Wrap Around Weekend Fun at Whataburger Field
Published on July 15, 2008 under Texas League (TL1)
Corpus Christi Hooks News Release
CORPUS CHRISTI - The King. Friday Fireworks. Comic books. Mini trash cans. Webkinz. Live concert. Mascots. Principal Family Fun Fest. Hooks Hero Chris Johnson.
Great giveaways and special events punctuate the Corpus Christi Hooks'
four-game Texas League series with rival Frisco, which runs Friday through Monday at Whataburger Field.
Here's a look at it all, night-by-night:
Friday, July 18, Hooks vs. RoughRiders, 7:05 - Youth 18-and-under receive a complimentary Bionicle Comic Book, presented by LEGO.
And, back by popular demand, it's the fourth edition of Elvis Night. Dress up like Elvis or Priscilla Presley and you'll receive a free general admission ticket at the box office. Enjoy audio and video clips, peanut butter and banana sandwiches and Elvis trivia.
Stop by Hook, Line & Sinker and purchase a Hooks white big block cap at half price.
Friday Fireworks, presented by Bud Light & K-99
Saturday, July 19, Hooks vs. RoughRiders, 7:05 -The first 2,500 fans pick up a mini trash can, sponsored by Dawson Recycling and Disposal.
It's also Grande Grand Prize Night, your chance to limber up that throwing arm and toss a baseball into the whiskey barrel at second base for up to $1,000.
Balls cost just $1 each and come in quantities of one, five and 10. Proceeds go to Hannah's Hope.
The specials continue at Hook, Line & Sinker. Ladies, swing by for 50 percent off women's lounge pants and fashion hoodies.
Saturdays at the Ballpark, presented by KIII-TV & KOUL-FM
Sunday, July 20, Hooks vs. RoughRiders, 6:05 - The first 1,000 kids
12-and-under will be issued vouchers for a Webkinz doll upon stadium entry, with
Vouchers redeemed in the plaza outside Hook, Line & Sinker, just inside the Right Field gates.
As part of Faith Night festivities, Christian recording artist Jeremy Horn performs in Kieschnick's Korner between 4:45-5:45. Hooks pitcher Chance Douglass delivers his personal testimony at 5:15.
It's also Mascot Night! at Whataburger Field with Rusty and Sammy (of course) hosting nine guests: H-E-B Buddy, Dorsey the Dolphin (Texas State Aquarium), Izzy the Islander (Texas A&M-Corpus Christi), Spike (Round Rock Express), Lieutenant LEX (USS Lexington), Mr. Hygeia (Hygeia Dairies), IBC Freebee (IBC Bank), Whataguy (Whataburger) and Beeker (Bayfest).
Rusty's Kids Club Party, open only to RKC members, runs from 4:30-7:30. Unlimited Kids Zone fun via a special wristband and exciting inflatables and carnival games in the Right Field plaza anchor the action.
And, while you're nearby, drop in Hook, Line & Sinker for half-off Hooks Nation
t-shirts.
All youngsters run the bases postgame.
Sunday's contest between the Hooks and Frisco will be televised live by FOX Sports Net.
H-E-B Kids' Day, presented by KSAB-FM & KUNO-AM
Monday, July 21, Hooks vs. RoughRiders, 7:05 - The Principal Financial Group Family Fun Fest unfolds on the stadium drive just west of Whataburger Field. Start time is 4:05.
Now in its fourth year, the festival has drawn over 1.2 million while stopping at minor league venues nationwide.This year's fun includes batting and pitching cages, bungee runs, a super slide and the X-BOX 360 Best Buy Home Run Derby Video Game. Fans can also visit the minor league baseball museum.
Also, guests are encouraged to donate new or used baseball equipment for underserved communities. In return, they'll receive a coupon for X-BOX 360 software at Best Buy and a special ticket offer from the Hooks.
It's Hooks Heroes Night, featuring current third baseman Chris Johnson. Just $5 nets a Johnson #24 t-shirt, hot dog and soda, subject to availability. Ask at the Whataburger Field Box Office for details.
One Dollar Hot Dogs and Soda, presented by Mrs. Baird's & Hot Z-95
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