Yard Goats Release 2018 Promotional Schedule
Yard Goats Announce Promotional Schedule for Dunkin' Donuts Park Yard Goats will also extend fan safety netting to protect more seats behind both dugouts
Yard Goats Announce Promotional Schedule for Dunkin' Donuts Park
Yard Goats will also extend fan safety netting to protect more seats behind both dugouts
Hartford, Conn- The Hartford Yard Goats Baseball Club, the Double-A Eastern League Affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, announced its 2018 promotional schedule tonight at an invite only event for sponsors and season ticket holders in the YG Club Presented by Frontier at Dunkin' Donuts Park. Several television and radio personalities were part of the program which highlighted the many promotional nights, premium giveaway games and firework shows scheduled at Dunkin' Donuts Park this season. In addition to unveiling the new giveaway schedule, 22 Fireworks Shows, and never seen in Hartford national entertainment acts, the Yard Goats also introduced a new mascot, "Goofy Goat Herder," who will be entertaining fans as part of the family fun at all 70 home games in Hartford. The Yard Goats also announced that they will extend the fan safety netting behind the plate to at least the far ends of both dugouts by 2018 Opening Day.
The promotional schedule is highlighted by "Whalers Alumni Weekend," which will take place from July 27th through July 29th as the Yard Goats host the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. The Yard Goats will be wearing to special hockey style uniforms to pay tribute to the former NHL franchise. Many former Whalers will be part of a festive weekend which will include a luncheon, on-field pregame ceremony, hockey puck giveaway and autograph session. Many historic Whalers moments and highlights will be shown to the fans on the outfield videoboard. Whalers Alumni Weekend is sponsored by UConn Health.
The Yard Goats will blast off Fireworks after most Friday and Saturday night games and fans will be allowed to enjoy the show from their seats. The first show will take place on Opening Night after the first Yard Goats game on Thursday, April 5th. The Fireworks will be provided by Atlas Fireworks who produce and execute the fireworks for the New England Patriots.
In addition to all of the fun promotions and giveaways, the Yard Goats will take a serious role in bringing attention to many causes and community programs. Strike Out Cancer Night, Pink in the Park, You Can Play Night, and Military Appreciation Night will be incorporated into the schedule. The Yard Goats will also honor Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente in a celebration on August 24th.
Fans will get the opportunity to see the Yard Goats play with another nickname on "What If Night,"a fun promotion to see what it would be like if the team had a different name. On June 28th, the Yard Goats will play as the Hartford Whirly Birds, which was one of the finalists in the name-the-team-contest. Special uniform jerseys and hats will be worn by the players during that game. The jerseys will then be autographed and auctioned for charity. "What If Night" is sponsored by NBC Connecticut.
The Yard Goats will also play as Los Chivos de Hartford on June 2nd, July 17th, and August 24th. The name, which translates from Spanish as the Goats of Hartford, is part of Minor League Baseball's Es Divertido Ser Un Fan campaign.
On August 12, the Yard Goats will play as the Hartford Steamed Cheeseburgers and debut their specially designed uniform jerseys and hats. The steamed cheeseburger is believed to be invented in Connecticut and Ted's Restaurant, who is famous for serving steamed cheeseburgers since 1959, will be present at the Hartford Neighborhood Flavors Cart with their Steamed Cheeseburgers available for fans to purchase the night of the game.
Some of Minor League Baseball's most popular traveling entertainment acts will be performing at Dunkin' Donuts Park this upcoming season. Fans will be amazed with a daredevil stunt as the Human Cannonball will be part of the Yard Goats entertainment experience on Thursday, July 26th. David "The Bullet" Smith, will be shot from a cannon in front of the home crowd. "The Bullet" is the highest flying Human Cannonball in the world today and has performed more than 5,000 cannon shots in his career.
