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Fan Appreciation Weekend at Gwinnett Stadium: Sept. 5-7

September 1, 2009 - International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


Fan Appreciation Weekend: Sept. 5-7 - The Gwinnett Braves will offer fans $1 Berm Tickets, $1 Hot Dogs at the Berm concession stand and 25% off all full-price merchandise in the team store during the team's final regular season homestand. Tickets are available at gwinnettbraves.com, the Gwinnett Stadium Box Office, all TicketMaster outlets, and by calling 1-800-745-3000. Ticket offer is subject to availability.

Saturday, September 5 - Charlotte Knights (Chicago White Sox) vs. Gwinnett Braves, 6:00 p.m.

- $1 Berm tickets are nearly sold out for Saturday's contest.

- WDUN-AM 550 - WDUN is the proud sponsor of Saturday's game. The station will have a live remote on the main plaza at Gwinnett Stadium from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

- G-Braves Give Back - The Gwinnett Braves will give over $150,000 to local charities as a result of fundraisers conducted throughout the team's inaugural season. The team will showcase these organizations in a special pregame ceremony.

- 400,000 Fans - The Gwinnett Braves are less than 1,000 fans away from reaching the 400,000 fan milestone. The 400,000th fan that comes through the gates at Gwinnett Stadium will receive a customized Gwinnett Braves jersey, a luxury suite during Round One of the Governors' Cup Playoffs and a first pitch at the playoff game he/she attends. Fans are encouraged to arrive early when gates open at 4:30 p.m. to be the lucky winner!

- SpongeBob SquarePants Presented by Charter Communications and Charter Business - SpongeBob SquarePants will leave his pineapple under the sea to meet and greet fans at Gwinnett Stadium.

- 50/50 Raffle - Volunteers from the Gwinnett County Special Olympics will sell 50/50 Raffle Tickets. One lucky fan will go home with half of the pot, with the other half going to Gwinnett County Special Olympics and the Braves Foundation.

- Autographs - Select players will sign autographs outside the team store from 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.

- Prize An Inning - Each inning a lucky fan will win a G-Braves prize.

Sunday, September 6 - Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves, 2:00 p.m.

- WDUN-AM 550 - WDUN is the proud sponsor of Sunday's game.

- Gwinnett Braves Inaugural Team Poster Giveaway - The first 5,000 fans will receive an Inaugural Season Gwinnett Braves team photo.

- Team Autograph Signing - The full Gwinnett Braves team will sign autographs in the Home Plate Club from noon - 12:30 p.m. for full-season ticket holders and Chopper's Clubhouse members. Fans must have their season ticket or Chopper's Clubhouse membership card to attend.

- Employee of the Year - During a pregame presentation, the Gwinnett Braves will honor their Employee of the Year.

- RaceTrac Race Around the Bases - Fans 12 and under are invited to run the bases following the game. Chopper's Clubhouse members have a VIP line for the run.

- Chick-fil-A Family Toss - Families are invited to play catch in the outfield following the game.

- Chopper's Clubhouse - All Chopper's Clubhouse members receive half-price tickets to all Sunday games. Visit gwinnettbraves.com to join the official kids club of the Gwinnett Braves.

- 50/50 Raffle - Volunteers from Children's Miracle Network will sell 50/50 Raffle Tickets. One lucky fan will go home with half of the pot, with the other half going to Children's Miracle Network and the Braves Foundation

Monday, September 7 - Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves, 2:00 p.m.

- Gwinnett Braves Player Awards - The Gwinnett Braves will award the team's Most Valuable Player, Most Competitive Player, Most Outstanding Pitcher, Community Award and Fan Favorite during a pregame presentation. The awards were selected by Gwinnett Braves coaches, players, media and fans.

- 680 The Fan Monday - The 680 The Fan promotions team will be set up on the stadium plaza passing out prizes.

Individual tickets for Round One of the 2009 Governors' Cup playoffs and Gwinnett Braves 2009 regular season individual tickets are available at gwinnettbraves.com, the Gwinnett Stadium Box Office, all TicketMaster outlets, and by calling 1-800-745-3000.

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