Curve Return Home for Spectacular Eight-Game Homestand
Published on July 1, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release
CURVE, Pa. - The nation's birthday, with a Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular, the nation's most recognizable traveling act, the ZOOperstars, and the nation's only rally fish, Al Tuna, headline the Altoona Curve's upcoming homestand, which runs from Monday, July 4th through Monday, July 11th. The Curve will welcome the Akron Aeros, AA - Cleveland Indians, for four games, and the Bowie Baysox, AA - Baltimore Orioles, for four more at Blair County Ballpark.
The fun begins on Monday, the Fourth of July, as the Curve will celebrate Independence Day with a 7 p.m. game with the Aeros and a Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular presented by the Pennsylvania Lottery after the game. For this special occasion, the Curve will be offering individual third base picnic tickets in the US Foodservice Pavilion. The picnic, which includes a two-hour, all-you-can-eat buffet, is only $22.50 for adults and $17.50 for children. Season ticket holders may upgrade for $15.50 for adults and $11.50 for children.
Additionally, The Altoona Curve will wear special Stars and Stripes caps on July 4th and fans will have an opportunity to bid on the game-used caps during the game with the proceeds benefitting the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. There will also be a limited number of the Stars and Stripes caps available in the Curve Stockyard for the Fourth of July game as well. These caps will not be available online and will only be available during the July 4th game.
Tuesday brings a Two-for-Tuesday to Blair County Ballpark thanks to Atlantic Broadband and KRAFT Singles. Fans can take advantage of one of the best deals in Minor League Baseball by getting two tickets, two hot dogs and two small popcorns all for the price of one during the 7 p.m. game.
On Wednesday at 7 p.m., the Curve welcome man's best friend to BCB as its Bark in the Park Night. Curve mascot Diesel Dawg won't be the only four-legged friend in the park for this night only. It's also a Ponderosa Four-Pack Wednesday where fans can purchase four tickets, four hot dogs and four regular sodas all for $30 thanks to Ponderosa Steakhouses.
For Thursday's game, it will be the second of four Summer Cruise Series dates that features a giveaway to the first 500 fans 21 and older. All fans that collect all four items in the series, which opened with an aviator sunglasses giveaway on June 16th, and bring them to the game on September 4th vs. Richmond, will be entered to win a drawing for a cruise for four thanks to Nittany Travel.
"Risky Business" will be Tom Cruise film of choice this time and the first 500 fans 21 & up will receive a pair of Tighty Whities, commemorating the famous sock-sliding scene from the film. It will also be a Thirsty Thursday at BCB thanks to Rocky 104.9 with $2 draft specials on 16oz. Miller Lite and $1.50 specials on small 22oz. sodas
You've heard of bobbleheads, but now you'll get a bobble-body with the Al Tuna Bobble-body Giveaway on Friday, for the 7p.m. game! The first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive this one-of-a-kind item courtesy of UniFirst. It's also the fifth Galliker's Kids' Club Night of the season with members of the free Kids' Club receiving a free ticket to the game and a FRITOS Family Friday, where fans will be selected to participate in awesome ballpark experiences. Kids will also get to run the bases after the game.
If you've never seen the ZOOperstars before, Saturday's 7 p.m. game is your chance! The most recognizable traveling act will hit Blair County Ballpark on July 9th with characters like Squidney Crosby, Clammy Sosa and Cow Ripken Jr. thanks to WTAJ-TV. Saturday is a Community Collection Saturday where the Curve will collect art supplies to benefit local libraries and it's also a Family Sleepover Night, as families can spend the night on the field and enjoy a movie on the video board! Kids will also get to run the bases after the game.
The skies of Curve, Pa. will again be bursting with bright colors on Sunday after a 6 p.m. game as there will be a postgame fireworks display, presented by the Altoona/Johnstown Diocese, who will also host Family Faith Day at BCB. July 10th will also include Sunday Catch before the game. Every Sunday game for the rest of the season, fans are encouraged to bring their gloves to have a catch on the field from 5 p.m. to 5:25 p.m. Kids will also get to run the bases after the game.
Beat the heat with the Curve as they finish their homestand on Monday at noon with their first Super Splash Day of the season, presented by the Altoona City Authority! The entire third-base side of the stadium will become a giant soak zone to help you cool down from the summer heat. Since it's a Monday, it's also a Mirror Monday presented by the Altoona Mirror. Be sure to check the sports section of the Altoona Mirror for a special discount to the game!
