EL1 New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Fireworks and Perfect Weather

Published on April 22, 2009 under Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release


The first Atlas FIREWORKS show of the 2009 season is in sight, along with several amazing giveaways and perfect weather. The Fisher Cats open up an action-packed homestand on Thursday, April 23, which includes fireworks, pennants, hats, mini-bats, Lumber Appreciation and the inaugural Chili Cook-Off. And we are so confident the weather will be awesome that WE GUARANTEE IT!!!

That's right... if the game time temperature for any game April 23 through April 30 is below 70 degrees, redeem your ticket stub for a future Sunday-Wednesday game - absolutely FREE!*

Also for the first time ever - special $3 tickets for residents of Manchester and Concord on April 28, courtesy of WGIR/ROCK 101; and for Nashua residents on April 29, courtesy of Sports Radio WGAM and 1590 WSMN!

The forecast for this weekend shows nothing but high temperatures and sunny skies. It is perfect weather to enjoy the Fisher Cats Entertainment Experience!

Also in this newsletter, you can learn about two different Fisher Cats fundraisers; Citizens Bank Kids Run the Show; and the Fisher Cats Radio Network.

Click HERE for tickets! FISHER CATS RETURN TO MERCHANTSAUTO.COM STADIUM FOR A 7-GAME HOMESTAND WITH THE FIRST ATLAS FIREWORKS SHOW OF THE 2009 SEASON!!!

Don't waste the perfect summer weather...the Fisher Cats are back! And we're so sure the weather will be perfect we'll offer you a ONE TIME OPPORTUNITY!!!

If you're at any game from April 23-30 and the game-time temperature is below 70 degrees, you'll get another 2009 Sunday-Wednesday game - FREE*! Here is a snapshot of the upcoming homestand:

Thursday, April 23 - 6:35pm Coca-Cola Fisher Cats Pennant Giveaway (first 2,000 children) $0.25 Wings in the Samuel Adams Bar and Grill BUY TICKETS

Friday, April 24 - 6:35pm Atlas FIREWORKS Show U.S. Cellular Most Improved Student Night Chili Cookoff $15 All-You-Can-Eat All-American Buffet BUY TICKETS

Saturday, April 25 - 1:05pm NH State Liquor Commission Fisher Cats Hat Giveaway (first 2,000 fans) Deaf & Hard of Hearing Day $15 All-You-Can-Eat All-American Buffet BUY TICKETS

Sunday, April 26 - 1:05pm Belletetes Fisher Cats Mini Bat Giveaway (first 1,000 fans) NHTOA Timber Appreciation Day $16 All-You-Can-Eat Carving Station BUY TICKETS

Tuesday, April 28 - 6:35pm Music Awards Night/Celebration of Education Manchester/Concord Night (tickets just $3 courtesy of WGIR/Rock 101 for residents of Manchester and Concord) $14 All-You-Can-Eat Mexican Fiesta BUY TICKETS

Wednesday, April 29 - 6:35pm U.S. Cellular Most Improved Student Night Nashua Night (tickets just $3 courtesy of Sports Radio WGAM/1590 WSMN) $12 All-You-Can-Eat Italian Feast BUY TICKETS

Thursday, April 30 - 11:05am EnergyNorth Propane Educational Day $0.25 Wings in the Samuel Adams Bar & Grill BUY TICKETS

Make sure and get your tickets for the upcoming homestand by calling the Fisher Cats Ticket Office at (603) 641-2005, stopping by Merchantsauto.com Stadium or simply clicking HERE.

* Offer not valid for 5/26, 5/27, 6/29, 7/6, 8/31 games. EXCLUSIVE DEAL FOR RESIDENTS OF CONCORD, MANCHESTER AND NASHUA

Residents of Concord, Manchester and Nashua get ready for $3 box seats!!! The Fisher Cats are excited to announce that Tuesday, April 28, when the Fisher Cats take on the New Britain Rock Cats, is the inaugural Salute to Manchester and Concord! This means you can get $3 Box Seat tickets, presented by WGIR/ROCK 101. Manchester and Concord residents need only show proof of residency, whether it's a driver's license, utility bill or anything else establishing that you're a resident of either the Capital City or the Queen City.

Wednesday, April 29, is the inaugural Nashua Day, with $3 Box Seat tickets for residents of Nashua presented by Sports Radio WGAM and 1590 WSMN.

Both games are scheduled for 6:35pm starts, and you simply need to present proof of residency at the Fisher Cats Ticket Office. There is only one $3 ticket per resident. Tuesday's game also features the All-You-Can-Eat Mexican Fiesta for $14 in the Samuel Adams Bar and Grill (Click HERE for tickets) and Wednesday's game is highlighted with the All-You-Can-Eat Italian Feast for just $12 (Click HERE for tickets). The All-You-Can-Eat buffets begin two hours before game time and run one half hour into the game.

We look forward to seeing the residents of these fine cities represented at Merchantsauto.com Stadium next week.

ANNUAL LAW ENFORCEMENT NIGHT COMING UP ON FRIDAY, MAY 22

The annual Law Enforcement Night will be held Friday, May 22. The night will feature the Michael Briggs Community Hero Award and one of a kind Fisher Cats law enforcement uniforms!!! And you have a chance to win one of these jerseys after the game!!!

