Bombers Release 2015 Promotional Schedule

Single Game Tickets Now On Sale

Battle Creek, Mich. – The Bombers have released their 2015 Promotional Schedule for the upcoming season and announced that single game tickets are now on sale and available to the general public. The season will start May 26^th at 7:05 PM as the Bombers begin at home; playing host to the defending NWL champions the Lakeshore Chinooks.  Opening Night is presented by Schlotzsky’s and will feature a spectacular post-game Fireworks show courtesy of State Farm.

Click here for the full 2015 Promotional Schedule: http://northwoodsleague.com/battle-creek-bombers/promotions-2/

WEEKLY PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE

The Bombers will employ a variety of season-long promotions to keep fans entertained throughout the summer of 2015. Returning this year, will be Freebie Fridays & Baseball Bingo – presented by the Melges Group of Raymond James.  Each Friday, fans will walk away with premium giveaway items such as Bobbleheads, Souvenir Hats, and even 28” Wooden Bats. Saturday Nights have been upgraded this year, courtesy of the OnStaff Group. For every Saturday home games, fans will be treated to a combination of the Bombers best giveaway items such as Star Wars inspired Light Sabers, National Entertainment Acts like the Inflatamaniacs, and/or enhanced Fireworks Displays.   New this season – all Sunday home games will be played at 6:05 PM and will feature family-friendly themes such as Princesses & Pirates Night presented by DeRose Dentistry as well as SuperHero Night & Father’s Day presented by Borgess Health. In addition, each Sunday home game, with the exception of July 5^th, will feature an excellent Fireworks show. 

To start your week off right, the Bombers are introducing Make it Matter Mondays. Each Monday home game will highlight a vital cause or non-profit organization in the greater Battle Creek area, and provide opportunities for fans to get involved.  Tuesday night the Bombers are putting their own spin on Taco Night, as they will debut their new concession concoction the Poptarko.  The Poptarko was recently featured on national news outlets, including ESPN SportsCenter.  Each Tuesday – Poptarkos will be buy one get one free.  If you’re looking for a bizarre experience, Wednesday nights will feature just what you’re looking for. During Weird Me Out Wednesdays – the Bombers will feature outside-the-box promotions such as Polka Night, Redneck Night, and even National Cow Appreciation & Hug a Cow Night.  Thursday marks the return of the ever popular Thirsty Thursdays, presented by Labatt and Dan Henry Distributing. Select domestic draft beers are just $2. The Bombers encourage you to ‘pre-game at the game’ every Thursday night. 

ENTERTAINMENT ACTS & FIREWORKS

Catch a National Entertainment Act three different times throughout the Bombers 2015 season. During Little League Night presented by Brad Gray’s Auto Body on Saturday June 13^th catch a performance of the nationally renowned Inflatamaniacs, presented by OnStaff Group.  On Friday July 10^th during Wine, Women & Baseball presented by Townsquare Media, catch an amazing acrobatic display by the Russian Bar Trio courtesy of Dan Henry Distributing.  On Friday July 17^th during Binder Park Zoo Night, the Inflatamaniacs return to CO Brown Stadium, courtesy of the Melges Group of Raymond James.

Firework Shows will be in abundance this year at CO Brown Stadium.  The Fireworks slate begins on Opening Night May 26^th, and will feature a grand total of nine shows.  The dates are May 26^th, June 14^th, June 21^st, June 27^th, June 28^th, July 18^th, July 19^th, August 1^st, and August 2^nd.

SPECIALTY JERSEYS

Bombers fans will have the opportunity to bid on and take home specialty game-used jerseys on three separate occasions this year.  On July 15^th, presented by Western Michigan University and during the Bombers annual Chamber of Commerce Night – the Bombers will wear ‘throwback’ uniforms, celebrating the team’s many successful years here in Battle Creek.  Start the holidays early this year as the Bombers annual Christmas in July celebration, presented by Davis Oil and scheduled for July 24^th.  On this night only, the Bombers will wear specialty ‘Elf’ jerseys, complete with golden pants.  Finally, on August 2^nd, the Bombers will feature specialty Strikeout Cancer jerseys, presented by Allen Harmon and Auto-Owners Insurance and supported by the Bronson Cancer Care Center.  All jerseys can be yours to take home, as these jerseys will be auctioned off throughout the game through a silent auction.

PREMIUM GIVEAWAYS

Following the 2014 season, fans had requested that the Bombers schedule more giveaways featuring beloved mascot Moe Skeeter.  With that in mind, the Bombers have unveiled a special Moe Skeeter Bobblehead Tribute Series. 

Starting on Saturday June 13^th, be sure to get your hands on the first Moe Skeeter Bobblehead, as the Bombers will be giving away 500 “Moe-guel Cabrera” Bobbleheads, courtesy of Brad Gray’s Autobody.  Then, on Monday June 22^nd, a “Moe-ses Skeeter” Bobblehead will be given away on Faith Night, presented by Calvary Baptist Church. And finally, you’ll want to be there on Friday July 31^st as the Bombers are set to give away a “Moe Money Moe Problems” Bobblehead presented by the Melges Group of Raymond James.  The franchise will also give away two other Bobbleheads this year as well – featuring a Zebra Bobblehead on July 17^th presented by Binder Park Zoo and KCC’s mascot Blaze as a Battle Creek Bomber Bobblehead on August 1^st.

On top of these five different bobbleheads, the team is also set to giveaway Star Wars inspired Lightsabers during Star Wars Night on June 27^th, courtesy of OnStaff Group.  On July 18^th, fans 21+ will be treated to a free pint glass, courtesy of Territorial Brewing Company. During Christmas in July on July 24^th, the first 300 kids will receive a very special ‘present’ – their own 28” wooden bat, courtesy of Allen Harmon and Auto-Owners insurance.  Allen Harmon Insurance will also be providing the first 1,000 fans with free cowbells on Strikeout Cancer Night, set for August 2^nd.

SINGLE GAME TICKETS NOW ON SALE

Starting today, May 1^st, single-game tickets are now on sale and start at an incredibly affordable $6 with a variety of seating options, including the ever popular Miller Lite Party Deck.  Ticket prices do increase on the day of game, so fans are encouraged to pre-purchase tickets whenever possible.  Fans can now purchase individual game tickets by calling the Battle Creek Bombers at 269-962-0735, online at www.battlecreekbombers.com or by visiting the team offices at 189 Bridge Street in Battle Creek, MI.

The Battle Creek Bombers are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. Playing its 22nd season of summer collegiate baseball, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 18 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires and front office staff, more than 120 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer (WAS) and MLB All-Stars Chris Sale (CWS), Jordan Zimmermann (WAS), Curtis Granderson (NYM), Allen Craig (BOS) and Ben Zobrist (OAK). For more information, visit www.battlecreekbombers.com.