Blowfish Unveil "Fair Themed" Player Jerseys
March 27, 2019 - Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Lexington County Blowfish News Release
A beautiful spring day welcomed the largest monthly luncheon crowd ever to Lexington County Baseball Stadium on Wednesday. Lexington County Blowfish co-owner Bill Shanahan was joined by Nancy Smith, the General Manager of the South Carolina State Fair. Together, they announced the partnership between the Blowfish and the State Fair for the 2019 season at the luncheon presented by Carolina Comfort Heating and Air.
"For me, I want to be in the "Relationship Building" business," Smith told the standing room only audience. "In 1974, I was a part of the first Lexington High School class to graduate on this field. And so, I'm excited for our relationship with Bill and the Blowfish to continue growing as we celebrate 150 years of the South Carolina State Fair!"
The luncheon was also the site for the official unveiling of the 2019 "Fair Themed" player jerseys. These jerseys pay homage to the 150th anniversary of the South Carolina State Fair, and will also be auctioned off to the public after the season finale. Proceeds from that auction will go to the South Carolina State Fair Scholarship Program; specifically it will go to a student from Lexington County!
The Blowfish once again partnered with Skye Design Studios (www.sdsbranding.com) to develop the Fair Themed design. SDS is a brand identity and design firm based in the greater New York area with a satellite location in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. They also created the identity for the Lexington County Pancakes.
Blowfish Announce Biggest Reading Fair in History- Kids Read Books & Win
General Manager Theo Bacot also announced the 2019 "Reading Fair" program as the largest in the history of the Lexington County Blowfish. 15,000 children elementary students will be participating in this year's program, which includes each school district in Lexington County, and the entire Lexington County Public Library System. "We want to continue to promote learning through literacy and fun at the ballpark with every young person in Lexington County," Bacot said. "A big thanks to this year's sponsors - Comporium, Dave & Busters and Lexington County Farm Bureau of South Carolina."
Father-Son Duo Charles and Charlie Assey to face off at "The Lex" April 6th.
A "Father-Son" game will be played at The Lex on Saturday April 6th. Charlie Assey of Gray Collegiate Academy and his son, Charles Assey of Cardinal-Newman, will lead their teams against one another. "The Blowfish always look to get involved with the local community and high schools," Bacot stated. "Hosting these two programs and coaches at The Lex will be a thrill and we're very excited for the great game on April 6th."
Admission is just $5 for that game on Saturday, April 6th between the Gray Collegiate War Eagles and the Cardinal Newman Cardinals.
Another Full House inside the Stadium Club for the March Luncheon-Standing Room Only!
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