
Dia de los Hooks Takes over Whataburger Field this Weekend
July 30, 2019 - Texas League (TL1)
Corpus Christi Hooks News Release
CORPUS CHRISTI - Whataburger Field comes alive this weekend for Dia de los Hooks, the third-annual celebration emulating Dia de los Muertos, for the first three games of a four-game homestand against the Midland RockHounds.
Dia de los Hooks kicks off Thursday, August 1 will feature face painting, local artists and vendors, hair braiding, an ofrenda to honor those we have lost, authentic Mexican food and more.
On Saturday, August 3, the Hooks will host their first-ever Dia de los Regalos, or "Day of the Gifts," bringing back several top giveaway items from previous years. All fans in attendance are guaranteed to randomly receive one premium item.
The Hooks will wear special uniforms, with game-worn jerseys available for auction at cchooks.com/auction beginning Wednesday, July 31 at 1 p.m. through Sunday, August 3 at 1 p.m. Dia de los Hooks apparel and caps will also be available at Hook, Line & Sinker and online starting Thursday. The brief homestand wraps up Sunday as the team takes the field as the Corpus Christi Raspas.
Here's a full look at the homestand:
Thursday, August 1 vs. Midland RockHounds: 6:15 p.m. (gates open 5:15 p.m.)
- Thirsty Thursday & College Night ($3 beer, discounted soda, and $5 berm ticket for students with valid ID.
- Media Partners: The Beach 96.5 & The Wild 105.5
Friday, August 2 vs. Midland RockHounds: 7:15 p.m. (gates open 6:15 p.m.)
- Friday Fireworks presented by Bud Light
- Texas Lottery Lucky Dance-Off
- Media Partners: K99, KIII-TV3
Saturday, August 3 vs. Midland RockHounds: 7:15 p.m. (gates open 5:45 p.m.)
- Dia de los Regalos (Day of the Gifts): All fans in attendance will receive one random premium giveaway item. Among the giveaways are 2017 Replica Astros World Series rings, Hooks Whataburger jerseys, Astros George Springer "Thumbs Up" bobbleheads, Retro Houston Astros caps and more. Giveaway items will be limited to one per person and fans will not be able to choose their item. Fans must be present with their ticket to receive an item.
- Media Partners: Big 93.9
Sunday, August 4 vs. Midland RockHounds: 4:15 p.m. (gates open 3:15 p.m.)
- Every Sunday, your Hooks take the field as the Corpus Christi Raspas, part of Minor League Baseball's Copa de la Diversión! Enjoy raspas on the concourse near Section 116.
- H-E-B Kids Day (kids run the bases postgame)
- Military Salute Sunday presented by T-Mobile (half-price reserved tickets for active duty military and veterans with a valid ID, limit 2 tickets per member)
- Media Partners: KSAB, KUNO
Individual game tickets and season memberships are on sale now at the Whataburger Field Box Office. Purchases can be made online at cchooks.com/tickets, at the Box Office or by phone at 361-561-HOOK (4665).
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