A complete listing of what's going in Curve, PA during the upcoming homestand is listed below.
Mon., July 4, 2011 vs. Akron Aeros (AA - Cleveland Indians) at 7 p.m./gates open at 5:45 p.m.
* Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular - The Curve will host a special fireworks display after the game on the Fourth of July, presented by the Pennsylvania Lottery.
* Hat Off the Head Auction - The Curve will wear the 2011 Stars and Stripes Special Edition Caps for the Fourth of July and will have them auctioned off during the game. Proceeds from the auction benefit the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home.
* Kids Run the Bases
Tues., July 5, 2011 vs. Akron Aeros (AA - Cleveland Indians) at 7 p.m./gates open at 6 p.m.
* Two-For-Tuesday - Presented by Atlantic Broadband and KRAFT Singles, fans on Tuesdays at Blair County Ballpark will receive two-for-one offers on tickets, hot dogs and small popcorn.
Weds., July 6, 2011 vs. Akron Aeros (AA - Cleveland Indians) at 7 p.m./gates open at 6 p.m.
* Bark in the Park - Man's best friend, all dogs, will be welcome into the park to watch the Curve take on the Aeros.
* Ponderosa Four-Pack Wednesday - Fans can purchase four tickets, four hot dogs and four regular sodas all for $30 thanks to Ponderosa Steakhouses.
Thurs., July 7, 2011 vs. Akron Aeros (AA - Cleveland Indians) at 7 p.m./gates open at 6 p.m.
* Nittany Travel Summer Cruise Series Night #2 - Fans will need to collect this night's giveaway item, along with the first giveaway from June 16th and the other two remaining, and bring all of them to the game on Sept. 4th vs. Richmond to be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a cruise for four.
* Tighty Whitey Giveaway - The first 500 fans 21 & up will receive a pair of Tighty Whiteys (the second item in the Summer Cruise Series).
* Thirsty Thursday presented by Rocky 104.9 - There will be $2 Miller Lite 16 oz. drafts and $1.50 22oz. sodas on special during the game.
Fri., July 8, 2011 vs. Bowie Baysox (AA - Baltimore Orioles) at 7 p.m./gates open at 6 p.m.
* Al Tuna Bobble-body Giveaway - The first 1,000 fans into the park will receive an Al Tuna Bobble-body figurine thanks to UniFirst.
* Galliker's Kids' Club FREE Game #5 - All Galliker's Kids' Club members can get into Friday night's game with Bowie for free with their membership cards. Kids age 12 and under can still be signed up for the FREE Galliker's Kids Club by registering online at AltoonaCurve.com, visiting the ballpark offices during business hours, or on any game day at the ballpark.
* FRITOS Family Friday
* Kids Run the Bases
Sat., July 9, 2011 vs. Bowie Baysox (AA - Baltimore Orioles) at 7 p.m./gates open at 6 p.m.
* ZOOperstars Appearance - The most recognizable traveling act, The ZOOperstars, will display their hilarious antics throughout the game.
* Community Collection Day - Fans are encouraged to bring art supplies for this Community Collection event to benefit local libraries.
* Family Sleepover Night - Families can spend the night on the field after the game and take in a movie on our video board!
* Kids Run the Bases
Sun., July 10, 2011 vs. Bowie Baysox (AA - Baltimore Orioles) at 6 p.m./gates open at 5 p.m.
* Sunday Night Fireworks - The skies above Curve, Pa. will light up with postgame fireworks thanks to Altoona/Johnstown Diocese.
* On-Field Catch - Fans will be allowed to have a pregame catch on the field from 5 p.m. to 5:25 p.m. this and every Sunday home game for the rest of 2011. Bring a glove!
* Family Faith Night
* Kids Run the Bases
Mon., July 11, 2011 vs. Bowie Baysox (AA - Baltimore Orioles) at 12 p.m./gates open at 11 a.m.
* Super Splash Day #1 - The entire third-base side of the stadium will become a giant soak zone to help you cool down from the summer heat.
* Mirror Monday presented by Altoona Mirror - Fans can get discounts on tickets with the coupon from the front of the sports page in the Monday edition of the Mirror.
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