Florence Freedom Release 2013 Promotions Schedule
March 28, 2013 - Frontier League (FL)
Florence Y'alls News Release
FLORENCE, KY - The Florence Freedom are eager to get back onto the field in 2013 after falling just two wins shy of a Frontier League championship last season. And while the on-field product was the talk of the town last September, fans still appreciate the zany and wild promotions we are known for every season.
We are proud to present the Freedom's much anticipated 2013 promotional calendar.
First, fans will notice many changes to the ballpark in 2013, starting with new signage inside and out at the newly named University of Cincinnati Medical Center Stadium. Another HUGE addition is the new Belle Belly Bouncer inflatable bounce house presented by Toyota. This mammoth inflatable stands over 20 feet tall and can be enjoyed all season by kids in the renovated Airheads Kids Zone. The Kids Zone enjoyed a major facelift with the addition of artificial turf to make it safer and cleaner for many seasons to come.
The action during the regular season kick-starts on opening night, Thursday, May 16 at 6:35pm, as UC Health presents the UCMC Stadium Rally Towel giveaway to the first 2,000 fans. This specialty towel will feature the new stadium logo.
Other giveaways this season include:
May 17 - Bicycle helmets for kids presented by Bridges
May 17 & 18 - 2013 Freedom magnet schedules presented by ProSource
May 23 - Lennay Kekua Bobblehead presented by 100.3 The Fan
June 1 - Team photo presented by Vintage Business Solutions
June 14 - Freedom trading cards presented by Dominach's Taekwondo Academy
June 15 - Junior Arrojo's Vacuum Glove Bobblehead presented by Reinhart Food Service
July 7 - Fear The Flattop Bobblehead presented by Jack's Glass
July 13 - LINK presents "Let's Immunize NKY" rally towel
July 27 - Jim Jacquot Good Luck Figurine presented by The Kentucky Lottery
August 24 - Welcome Tommy T Bobblehead presented by The Bank of Kentucky
August 25 - Red Rifle Bobblehead presented by Ray St. Clair Roofing
The familiar weekly themes will differ only slightly in 2013. Fans will love Monday nights, as all tickets, food, merchandise and beer will be absolutely FREE during the regular season. On the other hand, fans may be discouraged to know the Freedom have absolutely ZERO Monday home games during the 2013 regular season.
Great Country 94.1 Family Fun Sundays are once again presented by The Bank of Kentucky. Sundays include an entire team autograph session and kids run the bases post-game. Another special treat will include the Newport Aquarium bringing out animals for families to enjoy each Sunday outside of the July 4th holiday weekend.
ESPN 1530 Community Nights return in 2013 and will be presented by Kentucky 811. Most of these events fall on Tuesdays, but each night benefits unique charities inside Northern Kentucky communities. Fans will enjoy $2 off their ticket by purchasing online with a promo code, with $3 of that purchase benefiting the local charity. The community nights are as follows:
Florence - June 5
Independence - June 11
Erlanger/Elsmere - June 25
Union - June 27
Alexandria - August 13
Check our web site as the Freedom get closer to the season to see which charity will benefit from each community's night. Also, other communities may be added to the slate.
On Wednesday nights this summer, the Freedom guarantee victory. How much do the Freedom believe they will win? So much so that if the Freedom ever lose on the Wednesday night you're here, you'll receive a complimentary ticket voucher to the last Wednesday night game of the season.
A huge reason to come out Sunday through Wednesday is to take advantage of the Meijer Kids Eat Free program. Kids 12 and under can enjoy a Queen City Sausage hot dog, a bag of Husman's chips and an Airheads candy for FREE by presenting their M.K.E.F. voucher picked up near the customer service desk at any Greater Cincinnati Meijer location.
Our famous Rewind 94.9 Thirsty Thursdays return in 2013, with $1 beer and soda to go along with $1 Mayfield Ice Cream Sandwiches. Other than the last game of the season, every Thursday, will feature live music post game by a talented local band. The Thursday night band lineup includes:
May 16: C.G.I Acoustic Trio
May 23: Folsom
June 6: Slow Burn
June 13: See Rock City
June 27: Underpaid
July 11: Busted
July 25: Kerosene Alley
August 1: Retro
August 8: Off The Record
August 15: Hollywood Tragedy
August 22: Philosopher's Stone
On Thursday, September 5, after the Freedom's 2013 finale, fans get to toilet paper the ballpark with us the Freedom wrap up the regular season.
World famous Rozzi fireworks will explode to a bit of a different tune this year on Local 12 Fireworks Fridays. "Double" firework shows have become increasingly popular at the Freedom over the past two seasons, and this year each Friday night will feature the non-stop grand-finale experience. Sit back and get ready to be amazed!
To wrap up the weekly promotional schedule, 92.5 The Fox Rockin' Saturdays presented by Joseph Subaru return as the best area bands take center stage post-game, which also includes post-game kickball game for kids on the field presented by Dominach's Taekwondo Academy. The list of Saturday night bands includes:
May 18: DV8
June 1: Boo Radley
June 15: Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band
July 6: Skut Farkis
July 13: 24/7
July 27: The Drysdales
August 24: Doghouse
Special individual promotional nights in 2013 include:
May 8: Chick-fil-A on Houston Road presents "Sneak Peak" exhibition game
May 17: Faith Night w/ the faster pastor relay, on-field testimony & youth lock-in
May 18: "The Inflatamaniacs" invade the ballpark pres by Skyline Chili
June 2: Bark in the Park presented by Middendorf Animal Hospital.
June 13: American Family Mortgage Service Co. Night w/ an iPad Giveaway
June 14: Peanut Free night presented by Family Allergy & Asthma
June 16: Father's Day Celebration presented by Qdoba Mexican Grill featuring on-field catch w/ dad!
July 5: Jim Beam presents Military Appreciation night
July 11 (am): Splash Day featuring a 40' inflatable water slide
July 12: Peanut Free Night presented by Family Allergy & Asthma
July 14: Disney Night at the Ballpark
July 26: Boy Scout Sleepover
September 3: Striking Out Cancer
September 5: That's a Wrap, Have a Roll, so TP The Ballpark w/ us!
If you're a family with kids 12 and under, the best way to enjoy multiple Freedom games and promotions during the 2013 season is by joining the Kids Club presented by AAA Travel. For a $10 membership, kids receive free admission to and and all Sunday and Wednesday home games, a Kids Club membership T-shirt and card, season long passes to the inflatables down in the Airheads Kids Zone, $1 hot dogs all season long and reserved tickets to any other non-Sunday or Wednesday game for only $5. Bar none the best deal in the ballpark. The price increases to $20 once the season begins.
To reserve the seats to the games you want, call the Freedom and UCMC Stadium box office at (859) 594-HITS (4487) or visit FlorenceFreedom.com. Single game tickets go on sale on Saturday, March 30 at 11am. Fans can come to the ballpark that day and enjoy the City of Florence's Easter Egg hunt on the field starting at noon, as well as BOGO ticket deals and Saturday only ticket offers.
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