On Thursday, August 23rd, giant inflatable characters will invade Dunkin' Donuts Park as ZOOperstars visit Hartford. For years, ZOOperstars has ranked at the top of MLB and MiLB promotions, providing great in game entertainment. The unique show features hilarious inflatables with clever names and combines synchronized dance routines, acrobatics, tricks and comedy for performances that connect with fans of all ages.
In addition to watching the future stars of the Major Leagues, fans will also be able to take home a Yard Goats collectable at several of the games. The Yard Goats have put together an extensive premium giveaway schedule. Fans will be handed a Yard Goats souvenir as they enter the gates.
Premium Giveaway Schedule:
Magnet Schedule (April 5th), Magnet Schedule (April 6th), Magnet Schedule (April 7th), Magnet Schedule (April 8th), Umbrella (April 9th), Baseball Cap (April 11th), Rally Towel (April 23rd), Baseball Cap (April 25th), Kids Replica Jersey (May 3rd), Fancy Pants Goat Bobblehead (May 7th), Baseball Cap (May 14th), Baseball Cap (May 17th), Chompers Piggy Bank (May 30th), Goat Yoga Bobblehead (June 13th), Baseball Cap (June 17th), Puzzle (June 25th), Whirly Birds Baseball Cap (June 28th), Dunkin' Donuts Park Replica (July 16th), Hockey Puck (July 29th), Golden Snitch Baseball (August 5th), Team Card Set (August 27), Kids Lunch Box (August 29).
All season long fans have the opportunity to take advantage of promotions such as "Kids Run the Bases" each Sunday game, presented by Harte Nissan & Infiniti, and "Baseball Bingo" when all fans can win prizes at every Tuesday game. The Yard Goats will also have several "Theme Nights" when fans can get creative and play along.
Theme Nights:
Opening Night Celebration (April 5th), Home Run for Autism Day (April 8th), Healthy Kids Baseball Summit (April 22nd), Faith & Family Night, Boy Scout Night (May 5th), Pink in the Park (May 17th), Military Appreciation Night (May 18), National Prevention Week, Super Hero Night (May 19th), Star Wars Night (June 1st), Video Game Night (June 2nd), Dairy Day (June 3rd), Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month (June 14th), Girl Scout Night (June 15), Organized Labor Night (June 16th), Father's Day Celebration (June 17th), Power of Ability Night (June 25th), You Can Play Night (June 26th), What If Night (June 28th), Fourth of July Celebration (July 4th), Mark Twain House Night (July 5th), Irish Night (July 6th), Christmas in July (July 7th), Chew Chew's Birthday Party (July 8th), Princess and Pirates Night (July 26th), Whalers Alumni Weekend (July 27th-29th), Halloween Night (August 3rd), Cystic Fibrosis Night, Boy Scout Night (August 4th), Harry Potter Night (August 5th), Home Run for Heroes (August 11th), Steamed Cheeseburger Night (August 12), Eat Well Night (August 22nd), Strike Out Cancer Night (August 23rd), Roberto Clemente Night (August 24th), Faith & Family Day (August 25th & August 26), Power of Ability Night (August 28th), Back to School Night (August 29th), Fan Appreciation Night (August 30th).
