Madison, Wis. – The Madison Mallards are excited to release their full promotional schedule for the 2014 season.  The schedule is jam packed of amazing fireworks shows, unique bobblehead giveaways, hysterical entertainment acts, and big name celebrities. 

Full Promotional Schedule

Opening Week

The Mallards start off their season with four straight home games on at the “Duck Pond.” Opening night is Tuesday, May 27^th.  That night will feature a giveaway from St. Mary’s and an appearance by the wacky, zany ZOOperstars presented by TDS.  Wednesday, May 28^th the Mallards will wear alternate jerseys designed by Whitehorse Middle School student Zachery Counts, who won the jersey design contest held this off season. Magnet Schedules will also be given away by Chet’s Care Car and Charter Communications. Fans will take home Zipline Maynard presented by Jay Hazen Dentistry for Madison on Thursday, May 29^th.  The Mallards wrap up the opening home stand with Wisconsin Lottery Night on Friday, May 30^th.  Budweiser Fireworks will follow the game.

Bobbleheads

Seven different bobbleheads will be featured in 2014 including Jay Hazen Dentistry for Madison Zipline Maynard (May 29^th), West Bend Donnie Scott Bobblehead (June 19^th), Zimbrick Honda Uncle Sam Maynard (July 4^th), Marshfield Clinic Dancing Millie (July 13^th), Pepsi Kung Fu Maynard (July 18^th), Charter Communications Star Wars Maynard (August 1^st), and the Great Dane Max Scherzer Bobblehead (August 5^th).

Fireworks

The Mallards will feature five different post-game fireworks shows that will dazzle and amaze all in attendance.  These shows will take place on May 30^th, June 7^th, June 14^th, July 5^th, and July 26^th.  The highlight of these shows will be on July 5^th as part of the Northside Independence Day: A Family Celebration. After the Mallards game that night live music will be provided by the Hometown Sweethearts and the Madison Music Foundry.  The stadium will open up to the public 30 minutes after the completion of the game.  The fireworks show will start at 9:45 pm, with the “Duck Pond” being the best place to watch the show.

 

Celebrity Appearances

Former WWE Star Diamond Dallas Page will be in attendance on June 4^th as part of Yoga Night presented by MINI of Madison.  Fans can go on the outfield post-game for yoga led by Diamond Dallas Page, who is a yoga instructor with his own yoga videos.  Don’t miss the Charter Communications Office Space Night on June 13^th featuring Richard Riehle, who played Tom Symkowski, the creator of the Jump to Conclusions Mat. Fans can bring their old printers and copier to smash on the field post-game. On June 28^th, as part of 80’s night, Madison fans can welcome back former MLB American League MVP and Madison Muskie Jose Canseco.  Canseco will take part in a home run derby post-game.

Entertainment Acts

The friendly animal inflatables of the ZOOperstars will return to the “Duck Pond” three times this season on May 27^th, June 15^th, and July 27^th.  The acrobats of the Russian Bar Trio will fly through the air on June 6^th, and the drumming group of Bucket Ruckus will wow fans on August 6^th.  The Human Cannonball will once again fly across the infield on July 3^rd and Whiplash, the Dog Riding Cowboy Monkey will show his stuff post-game on July 17^th.  Fans can also enjoy a petting zoo at the three Mallards Sunday games on June 15^th, July 13^th, and July 27^th.

Special Events

The Mallards will host the 2^nd Annual Northwoods League Big League Dreams Showcase on August 5^th.  The event will feature the Top 100 Players in the NWL in a doubleheader at 4:05 pm and 7:35 pm. The players will be selected by Major League Baseball scouts and the Northwoods League.

Following the season the Mallards will host Curdfest on August 24^th and Ducktoberfest on October 4^th.  Curdfest will begin at 1:00 pm and will feature voting for the best cheese curds in Wisconsin, cheese curd eating contests, live music, a petting zoo, Mallards bingo, kids games and more.  Ducktoberfest, the Mallards celebration of Oktoberfest includes German cuisine, wiener dog races, live polka bands, and games for all ages.  The event starts at 1:00 pm.  A $20 offering for fans will include a 4 oz. tasting mug, ten tastings of beer and one food entrée.  Both Curdfest and Ducktoberfest have free entry and are open to the public.

The Mallards host their season opener on Tuesday, May 27^th at 7:05 pm when they take on the Kalamazoo Growlers.  Mallards single game tickets go on-sale on April 26^th at 9:00 am.  Tickets will be available by visiting MallardsBaseball.com or calling the Mallards ticket office at 608-246-4277.

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The Madison Mallards 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 MallardsBaseball.com.