SAL1 Charleston RiverDogs

Fourth of July Festivities Headline Seven-Game Homestand

Published on June 30, 2011 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston RiverDogs News Release


CHARLESTON, SC - With the summer heat at full blast, the Charleston RiverDogs invite residents of the Lowcountry to refresh themselves with some baseball and all-around entertainment beginning July 4. Charleston's favorite professional sports team hosts the Augusta GreenJackets for a three-game series before welcoming the Delmarva Shorebirds from July 7-10.

Between baseball, food and fireworks, the RiverDogs have everything one needs to celebrate and "Be Your Own Fan" of Independence Day. Fans can enjoy $1 beers on 98Rock Hair of the Dog Monday, take in the special 6:35 pm first pitch and gaze at a spectacular fireworks display over the scenic Ashley River once the game concludes. Thanks to Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, everyone will be invited to take part in a special 4th of July toast during the game.

The RiverDogs pride themselves on being on the ball when it comes to social media, and fans of social media will be rewarded for their interest on July 5 and 6. On each night, Facebook, Twitter and Text Club members will receive a message offering them one free ticket to the ballgame. (There is still time to sign up if you haven't yet done so.)

Following another Budweiser Thirsty Thursday, spectators will have the chance to catch more fireworks with a Piggly Wiggly postgame display on Force Protection Red Shirt Friday.

Plenty of activities are on the docket for Saturday, July 9 that features Women in Defense Night. The RiverDogs will honor the military women of the year, and then give fans the chance to contribute funds to the local V.A. Hospital by bidding in silent and live auctions of the game-worn Digi-Camo jerseys the club will don. The first 1,000 fans through the gates will also get their hands on the latest Lowcountry Local First Go Local Saturdaygiveaway, a special Digi-Camo baseball cap, courtesy of SAIC.

The rest of the homestand slate reads as follows:

Monday, July 4 - 6:35 p.m. vs. Augusta GreenJackets: Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration, Hair of the Dog Monday presented by 98Rock, Dogs With a Cause featuring Crime Stoppers

There's no better way to celebrate Independence Day than by taking in a RiverDogs game on the banks of the Ashley River. To commemorate the holiday, the RiverDogs will wear special red, white, and blue caps. After the action on the field concludes, the excitement in the air begins as the club treats fans to the best fireworks display the Lowcountry has to offer. As is the case every Monday, the RiverDogs partner with a local nonprofit organization to generate exposure and funds for a specific cause, presented by The Bridge at 105.5 FM. This week's featured ally is Crime Stoppers. Spectators can also enjoy $1 beers in the Ashley View Pub as one extends the weekend with Hair of the Dog Mondays, presented by 98Rock. Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka will also feature specials and help headline the night with a special in-game toast.

Tuesday, July 5 - 7:05 p.m. vs. Augusta GreenJackets: KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets, RiverDogs Social Media Appreciation Day #1

Get out of that middle of the work-week funk by heading to The Joe to watch the RiverDogs take on the San Francisco Giants affiliate. It's another KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets: Buy one ticket, get one free from KRAFT Singles. Bring a package wrapper to Riley Park on Tuesdays for a steal of a deal, so visit kraftsingles.com for more information as exclusions apply. It is also the first of two RiverDogs social media appreciation days, as those who have chosen to "Be Your Own Fan" through Facebook, Twitter and Text Club memberships will receive a message offering them one free ticket.

Wednesday, July 6 - 7:05 p.m. vs. Augusta GreenJackets: Ballpark Buffet Wednesday, Seniors 65 and older EAT FREE, RiverDogs Social Media Appreciation Day #2

Let the RiverDogs' "Build Your Own Hot Dog" theme satisfy your palate. For $20, one can eat to his/her hearts' - or stomachs' - content in the comfort of the Ashley View Pub. All-you-can-eat hot dogs will be accompanied by 8-10 toppings, potato salad, baked beans, chips and all-you-can-drink (beer included). Seniors Eat Free allows our most senior fans 65 and older to enjoy a free hot dog, chips and Pepsi products all while keeping their wallets fat. It is also the second RiverDogs social media appreciation days, as Facebook, Twitter and Text Club members will receive a message offering them one free ticket.

Thursday, July 7 - 7:05 p.m. vs. Delmarva Shorebirds: Budweiser Thirsty Thursday,

The weekend fun starts on Thursdays at The Joe as Riley Park is the place to be. With $1 beers in the Ashley View Pub and fresh music courtesy of the stylings of DJ Natty Heavy, we have everything one needs to party. Kelly G from 95 SX's hit show Two Guys and a Girl will also be on hand to throw out the ceremonial first pitch and mingle with fans throughout the night.

Friday, July 8 - 7:05 p.m. vs. Delmarva Shorebirds: Force Protection Industries, Inc. Red Shirt Friday, Piggly Wiggly Postgame Fireworks

Force Protection Industries, Inc. Red Shirt Fridays have become synonymous with RiverDogs baseball and the partnership once again allows you to "Be Your Own Fan" of the military while showing your appreciation for members of our armed forces. All patrons wearing a red shirt to the game will blend in with the players on the field and receive a $1 off their ticket. If you're feeling charitable, you may donate that dollar to a military family with parents fighting overseas. Win or lose, cap off the start to another weekend of RiverDogs baseball in style by remaining in the stands to watch the weekly Piggly Wiggly Postgame Fireworks display which ensures everyone goes home a winner.

Saturday, July 9 - 7:05 p.m. vs. Delmarva Shorebirds: Lowcountry Local First Go Local Saturday, RiverDogs SAIC Digi-Camo Hat Giveaway, Women in Defense Night, Kids Run the Bases

The RiverDogs will don special Digi-Camo jerseys on Women in Defense Night. The military woman of the year will be honored along with other local servicewomen pregame. Last year's winner will deliver the keynote address by performing the National Anthem. The first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a Digi-Camo hat giveaway, courtesy of SAIC, which they can complement with a game-worn jersey by participating in a silent auction during the game and a live auction afterwards. All proceeds will go toward the Charleston V.A. Hospital. As is the case every Saturday, Tricounty residents will also be able to save a $1 on their ticket and find out about some of the best local businesses in the Holy City and beyond thanks to Lowcountry Local First. After the game, children can take to the diamond for Kids Run the Bases.

Sunday, July 10 - 5:05 p.m. vs. Delmarva Shorebirds: Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission Family Sunday

Sunday is a day to wind down before the start of another grinding work week, and there's no better place to do that than at The Joe. It's also another CCPRC Family Sunday, meaning one can save money and "Be Your Own Fan" by taking advantage of our regular FREE PARKING and KIDS EAT FREE Sundays, presented by Pepsi. As always, the Yankees of tomorrow will stick around on the field after the game to dole out free autographs to their many admirers.

For more information and to order tickets to any RiverDogs game, please call the Riley Park Box Office at (843) 577-DOGS (3647) or log on to www.riverdogs.com.

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