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CornBelters Open 6-Game Homestand Tonight

Published on July 18, 2011 under Frontier League (FL)
Normal CornBelters News Release


NORMAL - The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, are excited about upcoming promotions at this week's six-game home stand, which is also Ag Week presented by the Illinois Corn Farmers. Following a three-game road trip this weekend at the Evansville Otters, the CornBelters will be back at the Corn Crib on Monday, July 18 with Early Bird Monday / Illinois Corn Growers Night / Harry Potter Night.

Monday, July 18, 7pm -Early Bird Monday / Illinois Corn Growers Night / Harry Potter Night: Get out to the Corn Crib every Monday night for half-price concessions and recieve 50% off one merchandise item per fan! Every Monday night is Illinois Corn Growners Night, where all Illinois corn farmers receive 50% off their tickets by showing their Association Card. There will also be $1 Corn Dogs all night long courtesy of the Illinois Corn Growers. Illinois Corn Growers will also be giving out Corn Can Koozies to the first 500 fans! Calling all wizards and muggles! It's Harry Potter Night at the Corn Crib so bring your magic wand and dress as your favorite character. To celebrate the release of the final film, we will have Harry Potter trivia and a costume contest during the game! For more information please contact Joe Rejc at (309) 451-3452.

Tuesday, July 19, 7pm - Reading 'Round the Bases Tuesday / Chamber of Commerce Night / Salute to Pork / Best Buy/BTSA School Supply Drive: All kids in attendence are welcome to run the bases after the game every Tuesday Night! On "Reading 'Round the Bases Tuesday," Rosati's Pizza of Normal reading club students can participate in a pre-game parade on the field! This Tuesday, the CornBelters welcome local chambers of commerce to the ballpark to recognize them for all of their hard work! We will also be recognizing local Pork Producers on this night as a part of Ag Week at the Corn Crib presented by Illinois Corn Farmers! Fans can also enjoy $1 pork burgers and the 50/50 raffle winner will also receive a $100 pork bundle from Bloomington Meats. The Best Buy/BTSA School Supply Drive volunteers will collect any school supplies that can fit into a back pack & supplies will go to families in need near the start of the new school year! For more information on this event please contact Josh Pfeuffer at 309-451-3455.

Wednesday, July 20, 7pm -Dog Day Wednesday / Stop Hunger Canned Food Drive / Salute to Beef: Wednesday has gone to the dogs! Don't forget to bring out your barking best friends to the ballpark every Wednesday! You can also help fight hunger by bringing one or more canned goods to the Corn Crib on any Wednesday night and receive a free small popcorn, compliments of Sodexo! We will also be recognizing local beef producers as part of Ag Week at the Corn Crib presented by Illinois Corn Farmers! The first 200 fans will receive "I (heart) Beef" tshirts. The 50/50 raffle winner will receive a $100 beef bundle from Bloomington Meats. For more infomation of the event please contact Kyle Rose at 309-451-3451.

Thursday, July 21, 7pm - Thirsty Thursday / Bar Night / Prairie Farms Night: Every Thursday is "Thirsty Thursday" where selected draft beers are only $1. There will also be a bags tournament of the concourse! The CornBelters will be recognizing all of the local bars, pubs, and taverns in attendance on this night as a part of "Bar Night!" It is also Prairie Farms Night so we'll have 1,000 milk samples to give away! We'll also have a milk chugging contest! For more infomation of the event please contact Zach Patton at 309-451-3440.

Friday, July 22, 7pm -CEFCU Fireworks FRIDAY / Agriculture Night / 4H Night / LIVESTRONG Night: Stick around after the game for a spectacular fireworks show brought to you by CEFCU! Bring a group out for "Agriculture Night" and attend an exclusive Q&A session with local Ag experts! This night will also feature farm machinery on display around the ballpark, a petting zoo, hog calling contest and much more! For 4H Night, we'll recognize all 4H'ers in attendance! Stop by the LIVESTRONG table on the concourse tonight for a FREE LIVESTRONG wristband! For more infomation please contact Kyle Rose at 309-451-3451.

Saturday, July 23, 7pm -State Farm Starstruck Saturday presents Dave Kingman / Health & Wellness Night / Illinois Corn Marketing Board & Pioneer Night: State Farm Starstruck Saturday brings former Chicago Cubs outfielder and three-time All-Star Dave Kingman. The "Sky King" led the National League in homeruns twice, and in 1976, hit one out of Wrigley Field an estimated 550 FEET! Kingman will throw out the first pitch as well as sign autographs! This Saturday is also "Health & Wellness Night" at the Corn Crib where the players and Corny will show you how to eat well and live a healthy lifestyle throughout the game! We will also be recognizing local Corn Farmers as a part of Ag Week at the Corn Crib presented by Illinois Corn Farmers! For more infomation of the event please contact Joe Rejc at 309-451-3452.

THE NIBLET: This Saturday, the Corn Crib will host the Easter Seals' Walk With Me event! Registration is at 8:30am and the walk will begin at 9:30am. Join the Friends of the CornBelters team and help us raise money for the kids at Easter Seals! Register online: http://bit.ly/pvFR3pAffordable ticket packages and marketing opportunities are available for the 2011 season and beyond. To make an investment, or for more information, simply contact the CornBelters at (309) 454-2255 (BALL), visit their website (http://www.normalbaseball.com) or stop by the Corn Crib administrative office during normal business hours.

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