You can support the Manchester Police Athletic League by purchasing tickets for the exciting night by clicking HERE. A portion of each ticket purchased through the link will go right back to the Manchester PAL. Also to support Manchester PAL, the Fisher Cats will auction off the team's specially designed uniforms for the game.

You can click HERE to get your tickets for the Friday, May 22 game and support the Manchester PAL.

To learn about how your organization can enjoy a Fisher Cats game and raise money click HERE, call (603) 641-2005 or e-mail groupsales@nhfishercats.com. CHECK OUT THE FISHER CATS INAUGURAL CHILI COOKOFF THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 24!!!

The Fisher Cats will host the inaugural Chili Cookoff on Friday, April 24, sponsored by Good Eats of New Hampshire. The one-of-a-kind event will feature several local businesses competing for top honors in a number of categories. Murphy's Tap Room, Jillian's Billiards Club of Manchester, Colby Hill Inn, Billy's Sports Bar & Grill, Cactus Jack's and UNO's Chicago Grill are among the restaurants that will be represented at the ballpark.

Voting categories will include: Hottest, Meatiest, Vegetarian and Most Unique. Fans will be able to start enjoying the chili and making their votes at 5:00pm on the concourse of Merchantsauto.com Stadium behind sections 100 and 101.

To taste some of the best chili in Manchester and enjoy the Fisher Cats Entertainment Experience just click HERE to get tickets for the game on Friday, April 24.

MAKE SURE AND LISTEN TO THE FISHER CATS STATE-WIDE ON THEIR RADIO NETWORK

Your Fisher Cats wrap up a seven-game road trip today with a doubleheader against the Connecticut Defenders. The Fisher Cats had a successful roadtrip and currently stand in first place in the Northern Division of the Eastern League.

The Fisher Cats starting pitching has been very impressive accumulating a 1.85 ERA so far this season. The Fisher Cats return home Thursday night. Make the trip to Merchantsauto.com Stadium or listen to the Fisher Cats on the road, you can listen to the Fisher Cats on WGIR 610 AM (Manchester), WGIN 930 AM (Rochester), WSMN 1590 AM (Nashua), WEEY 93.5 FM (Keene) and WTSL 1400 AM/94.3 FM (Hanover). The Fisher Cats Radio Network is among the biggest and best in Minor League Baseball with award-winning announcers Mike Murphy and Bob Lipman. SUPPORT H.F.H. TEAM FORD AND THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER ON SUNDAY The New Hampshire Fisher Cats have partnered up with H.F.H. Team Ford to help them raise awareness and money for their organization. H.F.H. will be fundraising to fight in the battle against breast cancer on Sunday, April 26.

To show your support and help H.F.H. Team Ford, please click HERE. A portion of each ticket purchased will benefit H.F.H. Team Ford. If you can't make it out on Sunday, April 26, you purchase a voucher to support H.F.H.

The Fisher Cats have helped raise over one million dollars through various fundraising efforts for countless organizations. For more information on how your organization can raise thousands of dollars while also attending a Fisher Cats game just click HERE.

FISHER CATS, CITIZENS BANK OFFERING ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE: CITIZENS BANK KIDS RUN THE SHOW ON JUNE 6

The Fisher Cats action-packed entertainment experience is a big part of the game, and on June 6 the team will let children Run the Show! That's right the Fisher Cats have partnered with Citizens Bank to offer the unique Citizens Bank Kids Run the Show. This once-in-a-lifetime experience is open to children between the ages of 6 and 16.

Children can enter their names into a drawing to take on a prominent role at the ballpark for the game. The positions available are Radio Broadcaster, General Manager, Public Address Announcer, Sports Writer, Ticket Taker, Usher, Public Relations Director, Guest Service Manager, Promotions Assistant, Groundskeeper and Scorekeeper.

To be eligible, you must be between the ages of 6 and 16 and available to participate on June 6 from 5:00-9:00pm. You can enter into the contest at State Farm Guest Services or the Fisher Cats Administrative Offices before May 17. NH TIMBERLAND OWNERS ASSOCIATION WILL BE AT MERCHANTSAUTO.COM STADIUM THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 26, TO CELEBRATE LUMBER

The New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association will be coming out to Merchantsauto.com Stadium on Sunday, April 26. The organization will bring exciting elements to the ballpark with the wood carving exhibits, the state's largest outdoor game of checkers and much more.

To keep with the theme of wood for the day, the Fisher Cats will be giving out mini bats to the first 1,000 fans through the gates courtesy of Belletetes Building Products Specialists for the 1:05pm game. The Fisher Cats staff will also have wood-themed promotions, costumes, music and much more!!!

The NHTOA is a non-profit statewide coalition of landowners, forest industry professionals, government officials, and supporters who work together to promote better forest management, conserve our working forests, and ensure a strong forest products industry. To learn more about the New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association click HERE and check out their website.

You can get your tickets to the game by clicking HERE, calling the Fisher Cats Box Office at (603) 641-2005 or visiting the Box Office at Merchantsauto.com Stadium.

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