HARTFORD YARD GOATS 2018 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE
DAY DATE PROMOTION & SPONSOR TIME OPPONENT
Thu April 5 Opening Night (Dunkin' Donuts) 7:05 Fisher Cats (TOR)
Magnet Schedule Giveaway
Atlas Fireworks
Fri April 6 Magnet Schedule Giveaway 7:05 Fisher Cats (TOR)
Sat April 7 Atlas Fireworks 6:05 Fisher Cats (TOR)
Magnet Schedule Giveaway
Sun April 8 Magnet Schedule Giveaway 1:05 Fisher Cats (TOR)
Home Run for Autism Day (Creative Interventions & Autism Speaks)
Kids Run the Bases (Harte Nissan & Infiniti)
Mon April 9 Umbrella Giveaway (Connecticut Department of Transportation) 7:05 Flying Squirrels (SF)
Most Improved Student Night (ProHealth Physicians)
Tue April 10 Baseball Bingo 7:05 Flying Squirrels (SF)
Most Improved Student Night (ProHealth Physicians)
Wed April 11 Baseball Cap Giveaway (The Hartford) 7:05 Flying Squirrels (SF)
Most Improved Student Night (ProHealth Physicians)
Fri April 20 Atlas Fireworks 7:05 Senators (WAS)
Sat April 21 Atlas Fireworks 6:05 Senators (WAS)
Sun April 22 Healthy Kids Baseball Summit (Stop & Shop) 1:05 Senators (WAS)
Kids Run the Bases (Harte Nissan & Infiniti)
Mon April 23 Rally Towel Giveaway 7:05 Sea Dogs (BOS)
Tue April 24 Baseball Bingo 7:05 Sea Dogs (BOS)
Wed April 25 Baseball Cap Giveaway (Hartford HealthCare) 7:05 Sea Dogs (BOS)
Thu May 3 Kids Replica Jersey Giveaway (NAPA Auto Parts) 7:05 Sea Dogs (BOS)
Fri May 4 Atlas Fireworks 7:05 Sea Dogs (BOS)
Sat May 5 Atlas Fireworks 6:05 Sea Dogs (BOS)
Faith & Family Night
Boy Scout Night
Sun May 6 Kids Run the Bases (Harte Nissan & Infiniti) 1:05 Sea Dogs (BOS)
Mon May 7 Fancy Pants Goat Bobblehead Giveaway (Henkel) 7:05 Rumble Ponies (NYM)
Tue May 8 Baseball Bingo 7:05 Rumble Ponies (NYM)
Wed May 9 Baseball in Education Day 10:35 A Rumble Ponies (NYM)
Mon May 14 Baseball Cap Giveaway (United Bank) 7:05 Fisher Cats (TOR)
Tue May 15 Baseball Bingo 7:05 Fisher Cats (TOR)
Wed May 16 Baseball in Education Day 10:35 A Fisher Cats (TOR)
Thu May 17 Baseball Cap Giveaway (Frontier Communications) 7:05 RubberDucks (CLE)
Pink in the Park
Fri May 18 Atlas Fireworks 7:05 RubberDucks (CLE)
Military Appreciation Night (NEOS)
Sat May 19 Atlas Fireworks (DMHAS) 6:05 RubberDucks (CLE)
National Prevention Week (DMHAS)
Super Hero Night
Sun May 20 Kids Run the Bases (Harte Nissan & Infiniti) 1:05 RubberDucks (CLE)
Tue May 29 Seasons Magazines Night 7:05 Senators (WAS)
Baseball Bingo
Wed May 30 Chompers Piggy Bank (Liberty Bank) 7:05 Senators (WAS)
Thu May 31 Baseball in Education Day 10:35A Senators (WAS)
Fri June 1 Atlas Fireworks 7:05 Curve (PIT)
Star Wars Night
Sat June 2 Atlas Fireworks (Hospital for Special Care) 6:05 Curve (PIT)
Video Game Night
Sun June 3 Dairy Day (Connecticut Milk Promotion Board) 1:05 Curve (PIT)
Kids Run the Bases (Harte Nissan & Infiniti)
Tue June 12 Baseball Bingo 7:05 SeaWolves (DET)
Wed June 13 Goat Yoga Bobblehead 7:05 SeaWolves (DET)
Thu June 14 Alzheimer's Brain Awareness Month (Alzheimer's Association) 7:05 SeaWolves (DET)
Fri June 15 Atlas Fireworks (ACT Group) 7:05 Rumble Ponies (NYM)
Girl Scout Night
