Yard Goats Release 2019 Promotional Schedule

Yard Goats Announce Promotional Schedule for Dunkin' Donuts Park

In Addition to Promotions, Yard Goats Announce Major Peanut-Free Initiative
Hartford, Conn- The Hartford Yard Goats Baseball Club, the Double-A Eastern League Affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, announced its 2019 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. Fans will be treated to 24 Post-Game Fireworks Shows, provided by Atlas Fireworks, who produce and execute the fireworks for the Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots. The Yard Goats will blast off the home schedule with three consecutive Post-Game Firework Shows on Opening Weekend, April 11th-13th. Every Friday and Saturday home game will include a Post-Game Fireworks Show.  
In addition to unveiling the new promotional schedule, the Yard Goats also announced that peanuts and Cracker Jack will no longer be sold at Dunkin' Donuts Park in an effort to make the venue more accessible for those with peanut and tree nut allergies.
While many teams throughout professional sports have peanut-free sections, and/or peanut-free games, the Yard Goats are the first to stop selling the common allergen completely at their home venue in order to create a safe environment for individuals with peanut and tree nut allergies.
The promotional schedule is highlighted by the third annual "Whalers Alumni Weekend," which will take place from July 12^th through July 14^th as the Yard Goats host the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. The Yard Goats will be wearing special hockey style uniforms to pay tribute to the former NHL franchise. Many former Hartford Whalers players will be part of a festive weekend which will include a luncheon, on-field pregame ceremony, Mini Hockey Stick 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 also celebrate a weekend for Star Wars fans and have scheduled "Star Wars Weekend" July 26^th-27^th, which will include the theme of the popular movie playing out at Dunkin' Donuts Park.  
The Yard Goats will take a serious role in bringing attention to many causes and community programs. Strike Out Cancer Night (Jefferson Radiology), Pink in the Park (Clemens Place), Pride Night (Seasons Magazine), Power of Ability Night (The Rideshare Company) and Military Appreciation Night will be incorporated into the schedule. The Yard Goats will also honor Hall of Famer Famer Jackie Robinson in a celebration on June 8^th and honor Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente (Telemundo CT) in a celebration on August 23^rd.                
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 August 11^th, the Yard Goats will play as the Hartford River Hogs, 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 and Telemundo CT.
The Yard Goats will also play as Los Chivos de Hartford on April 16^th, May 17^th and July 15^th. 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 April 27^th, June 7^th and August 13^th, the Yard Goats will play as the Hartford Steamed Cheeseburgers and wear their specially designed uniform jerseys and hats. The steamed cheeseburger is believed to be invented in Connecticut. 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. On Thursday, August 22nd, 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. Zooperstars are sponsored by Full Power Radio.
BirdZerk! Known as "America's Ballpark Prankster," will make his first ever visit to Dunkin' Donuts Park on Thursday, June 6^th. The traveling entertainment act will perform throughout the game with his spontaneous, outrageous, cool, and unpredictable behavior. BirdZerk! is known for harassing opposing players, umpires and officials, or funnin' with the crowd, with the lovable jokester's zany antics. He will certainly create a memorable show that Yard Goats fans will always remember!    
Besides getting to watch 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 for the 2019 season. Fans will be handed a Yard Goats souvenir as they enter the gates at Dunkin' Donuts Park.             
2019 Premium Giveaway Schedule:
Magnet Schedule (April 11^th), Magnet Schedule (April 12^th), Magnet Schedule (April 13^th), Magnet Schedule (April 14^th), Winter Hat (April 15^th), Baseball Cap (April 16^th), Baseball Cap (April 25^th), Baseball Cap (April 29^th), Yard Goats Socks (April 30^th), Baseball Cap (May 21^st), Cell Phone Pop Square (May 28^th), Mr. Brendan Rodgers Bobblehead (May 29^th), Baseball Cap (June 4^th), Challenge Coin (June 5^th), Kids Jersey (June 19^th), Beach Towel (June 20^th), Baseball Cap (July 2^nd), Mini Hockey Stick (July 14^th), Los Chivos Goat Bobblehead (July 15^th), Snow Globe (July 25^th), Baseball Cap (August 11^th), Calendar (August 15^th), Team Card Set (August 25^th), 2020 Magnet Schedule (August 26^th), 2020 Magnet Schedule (August 27^th), 2020 Magnet Schedule (August 28^th), 2020 Magnet Schedule (August 29^th).        
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" each Tuesday game, presented by Hartford Provision Company when all fans can win prizes. The Yard Goats will also have several "Theme Nights" when fans can get creative and play along.      
Theme Nights:
Opening Night Celebration (April 11^th), Portuguese Heritage Night (April 14^th), Most Improved Student Night (April 15^th), Los Chivos de Hartford Celebration, Most Improved Student Night (April 16^th), Baseball in Education Day (April 17^th), Hartford Steamed Cheeseburgers Night, Boy Scout Night (April 27^th), Bark in the Park Night (April 29^th), Baseball in Education Day (May 1^st), Mother's Day Celebration (May 12^th), Pink in the Park (May 16^th), Los Chivos de Hartford Celebration (May 17^th), Military Appreciation Night (May 18^th), Mr. Rogers Night (May 29^th), Baseball in Education Day (May 30^th), Pride Night (June 4^th), BirdZerk! Traveling Entertainment Act, Contractor Appreciation Night (June 6^th), Hartford Steamed Cheeseburgers Night (June 7^th), Jackie Robinson Night (June 8^th), Dairy Day (June 9^th), Power of Ability Night (June 18^th), Kick off to Summer Celebration (June 20^th), Brain Awareness Night, Girl Scout Night (June 21^st), Organized Labor Night (June 22^nd), Junior Fire Marshall Program (June 23^rd), Fourth of July Celebration (July 3^rd), Teenage Turtles Night (July 11^th), Whalers Alumni Weekend (July 12^th-14^th), Los Chivos de Hartford Celebration (July 15^th), Parks & Recreation Day (July 16^th and July 17^th), Christmas in July (July 25^th), Star Wars Weekend (July 26^th-27^th), New Haven Day (July 28^th), Irish Heritage Night (August 2^nd), Home Run for Heroes (August 3^rd), Jewish Heritage Night (August 4^th), Women in Sports Celebration, Strike Out Cancer Night (August 9^th), Boy Scout Night (August 10^th), What If Night-Hartford River Hogs (August 11^th), Hartford Steamed Cheeseburgers Night (August 13^th), Back to School Night (August 15^th), Roberto Clemente Night (August 23^rd), Cystic Fibrosis Night, Faith and Family Night (August 24^th), Wizarding Night (August 25^th), First Responders Night, Power of Ability Night (August 26^th), Pride Night (August 27^th), Fan Appreciation Night (August 29^th).