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Saints Promotions for 20th Season Celebration Are Like Fine China

April 19, 2012 - American Association (AA)
St. Paul Saints News Release


ST. PAUL, MN (April 19, 2012) - Whether the St. Paul Saints have won a championship or finished at the bottom of the division there has been one constant at the ballpark since 1993: laughter. This spring the Saints will ring in their 20th season with fans, not just occupying the ballpark, but with a chance to Octopi Minnesota. Saints promotions won't make fans run to their cabin, but it will make them come to The Cabin for gold medal winning ideas. It's all about giving fans the choice, whether it's what condiment to put on their hot dog or the next person to run our country. One thing is certain the 2012 season will be one giant celebration from beginning to end.

Like the old Carpenters song, the fun nights lined up this summer have "only just begun" as the Saints celebrate what it means to be a true Minnesotan. Residents receive two things when they are born: a birth certificate and a deed to "the cabin," where they are sure to spend countless weekends. The Saints ballpark will become the largest cabin in Minnesota when Midway Stadium is renamed "The Cabin," July 6-8. It's the perfect three-day escape during the Independence Week when families are looking to get away. This cabin doesn't require any spring cleanup or cabin prep, but it does fit over 5,000 people and comes with everything one will need to enjoy their vacation. On day one at "The Cabin" we'll pack our bags, hitch up the boat and get the family ready for a weekend of fun. On day two at "The Cabin," presented by 5 Eyewitness News, we'll do some fishing, sit around the fire, sing songs and make Smores. On the third and final day we'll lounge by the lake, enjoy the sun and work on our farmer's tan.

Around the world tent cities are popping up from Wall St. to Peavey Park to protest social injustice. On Tuesday July 17 the Saints will bring light to an injustice of another kind as they bring to you Octopi Minnesota.1% of mollusks have 99% of the legs. The octopus flaunts its legs in the face of others, like the clam or oyster which has none. This night gives a voice to the 99% who aren't as fortunate.

If eight tentacled creatures make you shudder, then Saturday, July 27 will be a golden night with the Olympic Gold Medal Game presented by U7 Neighborhood Development Center. The Olympics may have rid themselves of our National Pastime, but the Saints haven't forgotten the importance of baseball. With Quebec les Capitales coming to town a gold medal will be awarded during the evening. Enjoy the Opening Ceremonies, the pomp and circumstance of The Game and a battle of USA vs. Canada for Olympic pride.

While Olympic athletes exude confidence Minnesotans are often seen by the East and West Coasts as passive and insecure. While the entire population of Minnesota is almost equal to that of a big city like New York and Los Angeles there is no need to feel inferior just because we're considered flyover country. That's why on Wednesday, August 1 the Saints will celebrate "Don't Be Minnsecure" Night because "we're good enough, we're smart enough and doggone it, people like us." The first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive a new inductee to the National Toy Hall of Fame, the Linus Security Blanket.

The Presidential race will be three months away, but the Saints fans will have their say in who wins the election with Bobblection 2012 on Monday, August 27. The eyes of the nation will be focused on not just the Saints, but three additional Goldklang Group teams: Fort Myers (FL) Miracle, Charleston (SC) RiverDogs and Hudson Valley (NY) Renegades. While those four states will cast their votes the movement has grown with teams from the American Association, Florida State League, South Atlantic League and New York-Penn League taking part. Each person walking through the gates of these teams will choose either a Barack Obama or the Republican nominee bobblehead. Voters may decide the next President of the United States on November 6, but the biggest poll takes place on Monday, August 27.

Fans looking for other great giveaways won't be disappointed. On Sunday, May 19 the first 1,500 fans will receive The Dude Slipper Giveaway as we raise our glass to The Big Lebowski on Dudes Night Out presented by 5 Eyewitness News. The first 500 kids 14 and under on Saturday, May 26 will receive a bat giveaway on Invasive Species Night. On Thursday, July 5 it's 20 Years and a Head Full of Memories as the first 1,500 fans receive a Conehead giveaway. Minnesota caught Rubio fever and the Saints will do as the Spanish do with The Running of the Pigs as the first 1,500 fans receive a blue neckerchief on Monday, July 9. Despite penalties the Saints will pay for big hits on Saturday, September 1 when the first 1,500 fans receive a football helmet coin bank on Bounty Night.

The Saints will once again bring back Friday Night Fireworks presented by Xcel Energy. This season eight fireworks shows will leave fans in awe with a spectacular ensemble of colors and explosiveness. In addition the Saints will have two Fireworks SuperShows on Tuesday, July 3, the Independence Day spectacular presented by Cub Foods and Snapple and Sunday, September 2.

Saints tickets continue to be a tremendous value. Tickets are $5 for general admission, $8 for outfield reserved and $12 for infield reserved. Friday Home Games with Post-Game Fireworks (except July 1, August 26) are an additional $2 per ticket. Saints Special Event Home Games with Post-Game Fireworks (July 1, August 26) are an additional $3 per ticket. Tickets purchased on the Day of the Game are an additional $1 per ticket. Children under the age of 12 and seniors 65 and older receive $1 off the admission price. Children under 2 that don't require a seat are free.

Saints Box Office Hours on non-gamedays are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. On gamedays, the Box Office will open at 9 a.m. Sunday through Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday and will remain open until 15 minutes following each game.

Full promotions list below:

11-May

You don't have to be Einstein to know that E(ducation Day)=M(ind) C(hallenges)2. Bring your kids!

13-May

No comments from the Peanut Gallery during this game because Midway is PEANUT FREE!

