Homestand Highlights - August 14-18
August 14, 2018 - Southern League (SL1)
Pensacola Blue Wahoos News Release
Blue Wahoos vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
(AA - Miami Marlins)
August 14-18
Tuesday, August 14, 2018 - Blue Wahoos vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, 6:35 p.m.
(Throwback Night | Fat Tuesday presented by Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzky's | Tap and Taco Tuesday)
Radio/TV: 97.1 FM/1490 AM | CST (Live)
- Throwback Night: Blue Wahoos stadium will step back in time. Don't look for any of the modern-day in-game entertainment, except the game itself. It will feel like baseball in the 80's.
- Moes' and Schlotzky's Fat Tuesday: Fans who buy Fat Tuesday tickets can get an all-you-can-eat buffet on the Winn-Dixie party deck for 90 minutes from when the gates open plus a game ticket for one low price.
- Tap and Taco Tuesday: Blue Wahoos Stadium transforms into a chill environment with acoustic music, local artwork, and of course an awesome beer and taco pairing.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018 - Blue Wahoos vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, 6:35 p.m.
(Wahoo Wednesday - Augtoberfest)
Radio/TV: 97.1 FM/1490 AM | CST (Live)
- Wahoo Wednesday: We celebrate German heritage on Augtoberfest with a beer and sausage festival on the concourse.
Thursday, August 16, 2018 - Blue Wahoos vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, 6:35 p.m.
(Thirsty Thursday)
Radio/TV: 97.1 FM/1490 AM | CST (Tape Delayed - Air time: 8:00)
- Thirsty Thursday: 12 oz domestic drafts are just $2! Additionally, at our first-base concessions stand only, enjoy our Thirsty Thursday pairing special - a slice of Sky's Pizza and a 12 oz domestic draft for just $6! What a deal!
- Wahoo Waddle: Keep up with the changing drink specials throughout the night and enjoy a ballpark pub crawl.
Friday, August 17, 2018 - Blue Wahoos vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, 6:35 p.m.
(FANtastic Friday Bottle Opener Sunglasses presented by Landshark)
Radio/TV: 97.1 FM/1490 AM | BLAB-TV (Live)
- FANtastic Friday Bottle Opener Sunglasses Giveaway presented by Landshark: Look cool and be prepared with bottle opener sunglasses from Landshark. Make sure you're one of the first 2,000 fans to get your hands on this beach necessity.
Saturday, August 18, 2018 - Blue Wahoos vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, 6:05 p.m.
(Fireworks Saturday presented by Wind Creek, "Long Time Coming" Night)
Radio/TV: 97.1 FM/1490 AM | CST (Live)
- Special Recognition of the South's First Racially Integrated Little League Game: The Blue Wahoos will recognize members of the first racially integrated Little League baseball game before and throughout the game. Players from the 1955 game will be on hand to meet with fans and sign autographs. They will be recognized in a pre-game ceremony plus clips from Long Time Coming will be shown during the game. The Wahoos will also wear special jerseys replicated those worn by the Pensacola Little League team in that game.
- Fireworks Saturday presented by Wind Creek: Watch the best fireworks show in town immediately following the game thanks to Wind Creek.
Sunday, August 19, 2018 - NON-GAMEDAY EVENT, 4:00 p.m.
(Long Time Coming film screening)
- Long Time Coming: Blue Wahoos Stadium will open at 3:00 p.m. for a 4:00 p.m. screening of the film Long Time Coming which documents the first interracial Little League game played in the South. The event is free and open to the public with open seating. No tickets are required, just show up and enjoy the movie.
Net Promoter Score
Your team at the Blue Wahoos pride ourselves in creating an awesome experience for every fan coming through our gates!
Season-to-date, our Net Promoter Score (the likelihood that people are recommending the Blue Wahoos to others) is coming in at an 87.6 which ranks the Blue Wahoos as #1 in fan experience, so THANK YOU, FANS!!
Homestand Special - Strike-Out Shrimp Salad
The Jumbo Shrimp are in town and the Wahoos are ready to give 'em the heat! This week's special will consist of Blackened Shrimp atop all of the classic Cobb Salad accoutrements! Served with Zesty Italian Vinaigrette or Homestyle Ranch Dressing on our souvenir frisbee out of Portside Grille for only $12!!
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The Pensacola Blue Wahoos have released their 2018 promotional schedule with their giveaway days for the season.
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