This Weekend ... Three Days of Promo-Packed Games
June 26, 2018 - International League (IL1)
Rochester Red Wings News Release
The Wings return to Frontier Field on Friday, June 29 for a three-game series against the first-place Lehigh Valley IronPigs. The series is highlighted by Salute to "Groundhog Day" Night, Garrett Jones' Red Wings Hall of Fame Induction and Halloween Day at the park featuring an appearance from Arthur, DW & Buster and a post-game helicopter candy drop.
FRIDAY, JUNE 29 (7:05 PM) vs. LEHIGH VALLEY IRONPIGS (Phillies)
Gates at 5:30 pm
SALUTE TO "GROUNDHOG DAY" NIGHT - We'll be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Bill Murray comedy with an appearance from THE Punxsutawney Phil and members of his Inner Circle and a t-shirt giveaway courtesy of Brickwood Grill, The Exchange, M&T Bank and Pigtails and Crewcuts! Unlike traditional giveaways, 1,000 t-shirts will be thrown into the crowd throughout the game. We'll also be wearing specialty Groundhog Day jerseys that will be auctioned off using the Live Source mobile app. More info on Salute to "Groundhog Day" Night and the jersey auction can be found here.
POST-GAME FIREWORKS - Stick around after the game for a fireworks show featuring music from Def Leppard and Van Halen presented by Local Toyota Dealers.
SATURDAY, JUNE 30 (7:05 PM) vs. LEHIGH VALLEY IRONPIGS (Phillies)
Gates at 5:30 pm
RED WINGS HALL OF FAME NIGHT - Garrett Jones and Joe "Poison" Brown will be inducted into the Red Wings Hall of Fame in a pre-game ceremony. Jones will be in attendance and will be signing autographs from 7:15 - 8 pm. The first 2,000 fans will get a Garrett Jones poster courtesy of Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack and Xceed Financial Credit Union.
POST-GAME FIREWORKS - Stick around after the game for a fireworks show featuring tunes from The Who and The Rolling Stones presented by ESL Federal Credit Union!
SUNDAY, JULY 1 (1:05 PM) vs. LEHIGH VALLEY IRONPIGS (Phillies)
Gates at 12:00 pm
HALLOWEEN DAY - Come dressed up as we'll be celebrating Halloween! All kids will be able to participate in a post-game candy drop on the field. We will have a helicopter circle over Frontier Field and drop the candy all over the outfield.
ARTHUR, D.W. & BUSTER APPEARANCE - Come meet and get your photo with this trio of characters courtesy of WXXI.
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 - Join the best kids club in baseball presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and Messenger Post Media!
After two days in Pawtucket, the Wings return to Rochester for Independence Day and the biggest fireworks show of the season on July 4. The following day, ALL tickets are $5 and it's our final Bark in the Park of the season.
The 49th Annual Puerto Rican festival will be held July 27th - 29th, 2018 at the Frontier Field VIP Parking Lot. Enjoy 3 days of live music, food, cultural events, celebrity guests, and much more.
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