Red Wings Homestand Highlights
August 7, 2018 - International League (IL1)
Rochester Red Wings News Release
Tuesday, August 7-Sunday, August 12
Tuesday, August 7 vs. Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers) - 7:05 p.m., gates open at 6
Golf Night - This year's Golf Night features a postgame closest to the pin contest with prizes including tickets to the 2019 Senior PGA Championship at Oak Hill. Fans will have the opportunity to get short golf lessons and hit balls on the concourse with local PGA pros, and get a picture with the Senior PGA Championship trophy.
T-Shirt Tuesday - The first 500 fans will receive a Red Wings t-shirt courtesy of Zweigle's.
Bark in the Park - The last Bark in the Park of the season presented by Invisible Fence Brand. There will be a pregame dog parade beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Fan 4-Pack - Get four reserved tickets, four hot dogs, four sodas and a yearbook for $40 ($44 the day of the game) presented by M&T Bank and Messenger Post Media.
Wednesday, August 8 vs. Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers) - 7:05 p.m., gates open at 5:30
ROC the ROC Night - One of the marquee promotions of the entire summer, fans can celebrate everything Rochester. Specialty jerseys and caps, a Mt. ROCmore mini statue giveaway to the first 2,000 fans, $1 Zweigle's red and white hots, Abbott's food truck, an appearance from the Midtown Monorail, a Skycoasters pregame concert, the first Flower City Fest and more presented By Airport Transmission, Castle, City of Rochester, C.P. Ward, ESL Federal Credit Union, The Exchange & Brickwood Grill.
$1 Wednesday - Get $1 hot dogs, peanuts, Cracker Jack and chips courtesy of Zweigle's, DiPaolo Baking Company and the Democrat & Chronicle.
Thursday, August 9 vs. Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers) - 7:05 p.m., gates open at 6
Flower City Fest (Day 2) - The Flower City Fest will run Wednesday, August 8 and Thursday, August 9 from when gates open until the end of each game. The fest will include numerous local artisans, live music, $2 beers, and inflatables for kids. The Flower City Fest will take place in the in the Red Wings Walk of Fame.
Stephen Gonsalves Magnet Giveaway - The first 2,500 fans will get a magnet featuring Twins pitching prospect Stephen Gonsalves in a Rochester Plates uniform.
Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour - Fans can enjoy $2 beers courtesy of Genesee Beer and live music from Neil Van Dorn out in the 10th Inning Bar.
College Day - Students with a valid college ID can get a reserved ticket and $5 Diamond Dollars for $10.
Plates Day - Rochester will take the field in Plates jerseys and caps.
Friday, August 10 vs. Charlotte Knights (White Sox) - 7:05 p.m., gates open at 5:30
Survivor's Night - Anyone who's been impacted by cancer is invited to join the Wilmot Cancer Institute at the game for only $4 per person (plus, get a #WilmotWarrior Walk shirt).
Team Update Card Set Giveaway - The first 1,000 fans will receive a 2018 Red Wings Team Card Update Set courtesy of CollectorFest Monthly. The card set is inspired by the classic baseball cards of the 1950's and 60's. This 30-card set includes 18 players who have played for the Wings since our first team set came out in May - including Joe Mauer, Ervin Santana, Nick Gordon, LaMonte Wade, Stephen Gonsalves, Byron Buxton, Miguel Sano, Zack Littell and Jorge Polanco.
The Wings Salute the King - The annual salute to Elvis, presented by H&R Block. Elvis tribute artist Patrick Johnson and the Raised on Rock Band will perform from 5:30-6:15 p.m. in front of the Team Store, with an Elvis-themed fireworks show after the game.
Postgame Fireworks - Fireworks follow the game presented by the Wilmot Cancer Institute.
Saturday, August 11 vs. Charlotte Knights (White Sox) - 7:05 p.m., gates open at 5:30
ZOOperstars! Appearance - It's the final appearance of the season for the zany ZOOperstars! presented by Invisible Fence.
Postgame Fireworks - Fireworks follow the game presented by ESL Federal Credit Union.
Sunday, August 12 vs. Charlotte Knights (White Sox) - 1:05 p.m., gates open at noon
Wings of Hope - Rochester Community Baseball, Sharing Kindness, Inc., and Villa of Hope present Wings of Hope to raise awareness of suicide risk factors, suicide prevention and community resources for treatment presented by McDonald's and Young Explosives. Special Red Wings jerseys, hats, and unique collectibles and experiences will be available for auction.
Cinderella Appearance - Fans can meet Cinderella, her Step Sister and Fairy Godmother presented by Enchanted Princess Parties of Rochester.
Kids Run the Bases - All kids 12 and under will have the chance to run the bases with Spikes & Mittsy following each Sunday home game courtesy of the Burger Bar at Wegmans Pittsford.
Knot Hole Gang Kids Club Day - For just $20 kids will receive three tickets good for any Sunday game during the 2018 season, a members-only cap, membership card and lanyard and opportunities for cool VIP experiences like throwing out the ceremonial first pitch and being a guest PA announcer for an inning presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and Messenger Post Media.
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