Homestand Highlights: July 23 - August 1
July 23, 2013 - American Association (AA)
Winnipeg Goldeyes News Release
Tuesday, July 23 vs. Sioux Falls Canaries (7:00 p.m.), presented by Cambrian Credit Union WINNIPEG FREE PRESS ENTERTAINMENT STAGE - Black Saddle
PROMENADE - The Wonder Shows Bean Bag toss will be on the promenade for tonight, Wednesday and Friday. There will also be the Pepsi Taste Challenge on the promenade tonight and Wednesday.
PROMOTION - Every inning, one lucky fan will get to come on the field and receive a game-worn jersey for a Goldeyes player on Shirt off Our Backs Night.
Wednesday, July 24 vs. Sioux Falls Canaries (7:00 p.m.), presented by Winnipeg Insurance Brokers
WINNIPEG FREE PRESS ENTERTAINMENT STAGE - Time Machine
PROMENADE - Manitoba Public Insurance will have their Fatal Vision display on the promenade.
POST-GAME - Fireworks presented by Archangel Fireworks.
Thursday, July 25 vs. Sioux Falls Canaries (12:00 p.m.), presented by Manitoba Hydro
PROMOTION - The Goldeyes celebrate Christmas six months early during Christmas in July. The ballpark will be decorated in a Christmas theme and there will be holiday-themed prizes and surprises all afternoon in the final weekday afternoon game of the season.
PROMENADE - The Christmas Cheer Board and the Salvation Army will be on the promenade along with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and floats from the Santa Clause Parade. Please bring a NEW unwrapped toy or cash donation for the Christmas Cheer Board and visit with cast members from the Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Nutcracker.
GIVEAWAY - The first 1,000 fans in Shaw Park will receive a voucher for a Goldeyes fleece pack, courtesy of Manitoba Hydro and the Goldeyes. As well, two pairs of tickets to the Nutcracker will be given away as in-game prizes.
Friday, July 26 vs. Trois-Rivieres Aigles (7:00 p.m.)
WINNIPEG FREE PRESS ENTERTAINMENT STAGE - Valentinos
PROMENADE - The Wonder Shows Bean Bag toss will be on the promenade for the entire series. There will be a Westwinn fishing boat display on the promenade as well.
Saturday, July 27 vs. Trois-Rivieres Aigles (6:00 p.m.), presented by A.D. Rutherford International
WINNIPEG FREE PRESS ENTERTAINMENT STAGE - Rippin Radio
PROMENADE - There will be the Pepsi Taste Challenge on the promenade tonight.
PRE-GAME - Every Saturday home game is the Energy 106 FM Party on the Patio Deck, featuring Energy 106 party hosts plus great food and drink specials.
PROMOTION - Fans can wear their best pajamas during the Serta PJ Party. Afterwards, fans can put their tents on the outfield grass for a sleepover and enjoy the post-game movie "We Bought a Zoo".
Sunday, July 28 vs. Trois-Rivieres Aigles (1:30 p.m.)
WINNIPEG FREE PRESS ENTERTAINMENT STAGE - No Direction
PROMENADE - Manitoba Public Insurance will have their Mini Car Town display on the promenade.
PROMOTION - Enjoy the incredibly talented Russian Bar Trio act between innings of the baseball game. This amazing act includes many high-flying stunts that would challenge the world's best Olympic gymnasts. Watch former Olympian Genevieve Tougas jump from a flexible beam resting on the shoulders of two men. She flips high in the air and lands squarely on the narrow, trampoline-like rod
POST-GAME - Kids run the bases after the game, presented by Kid City.
Monday, July 29 vs. Trois-Rivieres Aigles (7:00 p.m.), presented by Via Rail Canada
WINNIPEG FREE PRESS ENTERTAINMENT STAGE - Full Monty
PROMOTION - Celebrate all things Canadian with Canadian Heritage Night at Shaw Park. The ballpark will be decorated and there will be plenty of Canadian-themed prizes and surprises throughout the night.
PROMENADE - The RCMP will have personnel and their Retro Car on the promenade.
GIVEAWAY - Fans will receive Canadian Mini Flags when they enter the ballpark. Fans can also win a train trip for two to Jasper, Alberta, courtesy of VIA Rail Canada. POST-GAME - If a selected Aigles player strikes out, everyone in attendance will receive a voucher for three free pancakes when exiting Shaw Park, courtesy of The Original Pancake House.
Tuesday, July 30 vs. Lincoln Saltdogs (6:00 p.m.), presented by Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Air Canada Vacations
DOUBLEHEADER - There will be two, seven-innings game played for the price of one.
WINNIPEG FREE PRESS ENTERTAINMENT STAGE - Barry Player
PROMENADE - The Wonder Shows Bean Bag toss will be on the promenade for the entire series. There will be a Westwinn fishing boat display on the promenade as well.
PROMOTION - It's Jamaica Night at Shaw Park and one lucky fan will win a trip for two to Jamaica, courtesy of Air Canada Vacations.
Wednesday, July 31 vs. Lincoln Saltdogs (7:00 p.m.), presented by Ranger Insurance
WINNIPEG FREE PRESS ENTERTAINMENT STAGE - The Service
PROMENADE - Free Jive Weekly will hand out special Goldeyes edition papers before the game.
GIVEAWAY - Everyone in attendance will receive a two-for-one voucher for a Chicken McBistro when leaving Shaw Park, courtesy of McDonald's.
Thursday, August 1 vs. Lincoln Saltdogs (7:00 p.m.)
WINNIPEG FREE PRESS ENTERTAINMENT STAGE - Frankie & the Poor Boys
PROMENADE - Manitoba Public Insurance will have their Fatal Vision display on the promenade.
GIVEAWAY - The first 4,500 fans to enter Shaw Park will receive a Goldie & Goldette Bookmark as a part of Library Night at the ballpark.
Tickets for all Goldeyes games can be purchased through Ticketmaster by calling 1-855-GOLDEYE, clicking on Ticketmaster.ca or visiting any Ticketmaster location, including the Shaw Park box office.
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