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Dragons 2010 Entertainment Highlights

April 5, 2010 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release


Dayton, Ohio-The Dayton Dragons will open their 11th season in the Midwest League on Thursday, April 8th against the Lansing Lugnuts at 7:00 p.m. at Fifth Third Field. The Dragons announced their 2010 Entertainment Highlights today.

Team Facts

The Dragons have a 704 consecutive game sell-out streak at Fifth Third Field (every game in their 10-year history). This is the longest sell-out streak in professional baseball history and the second longest sell-out streak in professional sports history.

The Dragons were featured in a 2007 Sports Illustrated article detailing the "10 Hottest Tickets in Sports." The Dragons were number 10 on the list, joined by such teams as the Washington Redskins, University of Duke Basketball, and the Detroit Red Wings.

The Dragons have led all of Single-A baseball in attendance for each of their 10 seasons of operation.

Fifth Third Field was selected in 2009 as the seventh best ballpark in all of Minor League Baseball by Baseball America.

Dragons Entertainment Highlights, 2010

The Dragons' mascots, Heater and Gem, return for every game during the 2010 season. Our other mascots, Wink and Roofman, perform at select games.

The Dragons popular on-field hosts, Donald and Madison, are back again. Additionally, our "Green Team" orchestrates a variety of hilarious family-friendly skits on the field and in the stands during games. They brainstorm for new skits prior to the season and rehearse the skits in the afternoons prior to games. The Dragons promise many new on-field skits, scoreboard videos, and entertainment acts with a family-entertainment theme.

Popular On-Field Entertainment

Toddler Races

Retirement Village People

Mini-Dugout Dancers

Fun Family Atmosphere

Video Board

Video Introductions for each player (not just still photos). Dragon next to the video board (eyes light up and smoke comes out of his nose when a Dragons player hits a home run). LED displays on outfield walls (numerous uses)

Major Promotions

The best fireworks show in the Miami Valley will follow the Dragons home opener on Thursday, April 8th. The Famous Chicken will visit Fifth Third Field on Wednesday, August 11th. The ZOOperstars! will make an appearance on Monday, June 28th. BirdZerk! will bring his wild and crazy antics to the ballpark on Thursday, July 29th. America's favorite canine entertainers, Rockin' Ray and the Amazing Skyy Dogs, will appear on Monday, May 24th.

Ticket Options

Lawn Seating--$7.00 per ticket

Lawn Groups-group sits together, video board and public address recognition, raffle prize for one person in the group.

McDonalds Friends and Family Nights

The Dragons Friends & Family program is back for its eighth season. Fans can get four lawn tickets, four hats and four McDonald's value meals, all for just $40.00. Game dates are Saturday, April 10th; Friday, April 30th; Thursday, May 20th; Monday, June 28th; Wednesday, July 21st; and Sunday, August 22nd. Friends and Family tickets are available at the Dragons Box Office and online at www.daytondragons.com.

Hometown Heros

Hometown Hero celebration nights are back in 2010 as the Dragons will spend two game nights honoring our local servicemen and women. Game dates are Saturday, May 22nd and Saturday, August 21st. The entertainment theme on these nights is related to the military personnel (Welcome Home Video Messages).

Opening Night

The Dragons Opening Night game on April 8th will feature a spectacular post-game fireworks show, sponsored by Mar-Chele Pretzels. The festivities will also include a military jet flyover prior to the first pitch and an exciting grand opening entrance by the Dragons mascots, Heater and Gem. Following the final pitch, skydivers will descend upon Fifth Third Field with a breathtaking pyrotechnics act. The National Anthem will be performed by Cecily Dowd, an 11 year-old from Centerville, who was the winner from among approximately 300 auditions conducted March 13-14.

Anthem Home Run for Life

The Dragons and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield have teamed up for their seventh year to showcase the "Home Run for Life" program. This program honors individuals who have shown tremendous strength and courage in fighting serious illnesses. Anthem Home Run for Life nights are April 28, May 20, June 2, June 30, and July 21.

High School Baseball

For the fifth consecutive season, the Dragons will play host to high school baseball, as 44 area high school teams will play regular season games at Fifth Third Field. The 22 games will showcase 44 teams throughout April and May. Admission is free, and concession stands will be open so that fans can enjoy a full day at the ballpark. Last season over 8,400 fans attended high school baseball games at Fifth Third Field. The high schools are able to provide their own PA announcers, cheer squads, national anthem singers, and some schools even bring their own radio broadcasters to the ballpark. Participating high schools sell Dragons tickets to help raise money for their programs.

Bob Ross Classic

On July 25th, the 11th Annual Bob Ross Classic will be played at Fifth Third Field. The exhibition game showcases the best incoming high school seniors from 38 schools in the Miami Valley.

Cedarville Classic

Cedarville University will battle Wilmington College on April 14th at Fifth Third Field.

July 3rd at Fifth Third Field

The Dragons will host the Great Lakes Loons on Saturday, July 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Right after the game, the City of Dayton will launch their annual Fireworks spectacular.

New Additions to Midwest League

In 2010, the Midwest League expands to 16 teams as the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Bowling Green, KY) and the Lake County Captains (Eastlake, OH) join the circuit. Lake County is a Cleveland Indians affiliate, bringing the Reds-Indians rivalry to the Midwest League.

Father's Day with the Dragons

The Dragons are home on Father's Day in 2010. On Sunday, June 20th, the Dragons host Great Lakes at 2:00 p.m. Spend this special day with your dad at Fifth Third Field.

Other Events

Kroger Baseball Buddies returns again in 2010. Signups start in April. Dragons Baseball Cards are available at local Bob Evans Restaurants starting May 15th. Great American Beer Tasting sponsored by Heidelberg Distributing is July 31st. Donato's Movie Night at Fifth Third Field is August 14th. The Dragons Stakes, featuring a $10,000 cash giveaway, returns in 2010 at Great Clips, Skyline Chili, and area Ford Dealers.

Food and Drink

Fifth Third Field offers a delicious selection of ballpark food items including hot dogs, hamburgers, polish sausage, brats, Italian sausage, chicken sandwiches, pizza, nachos, burritos, tacos, and BBQ. You will also find pretzels, peanuts, popcorn, and cracker-jack, as well as ice cream, lemon chills, sno cones, chocolate malts, funnel cakes and Dippin' Dots.

If you take all the hot dogs, brats, and sausages that will be sold at Fifth Third Field in 2010 and lined them up end-to-end, they would reach the length of 167 football fields.

Did you know that more Dippin' Dots were consumed at Fifth Third Field in 2009 than at any other professional or college sports venue in Ohio. The total was the third highest of all Minor League ballparks in America.

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