Fireworks Bonanza Set for Holiday Weekend
Published on June 29, 2011 under Texas League (TL1)
Northwest Arkansas Naturals News Release
After the Texas League All-Star Game in San Antonio on Wednesday, the Naturals return home for the first time in the second half. In a reprise of the season's opening homestand, the Naturals will welcome the San Antonio Missions and Corpus Christi Hooks to Arvest Ballpark. As July 4th draws near, the Naturals will ramp up to the massive Fourth of July fireworks display with post-game fireworks on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The homestand opens at 7 p.m. on Thursday with the first of three games against the Missions. As always, it will be Buck Night, presented by Pioneer Gravy, Miller High Life, Pepsi, Farm Rich and media partner 93.3 The Eagle. Fans will be able to purchase small fountain soft drinks for $1, Farm Rich mozzarella sticks and other selected concession items for $1 and 20-ounce Miller High Life drafts for $2. Pioneer Gravy will be on hand for special giveaways throughout the course of the night.
On Friday, the Post-Game Fireworks bonanza begins with the first of four consecutive shows, as this one will be presented by SeaPak and media partners 40/29 News and KIX 104. Friday is also the annual Break a World Record Night, as the Naturals will attempt to set the world record for the greatest number of people playing an air guitar at one time.
Saturday night brings the next Post-Game Fireworks show, with media partners US 94, Power 105.7 and 98.3 The Keg presenting this edition. There is an extra incentive for parents to bring their kids out to the ballpark on Saturday, as Nickelodeon will present a SpongeBob Square Pants Appearancethat is sure to entertain.
Sunday is the first of two straight 6:00 starts, and yet again features Post-Game Fireworks, presented by Farmers Insurance and media partners KNWA and Magic 107.9. There will also be a performance by the Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra following the contest.
Monday brings Independence Day, and with it the run of fireworks shows culminates in the Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular, the biggest and best fireworks display in Northwest Arkansas. This year's spectacular is presented by Ozarks Electric Cooperative Corporation as well as media partners KNWA, KIX 104, Magic 107.9, Hot Mix 101.9 and 93.3 The Eagle.
The fireworks have to end sometime, and will do so on Tuesday, the final night of the homestand. It will be Arvest Customer Appreciation Night, as fans can bring their Arvest Bank bill or card to the ticket office for a buy one, get one free reserved ticket special. It is also KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets, as anyone who presents a KRAFT Singles wrapper at the ticket office can also get buy one, get one free tickets. Finally, Tuesday is another Half Price Group Night, where groups of 20 or more can purchase NWACC Berm or reserved seating at half price. All of the action is presented by media partners KRUZ @ 94.9 and 92.1 The Ticket.
The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are the Double-A Texas League affiliate of the Kansas City Royals and play at state-of-the-art Arvest Ballpark, located in Springdale. Visit our website, nwanaturals.com, for information on season tickets and ticket plans.
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