PRESS RELEASE - As Opening Day approaches, the Memphis Redbirds are eager to introduce their 2010 promotional schedule.
There are several giveaways on hand for the season. Redbirds magnet schedules go to the first 5,000 fans April 17, courtesy of Riceland Rice. There will be a team card set giveaway on July 2. On Thursday, July 8, the first 2,000 fans will receive a replica 2009 PCL Championship ring, presented by Pickler Wealth Advisors. For Rockey’s birthday on July 25, there is a dinette set giveaway sponsored by US Foodservice and for Earth Day, presented by MLGW and Waste Management, there will be two giveaways of a water bottle from Waste Management and a light bulb from MLGW.
AutoZone Park will feature 14 post-game fireworks shows, the most ever in AutoZone Park history. Sunday, May 16, is Pink in the Park/Breast Cancer Awareness Day presented by Kroger with a pink game-worn jersey auction to follow the game. Bark in the Ballpark is June 13 presented by King Cotton, Little Stinkers Pet Waste, Invisible Fence and Browndog Lodge. The day includes an appearance by Jake the Diamond Dog, free admission for dogs with paid owner and dollar hot dogs.
Daily promotions also fill the 2010 calendar that supports the Memphis Redbirds fun, affordable, family atmosphere. On Tuesday, fans can bring in a KRAFT Singles package wrapper to the ticket window for a Buy One Ticket Get One Free from KRAFT Singles or bring five canned food items to help Kroger Strike Out Hunger and receive a free bluff ticket or a five dollar credit towards a ticket. Every Wednesday night is Ladies Night at AutoZone Park, presented by Mona Spa. The Mug Club presented by BB King’s and Kooky Canuck meets every Thursday. Weekends at AutoZone Park include, Signature Saturdays, Delta Dental Smile Sundays where kids are given a free hygiene packet on entrance and kids are also able to run the bases every Sunday, led by the members of Rockey’s Kids Club presented by Sonic Drive-Ins.
The Redbirds begin the defense of their PCL Championship title with an eight-game road trip against the Omaha Royals and the Iowa Cubs from April 8-15 before the team returns home for Opening Weekend on Friday, April 16 versus the Oklahoma City RedHawks. The home opener is set for 7:05 p.m at AutoZone Park, named Best Minor League Baseball Park in 2009 by Baseball America. For ticket information call 901-721-6000 or go to memphisredbirds.com.
2010 Features 14 Great Fireworks Shows
April 16, April 23, May 15, May 30, June 11, June 19, June 24, July 3, July 10, July 23, July 31, August 14, August 20 & August 27
Weekly Promotions:
- Kroger Strike Out Hunger every Tuesday: bring 5 canned food items to the box office & receive a free bluff ticket or $5 credit
- Mona Spa Ladies Night every Wednesday
- Mug Club every Thursday (excluding 6/24) by BB King’s Blues Club
- Signature Saturdays
- Delta Dental Smile Sundays-kids receive a free hygiene packet on entrance
- Kids Run the Bases every Sunday
- Friday, April 16 – Redbirds Red Carpet Home Opener
Walk the Red Carpet from the gate to the park
Fireworks presented by Comcast
- Saturday, April 17 – Magnet Schedule Giveaway
Presented by Riceland Rice
- Sunday, April 18 – Kid’s Opening Day
Presented by Comcast
- Wednesday, April 21 – School Day
Presented by Kroger
- Saturday May 15 – Disney World Trip for four
Grand prize presented by Travel Leaders & Fireworks presented by Kroger
- Sunday, May 16 – Breast Cancer Awareness Day presented by Kroger
With post-game Jersey Auction
- Friday, June 11 – Fireworks
Presented by AT&T
- Saturday, June 12 – Faith and Family Night
With post-game Christian concert by Rush of Fools
- Sunday, June 13 – Bark in the Ballpark (and dollar hot dog day!)
Presented by King Cotton, Little Stinkers Pet Waste, Invisible Fence & Browndog Lodge
- Sunday, June 20 – Father’s Day/Blue Ribbon Day (Prostate Cancer Awareness)
- Monday, June 21 – Summer Camp Day
- Thursday, June 24 – Fireworks
Presented by King Cotton
- Friday, July 2 – Team set giveaway
- Saturday, July 3 – Independence Day Fireworks
- Thursday, July 8 – Replica Championship ring giveaway
Presented by Pickler Wealth Advisors
- Sunday, July 25 – Rockey’s Birthday and Dinette Set Giveaway
Presented by U.S. Foodservice
- Monday July 26 – Guaranteed Win Night
- Saturday August 14 – Elvis Night Fireworks
- Saturday August 28 – Fan Appreciation Night
Presented by Comcast
