TL1 Northwest Arkansas Naturals

Travelers Series Highlights & 4th at the Field on Thursday, July 4th

Published on July 1, 2019 under Texas League (TL1)
Northwest Arkansas Naturals News Release


SPRINGDALE, Ark - The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are back at Arvest Ballpark tonight - Monday, July 1st - to begin a 3-game series against their in-state rivals, the Arkansas Travelers (Double-A Affiliate of the Seattle Mariners). Following the series with the Travelers that closes with back-to-back Fireworks shows, Arvest Ballpark will welcome the return of 4th at the Field featuring the LARGEST Fireworks Spectacular in ALL of Northwest Arkansas on the Fourth of July as we celebrate Independence Day.

Monday, July 1 - Naturals vs. Arkansas Travelers, 6:35 P.M. (Gates open at 5:30 P.M.)

- MONDAY NIGHT LIGHTS BY OZARKS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE WITH $1 HOT DOG NIGHT BY TYSON FOODS, INC. FEATURING A PRE-GAME HOT DOG EATING CONTEST PRESENTED BY BALL PARK BUNS

- PRE-GAME HOT DOG EATING CONTEST - In honor of the Fourth of July tradition, the Northwest Arkansas Naturals will be hosting their first-ever Hot Dog Eating Contest at Arvest Ballpark presented by Bimbo Bakeries USA, makers of Ball Park Buns.

- MONDAY NIGHT LIGHTS - Fans who bring their Ozarks Electric bill or Co-op Connections Card to the Arvest Ballpark Box Office will receive $5 PREMIUM TICKETS to all Monday night games during the 2019 season.

- $1 HOT DOGS BY TYSON FOODS - Hot dogs are available for just $1 each courtesy of Tyson Foods, Inc.

- INDIGO SKY CASINO BASEBALL BINGO - Grab a bingo card when you enter the ballpark and follow along with the action while the Naturals are at-bat for a chance to win a prize from Indigo Sky Casino. (Limited number of winners).

- MEDIA PARTNERS are 94.3 Nash ICON & Big Country 107.3

Tuesday, July 2 - Naturals vs. Arkansas Travelers, 6:35 P.M. (Gates open at 5 P.M.)

- POST-GAME FIREWORKS PRESENTED BY ARVEST AND BIMBO BAKERIES USA

- POST-GAME FIREWORKS - We kick-off our Independence Day week celebration with a special post-game Fireworks Spectacular courtesy of Arvest and Bimbo Bakeries USA, which is the first of three (3) straight nights of Fireworks at Arvest Ballpark.

- HAPPY HOUR - The first of three (3) holiday Happy Hours at Arvest Ballpark. From 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. in the Bullpen Craft Beer Bar located down the 1st base line, fans attending can enjoy half-price deals on over 120 different alcoholic beverages in advance of the 6:35pm game. Happy Hours also feature BBQ Sliders for only $1.50 or six (6) for $6 served out of The Bullpen concession stand.

- MEDIA PARTNERS are 92.1 The Ticket and 94.9 Radio Jon Deek

Wednesday, July 3 - Naturals vs. Arkansas Travelers, 6:35 P.M. (Gates open at 5 P.M.)

- INDEPENDENCE EVE FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR PRESENTED BY MINI BABYBEL® CHEESE

- INDEPENDENCE EVE FIREWORKS - The second of three (3) straight nights of Fireworks at Arvest Ballpark. The Independence Eve Fireworks Spectacular on Wednesday, July 3rd is presented by Mini Babybel® Cheese.

- HAPPY HOUR - The second of three (3) holiday Happy Hours at Arvest Ballpark. From 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. in the Bullpen Craft Beer Bar located down the 1st base line, fans attending can enjoy half-price deals on over 120 different alcoholic beverages in advance of the 6:35pm game. Happy Hours also feature BBQ Sliders for only $1.50 or six (6) for $6 served out of The Bullpen concession stand.

- CANCER CHARITY 4 LIFE 'STRIKE OUT SARCOMA' JERSEY AUCTION - In celebration of the Fourth of July at Arvest Ballpark, the Naturals will be wearing special USA themed jerseys courtesy of Cancer Charity 4 Life. Fans will be able to bid on the jerseys during an in-game silent auction, which will conclude in the middle of the sixth inning. Fans with winning bids will receive their jerseys directly from their favorite player or coach immediately following the game where they'll then have the opportunity for a photograph or autograph. All of the proceeds will benefit Cancer Charity 4 Life and their effort to 'Strike Out Sarcoma'

- MEDIA PARTNER is Hog Radio Group - 96.7 The Coyote, 99.5 ESPN, Star 101.5 and Lite 106.5

THURSDAY, JULY 4 - SPECIAL EVENT - 4TH AT THE FIELD, 6:30 P.M. (Gates open at 5 P.M.)

- 4TH AT THE FIELD FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR PRESENTED BY THE WALMART MUSEUM

- 4TH AT THE FIELD FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR - The LARGEST Fireworks Spectacular in ALL of Northwest Arkansas presented by The Walmart Museum will conclude three (3) straight nights of Fireworks at Arvest Ballpark as we celebrate the Fourth of July.

- DR. ALVIN ROHRS BOOK SIGNING IN NATURALS TEAM STORE - Dr. Alvin Rohrs will be on hand to throw out the first pitch. Dr. Rohrs is the author of Become an Accelerator Leader, which made its national debut at the Walmart Museum last month. Dr. Rohrs is widely recognized as a leading expert on entrepreneurship, social impact and free enterprise. Says Doug McMillon, President and CEO Walmart, Inc., "Become an Accelerator Leader is a joy to read and a valuable guide for every established or aspiring leader." Stop by the Naturals team store to meet Alvin and get a signed copy of the book at a special "4th at the Field" price that includes a $4 donation to the University of Arkansas's Enactus program, which develops college students into leaders who use business to solve community challenges. Purchase a copy of the book at The Walmart Museum in Bentonville, or at the game on July 4th, and participate in in-game trivia. 12 fans will win prizes (which include $20 Naturals gift cards and $5 gift cards to The Walmart Museum), and 5 additional fans will also win a copy of Dr. Rohrs' book. Dr. Rohrs' visit is presented by The Walmart Museum.

- EXHIBITION BASEBALL GAME - With the Naturals out of town, the Joplin (Mo.) Outlaws and the Nevada (Mo.) Griffons of the M.I.N.K. Collegiate Baseball League will play an exhibition game with first pitch scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Arvest Ballpark.

- HAPPY HOUR - The last of three (3) holiday Happy Hours at Arvest Ballpark. From 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. in the Bullpen Craft Beer Bar located down the 1st base line, fans attending can enjoy half-price deals on over 120 different alcoholic beverages in advance of the exhibition game. Happy Hours also feature BBQ Sliders for only $1.50 or six (6) for $6 served out of The Bullpen concession stand.

- GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING - Seating within the seating bowl at Arvest Ballpark is all general admission for 4th at the Field.

- MEDIA PARTNERS are iHeartMedia Stations KIX 104, Magic 107.9, 93.3 The Eagle, and Hot Mix 101.9

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are the Double-A Texas League Affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. The Naturals play at state-of-the-art Arvest Ballpark in Springdale, Ark. For more information, including statistics, ticket options, and more, please visit NWANaturals.com, and follow us on Twitter @NWANaturals and Facebook.com/Naturals.




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