FSL1 Charlotte Stone Crabs

Stone Crabs Unveil 2010 Promotional Schedule

Published on January 12, 2010 under Florida State League (FSL1)
Charlotte Stone Crabs News Release


PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - The Charlotte Stone Crabs aim to lead the Florida State League in attendance for the second straight season with the help of their 2010 promotional schedule, which features more of their popular fireworks shows and entertainment acts as well as dozens of special theme nights that reflect the fun atmosphere of Minor League Baseball.

The FSL South Division Champions open the 2010 season with Opening Weekend on April 8-9, against the Palm Beach Cardinals. The weekend will feature a variety of promotions and fanfare including giveaways, a pre-game player autograph session, live band and much more.

Other promotional highlights include: six fireworks dates (one per month), four nationally-acclaimed entertainment acts, popular returning theme nights like Golfer's Appreciation Night (April 16) and Military Appreciation Night (June 19) and new theme nights like Wild, Wild West Night (August 7) and World Cup Night (June 18).

The Stone Crabs popular weekday promotions will all return from last season including Dollar Dog Night on Mondays, Seniors Eat Free Tuesdays, Chick-fil-A Winning Wednesdays, Thursty Thursdays and Sun Newspapers Family Sundays. These promotions continue to provide fans with wallet-friendly promotions in addition to the affordable ticket prices offered by the Stone Crabs, which range from just $5-11.

For a complete listing of the Stone Crabs 2010 promotional schedule, please see below or visit StoneCrabsBaseball.com. Season Seat packages are currently on sale and start at just $60 for a 10-Game Mini Plan, which includes seats to the Top 10 Promotional Nights of the season. For more information, please call 941-206-HITS or visit StoneCrabsBaseball.com.

April 8 Thursday Palm Beach Cardinals Opening Day

April 9 Friday Palm Beach Cardinals Pre-Game Player Autograph Session

April 16 Friday Jupiter Hammerheads Golfer's Appreciation Night

April 17 Saturday Jupiter Hammerheads Rally "King of Bling" / Kids Carnival

April 23 Friday Palm Beach Cardinals Fireworks/Faith Night

May 6 Thursday Bradenton Marauders Cinco de Mayo Hangover / Thursty Thursday

May 7 Friday Bradenton Marauders Myron Noodleman / Stoney's Birthday

May 8 Saturday Bradenton Marauders Breast Cancer Awareness Night

May 16 Sunday Tampa Yankees Rematch Night/Sun Newspapers Family Day

May 21 Friday Brevard County Manatees Superhero Night/Hurricane Awareness Night

May 22 Saturday Brevard County Manatees Fireworks/Scout Night

June 5 Saturday Clearwater Threshers Zooperstars Appearance / Anglers Night

June 18 Friday Fort Myers Miracle World Cup Night

June 19 Saturday Fort Myers Miracle Fireworks / Military Appreciation Night

July 2 Friday Bradenton Marauders Sluggeritaville / Beer Tasting Event

July 3 Saturday Bradenton Marauders Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular

July 10 Saturday St. Lucie Mets Helicopter Ball Drop

July 31 Saturday Dunedin Blue Jays Birdzerk Appearance /Christmas in July

August 6 Friday Lakeland Flying Tigers Penny Pinchers Night

August 7 Saturday Lakeland Flying Tigers Wild, Wild West Night

August 13 Friday Fort Myers Miracle Kids Eat Free Night

August 14 Saturday Fort Myers Miracle Fireworks/Back to School / Cartoon Night

September 3 Friday Bradenton Marauders Home Improvement Night

September 4 Saturday Bradenton Marauders Fan Appreciation Night / Fireworks

September 5 Sunday Bradenton Marauders Kids Club Day/Sun Newspapers Family Day

Mondays: Dollar Dog Night presented by Red Hot Chicago

-- $1 hot dogs at concession stands

Tuesdays: Seniors Eat Free

- All fans 55 and older receive a voucher for a free hot dog, bag of chips and soft drink with the purchase of a game ticket

Wednesdays: Chick-fil-A Winning Wednesday

- If the Stone Crabs win, every fan in attendance receives a coupon for a free item at

Chick-fil-A

Thursdays: Thursty Thursdays presented by Ice House Pub

-- $1 domestic draft beers and $2 domestic bottled beers through the fifth inning




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