
Flying Tigers Return Home Friday for Final Series of the Season
Published on August 27, 2014 under Florida State League (FSL1)
Lakeland Flying Tigers News Release
Lakeland, FL - The Lakeland Flying Tigers return home Friday, Aug. 29 for the final weekend series of the season against the Clearwater Threshers (Phillies) August 29-31. Tickets for all home games are available by calling the Flying Tigers at (863) 686-8075 or visiting LakelandFlyingTigers.com. Box seats are $6 and reserved seats are $5. Seniors 55 and over, children 14 and under and active military personnel receive a $1.00 discount. Day of game tickets are an additional $1 (excluding Monday's). Monday tickets are $1. Wednesday All-You-Can-Eat tickets are $10 (in advance). Saturday tickets are an additional $1. Parking is FREE.
Friday, August 29 vs. Clearwater Threshers (Phillies) @ 7:11 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)
7-11 Friday's Presented by 7-11 Socrum Loop
Fan Appreciation Weekend
The Flying Tigers will be offering many specials throughout the weekend while supplies last.
- $1.50 peanuts and cracker jacks
- $1.00 chips and mini jumbo soft pretzels
- $3.00 12 oz. domestic draft beer
- $4.00 24 oz. domestic draft beer and 16 oz. premium draft beer
- $5.00 20 oz. premium draft beer
- 50% off 2014 Detroit Tigers Spring Training merchandise
South McKeel Academy Spirit Night
South McKeel Academy students, teachers and parents will be participating in fun promotions throughout the game as part of their 5th annual Back to School Bash.
Pre-Game
Tattoo and balloon artists from Twisted Artz will be in the main concourse.
Bat for the Cure Night "" Prostate Awareness Night
The Flying Tigers will be wearing blue wristbands in support of prostate cancer awareness. There will be information in the concourse and PSA's throughout the game supporting prostate awareness.
Nerves of Steel Night
The Flying Tigers will be raising awareness and funds for "Nerves of Steel," a local charity which raises awareness for Neurofibromatosis (NF).
MetroPCS Family 4-Pack
Families can enjoy the MetroPCS Family 4-Pack on Friday nights. With a MetroPCS coupon you receive 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs and 4 sodas for only $24! Vouchers are available at Lakeland Metro PCS locations.
Saturday, August 30 vs. Clearwater Threshers (Phillies) @ 6:00 p.m. (Gates open at 4:30 p.m.)
Fireworks Extravaganza following the game (weather permitting).
T-Shirt Giveaway Sponsored by Sykes
The first 300 fans that enter the park will receive a free t-shirt compliments of Sykes.
Fan Appreciation Weekend
The Flying Tigers will be offering many specials throughout the weekend while supplies last.
- $1.50 peanuts and cracker jacks
- $1.00 chips and mini jumbo soft pretzels
- $3.00 12 oz. domestic draft beer
- $4.00 24 oz. domestic draft beer and 16 oz. premium draft beer
- $5.00 20 oz. premium draft beer
- 50% off 2014 Detroit Tigers Spring Training merchandise
Cancer Awareness Night Sponsored by the Watson Clinic Foundation
The Flying Tigers will be recognizing cancer survivors throughout the game. There will also be special promotions, PSA's and vendors to help raise awareness. The first 100 fans that enter the ballpark will receive a free carnation.
Kids Club Night Sponsored by Cobb Theatre
Kids Club members receive free admission to each Saturday home game as well as a complimentary hot dog and soda. For more information regarding the Kids Club program please contact the Flying Tigers at (863) 686-8075 or visit LakelandFlyingTigers.com.
4-H Night
The Flying Tigers will be welcoming out area 4-H clubs to the game for a night of fun. There will be a pre-game parade on the field and some cool pre-game demonstrations on the field.
Sunday, August 31 vs. Clearwater Threshers (Phillies) @ 11:00 a.m. (Gates open at 10:00 a.m.)
Kids Day
- All kids 14 and under will receive free admission to the game.
- Kids can play catch on the field beginning at 10:00 a.m. (weather permitting).
- Kids can also run the bases just like the Flying Tigers following the game (weather permitting).
- All fans will receive a voucher for a free sundae, compliments of Dairy Queen "" North Lakeland.
Fan Appreciation Weekend
The Flying Tigers will be offering many specials throughout the weekend while supplies last.
- $1.50 peanuts and cracker jacks
- $1.00 chips and mini jumbo soft pretzels
- $3.00 12 oz. domestic draft beer
- $4.00 24 oz. domestic draft beer and 16 oz. premium draft beer
- $5.00 20 oz. premium draft beer
- 50% off 2014 Detroit Tigers Spring Training merchandise
The Flying Tigers are a Class A Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. For more information please visit the Flying Tigers online at www.LakelandFlyingTigers.com or call (863) 686-8075.
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