The Great American Blast Begins on Friday, July 1
June 27, 2016 - Texas League (TL1)
Northwest Arkansas Naturals News Release
SPRINGDALE, Ark - The Northwest Arkansas Naturals will once again be hosting The Great American Blast over the upcoming Fourth of July weekend, which will feature four (4) straight Fireworks Spectaculars following four (4) straight Naturals home games from July 1 through July 4.
The third annual Great American Blast at Arvest Ballpark will give fans four (4) consecutive nights of post-game Fireworks Spectaculars featuring the LARGEST Fireworks Spectacular in all of Northwest Arkansas as we celebrate Independence Day on Monday, July 4. It will also mark the first time since the 2014 season that the Naturals will host games over the Fourth of July holiday. July 1 is a 7:05 p.m. start, whereas July 2, July 3, and July 4 is a 6:35 p.m. first pitch. The Great American Blast falls in the midst of a six (6) game homestand that will see the Naturals welcome the Midland RockHounds (Double-A A's) to town on Thursday, June 30 for three (3) games before hosting the Frisco RoughRiders (Double-A Rangers) on Sunday, July 3.
The Great American Blast (Friday, July 1 - Monday, July 4)
Friday, July 1 - Naturals vs. Midland RockHounds - 7:05 p.m. First Pitch
The Great American Blast Night #1 Fireworks Spectacular with 80s Music Theme is presented by Farm Rich. The Naturals host the Midland RockHounds and it is the first of four (4) straight nights of Fireworks Spectaculars at Arvest Ballpark.
Saturday, July 2 - Naturals vs. Midland RockHounds - 6:35 p.m. First Pitch
The Great American Blast Night #2 Fireworks Spectacular with One-Hit Wonders from the 90s Music Theme is presented by Castrol. The Naturals host the Midland RockHounds and it is the second of four (4) straight nights of Fireworks Spectaculars at Arvest Ballpark.
Sunday, July 3 - Naturals vs. Frisco RoughRiders - 6:35 p.m. First Pitch
The Great American Blast Night #3 Fireworks Spectacular with Americana Music Theme is presented by Mini Babybel Cheese. The Naturals host the Frisco RoughRiders and fans will enjoy the third straight night with a post-game Fireworks Spectacular at Arvest Ballpark.
Monday, July 4 - Naturals vs. Frisco RoughRiders - 6:35 p.m. First Pitch
The Great American Blast Finale is presented by The Walmart Museum. Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular is presented by Ozarks Electric Cooperative. The night will concluding The Great American Blast features the best in sight and sound as Arvest Ballpark will once again host the LARGEST Fireworks Spectacular in all of Northwest Arkansas following the Naturals game against the Frisco RoughRiders.
Single game tickets will range from $8 through $14 and are available now at the Arvest Ballpark Box Office, online at www.nwanaturals.com/tickets, and over the phone via our toll free ticket hotline at (877) 444-2637. All tickets purchased online or by phone must be paid for with a credit card. The Arvest Ballpark Box Office will open at 10am each day this week.
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