Budweiser, Marshfield Clinic, Heartland Farms, Inc. and Advanced Disposal Set to Sponsor Fireworks

Wisconsin Rapids, Wis – Always among the most popular nights out at the ballpark during the summer, the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters have announced five post-game fireworks shows for the upcoming 2015 season.

On Saturday, June 20th the Rafters will host the Battle Creek Bombers at 6:05 p.m. Gates will open at 5:05 p.m. for the game and be sure to stick around following the game as Heartland Farms, Inc. sponsors the first fireworks spectacular of the 2015 season. 

Help the Rafters and Marshfield Clinic start the holiday weekend early by attending the Thursday, July 2nd game between the Rafters and the Kenosha Kingfish. Gates will open at 6:05 p.m. for the 7:05 p.m. game, and following the game fans will enjoy a fireworks extravaganza brought to you by Marshfield Clinic, to start the Fourth of July festivities. Lighted batons will also accompany the fireworks for all fans to enhance the glow of the evening.

On Saturday, July 18th, the Rafters take on the La Crosse Loggers and there will be post-game fireworks presented by Advanced Disposal to follow. Game time is 6:05 p.m. and gates will open at 5:05 p.m. for the game. 

The Northwoods League All-Star Game presented by Marshfield Clinic makes its return to Wisconsin Rapids on Tuesday, July 21st. Gates will open at 4:30 pm for a pre game autograph session with the Northwoods League All-Stars, followed by the Marshfield Clinic Home Run Challenge. After the conclusion of the 2015 Northwoods League All-Star Game presented by Marshfield Clinic there will be a spectacular fireworks display.

The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters will close their regular season schedule with a series against the Green Bay Bullfrogs. Saturday, August 9th will feature the final post game fireworks show brought to you by Budweiser. Gates will open at 5:05 for the 6:05 pm first pitch.

Tickets for these special fireworks nights are split amongst two of the 9 Game Package options available for the 2015 season, which are currently on sale at the Rafters Office. Single game tickets for the 2015 season will go on sale beginning Friday, April 24th at 9 a.m.

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The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. Playing its 22nd season of summer collegiate baseball in 2015, 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). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League Website.  For more information, visit www.raftersbaseball.com.