River Bandits Unveil 2019 Promo Schedule
The Quad Cities River Bandits today unveiled a jam-packed promotional schedule for the upcoming 2019 season. The schedule incorporates many familiar fan-favorites from the past, including 18 giveaways and 19 theme nights, mixed with fresh new ideas sure to provide entertainment for the whole family. The River Bandits open the
The Quad Cities River Bandits today unveiled a jam-packed promotional schedule for the upcoming 2019 season. The schedule incorporates many familiar fan-favorites from the past, including 18 giveaways and 19 theme nights, mixed with fresh new ideas sure to provide entertainment for the whole family.
The River Bandits open the 2019 campaign at Modern Woodmen Park with a bang on Thursday, April 4th and Friday, April 5th against the Burlington Bees. Each game will feature a great post-game fireworks show. In addition, anyone attending either game will receive a River Bandits pennant and 2019 magnet schedule.
"The people of the Quad Cities continue to support the River Bandits in unmatched numbers, and we continue to come up with bigger and better ways to make sure our guests get the best entertainment value possible," said River Bandits' owner Dave Heller. "With so many huge giveaways, special appearances, great amusement rides and more fireworks nights than ever before, the River Bandits now offer more family-friendly fun and affordable entertainment than any other ballpark in Minor League Baseball."
Another big celebration will occur the weekend of July 4th. The Bandits begin a five-game homestand on Independence Day that will last throughout the entire holiday weekend. There will be fireworks following the contest on Thursday, July 4th, as well as a big post-game fireworks show after the games on Friday, July 5th and Saturday, July 6th.
Bandits fans will have the opportunity to collect unique bobblehead dolls throughout the 2019 season. The first in the series will feature former River Bandit and recently retired Minnesota Twins star
There will be multiple opportunities this season for children to make their way around Modern Woodmen Park in search of prizes. The first of those comes as part of an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 20th. Back by popular demand are the post-game helicopter drops during which a helicopter hovers over the outfield and dumps candy or toy cars onto the field for kids to collect. The candy drop will take place on Sunday, April 28th with the car drop slated for Sunday, May 26th.
Finally, throughout the weekend of June 14-16, Bandits fans will have a unique opportunity to see, touch and try on diamond-encrusted World Series rings from each of the four most recent World Series champions, the Kansas City Royals (2015), Chicago Cubs (2016), Houston Astros (2017) and Boston Red Sox (2018) - the first time the last four World Series rings have ever visited a Minor League ballpark!
Fans can make sure that they are in attendance for their favorite giveaway or theme nights by ordering tickets today. Single-game tickets are now available online for all 2019 home games. Visit the ticket page on the River Bandits website in order to choose your seats. A complete list of dates for all giveaways and theme nights during the 2019 season is provided below.
Fan Giveaways
Pennant (Mediacom) and Magnet Schedule (Access Systems): April 4th and 5th
Collectable Coaster #1: April 26th
Megaphone (Goodwill): May 10th
Bandits Game of Thrones Flag Giveaway: May 11th
Joe Mauer Bobblehead (Mediacom): May 25th
Pint Glass (Crawford Company): June 7th
Esports Bobblehead Giveaway (Red Hot Chicago): June 8th
Rascal/Chewbacca Bobblehead: June 15th
Sunglass Giveaway (Falken Tire): July 4th
Collectable Coaster #2: July 5th
Joe Kelly/Harry Potter Bobblehead: July 6th
Clear Plastic Tote Bag (Per Mar Security): July 19th
Colby Lopez Bobblehead (Alorica): July 20th
Collectable Coaster #3 (Tri-State Fire Control): July 26th
Collectable Coaster #4 (Milan Medical Group): August 15th
Backpack (Pepsi): August 17th
Captain America Bobblehead (RIA Federal Credit Union): August 24th
Sunglasses (Hankook Tire): August 25th
Das Boot Mug (Bier Stube): August 31st
Theme Nights/Events
Easter Egg Hunt (Olde Towne Bakery): April 20th
Candy Drop (18th St Bettendorf Dairy Queen) / Ladies Day: April 28th
Mental Health Awareness Night/ Jersey Auction (Vera French): May 9th
Thrones Night: May 11th
A Tribute to Veterans Night/ Jersey Auction: (QC Veterans Outreach Center): May 24th
Car Drop (McLaughlin Motors): May 26th
Advantage Weed and Feed Night: May 30th
QCBRA & Epic Stone Night: June 5th
Margarita-ville Night: June 6th
Faith and Fellowship Night (Chick-Fil-A & Moody Radio): June 9th
Field of Dreams Night: June 14th
Star Wars Night: June 15th
Navy Night (7G): June 27th
Make-A-Wish: Fundraising Night (Olympic Steel) June 28th
Patriotic Jersey Auction (Falken Tire): July 4th
Harry Potter Night / Jersey Auction: July 6th
Science Night: July 17th
Safety Night (Per Mar Security): July 19th
First Responder's Night (LyondellBassell): July 21st
Black and Brave Night: July 24th
Health and Fitness Night (Michelob Ultra): July 25th
Goodwill Treasure Hunters Night/ Jersey Auction: August 9th
Guys Night (Budweiser): August 15th
Back to School Night (Pepsi): August 17th
Marvel Superhero Night: August 24th
German Heritage Night: August 31st
Weekly Promotions
Mondays - All Amusement rides are just $1.00.
Tuesdays - Buck Night: All Amusement rides are just $1.00
Wednesdays - We Care Wednesday: Portion of the proceeds from game and 50/50 raffle are donated to local veterans groups.
Thursdays - Thirsty Thursday: $2.00 beer and soda.
Fridays - Smart Toyota Fireworks Friday: Stay after the game and enjoy a spectacular fireworks show!
* All giveaways and theme nights are subject to change
ABOUT THE BANDITS: The 2019 season will be the River Bandits' seventh year as the Single-A affiliate of the Houston Astros and the 12th anniversary season since regaining the River Bandits moniker, which in 2015 was voted a top-8 nickname in all of Minor League Baseball. The River Bandits anchor the Quad Cities sports market, which The Sports Business Journal named the top minor league sports market in the country in 2015 and second-best minor league market in its 2017 follow-up ranking. The River Bandits' charitable donations reached nearly $600,000 in 2017, including a $100,000 cash donation to Genesis Health Systems, an all-time record. In 2015 and again in 2017, the River Bandits earned Ballpark Digest's award for "Best Charitable Works" in Minor League Baseball, the only club to win that coveted award twice. For more information, visit www.riverbandits.com or contact Jacqueline Holm at (563) 324-3000.