) and Peanut (August 17).

Friday is the second of six Copa de la Diversión nights in Funnville as the Flying Squirrels play as las Ardillas Voladoras de Richmond. The first 1,000 fans 15 and older will take home a "fighting" Lucha Nutzy bobblehead that spins at the waist presented by Performance Food Service as the team celebrates the baseball, music and food traditions of Puerto Rico.

The first Squirrel Tails Kids Club giveaway of the 2021 season is scheduled for Sunday as the first 500 fans 14 and younger get a Nutzy namaste T-shirt presented by Kings Dominion. As part of the Flying Squirrels' 2021 operating policies and protocols, all shirts will be one size (youth large). Because of limited ticket availability, kids club members are encouraged to redeem their 2020 General Admission ticket vouchers in advance of Sunday's game.

The full promotional schedule for the homestand is listed below:

Tuesday, May 18 vs. Bowie Baysox

6:35 p.m. | Gates open at 5:30 p.m. | Tickets

Salute to Southern Rock & Almond Brothers Double Bobblehead Giveaway presented by the Virginia Lottery: The Flying Squirrels honor the ramblin' men as part of a Salute to Southern Rock. The first 1,000 fans 18 & older receive a connectable-base double bobblehead of the Almond Brothers mixed nut racers.

Wednesday, May 19 vs. Bowie Baysox

6:35 p.m. | Gates open at 5:30 p.m. | Tickets

Barktoberfest: It's like Oktoberfest, except with dogs. The event will include a pretzel special in the lower-level concession stands and plenty of beverages.

Wine & K-9s: Enjoy $5 glasses of wine and $6 wine slushies from 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Available at the wine cart located near fan services on the main concourse) Plus, dogs are admitted free in Funnville every Wednesday home game! Please request a dog-friendly seating section if accompanied by a pet.

Thursday, May 20 vs. Bowie Baysox

6:35 p.m. | Gates open at 5:30 p.m. | Tickets

In-Your-Face Fireworks & Roaring '20s Night: Turn back the clock to the time of the "Charleston" and "Foxtrot" as the Flying Squirrels celebrate the Roaring '20s. Enjoy fireworks from up close and inside the fences following the game.

Friday, May 21 vs. Bowie Baysox

6:35 p.m. | Gates open at 5:30 p.m. | Tickets

Copa de la Diversión "Fighting" Lucha Nutzy Bobblehead Giveaway presented by Performance Food Service: The first 1,000 fans 15 & older receive a spinning bobblehead of Nutzy outfitted in the Flying Squirrels' Copa de la Diversión identity.

Friday Happy Hour: Enjoy happy hour drink specials from 5:30-7:30 p.m. each Friday home game in Funnville. Specials include $2 12-ounce domestic beers at all concession stands, upper-level beer carts and The Thirsty Acorn as well as $2 fountain sodas at the Pepsi Fountain located on main concourse behind Section 110 near the Papa John’s stand.

Saturday, May 22 vs. Bowie Baysox

6:05 p.m. | Gates open at 5 p.m. | Tickets

Salute to Truckers presented by Victory Trucking & Transport: Breaker 1-9, calling all truckers! The Flying Squirrels are celebrating all things big rigs, long-hauling and logistics. Make sure to stick around for the Big Rig Horn fan cam!

Sunday, May 23 vs. Bowie Baysox

1:05 p.m. | Gates open at 12 p.m. | Tickets

Family Yoga Day & Nutzy Namaste Youth T-Shirt Giveaway presented by Kings Dominion: Families are invited to participate in a morning yoga class on the field before the game presented by Project Yoga Richmond. Plus, the first 500 fans 14 & younger receive a namaste T-shirt featuring Nutzy in a yoga pose. (Youth size large only, while supplies last)

For tickets or more information, visit SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets, call 804-359-FUNN (3866) or stop by the Flying Squirrels offices at The Diamond.