14-May

Warm up for the regular season with the Saints last Exhibition Game

17-May

St. Paul and surrounding communities will be proclaimed a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network on Military Appreciation Night presented by Cub Foods and AUSA with HIWAY Federal Credit Union

18-May

Friday Night Fireworks presented by Xcel Energy

19-May

We raise our glass to The Big Lebowski on Dudes Night Out presented by 5 Eyewitness News with The Dude Slipper Giveaway#

20-May

Go for a walk in the park with your furry four-legged friend. It's Dog Day at Midway

25-May

Friday Night Fireworks presented by Xcel Energy plus you could win up to $77,777 on St. Croix Casino Big Money Day

26-May

Got carp? No problem! Get rid of those pesky fish on Invasive Species Night with the Carp-No-More Giveaway^

27-May

Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! At Midway Stadium..It's the Monster Food Truck Rally!

8-Jun

Take Me to Regions Night presented by Regions Hospital plus Friday Night Fireworks presented by Xcel Energy

9-Jun

Das Polka, Das Bratwurst und Das Bier!.It's June-toberfest at Midway with a pre-game Saints Craft Beer & Baseball Festival

10-Jun

Bike to the Ballpark Day presented by Whole Foods Market

11-Jun

How dost thou use a plunger? Let me count the ways.Toilet Paper Drive presented by Innovative Office Solutions

12-Jun

Quack.Quack.QUACK! Go Ducks! It's a Salute to the Mighty Ducks with a Ducks and Hawks Jersey Auction

13-Jun

It's a Thumbs Up to Opposable Thumbs on Monkee Around Day.A Tribute to the Monkees presented by Sun Drop Citrus Soda

22-Jun

BAE Systems Family Night plus Friday Night Fireworks presented by Xcel Energy

23-Jun

Saturday night's all right.It's Minnesota Boxing Hall of Fame Night. Join us pre-game as we announce the Class of 2012

24-Jun

Shake Your Pirate Booty Day presented Science Museum of Minnesota

3-Jul

We honor Military Moms during our Independence Day Celebration with Extended Post-Game Fireworks SuperShow presented by Cub Foods and Snapple

4-Jul

Bring an appetite for more than just baseball because today it's All-You-Can-Eat!

5-Jul

20 Years and a Head Full of Memories: 20th Season Celebration with Conehead Giveaway* presented by Xfinity

6-Jul

Hitch up the boat and leave work early for a weekend at The Cabin plus Friday Night Fireworks presented by Xcel Energy and your chance to win up to $77,777 on St. Croix Casino Big Money Day

7-Jul

We sit around the campfire, sing songs and make s'mores.It's a Weekend at the Cabin presented by 5 Eyewitness News

8-Jul

Have some fun in the sun and work on your farmer's tan. Don't worry, we'll bring the lake to you.It's a Weekend at The Cabin

9-Jul

When in Minnesota, do as the Spanish do.It's the Running of the Pigs: Rubio Fever Blue Neckerchief Giveaway*

10-Jul

Larry Doby Passion for the Community Night

16-Jul

It's okay to be a nerd tonight because...Geek is Chic

17-Jul

1% of Mollusks have 99% of the Legs: Octopi Minnesota

18-Jul

Bueller.Bueller.Bueller? Life moves pretty fast. Come on, live a little. Skip out on YOUR Mr. Rooney and join us for the game.

27-Jul

Celebrate Diversity with the Olympic Gold Medal Game presented by U7 Neighborhood Development Center plus Friday Night Fireworks by Xcel Energy

28-Jul

The Real Housewives of Blue Earth County presented by 5 Eyewitness News plus there are loads of surprises on Goodrich Family Night

29-Jul

Haven't I seen this promotion before? It's Groundhog Day!

30-Jul

Good Eggs and Scams presented by the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota

31-Jul

The Saints go green for St. Paddy's Day in July

1-Aug

We're good enough, we're smart enough and doggone it, people like us. Don't be Minnsecure.Linus Security Blanket Giveaway*

2-Aug

Roll Out the Red Carpet and Don Your Tuxedo T-Shirts.It's the Saints Awards. A 20th Season Celebration presented by Xfinity

10-Aug

A Night of Unbelievable Fun presented by MN Atheists and American Atheists plus Friday Night Fireworks presented by Xcel Energy

11-Aug

Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame Night presented by Killebrew Root Beer

12-Aug

Half Pint Heroes Day presented by Memorial Blood Centers

13-Aug

DO not WEAR FLANNEL, DO not RIDE YOUR FIXED GEAR, DO not GROW A MUSTACHE! IT'S not HIPSTER NIGHT

14-Aug

Midway Matinee

15-Aug

25 years after Waldo's first appearance, the Saints are asking...Where's Wally? A nod to Wally the Beer Man and other Great Vendors presented by Walser Automotive Group

20-Aug

Save yourself from the walking dead. It's the 3rd Annual Zombie Baseball Crawl presented by Savers

21-Aug

Grab Grandma's old vase and other attic treasures because it's Auction Night at Midway

22-Aug

Live life unfiltered and check items off your Bucket List.It's Mayan End of the World presented by Shock Top Beer

24-Aug

Friday Night Fireworks presented by Xcel Energy plus you could win up to $77,777 on St. Croix Casino Big Money Day

25-Aug

And the Top Ten Reasons we're doing a David Letterman Night are.20 years of Letterman with a Saints Letterman Jacket Auction

26-Aug

You don't have to be the Swiss Family Robinson to enjoy this Family Sunday!

27-Aug

The eyes of the nation are upon you. Choose your bobblehead and cast your vote in Bobblection 2012!*

1-Sep

Despite Penalties, the Saints Pay For Big Hits.It's Bounty Night!

2-Sep

Jackie Lee's Night! Plus Extended Post-Game Fireworks SuperShow

3-Sep

Labor Day Celebration

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