SL1 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

Jumbo Shrimp Homestand Highlights July 8-11

Published on July 6, 2018 under Southern League (SL1)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The 2018 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp season presented by Community First Credit Union continues with a homestand Sunday, July 8, through Monday, July 16. For the first half of the homestand, the Jumbo Shrimp host the Chattanooga Lookouts, Double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins, for a four-game series with a promotional lineup including the following highlights:

Sunday, July 8, 6:05 p.m. (Gates open at 5 p.m.)

Baptist Health Sunday Family FUNday presented by Wolfson Children's Hospital Rehab: Kids can feel like the pros before each Sunday home game, as families can play catch on the field, beginning at 2 p.m. A Jumbo Shrimp player autograph booth will be open before the game. Free face painting and balloon animals will be available in the Wolfson Children's Hospital Kids Zone. Following the game, kids 12 and under can run the bases.

Star Wars Night presented by Bowden Eye & Associates: The night includes face painting, balloon animals, and the chance to meet Star Wars characters in person, thanks to the 501st Legion and WasabiCon.

Media Sponsor: Easy 102.9

Monday, July 9, 7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m.)

VyStar Credit Union Charity Begins at Home: The Jumbo Shrimp feature up to two local nonprofits at each Monday home game. Feeding Northeast Florida and Family Support Services of North Florida will raise awareness and funds throughout the night through ticket sales. Donate a package of unopened diapers to FSS at the home plate gate to receive a free ticket to a future game. The Launch-A-Ball promotion will benefit Feeding Northeast Florida. VyStar Credit Union members can get a buy-3-get-1 free ticket special by showing their VyStar credit or debit card at the box office.

Half-Price Yuengling Monday: Every Monday night, 16-oz. Yuengling cans are half-price.

Tuesday, July 10, 7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m.)

Community First Credit Union Two-for-Tuesday: Regular tickets are 2-for-1 at the box office for Community First Credit Union members using their CFCU credit or debit card. At the Community First Credit Union table on the concourse, fans who are not members can learn more about membership and the Jumbo Shrimp VISA® Debit Card, which gives card holders a 10 percent discount on merchandise purchases, a free small fountain drink with any concession stand purchase and $2 off tickets purchased on game day at the box office.

Coors Light $2 Tuesday: Fans can purchase $1 (12-oz.) and $2 (24-oz.) Coors Light in select locations, and $1 small sodas are sold at the concession stands.

Canines and Crustaceans, Bark in the Park presented by Standard Feed and Seed: The Jumbo Shrimp welcome dogs to the ballpark, free of charge with a paying human companion. Dog-free seating will be available in Sections 110 and 111.

Wednesday, July 11, 12:05 p.m. (Gates open at 11 a.m.)

Big Splash Day: The Baseball Grounds transforms into a water park with two inflatable water slides. Bring water guns, water balloons, wear bathing suits and prepare to get wet! Dry zones are Sections 105-110 and the BDO Suite Level.

Also this homestand: July 12-16 vs. the Biloxi Shuckers

July 12: Budweiser Thirsty Thursday, As Seen on TV Night: From the Sham-wow to the Slap-Chop and the Gopher to the Shake-weight...the in-game contests will feature great American TV products, including a $500 Shake-weight contest!

July 13: NAPA AutoCare Family Fireworks, Red Shirt Friday, Friday Night Lites Miller Lite Happy Hour, National French Fry Day: Build Your Own Fries at the All American Jax and Southern Fried concession stands.

July 14: Swisher International Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Hawaiian Shirt Giveaway, Ace Ventura Night: The Jumbo Shrimp salute the greatest pet kidnapping movie with a visit from TD, the Miami Dolphins Mascot, and will sell "Laces Out" football-shaped cookies.

July 15: Baptist Health Sunday Family FUNday, Ring Power Touch a Truck, Joe Torre Safe At Home, Words with Fans: To celebrate the 70th birthday of an iconic American board game, the Jumbo Shrimp will play in specialty game-board jerseys and hats. Select jerseys will be auctioned during the game, with the rest in an online auction. The first 1,000 fans will receive 8-point J-Shrimp tile coasters. The reigning 2017 North American Scrabble Champion, Will Anderson, will throw a first pitch and attempt to break the world record for most simultaneous games of Scrabble by an individual. Fans can donate a book at the gate to the Florida Baptist Children's Home to receive $1 off a game day reserved seat ticket.

July 16: Half-Price Yuengling Monday, VyStar Credit Union Charity Begins at Home with Habitat for Humanity: Habitat for Humanity will raise awareness and funds through ticket sales and the Launch-A-Ball promotion.

Season-long promotions include:

Tickets as low as $5: by purchasing in advance of game day, fans can secure general admission tickets for just $5!

Military tickets for $5: Any active military member or veteran may show an ID at the box office to purchase a reserved seat or general admission for just $5 - any game of the season!

Hot dogs for $2: a ballpark tradition is just $2 at every game!

Jumbo Shrimp VISA® Debit Card rewards: Fans who use the Jumbo Shrimp VISA® Debit Card receive a 10 percent discount on merchandise purchases, a free small fountain drink with any concessions purchase and $2 off tickets purchased on game day at the box office. A full suite of fan discounts and other perks across the region are available through the Jumbo Shrimp's merchant program. More details here.

Tickets are available at www.jaxshrimp.com, by calling (904) 358-2846, or by visiting the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville box office, which opens at noon Saturday, 10:30 a.m. on Sunday game days and 9 a.m. daily during the week.

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