SL1 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

Jumbo Shrimp Homestand Highlights June 13-17

Published on June 12, 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 the second half of a 10-game homestand through Sunday, June 17. The Jumbo Shrimp host the Jackson Generals, Double-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, for a five-game series with a promotional lineup including the following highlights:

Wednesday, June 13, 7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m.)

Publix Corks & Forks Wednesday: Fans can purchase a $15 package including a game ticket and the opportunity to sample food, beer, and wine from Publix in the Safe Harbor Seafood Palm Tree Pavilion at tinyurl.com/jaxshrimpportal (password "PUBLIX"). Regular tickets may be upgraded for $6 each at the Pavilion or the box office. One lucky couple will win a dinner on the concourse that night, specially prepared by Chef Tony from Publix. That night's wine sample at the ballpark will be available at your neighborhood Publix. Anyone who donates a canned food item at the box office can save $1 off a gameday ticket price (limit $1 off per ticket).

Thursday, June 14, 7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m.)

Budweiser Thirsty Thursday: Fans can purchase $1 12-oz. and $2 24-oz. beers adjacent to the Budweiser Tiki Terrace, along the right-field concourse, and at the Oasis concession stand behind section 115. $1 small sodas are sold at the concession stands. DJ Swagg and DJ MoneyGud will provide music at the Budweiser Tiki Terrace.

Navy Federal Credit Union Military Appreciation Night: Celebrating Flag Day and the U.S. Army's birthday, veterans, active, retired and former military and their dependents receive free general admission or reserved tickets. All attendees with the military member must be present, and the member show an active military or veteran ID, at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville box office to receive free tickets. The Jumbo Shrimp will wear camo jerseys.

Media Sponsors: Cox Media

Friday, June 15, 7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m.)

NAPA AutoCare Family Fireworks: Fans may visit any participating NAPA AutoCare Center to get a FREE general admission ticket (reserved seat upgrade available at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville box office) for the Friday night game. Following the game, the Jumbo Shrimp have NAPA AutoCare Family Fireworks!

Red Shirt Friday: Fans are encouraged to wear red to support the military and save $1 per ticket at the box office, or donate the $1 to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. The Jumbo Shrimp wear red "Bold City" jerseys every Friday.

Friday Night Lites Miller Lite Happy Hour: Miller Lite $1 12-oz. beers and $1 off craft beer specials are available in the Craft Cave near the third-base gate from gates opening until 7:30 p.m. every Friday.

Awkward Family Photo Night: Kicking off Father's Day weekend, there will be a photo booth set up at the Budweiser Tiki Terrace with great props and costumes, so bring the family and get that Christmas card made early!

Media Sponsor: 96.1 WEJZ

Saturday, June 16, 6:35 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

Saturday Night Fireworks: New in 2018, the first six Saturdays (through June 16) feature postgame fireworks! Don't miss a single fireworks show by purchasing the Fireworks+Plus Package.

Prawn Prize: Ronnie Van Zant Bobblehead, presented by 121 Financial and PRI Productions: The first 2,000 fans receive a bobblehead of Jacksonville legend Ronnie Van Zant, courtesy of 121 Financial and PRI Productions. The Jumbo Shrimp are honored to host Ronnie's family and have his daughter throw a ceremonial first pitch.

Sunday, June 17, 3:05 p.m. (Gates open at 2 p.m.)

Baptist Health Sunday Family FUNday: 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.

Father's Day Cookout: Purchase a reserved seat and the 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. all-you-can-eat buffet (grill your own steak, plus hamburgers, hot dogs, pulled BBQ chicken, cole slaw, beans, cookies, tea, lemonade and water) in the Sea Best Shrimp Deck at tinyurl.com/jaxshrimpportal (password "FATHER"). Package is available through Friday, June 15.

Everybody Gets Lucky on Father's Day: The Jumbo Shrimp will hand out 4,000 fortune cookies during the fourth inning to attempt to break the world record for the most fortune cookies eaten simultaneously. Plus, 50 of the fortune cookies will contain special prizes for lucky fans.

Great Clips Day: Look for a hair-raising good time this Sunday from Great Clips!

Media Sponsor: Easy 102.9

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 will open at 10 a.m. Saturday, noon on Sunday game days and 9 a.m. daily during the week.

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