Giveaways and Fireworks Galore This Memorial Day Weekend at BCB
May 27, 2010 - Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release
CURVE, Pa. - The first-place Altoona Curve return home to Blair County Ballpark this Friday to open a Memorial Day Weekend homestand against the Reading Phillies (AA -Philadelphia Phillies) that features two giveaways and two fireworks shows. Altoona will be home from Friday, May 28 through Monday, May 31 and will offer a $2 discount on tickets for active or former military personnel for the four-game series this weekend.
In the series opener on Friday night at 6:30 p.m., the first 2,000 fans through the gates will receive a Camouflage BBQ Apron Giveaway courtesy of Holiday Inn Express. Friday night's game against Reading is also Westmoreland County Community Night.
Saturday night marks another giveaway night in Curve, PA with the first of two commemorative Curve, PA Poster Giveaways. The first 2,000 fans into the gates prior to the 6:30 p.m. game will receive the commemorative poster courtesy of WTAJ. Saturday will also be a special day for kids at Blair County Ballpark as they'll be able to play free in the Weis Playland and the Galliker's Fun Zone all night long thanks to Butler Restoration.
Sunday brings the first of our Sunday Night Fireworks games in 2010 with game time scheduled for 6 p.m. Fans can come down to the field during the pregame and play catch and then enjoy a postgame fireworks show. As always, Sunday is a Galliker's Kids' Club Day at BCB.
The homestand concludes on Monday with a special 6 p.m. start time and a Memorial Day Fireworks Show to follow the game. Monday is also a Mirror Monday presented by the Altoona Mirror. Fans can save money on tickets with a coupon from the front page of the sports section in the Altoona Mirror.
As a special treat, kids can run the bases after every game on this homestand.
A complete rundown of what's happening during this homestand in Curve, Pa. is listed below.
Fri., May 28, 2010 vs. Reading Phillies (AA - Philadelphia Phillies) at 6:30 p.m./gates open at 5:30 p.m. - Camouflage BBQ Apron Giveaway - The first 2,000 fans will receive a Camouflage BBQ Apron courtesy of Holiday Inn Express - Westmoreland County Community Night - Kids Run the Bases
Sat., May 29, 2010 vs. Reading Phillies (AA - Philadelphia Phillies) at 6:30 p.m./gates open at 5:30 p.m. - Commemorative Curve, PA Poster Giveaway #1 - The first 2,000 fans will receive a Curve, PA Poster giveaway thanks to WTAJ. - Kids Play Free Night - Kids can play free all night in the Galliker's Fun Zone and Weis Playland thanks to Butler Restoration. - Topps Attax Tournament at BCB - Kids bring your cards for the Topps Attax Regional Qualifying Tournament at BCB on Saturday. The free tournament will be held from 7-9 p.m. with registration taking place from 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Kids Run the Bases
Sun., May 30, 2010 vs. Reading Phillies (AA - Philadelphia Phillies) at 6 p.m./gates open at 5 p.m. - Sunday Night Fireworks - We kick off our Sunday Night Fireworks nights! - Latrobe Community Night - We welcome residents of Latrobe, Pa. - Kids' Club Day presented by Galliker's - Galliker's Kids Club members can enjoy an exclusive pregame autograph session with Curve players - Pregame Catch on the Field - Fans can come on the field and play catch before the game - Kids Run the Bases
Mon., May 31, 2010 vs. Reading Phillies (AA - Philadelphia Phillies) at 6 p.m./gates open at 5 p.m. - Memorial Day Fireworks Show - We'll shoot off fireworks postgame for the second straight night. - Mirror Monday- Fans can save money on tickets to the game with a coupon from the front page of the sports section in the Altoona Mirror. - Kids Run the Bases
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