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River Bandits Unveil 2019 Promotional Schedule

February 19, 2019 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Quad Cities River Bandits News Release


Davenport, Iowa - The Quad Cities River Bandits today unveiled a jam-packed promotional schedule for the upcoming 2019 season. The schedule incorporates many familiar fan-favorites from the past, including 18 giveaways and 19 theme nights, mixed with fresh new ideas sure to provide entertainment for the whole family.

The River Bandits open the 2019 campaign at Modern Woodmen Park with a bang on Thursday, April 4th and Friday, April 5th against the Burlington Bees. Each game will feature a great post-game fireworks show. In addition, anyone attending either game will receive a River Bandits pennant and 2019 magnet schedule.

"The people of the Quad Cities continue to support the River Bandits in unmatched numbers, and we continue to come up with bigger and better ways to make sure our guests get the best entertainment value possible," said River Bandits' owner Dave Heller. "With so many huge giveaways, special appearances, great amusement rides and more fireworks nights than ever before, the River Bandits now offer more family-friendly fun and affordable entertainment than any other ballpark in Minor League Baseball."

Another big celebration will occur the weekend of July 4th. The Bandits begin a five-game homestand on Independence Day that will last throughout the entire holiday weekend. There will be fireworks following the contest on Thursday, July 4th, as well as a big post-game fireworks show after the games on Friday, July 5th and Saturday, July 6th.

Bandits fans will have the opportunity to collect six unique bobblehead dolls throughout the 2019 season. The first in the series will feature former River Bandit and recently retired Minnesota Twins star Joe Mauer on Saturday, May 25th. Mauer hit .302 during his lone season in the Quad Cities in 2002. Loot Llama will be the featured bobblehead on Saturday, June 8th for the first ever Fortnite Celebration at Modern Woodmen Park. One week later on Saturday, June 15th, Rascal will be part of a Chewbacca- themed bobblehead in tribute to Star Wars Night. On Harry Potter Night Saturday, July 6th, former Bandits pitcher, Red Sox World Series star and current Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly will see his bobblehead receive a magical touch. The remaining pair of bobbleheads include Quad Cities wrestling star Colby Lopez on Saturday, July 20th and Captain America on Saturday, August 24th.

There will be multiple opportunities this season for children to make their way around Modern Woodmen Park in search of prizes. The first of those comes as part of an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 20th. Back by popular demand are the post-game helicopter drops during which a helicopter hovers over the outfield and dumps candy or toy cars onto the field for kids to collect. The candy drop will take place on Sunday, April 28th with the car drop slated for Sunday, May 26th.

Finally, throughout the weekend of June 14-16, Bandits fans will have a unique opportunity to see, touch and try on diamond-encrusted World Series rings from each of the four most recent World Series champions, the Kansas City Royals (2015), Chicago Cubs (2016), Houston Astros (2017) and Boston Red Sox (2018) - the first time the last four World Series rings have ever visited a Minor League ballpark.

Fans can make sure that they are in attendance for their favorite giveaway or theme nights by ordering tickets today. Single-game tickets are now available online for all 2019 home games. Visit the ticket page on the River Bandits website in order to choose your seats. A complete list of dates for all giveaways and theme nights during the 2019 season is provided below.

Fan Giveaways

Pennant (Mediacom) and Magnet Schedule (Access Systems): April 4th and 5th

Collectable Coaster #1: April 26th

Megaphone (Goodwill): May 10th

Bandits Game of Thrones Flag Giveaway: May 11th

Joe Mauer Bobblehead (Mediacom): May 25th

Pint Glass (Crawford Company): June 7th

Loot Llama Bobblehead (Red Hot Chicago): June 8th

Rascal/Chewbacca Bobblehead: June 15th

Sunglass Giveaway (Falken Tire): July 4th

Collectable Coaster #2: July 5th

Joe Kelly/Harry Potter Bobblehead: July 6th

Clear Plastic Tote Bag (Per Mar Security): July 19th

Colby Lopez Bobblehead (Alorica): July 20th

Collectable Coaster #3 (Tri-State Fire Control): July 26th

Collectable Coaster #4 (Milan Medical Group): August 15th

Backpack (Pepsi): August 17th

Captain America Bobblehead (RIA Federal Credit Union): August 24th

Sunglasses (Hankook Tire): August 25th

Das Boot Mug (Bier Stube): August 31st

Theme Nights/Events

Easter Egg Hunt (Olde Towne Bakery): April 20th

Candy Drop (18th St Bettendorf Dairy Queen) / Ladies Day: April 28th

Mental Health Awareness Night/ Jersey Auction (Vera French): May 9th

Games of Thrones Night: May 11th

A Tribute to Veterans Night/ Jersey Auction: (QC Veterans Outreach Center): May 24th

Car Drop (McLaughlin Motors): May 26th

Advantage Weed and Feed Night: May 30th

QCBRA & Epic Stone Night: June 5th

Margaritaville Night: June 6th

Fortnite Night: June 8th

Faith and Fellowship Night (Chick-Fil-A & Moody Radio): June 9th

Field of Dreams Night: June 14th

Star Wars Night: June 15th

Navy Night (7G): June 27th

Make-A-Wish: Fundraising Night (Olympic Steel) June 28th

Patriotic Jersey Auction (Falken Tire): July 4th

Harry Potter Night / Jersey Auction: July 6th

Science Night: July 17th

Safety Night (Per Mar Security): July 19th

First Responder's Night (LyondellBassell): July 21st

Black and Brave Night: July 24th

Health and Fitness Night (Michelob Ultra): July 25th

Goodwill Treasure Hunters Night/ Jersey Auction: August 9th

Guys Night (Budweiser): August 15th

Back to School Night (Pepsi): August 17th

Marvel Superhero Night: August 24th

German Heritage Night: August 31st

Weekly Promotions

Mondays - All Amusement rides are just $1.00.

Tuesdays - Buck Night: All Amusement rides are just $1.00

Wednesdays - We Care Wednesday: Portion of the proceeds from game and 50/50 raffle are donated to local veterans groups.

Thursdays - Thirsty Thursday: $2.00 beer and soda.

Fridays - Smart Toyota Fireworks Friday: Stay after the game and enjoy a spectacular fireworks show!

* All giveaways and theme nights are subject to change

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