MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

Kernels Homestand Preview: July 9-18

Published on July 8, 2011 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


It's a Party at the Park as the Kernels return to Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday, July 9th for a nine game, 10-day home stand. Here's what you can expect over the next nine games:

July 9 - 11 vs. Peoria

The Kernels return to Perfect Game Field on Saturday, July 9th to open a nine game home stand with three games against the Peoria Chiefs, the Midwest League affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. It's Harry Potter Night at the stadium. Come dressed as your favorite character from the Harry Potter movies as the first 1,000 fans through the gates receive a free Harry Potter magic wand. Meet characters Harry Potter, Hermonie Granger and Ruebus Hagrid as portrayed by talented impersonators of Mischief Managed. And after the game, enjoy a spectacular fireworks show, sponsored by Z 102.9! Gates open at 5:30 and the Kernels take on Peoria at 6:35 pm.

On Sunday, July 10th, Kids Eat Free at the ballpark. That's right, the first 1,000 kids 12 and under receive a coupon for a free hot dog, soda and popcorn from the special concession stands on the concourse. The Kernels will be wearing special jerseys to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Veterans Memorial Stadium that will be sold during the game via a silent auction with the proceeds to benefit the Kernels Foundation. And, it's a 104.5 KDAT Sunday Family Day where fans can get autographs from the Kernels before the game, play Travel Advisors Baseball Vacation Bingo during the game, enjoy face painters Funny Face Designs by Lori and storybook princess Belle, presented by Glass Slipper Entertainment on the concourse during the game, and run the bases and play catch in the outfield after the game, thanks to Wickwire Chiropractic and Wellness Center. The Kernels welcome guests from UNI, and the communities of Washington and Anamosa to the game. First pitch between the Kernels and Chiefs is set for 2:05 pm with the gates opening at 1:00 pm.

Baseball was meant to be played under warm, sunny skies and that's exactly what the Kernels have in store with a Noon Game on Monday, July 11th, sponsored by Z 102.9. Enjoy our Noon Game Lunch Combo with your choice of a sandwich, chips or popcorn and soda or draft beer for just $7. Gates open at 11 am with first pitch set for 12:05 pm.

July 13-15 vs. Bowling Green

After a day off for the Major League All-Star Game on July 12, the Kernels continue the nine game home stand with three games against the Bowling Green Hot Rods, the Midwest League affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays. The Kernels welcome all the boys and girls that took part in the League of Dreams Youth Baseball Program with a ceremony on the field before the game. Gates open at 5:30 and first pitch between the Kernels and Hot Rods is set for 6:35 pm.

Bring your thirst to the ballpark on Thursday, July 14th for 100.7 The Fox Thirsty Thursday. Bottle soda and water are just $2 all game and 12 oz. draft beer is just $1.50. Tip the Fox DJ's that are pouring beer at the special stand on the concourse as their tips will be donated to a local charity. First pitch is set for 6:35 pm with the gates opening at 5:30 pm.

You could win one of three used cars that will be given away during the game as part of Pat McGrath Used Car Night on Friday, July 15th. Three lucky fans, age 18 and older, will win a used car during the game from Pat McGrath. And, it's 70's Decade Night - come dressed in your tie-dye t-shirts and bell bottoms as the Kernels celebrate the 70's all game long. The Kernels welcome special guests from Marengo to their community night at the ballpark. It's also 98.1 KHAK Two for One Beer Friday - buy one 16 oz. draft beer at the regular price and get the second free. First pitch between the Hot Rods and Kernels is at 6:35 pm with the gates opening at 5:30 pm.

July 16-18 vs. Dayton

The Kernels wrap up the nine game home stand with three games against the Dayton Dragons, the Midwest League affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. The day starts with a youth baseball clinic from 10 to 11:30 am for boys and girls ages 5-12. Proceeds from the clinic benefit the Kernels Foundation. Everyone loves fireworks and the Kernels have a spectacular fireworks show scheduled after the Kernels game with Dayton on Saturday, July 16th, sponsored by Mix 96.5 FM. The Kernels welcome special guests from the ADA, The Arc, the city of Dyersville and Quaker Oats employees and families to the game. Fireworks nights are the most popular games of the season so get your tickets early for the best seats. Gates open at 5:30 pm and the Kernels take on Dayton at 6:35 pm.

Sunday's are always a fun day and it's a 104.5 KDAT Sunday Family Day on July 17th where fans can get autographs from the Kernels before the game, play Travel Advisors Baseball Vacation Bingo during the game, enjoy the balloon artistry of Papa Balloon, face painters Funny Face Designs by Lori and storybook princess Tiana, presented by Glass Slipper Entertainment on the concourse during the game, and run the bases and play catch in the outfield after the game, thanks to Wickwire Chiropractic and Wellness Center. First pitch between the Kernels and Dragons is set for 2:05 pm with the gates opening at 1:00 pm.

Take a break from the office with a Noon Game against the Dragons, sponsored by Mix 96.5 FM. Enjoy our Noon Lunch Combo Special of a sandwich, chips or popcorn, and soda or draft beer for just $7. Gates open at 11 am with first pitch between Dayton and the Kernels set for 12:05 pm.

Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium Daily Specials!

104.5 KDAT Sunday Family Fun Day: Every Sunday home game, fans can get autographs from the Kernels players on the concourse from 1:20 to 1:40 pm. Play Travel Advisors Baseball Vacation Bingo for a chance to win a trip Anaheim in 2012 and see an Angels game. And after the game, kids (and adults) can run the bases and play catch on the field, thanks to Wickwire Chiropractic. Enjoy the balloon artistry of Papa Balloon on the concourse and visits from Glass Slipper Entertainment's Storybook Princesses.

Z 102.9 Two Dollar Tuesday: Regular hot dogs, peanuts, nachos, bottled soda and water and 12 oz. draft beer is just two dollars. KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets: Buy 1 Ticket, Get 1 Free from KRAFT Singles with purchase. Bring your package wrapper to a Kernels Game on Tuesdays for a steal of a deal! Visit kraftsigles.com for more info! Exclusions apply.

100.7 The Fox Thirsty Thursday: 12 oz. draft beer is $1.50 all game and get bottled soda and water for $2.

98.1 KHAK Two for One Beer Friday: Get two 16 oz. draft beer for the price of one at every Friday Kernels home game.

Mix 96.5 FM Fireworks Saturdays: Starting May 7, enjoy a spectacular post-game fireworks show after every Saturday home game (except July 9) presented by Mix 96.5 FM.

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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