SL1 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

Jumbo Shrimp Homestand Highlights June 8-12

June 7, 2018 - 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 Friday, June 8, through Sunday, June 17. For the first half of the homestand, the Jumbo Shrimp host the Biloxi Shuckers, Double-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, for a five-game series with a promotional lineup including the following highlights:

Friday, June 8, 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.

Media Sponsor: 99.9 Gator Country

Saturday, June 9, 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: 121 Financial and Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Beach Towel Giveaway: The first 2,000 fans receive a Jumbo Shrimp beach towel, courtesy of 121 Financial and Hyatt Regency Jacksonville.

'90s Night: Throwing it back to the decade of Zack and Slater, the Jumbo Shrimp will wear special '90s fauxback jerseys and caps. The jerseys will also be auctioned off during the game.

Sunday, June 10, 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, balloon animals, and kids crafts activities will be available in the Wolfson Children's Hospital Kids Zone. Following the game, kids 12 and under can run the bases.

Princess Day: The Jumbo Shrimp invite all princesses to come in their favorite princess attire for a special VIP meet and greet with Ana and Elsa in the Wheelhouse. A package including a reserved seat, access to the private meet and greet, photo in a souvenir frame, specialty princess button, a juice box and a cupcake from Sweet by Holly can be ordered by calling Ashley McCallen at 904-224-8533, or emailing ashley@jaxshrimp.com. The package is $15 each for kids with a $5 upgrade to run out on the field with the Jumbo Shrimp players for the national anthem. Adults (tickets only) are $9 each.

Autism Awareness Night: Making Strides for Autism, Inc., will have a sensory tent in the Legends of Jacksonville Baseball Wall of Fame hall (street-level, third-base side of the stadium), provided at no cost to ballpark guests.

Media Sponsor: Easy 102.9

Monday, June 11, 7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m.)

VyStar Credit Union Charity Begins at Home with Duval Charter Schools: The Jumbo Shrimp feature up to two different local nonprofits at each Jumbo Shrimp Monday home game. Duval Charter Schools will raise funds through ticket sales and the Launch-A-Ball promotion. 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.

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.

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

Tuesday, June 12, 12:05 p.m. (Gates open at 11 a.m.)

Community First Credit Union Two-for-Tuesday: Regular tickets (excluding Business Person Special packages) 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.

Business Person Special presented by Yuengling: A package of a reserved seat, hot dog, chips and 16-oz. soda or Yuengling is only $15 by calling the box office at (904) 358-2846 or purchasing in person.

Also this hometand: June 13-17 vs. the Jackson Generals

June 13: Publix Corks & Forks Wednesday: 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"). Donate a canned food item to save $1 off the gameday ticket price (limit $1 off per ticket).

June 14: Budweiser Thirsty Thursday and Navy Federal Credit Union Military Appreciation Night: Veterans, active, retired and former military and their dependents receive free general admission or reserved tickets with ID at the box office.

June 15: NAPA AutoCare Family Fireworks, Red Shirt Friday, Awkward Family Photo Night

June 16: Fireworks, Ronnie Van Zant Bobblehead Giveaway presented by 121 Financial and PRI Productions

June 17: Baptist Health Sunday Family FUNday, Great Clips Day, Everybody Gets Lucky, 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").

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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