Kingfish Release 2017 Promotional Schedule

Highlighted by nine fireworks shows and the return of the Home Run Derby at the Harbor

Kenosha, Wis. – The Kenosha Kingfish have released their full promotional schedule for the 2017 season. The 2017 schedule is packed with nine fireworks shows, five unique bobblehead giveaways including the first ever smart watch bobblehead, brand new entertainment acts and celebrity appearances. The Kingfish will continue to provide affordable, family-oriented entertainment and are excited to offer a top-notch ballpark experience.

Opening Week

The Kingfish open their season on Thursday, June 1st against the Green Bay Bullfrogs, featuring the CCB Technology stadium blanket giveaway. Friday, June 2^nd features the Platinum Systems Streaking Elvis Bobblehead giveaway. The weekend continues on Saturday, June 3^rd with the first fireworks display of the season presented by Camosy Construction. Sunday June 4^th is Columbia College of Missouri Military Appreciation Day featuring Jim Cornelison from the Chicago Blackhawks singing the National Anthem and signing autographs. The Sunday afternoon game will also feature a petting zoo. At each Sunday home game this season; kids have the opportunity to run the bases, presented by Aurora Health Care.

Home Run Derby at the Harbor

Back by popular demand is the Home Run Derby at the Harbor on Wednesday, August 2^nd. All of the action and excitement will be back. Food, beer, live music, kid’s games and fireworks will light up the harbor.

Bobbleheads

In addition to the Platinum Systems Streaking Elvis, three other bobbleheads will be featured throughout the season. Festival Foods presents the Elvis Gnome on June 15^th. Two-time World Series Champion and former Northwoods League Player Ben Zobrist will take on bobblehead form presented by Lynch Chevrolet on June 22^nd. Lee Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric iElvis is the first every smart watch bobblehead and will be debuted on July 10^th. Twin Disc Lighthouse Elvis on July 13^th will round out the 2017 series.

Fireworks

The Kingfish will feature nine post-game fireworks shows, sure to amaze all fans in attendance. These shows will take place after Saturday night home games including: June 3^rd, June 24^th,  July 8^th, July 15^th, July 22^nd and July 29^th. There will be additional shows on June 30^th, July 2^nd and July 3^rd to celebrate the Independence Day Holiday. 

 Entertainment Acts

The fan-favorite dancing inflatable ZOOperstars will appear at Simmons Field on Wednesday, June 7^th presented by Meijer. WWE legend Kevin Nash will make an appearance on Friday, June 23^rd courtesy of Angry Orchard. New in 2017 is The Chicago Boyz Acrobatic team that will flip into Simmons Field on Wednesday, June 14^th, the Limbo Queen on Friday, July 14^th brought to you by CCB Technology and SweetRight Brothers Entertainment on Monday, August 7^th.

The full promotional schedule can be found online HERE.