FUNdamentally Different Homestand Highlights July 14-18
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The FUNdamentally Different 2016 Jacksonville Suns season presented by EverBank continues Thursday, July 14, through Monday, July 18. The Suns host the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, for a five-game series with a promotional lineup including the following highlights:
Thursday, July 14, 7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m.)
Mavericks Live Thirsty Thursday fueled by Budweiser: Fans can purchase $1 12-oz. and $2 24-oz. beers adjacent to the new Budweiser Tiki Terrace, on the left-field berm, at the right-field bleachers, and behind section 115.
Theme - Get Lei'd Night: Lei's will be distributed on the concourse and Thirsty Thursday locations. They will be color-coded based on relationship status (green for "single", yellow for "it's complicated", and red for "taken").
Media Sponsors: 95.1 WAPE and X102.9
Friday, July 15, 7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m.)
NAPA Family Fireworks presented by NAPA Auto Care Center: At every Friday home game, the Suns have postgame NAPA Family Fireworks!
Red Shirt Friday: Fans are encouraged to wear red to support the military and save $1 per ticket at the box office, or donate the $1 to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. The Suns are wearing red jerseys for every Friday home game this season.
Media Sponsor: Gator Country 99.9 WGNE
Saturday, July 16, 6:05 p.m. (Gates open at 5 p.m.)
Derrick Henry Bobblehead Giveaway presented by the Jacksonville Sports Council: The first 1,000 fans receive a free bobblehead of the pride of Yulee, Florida and 2015 Heisman Trophy winner. Derrick Henry will be on hand to throw a ceremonial first pitch before the game.
Nassau County Night: A special night for the community to enjoy affordable family fun with the Jacksonville Suns.
Sunday, July 17, 3:05 p.m. (Gates open at 2 p.m.)
Baptist Health Sunday Family FUNday: Kids can feel like the pros before each Sunday home game, as kids and their families can play catch on the field at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. Fans can also get their face painted free of charge behind Section 108, and there will be a kids crafts table on the concourse. Following the game, kids 12 and under can run the bases.
Teacher Appreciation Day: All teachers are invited to take part in a 2:30 p.m. pregame parade around the warning track, and a 2016 Florida Blue Duval County Teacher of the Year Kay Park will throw a ceremonial first pitch.
Who's The Real Snowman? Frosty vs. Olaf: Frosty and Olaf will battle during in-game contests to earn the title of "The Real Snowman."
Media Sponsor: Channel 4 The Local Station
Monday, July 18, 7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m.)
VyStar Credit Union Charity Begins at Home with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida: Through ticket sales and the Launch-A-Ball promotion, the local nonprofit will raise awareness and funds for its mission to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever (more at www.bbbsnefl.org). VyStar Credit Union Charity Begins at Home features a different local nonprofit at each Suns Monday home game.
First Coast News Night: Look for weekly unique features from First Coast News around the ballpark each Monday.
Marlins Monday: Fans can enter to win tickets to see the Suns' major league affiliate, the Miami Marlins!
Beauty and the Beast Night: The nightly theme will include an appearance by Belle.
Coming Next Homestand:
Saturday, July 30, 6:05 p.m. - Randy Johnson Replica Jersey Giveaway presented by Winn-Dixie and Fur Circus Appearance presented by Memorial Hospital.
Sunday, July 31, 5:05 p.m. - Star Wars Night with themed jerseys and a Candy Drop
Monday, Aug. 1, 7:05 p.m. - VyStar Credit Union Charity Begins at Home with UCOM-Urban Serv. Anyone who donates a nonperishable food item will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a set of four tickets to a Suns regular season home game and Sunny Money, donated by the Jacksonville Suns Booster Club and good for ballpark purchases.
Season-long FUNdamentally Different promotions include:
$5 general admission tickets: fans can get into any game this season for just $5!
$2 hot dogs: a ballpark tradition will be just $2 at every game!
$5 tickets for military: Any active military member or veteran may show an ID at the box office to purchase a reserved seat or general admission for just $5 - any game of the season!
Tickets are available at www.jaxsuns.com, by calling (904) 358-2846, or by visiting the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville box office, which will open at 10 a.m. Saturday, noon Sunday and 10 a.m. daily during the week.
ABOUT THE SUNS: The Jacksonville Suns are beginning a new era of affordable family fun under new ownership in 2016. With a FUNdamentally Different promotional schedule and a new lineup of ticket and group options for this season, there is a reason for everyone to get part of the action by calling the Suns at (904) 358-2846 or visiting www.jaxsuns.com.