Fish announce promotional 2017 schedule
Fireworks, premium giveaways, and theme nights highlight 20th Anniversary schedule; Single-game tickets go on sale Monday, April 3
(Bridgeport) – The Bridgeport Bluefish have announced their 2017 Promotional Schedule. The fun-filled entertainment begins on Friday, April 28 and continues throughout the season. The best way to ensure that you get the best seat in the house for our great promotions is to purchase a Mini-Plan. Check out all of the plans the Bluefish are offering this season by CLICKING HERE. Single game tickets will go on sale Monday, April 3 at 9:00 am at the Bluefish Box Office at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, as well as online at www.bridgeportbluefish.com.
The promotional schedule is highlighted by seven fireworks shows and tons of exclusive giveaways, plus theme nights that are sure to attract a wide variety of fans to The Ballpark at Harbor Yard. There will also be a special promotion for each day of the week.
On Make a Difference Mondays, the Bluefish will team up with Dot Generation and local non-profit organizations to bring baseball fans out to the ballpark (excluding July 3). Tuesdays will be Kids Eat Cheap Tuesdays, presented by Boar’s Head, where kids ages 12 & under can enjoy a hot dog, chips, and fountain drink for just $2 (excluding July 4 and July 18). On Wednesday Friendsday, bring all your friends down to the ballpark for a fun evening of midweek baseball, and take advantage of special group options. Plus, each Wednesday night game, take home a special edition Bluefish bobblehead! Every Thirsty Thursday will feature exclusive beer specials (excluding August 10), and be sure to arrive early on Freebie Fridays to make sure you get your hands on various Bluefish giveaway items! There’s no better way to spend your Summer Saturdays than with the Bluefish at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, when fans will be treated to spectacular fireworks extravaganzas or premium giveaways. On Sunday Family Funday, kids can run the bases after the game and the Bluefish players will be signing autographs on the main concourse (on 9/3, festivities will take place after the second game).
“The Bluefish are beyond excited to celebrate our 20th Anniversary Season, so we wanted to make this year’s promotional schedule our best one yet,” says Bluefish General Manager Paul Herrmann. “Our staff has worked tirelessly throughout the offseason to ensure that it offers something for everyone.”
CLICK HERE to view the full 2017 Bluefish Promotional Schedule!
Highlighted Promotions:
Friday, April 28 – Opening Day / 20th Anniversary Celebration / Giveaway: Schedule Poster, presented by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (first 500 fans)
Saturday, April 29 – Fireworks Extravaganza
Sunday, April 30 – Kids Run the Ballpark, presented by All Kids Dental
Friday, May 5 – Cinco de Mayo Fiesta / $5 tickets / Giveaway: 20th Anniversary Crest Pin (first 500 fans)
Saturday, May 6 – Pink in the Park, to benefit by St. Vincent’s Medical Center Foundation / Giveaway: B.B. Batting Pin (first 500 fans)
Sunday, May 7 – B.B.’s 20th Birthday Party
Friday, May 19 – Luis Lopez Day / Giveaway: Luis Lopez Figurine (first 500 fans)
Saturday, May 20 – Small Business Saturday / Fireworks Extravaganza
Sunday, May 21 – Bark in the Park
Thursday, May 25 – Barnum Festival Night / Guest Manager: Ringmaster Terry O’Connor
Friday, June 2 – Giveaway: Team Photo, presented by Orthopaedic Specialty Group (first 500 fans)
Saturday, June 3 – Christmas in June / Giveaway: B.B. Garden Gnome (first 500 fans)
Sunday, June 4 – XPOGO
Wednesday, June 14 – Military Appreciation Night / Giveaway: Pete Rose Bobblehead (first 250 fans)
Friday, June 16 – Card Set Giveaway, presented by Dot Generation (first 500 fans)
Saturday, June 17 – Superhero Night, presented by Alternate Universe & Traynor Collision Center / Fireworks Extravaganza
Sunday, June 18 – Father’s Day Celebration / Giveaway: Bluefish Logo Fedora (first 500 fans)
Wednesday, June 28 – Faith & Family Night / Giveaway: Lou Gehrig Bobblehead (first 250 fans)
Monday, July 3 – Independence Eve Celebration / Fireworks Extravaganza
Tuesday, July 4 – Independence Day BBQ / $4 Tickets
Wednesday, July 5 – Finance Industry Night / Giveaway: Roger Clemens Bobblehead (first 250 fans)
Friday, July 7 – Giveaway: The Ballpark at Harbor Yard Logo Pin (first 500 fans)
Saturday, July 8 – Bacon Night / Giveaway: Barack Obama Bobblehead (first 500 fans)
Wednesday, July 19 – First Responders Appreciation Night / Giveaway: Paul O’Neill Bobblehead (first 250 fans)
Friday, July 21 – Giveaway: Train Whistle, presented by AMTRAK (first 500 fans)
Saturday, July 22 – Health & Wellness Night / Fireworks Extravaganza
Friday, July 28 – Bark in the Park / Giveaway: Bluefish Dog Bandanas (first 500 fans)
Saturday, July 29 – Roberto Clemente Night / Latin Heritage Night / Giveaway: Endy Chavez Bobblehead (first 500 fans)
Wednesday, August 9 (7:12 pm) – Manufacturing Night / Giveaway: Thurman Munson Bobblehead (first 250 fans)
Friday, August 11 – “The Bullet” Human Cannonball Show / Giveaway: John Belushi Bobblehead (first 500 fans)
Saturday, August 12 – Hot Rod Car Show / Fireworks Extravaganza
Saturday, August 19 – Homerun for Heroes Day, presented by Sikorsky
Wednesday, August 23 – Lawyer Night / Giveaway: Pete Rose Bobblehead (first 250 fans)
Friday, September 1 – Giveaway: F Logo Pin (first 500 fans)
Saturday, September 2 – Labor Day Clambake / Giveaway: B.B. Dab-blehead (first 500 fans)
Wednesday, September 6 – Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day / Irish Heritage Night / Giveaway: Mystery Bobblehead (first 250 fans)
Friday, September 15 – Giveaway: 20 Logo Pin (first 500 fans)
Saturday, September 16 – Star Wars Night, presented by Alternate Universe & Traynor Collision Center / Fireworks Extravaganza
Sunday, September 17 – Fan Appreciation Day
Stay tuned to www.bridgeportbluefish.com as well as Facebook and Twitter for announcements about other special events to take place throughout the season.
Single-game tickets will go on sale on Monday, April 3 at 9:00 am at the Bluefish Box Office at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, as well as online at www.bridgeportbluefish.com. On non-game days, the Box Office will be open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and closed on weekends. On game days, the Box Office will be open from 9:00 am until the beginning of the seventh inning on weekdays, and on Saturday and Sunday it will be open from 10:00am until the beginning of the seventh inning. The Box Office can also be reached at 203-210-BLUE or tickets@bridgeportbluefish.com.
About the Bridgeport Bluefish
The Bridgeport Bluefish are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard. For further information, call 203-210-BLUE (2583) or visit www.BridgeportBluefish.com.
About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)
The Atlantic League has been a leader in professional baseball and a gateway to Major League Baseball since 1998. Over 36 million fans have attended Atlantic League games and more than 800 players and 50 managers and coaches have joined MLB organizations directly from the ALPB. The Atlantic League emphasizes winning baseball games, showcasing the talent of top-caliber players and offering affordable family entertainment to metropolitan markets serving nearly 15% of the US population. For more information, please visit www.AtlanticLeague.com.