Sat June 16 Atlas Fireworks (Local Organized Labor Unions) 6:05 Rumble Ponies (NYM)
Organized Labor Night
Sun June 17 Baseball Cap Giveaway (Travelers) 5:05 Rumble Ponies (NYM)
Father's Day Celebration
Kids Run the Bases (Harte Nissan & Infiniti)
Post Game Child/Parent Catch on Field
Mon June 25 Puzzle Giveaway 7:05 Flying Squirrels (SF)
Power of Ability Night (The Rideshare Company)
Tue June 26 You Can Play Night 7:05 Flying Squirrels (SF)
Baseball Bingo
Wed June 27 Junior Fire Marshall Program (The Hartford) 7:05 Flying Squirrels (SF)
Thu June 28 What If Night 7:05 Flying Squirrels (SF)
Baseball Cap Giveaway (NBC Connecticut)
Wed July 4 Fourth of July Celebration 4:05 Sea Dogs (BOS)
Thu July 5 Mark Twain House Night (Mark Twain House & Museum) 7:05 Sea Dogs (BOS)
Fri July 6 Atlas Fireworks 7:05 Sea Dogs (BOS)
Irish Night
Sat July 7 Atlas Fireworks 6:05 Sea Dogs (BOS)
Christmas in July
Sun July 8 Chew Chew's Birthday Party 1:05 Sea Dogs (BOS)
Kids Run the Bases (Harte Nissan & Infiniti)
Mon July 16 Dunkin' Donuts Park Replica Giveaway (Dunkin' Donuts) 7:05 Fightin Phils (PHI)
Tue July 17 Baseball Bingo 7:05 Fightin Phils (PHI)
Wed July 18 Park & Recreation Day 12:05 Fightin Phils (PHI)
Thu July 26 Human Cannonball 7:05 Fisher Cats (TOR)
Princess and Pirates Night
Fri July 27 Atlas Fireworks (UConn Health) 7:05 Fisher Cats (TOR)
Whalers Alumni Weekend (UConn Health)
Sat July 28 Atlas Fireworks (UConn Health) 6:05 Fisher Cats (TOR)
Pregame autographs (UConn Health)
Sun July 29 Hockey Puck Giveaway (UConn Health) 5:05 Fisher Cats (TOR)
Kids Run the Bases (Harte Nissan & Infiniti)
Fri August 3 Atlas Fireworks (ConnectiCare) 7:05 Thunder (NYY)
Halloween Night
Sat August 4 Atlas Fireworks (Connecticut Children's Medical Center) 6:05 Thunder (NYY)
Cystic Fibrosis Night (Telserv)
Boy Scout Night
Sun August 5 Golden Snitch Baseball Giveaway 5:05 Thunder (NYY)
Harry Potter Night
Kids Run the Bases (Harte Nissan & Infiniti)
Fri August 10 Atlas Fireworks (United Bank) 7:05 Baysox (BAL)
Sat August 11 Atlas Fireworks (Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation) 6:05 Baysox (BAL)
Home Run for Heroes (Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation)
Sun August 12 Steamed Cheeseburger Night 5:05 Baysox (BAL)
Kids Run the Bases (Harte Nissan & Infiniti)
Wed August 22 Eat Well Night (Stop & Shop) 7:05 Rumble Ponies (NYM)
Reading Books in Summer Night
Thu August 23 ZOOperstars! Appearance 7:05 Rumble Ponies (NYM)
Strike Out Cancer Night (Jefferson Radiology)
Reading Books in Summer Night
Fri August 24 Atlas Fireworks 7:05 Thunder (NYY)
Roberto Clemente Night (Telemundo Connecticut)
Sat August 25 Atlas Fireworks 6:05 Thunder (NYY)
Faith and Family Day
Sun August 26 Kids Run the Bases (Harte Nissan & Infiniti) 1:05 Thunder (NYY)
Faith and Family Day
Mon August 27 Team Card Set Giveaway 7:05 Rumble Ponies (NYM)
Tue August 28 Power of Ability Night (The Rideshare Company) 7:05 Rumble Ponies (NYM)
Baseball Bingo
Wed August 29 Kids Lunch Box Giveaway 7:05 Rumble Ponies (NYM)
Back to School Night
Thu August 30 Fan Appreciation Night 7:05 Rumble Ponies (NYM)
*All promotions are subject to change