'Dads to Host Pair of Celebrity VIP Meet & Greets
Published on July 6, 2010 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hickory Crawdads News Release
HICKORY, NC - The Hickory Crawdads will be hosting two special celebrity VIP meet and greets during the month of July.
Former WWF wrestling star "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan will be the first celebrity to grace the Crawdads with his presence on Saturday, July 10. Fans can have the opportunity to sit, eat, and chat with Duggan during a special VIP meet and greet before the game against the Greensboro Grasshoppers at 7 p.m. The buffet portion of the event will begin at 6 p.m., with a question and answer session running from 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. Fans who wish to participate in this exciting opportunity can do so for just $20 (price includes game ticket)!
On Friday, July 23, comedian and Hickory native Jon Reep will return to his stomping grounds for the 'Dads second celebrity VIP meet and greet. Reep's VIP event also includes a buffet dinner, as well as a personally signed copy of his latest comedy DVD, all for just $25 (price includes game ticket)! The event will begin with the buffet at 6 p.m and run until 6:45 p.m., with first pitch against the Delmarva Shorebirds at 7 p.m.
To pre-register to attend either of these celebrity VIP meet and greet events, contact the Front Office at (828) 322-3000 or email Director of Promotions Brett Koch at bkoch@hickorycrawdads.com [mailto:bkoch@hickorycrawdads.com].
Crawdads Clippings: The Crawdads try to make it three in a row against the Shorebirds on Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. Catch all the action live on The Big Dawg 92.1FM and Hickorycrawdads.com, and be sure to tune in 15 minutes early for Crawdads Countdown!
The team will return home on Thursday, July 8 to host the Greensboro Grasshoppers for five games, including Friday Night Fireworks on July 9th and an appearance from former WWF wrestler "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan on Saturday, July 10! Fans can have the opportunity to sit, eat, and chat with Duggan during a special VIP meet and greet before the game. The buffet portion of the event will begin at 6 p.m., with a question and answer session running from 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. Fans who wish to participate in this exciting opportunity can do so for just $20 (price includes game ticket)!
On Sunday, July 11, the first 1,000 kids through the gates will receive FREE Webkinz! Come on out early to L.P. Frans for a faith-based service presented by WLON 1050AM beginning at 3:30 p.m. It's also Bark at the Ballpark, with fans encouraged to bring their canine companions with them to the 5 p.m. ballgame.
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