Louisville Bats to Host "Derby at the Diamond Night" on Tuesday, May 1
April 30, 2018 - International League (IL1)
Louisville Bats News Release
A large Derby & horse racing memorabilia sale will take place in the Hall of Fame Pavilion by Derby & Sports Memorabilia. A portion of the sales will benefit the Officer Nick Rodman Family. Sale will take place beginning at 10:00 AM and end at 9:00 PM. Items include: vintage Triple Crown & Breeders' Cup glasses (1945-2018), vintage Triple Crown & Breeders' Cup programs (1924-2017), t-shirts, hats, bobbleheads, posters & more!
Vintage 24K Gold Derby Glass Sale (benefitting the Officer Nick Rodman Family)
Special $75 24k gold vintage Derby glasses will be sold to the first 12 interested parties on the night of the game with 100% of proceeds benefitting the Officer Nick Rodman Family. Only 1,000 gold glasses are produced each year. Glasses are individually numbered and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Fans may purchase a glass at the Information Booth located behind Section 117. With the purchase of a $75 glass, you will receive a voucher for a free Mint Julep or Lilly (valid 21 & over only).
Derby & Oaks Ticket Raffle (benefitting the Officer Nick Rodman Family)
A special raffle will take place throughout the event with 100% of proceeds benefitting the Officer Nick Rodman Family. Fans may purchase raffle tickets for $10 each on the main concourse or in the Hall of Fame. A maximum of 1,500 raffle tickets will be sold. Prizes available are:
Win - Two (2) 2018 Kentucky Derby tickets or $500 cash + a 2018 Bats luxury suite rental for 16 people
Place - Two (2) 2018 Kentucky Oaks tickets or $300 cash + a 2018 Bats team autographed bat
Show - Two (2) 2018 Thurby tickets or $200 cash + a game worn Bats jersey
First Responders Ticket Discount
First responders and immediate family members may purchase tickets to the game for a special price of only $6 (Field Reserved) & $9 (Premium) per ticket. To purchase, fans can call (502) 614-4531 or (502) 614-4511. First Responders Night tickets can also be purchased online at: https://www.fevo.com/edp/1st-Responders-Night-cX83M6d
Vintage Glass Giveaway (1st 2,500 fans)
Free vintage 1974-2018 Kentucky Derby commemorative glass to the first 2,500 fans. 20 of the 2,500 glasses will be autographed by the winning jockey from that Derby year and will be randomly given out at the gates. Gates open at 5:30 PM.
Hall of Fame Jockey Pat Day Autograph Session
Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day will sign autographs from 4:30 - 5:30 PM & 7:00 - TBD in the Hall of Fame Pavilion. Autographs are available for a fee with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund.
Derby Themed Drink Specials
Mint Juleps & Lilies will be available for purchase behind Section 116 during the game for a special price of only $6.50 per drink.
Other Promotions That Night
Dollar Menu Night
Baseball Bingo
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