Pulaski Yankees release 2018 promo schedule

Pulaski, Va. - The Pulaski Yankees are excited to announce their promotional schedule for the 2018 season, featuring three bobblehead giveaways, 17 theme nights, and three recurring weekly promotions. In conjunction with the promo schedule release, individual game tickets are now on sale online at pulaskiyankees.net.

The promotional schedule begins with the home opener on Friday, June 22 when the first 1,000 fans will receive a 2018 Pulaski Yanks' magnet schedule as part of Opening Night presented by the Travis Team. Opening weekend promotions continue on Sunday, June 24 with the first of two pre-game paint parties presented by Wine & Design. Fans can paint Calf-E, Pulaski's lovable mascot, in an event open to all ages and painters of all skill levels. Separate tickets are required for each pre-game paint party and can be purchased by calling the Pulaski Yankees' box office at (540) 980-1070. The second pre-game paint party features a H.O.M.E. Plate painting with the Pulaski Yanks' logo on August 1.
After the success of last year's Blake Rutherford bobblehead - the first bobblehead giveaway in Pulaski baseball history - the Yankees will offer three bobbles this season. The first bobblehead night occurs on June 30 when the first 500 fans can take home a bobblehead of one of the New York Yankees' top catching prospects Donny Sands, a 2016 Pulaski Yankee. Next, on August 4, the first 500 fans will receive an Estevan Florial bobblehead presented by Collision Plus. Florial, the number two prospect in the Yankees' organization, played in Pulaski in 2016. The final bobblehead of the 2018 season comes as part of an Appalachian League promotion honoring League President Lee Landers with a King of Baseball bobblehead for the first 300 fans on August 24.
The 2018 promo schedule features 17 theme nights, highlighted by Agriculture Night presented by Farm Credit of the Virginias on August 22. The team will wear special cow-themed jerseys that will be auctioned off to benefit the Pulaski County 4-H and will also host a petting zoo at the ballpark. On July 16 the rookie-level Yankees will highlight their connection to the New York Yankees and affiliates in the Yankees' farm system on Pinstripe Pride Night when fans wearing New York or affiliate apparel can enter to win prizes from throughout the Yankees' organization, including merchandise, promo items, and signed items. Additionally, dogs will be welcomed to Calfee Park on June 28 as the team hosts Bark in the Park night presented by Town & Country Veterinary Clinic, and the Town of Pulaski will once again provide free general admission tickets on July 4^th as the Pulaski Yankees take on the Bluefield Blue Jays.
The Pulaski Yankees will also host several community-focused theme nights, including Heroes Night presented by ServPro (June 29), Calfee Gives: Christmas in July (July 25), Calf-E's Fight Against Cancer (August 13), Military Night (August 17), and Back to School Night (August 18). Additional theme nights include Faith Night presented by Shively Electric (July 10), Not Your Average Friday the 13^th (July 13), Meme Night (July 14), Adventure Night presented by Mountain 2 Island (July 26), Star Wars Night (August 3), College Night (August 23), and Fan Appreciation Night (August 24). Full details for each theme night are below.
Thirsty Thursdays return in 2018 and are joined by two new weekly promotions - Taco Tuesdays and Virginia529 Smart Savers Sundays. On all Taco Tuesdays fans can purchase $2 tacos at the Calfee Park concessions stands, a food item not normally offered at the Yanks' ballpark. For all Sunday home games Virginia529 members can receive two (2) free General Admission tickets by showing a valid membership card at the Pulaski Yankees' Box Office.
Live music will also return to Calfee Park in 2018, with a live pre-game concert from local band The Antecedents on July 5 and the second-annual Bluegrass & Baseball event presented by Pulaski Health & Rehabilitation Center on July 15.
Individual game tickets are now on sale online here. Tickets will go on sale at the Pulaski Yankees' Box Office on Monday, May 14. 
2018 Pulaski Yankees Theme Nights:

• June 22 - Opening Night presented by the Travis Team: Welcome baseball back to Pulaski during the Yanks' home opener against the Greeneville Reds. The first 1,000 fans will receive a 2018 magnet schedule presented by the Travis Team.
• June 28 - Bark in the Park presented by Town & Country Veterinary Clinic: Bring your four-legged best friend with you to Calfee Park. All dogs must show proof of rabies vaccination at the gate and be on a leash.
• June 29 - Heroes Night presented by ServPro: Help the Pulaski Yankees and ServPro honor our local heroes, with free General Admission tickets for all military, police, fire, EMT, and volunteer rescue squad members. || Sun Safety Night: Join MiLB and the American Cancer Society in promoting sun safety. Free Blue Lizard Sunscreen samples will be available.
• July 4 - Free GA tickets presented by the Town of Pulaski: Come celebrate America's independence at Historic Calfee Park! All fans will receive FREE general admission tickets, with upgrades available at the box office.
• July 10 - Faith Night presented by Shively Electric: Bring in a church bulletin and receive a free GA ticket.
• July 13 - Not Your Average Friday the 13^th: Time to ditch the stigma of Friday the 13^th as we celebrate good luck with a gold coin giveaway, four-leaf clover scavenger hunt, horseshoe tosses, and a lucky fountain.
• July 14 - Meme Night: Due to the overwhelming response to Meme Night, we've amended the promotion so more fans can get in on the fun! Meme Night will now include a Pulaski Yankees t-shirt giveaway featuring memes of fans, submitted by fans for the first 250 people in attendance.
• July 16 - Pinstripe Pride Night: Any fan wearing Yankees gear or that of a New York Yankees' affiliate can enter to win items from other Yankees' MiLB clubs, including merchandise, promo items, and signed items.
• July 25 - Calfee Gives: Christmas is July: Santa is coming to Calfee Park and he's collecting toys for local children in need. The first 100 fans who bring a toy donation will receive a ticket for any remaining 2018 Pulaski Yankees home game.
• July 26 - Adventure Night presented by Mountain 2 Island: We celebrate all things outdoors on Adventure Night with a rock climbing wall on the concourse at Calfee Park.
• August 3 - Star Wars Night: May the force be with us as Pulaski takes on the Elizabethton Twins. Star Wars characters will be at the ballpark to help cheer on the Yankees.
• August 13 - Calf-E's Fight Against Cancer: Join the Pulaski Yankees as they raise awareness about a different type of cancer each inning with stories from players, fans, or team members affected. There will be a dunk tank on the concourse to raise funds for cancer research, and $1 from all gameday ticket sales will be donated to cancer research and support of cancer patients.
• August 17 - Military Night: Help us thank and support the brave men and women of our military on Military Night! All active and retired military members can receive a free GA ticket, and there will be a pre-game swearing in ceremony for the newest members of our armed forces.
• August 18 - Back to School Night: Celebrate the end of summer at the last Saturday home game of the season and bring school supplies to donate to local students in need.
• August 22 - Agriculture Night presented by Farm Credit of the Virginias: Pulaski becomes Moo-laski for Ag Night! Swing by the petting zoo and watch as the Yankees take on the Princeton Rays in special agriculture-themed cow jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game with proceeds benefiting Pulaski County 4-H.
• August 23 - College Night: College students can kick off the semester right with (Thirsty) Thursday night baseball in Pulaski. Present your college ID for a discounted GA ticket.
• August 24 - Fan Appreciation Night: Enjoy the last home game of the regular season with discounted concessions items! Plus, we'll recognize Appalachian League President Lee Landers, who will be retiring following the 2018 season.