IL1 Toledo Mud Hens

Live Music, BBQ, Baseball and Fireworks at Mud Hens "Freedom Feast"

June 28, 2012 - International League (IL1)
Toledo Mud Hens News Release


(Toledo, OH) - The Toledo Mud Hens are home for the holiday at Fifth Third Field! Celebrate Independence Day (and the day before) with live music and a fabulous all-you-can-eat picnic featuring barbecue pork ribs and chicken, plus tasty side dishes. Following the game, enjoy Fifth Third Field fireworks both nights, plus City of Toledo fireworks on the 4th!

2012 Freedom Feast:

DATE: Tuesday, July 3rd & Wednesday July 4th

TIME: 5 - 7 p.m.

LOCATION: The Nest Party Deck

PRICE (Includes game ticket + buffet): $30 Adults; $20 Children (3 to 12)

FOOD MENU:

- "We R Ribs" BBQ Spare Ribs

- BBQ Chicken

- Buttered Red Skin Potatoes

- Coleslaw

- Corn Bread

- Potato Chips

- Baked Beans

- Lemonade and Assorted Pepsi Products

Tuesday, July 3 (Columbus, 1st pitch at 7 p.m. - Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

- Enjoy mouth-watering chicken, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and fresh coleslaw along with many other side selections at the Freedom Feast buffet! Jeff Tucker & On the Beach will be performing during the Feast. Their music includes a variety of dynamics that mixes elements of rock, pop, and country with references to Americana and jazz music.

- There will be loads of activities for children to enjoy during the game. Face painters, glitter tattoo artists, a stilt walker and jugglers will be a part of both days of the Fourth of July Celebration at Fifth Third Field.

- Stick around after the game for fireworks!

Wednesday, July 4 (Columbus, 1st pitch at 7 p.m. - Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

- Come enjoy delectable dining on day two of the Freedom Feast. The local Sylvania band, Skoobie Snaks will be taking the stage on the Nest Party Deck. They perform hits from all decades, including country music.

- There will be loads of activities for children to enjoy during the game. Face painters, glitter tattoo artists, a stilt walker and jugglers will be a part of both days of the Fourth of July Celebration at Fifth Third Field.

- The Toledo Mud Hens will be flying a very special flag during the Fourth of July. In February of 2011, the city of Wauseon announced that the Port Authority of New York had granted them a piece of steel from the World Trade Center. The piece of steel was brought back to Wauseon draped in the stars and stripes. The very same flag that covered that cold piece of steel was sent to SPC Colby Bradley from Sylvania, Ohio who was stationed in Konduz, Afghanistan on June 23, 2011. The flag became known as Old Glory. The Army Airborne Ranger carried the flag with him on 19 special operations throughout Afghanistan. Old Glory was then handed down to SPC Colby Bradley's brother, also an Airborne Ranger, SPC Kyle Bradley who brought the flag from Bagram, Afghanistan to Savannah, Georgia. Both brothers hand delivered Old Glory to the Fulton County Fireman's Association. SPC Kyle Bradley will be joining the Hens on the fourth to throw out a ceremonial first pitch. The steel beam from the World Trade Towers will be on display on St. Clair Street beyond the outfield fence.

- Stay in your seat for a double dose of fireworks! The Mud Hens postgame fireworks will begin shortly after the conclusion of the game. The City of Toledo fireworks, which can be seen from the ballpark, will begin at approximately 10 p.m.

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