
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Homestand Highlights: August 18-23
August 16, 2018 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers News Release
GRAND CHUTE, WI - The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are in a pennant race and they need to see you at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium for as many games as you can make between August 18 and August 23. The Rattlers welcome the Cedar Rapids Kernels to the ballpark on Saturday for a three-game series. Then, the Quad Cities River Bandits come to town for another three-game series that starts on August 21. Here are the giveaways, promotions, and special appearances that we have planned for you.
- SATURDAY, August 18 at 6:35pm; Fang's Birthday Party featuring Cans for Cake Food Drive with St. Joseph Food Program and a Mascot Kickball Game; Special Memories Petting Zoo; Tristen Lutz Player Poster courtesy of Brew Pub Pizza; North Shore Bank Family Night with WIXX; Kids Run the Bases presented by Meijer; Tundraland Postgame Fireworks: Celebrate Fang T. Rattler's birthday on Saturday night with two special events. Bring a non-perishable food item to the game for the St. Joseph Food Program and you will receive a slice of birthday cake. Plus, get into the gates early to watch the annual mascot kickball game featuring Fang's team of area mascots against Gnaf's team of area mascots. Special Memories Zoo is coming back with another display outside the stadium before the game. The first 1,000 fans to attend this game will receive a poster of Timber Rattlers outfielder and Milwaukee Brewers prospect Tristen Lutz courtesy of Brew Pub Pizza. Tundraland presents the postgame fireworks display. After the fireworks, children 14 and under may run the bases courtesy of Meijer.
- SUNDAY, August 19 at 1:05pm; Back to School Day with Backpack Giveaway presented by EdVest; Final Brewers Sunday of 2018 with Rasmussen College & Star 98; Online Jersey Auction; Catch on the Field; Player Autographs: This is the final Sunday home game of the regular season. That means it is the final game in which Timber Rattlers players and coaches will wear their Brewers-themed jerseys during the game as part of Brewers Sunday with Rasmussen College and Star 98. These jerseys are up for bid in an online auction at TimberRattlersAuctions.com. The auction ends at 3:00pm on Sunday. It is also almost time to head back to school and EdVest and the Timber Rattlers are here to help you get ready with a backpack giveaway for the first 1,000 fans to attend the game. You may play catch on-field for thirty minutes courtesy of Rasmussen College starting at noon. Players will be available for a postgame autograph session sponsored by Tundraland.
- MONDAY, August 20 at 12:05pm; Kids Rock the Ballpark with Bike Helmet Giveaway from Neuroscience Group; Qdoba Q*Monday with NASH FM 99.5 & 104.9; Appleton Rock School Performance: This is the last chance for the kids to come out for a day game at the stadium and the Rattlers are making sure that Kids Rock the Ballpark. Appleton Rock School will perform in front of the stadium before the game. Neuroscience Group will be handing out - and helping to fit - a limited number of bike helmets for kids. Children 12 and under will receive a voucher for a free hot dog and soda when they enter the stadium. Plus, the Kids' Zone lets the kids at the game to use the inflatables for free! Purchase an entrée at any Qdoba location in Appleton, Neenah, or Oshkosh for lunch on Monday and receive a ticket to this home game on a Qdoba Q*Monday with NASH-FM 99.5 & 104.9.
- TUESDAY, August 21 at 7:05pm; WVBO Strike Out Cancer Night with Sam Dekker Appearance; Sam Dekker Bobblehead Giveaway courtesy of SkipperBud's and Cher-Make; Jersey Auction; Baker Tilly Business Person, Military, & Senior Citizens Special presented by WVBO and AM1280, WNAM: Wisconsin Badgers basketball legend Sam Dekker is coming back to the ballpark for Strike Out Cancer Night with Bergstrom Automotive and McClone. There are a limited number of tickets remaining for a Meet & Greet with Dekker in the Fox Communities Credit Union Fox Club from 5:30pm to 6:30pm before the game. The first 1,000 fans to attend this game will receive a bobblehead of Sam Dekker shooting the BratZooka! from the SkipperBud's boat during last year's Strike Out Cancer Night. Timber Ratters players and coaches will wear jerseys inspired by the University of Wisconsin during this game. These jerseys are up for bid in an online auction at TimberRattlersAuctions.com. The auction ends at 9:00pm on Tuesday. Show your business card when you purchase a ticket and for $15 you will receive a box seat ticket, a beverage and your choice of brat or hot dog. The offer is also available to senior citizens (55 & older) and military personnel courtesy of Baker Tilly, WVBO, and AM1280 WNAM.
- WEDNESDAY, August 22 at 7:05pm; Team Poster Giveaway presented by Brew Pub Pizza; Bang for Your Buck Night with Y100: The first 1,000 fans to attend this game will receive a poster featuring a team photo of the 2018 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers from Brew Pub Pizza. All fans may enjoy Cher-Make hotdogs and Pepsi products for $1. Fans 21 and older may purchase 12-ounce domestic beers for $1. This is a part of Bang for Your Buck Night at the ballpark with Y100! Also, one lucky fan will win two charter airfare tickets courtesy of AAA Travel and Funjet Vacations.
- THURSDAY, August 23 at 7:05pm; Fang Coin Bank Giveaway presented by Unison Credit Union; MiLB CommUNITY Night with Allegiant; Craft Brews & Brats Thursday presented by Badger Club Amber, Wisconsin Brewing Company, and Fox River Brewing Company with 105.6, WAPL; Timber Rattlers Concert Series with Open Tab: The first 1,000 fans to attend this game will receive a Fang T. Rattler coin bank courtesy of Unison Credit Union. The Timber Rattlers will partner with Minor League Baseball and Allegiant to give one lucky fan a chance to win a $500 voucher from Allegiant. Fans of legal drinking age may enjoy 12-ounce craft beers for $2. Cher-Make brats are also just $2 and they are available for everyone. Beers from Fox River Brewing Company, Badger Club Amber, and many, many more will be available on a Craft Brews & Brats Thursday with 105.7, WAPL. The Timber Rattlers Concert Series continues with Open Tab performing for 90 minutes in the Fox Club starting at the end of the seventh inning.
Group ticket packages and individual game tickets for the 2018 season are on sale now. Tickets are available online, over the phone at (920) 733-4152 or (800) WI-TIMBER and in person. Groups of 20 or more may order tickets over the phone or in person. The Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium Box Office is open from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and from 10:00am to 3:00pm on Saturdays.
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