MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

Kernels Homestand Preview: July 4-5

Published on July 3, 2013 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


The Kernels return home for a short, two-game home stand over the Fourth of July. Here's a preview of what you can expect these next seven dates:

July 4-5 vs. Wisconsin

The Kernels host the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, the Midwest League affiliate, in a two-game series.

Come celebrate the Fourth of July with the Cedar Rapids Kernels. Gates open at 4:00 pm for a special 5:05 pm first pitch. The Kernels will wear special patriotic jerseys that will be sold during the game as part of Armed Forces Night with the proceeds to benefit Stand Down for Veterans. The Midwest Dueling Pianos will be on hand to entertain fans before, during and after the game. And, fans are asked to bring a stuffed toy to the game for a post-game Teddy Bear toss. The toys will be collected for the Mr. Shucks Happy Faces Toy Drive, which ends Friday, July 5th. It's also a Z 102.9 Thirsty Thursday when fans can get 12 oz. regular draft beer, bottled soda and water for $2. The concession stand will remain open after the game, but the Thirsty Thursday special ends at the end of the Kernels game. Make sure to stick around after the game as the Kernels will have their very own spectacular FIREWORKS show starting at 9:45 pm, followed by the downtown Freedom Festival Fireworks at 10:00 pm. While waiting for the fireworks, fans can come onto the field to run the bases and play catch in the outfield. Tickets for this game are NEARLY SOLD OUT - there are no tickets remaining currently in the Premier, Club or on the Miller Mezzanine. Tickets still remain for the Plaza and Lawn sections and there are limited numbers of an all you can eat and drink package for $26 on the Plumbers and Pipefitters Pavilion. Call the Kernels Ticket Office at 896-7560 when they open at 10 am on Thursday morning to get your tickets now.

You'll want to be here when the gates open at 5:30 pm on Friday, July 5th as the first 1,000 fans through the gates receive a free set of 2013 Kernels Baseball Cards, thanks to Perfect Game USA. It's a 98.1 KHAK Kernels Friday Mug Club - buy a 16 oz. collectors mug for $6 and get it filled with soda or regular draft beer at the concession stands. Refills are just $3 and bring your mug back to every Friday Kernels home game for $3 refills. The Kernels welcome special guests from Belle Plaine to the game. First pitch between the Kernels and Timber Rattlers is set for 6:35 pm.

Upcoming Events:

Praise in the Park Concert featuring Jeremy Camp - July 6th

Bowl with the Kernels - July 15th

Twins Weekend Breakfast - July 26 & 27

Daddy/Daughter Date Night - August 16th

For more information, visit www.kernels.com or call the Kernels at (319) 363-3887.

Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium Daily Specials!

104.5 KDAT Run the Bases Sunday: Every Sunday home game, play Travel Advisors Baseball Bingo, co-sponsored by the Radisson near Mall of America for a chance to win a trip to Minneapolis and see a Twins game. And after the game, kids (and adults) can run the bases and play catch on the field and get autographs from the Kernels. Enjoy the balloon artistry of Papa Balloon on the concourse and face painting by Kennedy. World Class Juggler Doug Sayers will be here on select Sundays.

Dollar Monday: Regular hot dogs, small popcorn, ice cream sandwiches, chips and Cracker Jacks are each $1 on Monday home games.

Great Clips Twins Tuesday: Get an on-line coupon from the Kernels Facebook page or email newsletter for a 2 for 1 ticket offer at Tuesday home games as part of Twins Tuesday, presented by Great Clips. The Kernels will wear replica Twins jerseys and one lucky fan will win a pair of Minnesota Twins tickets given away at every Tuesday home game.

Free Money Wednesday: Up to $1,000 will be given away at the main gates at every Wednesday home game with $100 as the top cash prize.

Z 102.9 Thirsty Thursday: 12 oz. regular draft beer, 20 oz. bottled soda and water are just $2.00 all game.

98.1 KHAK Kernels Friday Mug Club: Buy a 16 oz. souvenir mug filled with your favorite regular draft beer or soda for just $6.00 and get refills at the Kernels concessions stands for just $3.00. Bring the mug back to every Kernels Friday home game for those $3.00 refills.

Tickets for all Kernel home games are available on-line at www.kernels.com; in person at the Kernels Ticket Office, or by calling 896-7560 during Ticket Office Hours. The Kernels Ticket Office is open from 10 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday and from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday. The ticket office is closed on Sunday, but opens at 11 am on Kernel Sunday Home games.

Make sure to listen to all the exciting MWL action, home and away, on the radio home of Kernels baseball, 1450 KMRY AM and 93.1 KMRY FM, as Morgan Hawk brings you the play-by-play action. Or listen via the internet at www.kmryradio.com or www.kernels.com!

The Cedar Rapids Kernels thank you for making Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium the premier sports venue in Eastern Iowa!

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