Frisco Series Highlights: August 10 - August 12
Published on August 10, 2018 under Texas League (TL1)
Northwest Arkansas Naturals News Release
*SPRINGDALE, Ark -* The Northwest Arkansas Naturals will wrap up their 10-game homestand with a three-game set against the Frisco RoughRiders (Double-A Affiliate of the Texas Rangers) with Game 1 scheduled for tonight - Friday, August 10 - at 7:15 p.m. The weekend series at Arvest Ballpark is highlighted by our second Faith & Family Night Pre-Game Concert featuring David Dunn on a Fireworks Friday, a Water Bottle Giveaway on Saturday, and Bark in the Ballpark on Kids Eat FREE Family Sunday.
*Friday, August 10 - Naturals vs. Frisco RoughRiders, 7:15 P.M.* (Gates open at 5:30 P.M.)
- *FAITH & FAMILY NIGHT PRE-GAME CONCERT FT. DAVID DUNN & FIREWORKS FRIDAY PRESENTED BY SAM'S FURNITURE*
- *FAITH & FAMILY NIGHT - *The event features a pre-game concert by *David Dunn*, courtesy of media partner* KLRC*, and a post-game Fireworks Spectacular! Faith & Family Night at Arvest Ballpark is presented by *Sam's Furniture*.
- *SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - *Gates will open at 5:30 p.m., the David Dunn concert will begin at 6 p.m., and then first pitch between the Naturals and the RoughRiders is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. while a Fireworks Spectacular will conclude the night.
- *FIREWORKS FRIDAY - *A spectacular fireworks show after every Friday home game
- *ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S NORTHWEST (ACNW) FAN DAY -* The last of four (4) special games sponsored by *J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. *during the year that'll bring together Naturals players and fans with the ACNW patients and families.
- *ACNW FAN WAVE - *At the conclusion of the first inning, the Naturals organization, team mascots, and J.B. Hunt employees will lead the crowd at Arvest Ballpark in a friendly wave toward the hospital. Fans will be instructed to turn on their cell phone flashlights and we'll all then 'wave' to the patients and families at Arkansas Children's Northwest. It is the final ACNW Fan Wave of the 2018 season.
- *BULLPEN CRAFT BEER BAR SPECIAL *- $1 discount on ALL 12 oz. cans and bottles during every regular season game until the end of our season on Monday, September 3, while supplies last. This offer is not valid during scheduled Happy Hours on August 11 and September 1 but will be in effect during those Saturday games after Happy Hour concludes at 5:35 p.m.
- *MiLB CommUNITY *- The Northwest Arkansas Naturals will be joining minor league baseball teams from around the country in the #MiLBCommUNITY initiative presented by* Allegiant* during the seventh inning stretch of tonight's game.
- *FARMERS INSURANCE BAG GIVEAWAY *- Fans are invited to visit the *Farmers Insurance* table as they will giving out 1,000 clear ballpark bags to fans as they enter the ballpark on Saturday night.
- *NATURALS TEAM STORE SPECIAL* will be offering a Back to School Special where all youth hats and apparel is 25% OFF
- *MEDIA PARTNERS are KLRC, Arkansas CW and KIX 104*
*Saturday, August 11 - Naturals vs. Frisco RoughRiders, 6:05 P.M.* (Gates open at 4:35 P.M.)
- *NATURALS WATER BOTTLE GIVEAWAY BY RED VINES AND SOUR PUNCH*
- *WATER BOTTLE GIVEAWAY *- The first 1,000 fans in attendance on Saturday night will receive a Naturals' water bottle courtesy of *Red Vines and Sour Punch* as they enter the ballpark. Gates will open at 4:35 p.m. for the giveaway.
- *SATURDAY HAPPY HOUR *- Fans can enjoy a Saturday Happy Hour at Arvest Ballpark in advance of EVERY Saturday home game from 4:35pm-5:35pm in the Bullpen Craft Beer Bar located down the 1st base line. Fans attending can enjoy 1/2 price deals on over 100 different alcoholic beverage options in advance of the Naturals 6:05pm game.
- *BULLPEN CRAFT BEER BAR SPECIAL *- $1 discount on ALL 12 oz. cans and bottles during every regular season game until the end of our season on Monday, September 3, while supplies last*. This offer is not valid during the scheduled Happy Hour on August 11* and September 1 but will be in effect during the game and after Happy Hour concludes at 5:35 p.m.
- *NATURALS TEAM STORE SPECIAL* will be offering a Back to School Special where all youth hats and apparel is 25% OFF
- *MEDIA PARTNERS are Power 105.7 and 98.3 K-Keg*
*Sunday, August 12 - Naturals vs. Frisco RoughRiders, 2:05 P.M. * (Gates open at 1:00 P.M.)
- *KIDS EAT FREE FAMILY SUNDAY PRESENTED BY GOOD HUMOR WITH MERCY KIDS RUN THE BASES FEATURING BARK IN THE BALLPARK BY I AND LOVE AND YOU*
- *KIDS EAT FREE* - ALL kids 12 and under will receive a voucher for a *Hot Dog, Animal Crackers, Swedish Fish, and 12 oz. Soda *as they arrive courtesy of *Tyson Foods, Inc., Ball Park Buns, Mondelez International, and Coca-Cola*. Sunday is presented by *Good Humor*.
- *FAMILY SUNDAY* features activities for the family highlighted by *MERCY KIDS RUN THE BASES*.
- *MERCY KIDS RUN THE BASES *- Kids of all ages will have the opportunity to partake in the Sunday tradition of the *Mercy Kids* Run the Bases at Arvest Ballpark following the conclusion of the Naturals game.
- *BARK IN THE BALLPARK *- Bring your dogs out for the last Bark in the Ballpark of 2018 as dogs will be admitted into the game for FREE as long as they are accompanied by a paid owner. Bark in the Ballpark is presented by *I and love and you*.
- *DOG CONTESTS *- Contests will be held for the Biggest, Smallest, and Best Dressed Dog.
- *SUMMER READING PROGRAM - *A pre-game parade that will recognize kids that participated in our Summer Reading Program.
- *NATURALS TEAM STORE SPECIAL* - Fans will receive a FREE dog tag with a purchase of at least $25 in the Naturals Team Store and it is the final day of the Back to School special where all youth hats and apparel will be 25% OFF.
- *BULLPEN CRAFT BEER BAR SPECIAL *- $1 discount on ALL 12 oz. cans and bottles during every regular season game until the end of our season on Monday, September 3, while supplies last. This offer is not valid during the scheduled Happy Hour on Saturday, September 1 but will be in effect during that Saturday game after Happy Hour concludes at 5:35 p.m.
- *MEDIA PARTNERS are KNWA, Fox 24 and Magic 107.9*
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