Bombers Release 2014 Promotional Schedule

Battle Creek, Mich. – The Battle Creek Bombers have released their promotional schedule for the upcoming 2014 season and announced that single game tickets are now available for purchase to the general public.  This year’s promotional schedule includes more premium giveaways, entertainment acts, and fireworks shows than ever before.  It also includes some fresh and exciting new weekly themes, such as Feeding Frenzy Mondays, TV Tuesdays, and Diamond Dog Wednesdays. 

Opening Night

The Bombers kick off their home slate this year in a big way on Thursday, May 29^th, 2014. Opening Night is presented by Kellogg Community College, and will be the first meeting between the Bombers and their new rival, the Kalamazoo Growlers.  Fans will also be treated to the nationally recognized entertainment act ‘Inflatamaniacs’, while enjoying Thirsty Thursday deals, presented by Labatt.  Fans 21+ will also walk away with one of the best giveaways of the year – their own Bombers jersey.  On top of that, fans can also receive a free magnet schedule, courtesy of the Bombers Founding Partners.    

Bobbleheads & Entertainment Acts

The Bombers will be giving away a grand total of five unique Bobbleheads throughout the 2014 season.  Three of these Bobbleheads, will feature ‘Northwoods League Legends’, such as Drew Smyly, Andy Dirks, and Max Scherzer.  You can collect all three by attending Friday, June 20^th (Dirks Bobblehead Night, presented by Edward Rose), Saturday, July 12^th (Drew Smyly Bobblehead, presented by Brad Gray’s Auto Body) and Friday, August 8^th (Max Scherzer Bobblehead, presented by the Melges Group of Raymond James). 

The Bombers will also feature two other unique Bobbleheads this season.  To celebrate the new black bear exhibit at Binder Park Zoo, the Bombers will be giving away a Black Bear Bobble-Paw on Saturday, July 26^th.  The team will also celebrate continuing education with Kellogg Community College, by giving away a Bobblehead of Blaze, the KCC mascot, as a graduate on Thursday, August 7^th. 

On top of the nationally acclaimed Inflatamaniacs appearing on Opening Night, May 29^th, the Bombers are also pleased to be hosting a ‘Cowboy Monkey Rodeo’, on Friday night, June 20^th.  Fans can watch in amazement as dog-riding monkeys herd sheep on the field before your very eyes. 

Fireworks

Saturday Night Fireworks return to C.O. Brown Stadium this year on May 31^st, June 21^st, June 28^th, July 12^th, July 19^th, and July 26^th.  Be sure to also be in attendance for the Bombers annual Red, White & Boom celebration on July 3^rd, highlighted by the largest Fireworks display of the season. 

New Weekly Themes & Major Giveaway Items

Every Monday night (June 2^nd, June 9^th, June 16^th, June 30^th, and July 28^th) is a Feeding Frenzy this year with the Battle Creek Bombers.  Every ticket, priced at just $12 when you purchase in advance, becomes an all-you-can-eat ticket.  Better yet, this isn’t just limited to ballpark food.  Various Bombers partners, such as Fazoli’s, Schlotzsky’s, Pennfield Pizza, and Bumbleberries will also be offering delicious food items for fans on these dates only.  The Bombers are also introducing TV Tuesdays.  During every Tuesday home game (scheduled for June 3^rd, June 10^th, June 17^th, July 15^th, and July 29^th) one fan will walk home with a flat screen TV, courtesy of Aaron’s.  And if you’re a fan of both hot dogs and diamonds (and who isn’t), be sure to check out the Bombers new Diamond Dog Wednesdays, presented by King’s Jewelers.  During every Wednesday game (scheduled for June 4^th, June 11^th, July 2^nd, July 16^th, and July 30^th) the Bombers will be giving away two diamonds.  For every hot dog purchased, fans will be entered into a raffle to win one of these two valuable diamonds. 

On top of these major giveaways, one lucky fan will walk away with a giant 55” flat screen TV on Saturday, June 21^st, courtesy of Aaron’s.   On Monday, June 30^th the Bombers will celebrate Hibernation Night by giving away a new mattress, courtesy of Mattress Mart.  During the second-half of the Bombers season, one lucky fan may even win a free car, during the Steal of a Deal promotion, courtesy of Fadel Auto Sales.  Be sure to sign up during Bombers home games for the car giveaway, and then root for a Bombers player to steal home.  If one of our players steals home successfully, one of our fans will be driving home in a new car!  And finally, on August 8^th, one fan will become an instant millionaire, courtesy of the Melges Group of Raymond James, during a Who Wants to be a Millionaire on-field promotion.    

Tickets for all these promotional events and more are now available by calling the Bombers at (269)-962-0735, by emailing the team at info@battlecreekbombers.com, or by visiting the team offices at 189 Bridge Street in Battle Creek.

The Battle Creek Bombers are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. Playing its 21st 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 115 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer (DET) and MLB All-Stars Chris Sale (CWS), Jordan Zimmermann (WAS), Curtis Granderson (NYM), Allen Craig (STL) and Ben Zobrist (TB). All league games are viewable live and free of charge via the Northwoods League YouTube channel.  For more information, visit www.battlecreekbombers.com