Bowling Green Hot Rods Team Up With Edmonson Voice For Exciting Ticket Giveaways For 2018 Season

​Edmonson Voice Staff Report:​
The Bowling Green Hot Rods have joined forces with the Edmonson Voice network in a community partnership that will provide multiple opportunities for VOICE readers/viewers to enjoy minor league baseball just down the road at Bowling Green Ballpark.

This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the Hot Rods.

“We are excited to partner with the Edmonson Voice,” said Hot Rods Media Relations Manager Paul Taylor. “We look forward to providing our fans in Edmonson County the very latest in Hot Rods news, notes, and information about the team.”

The Edmonson Voice will be giving away tickets throughout the season on their website and social media pages all season long. 

​The Bowling Green Hot Rods, Class-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, announced their 2018 Promotional Calendar on Wednesday. In addition to the traditional Faith and Family Nights, Princess and Pirates Nights, and Margaritaville Night, the Hot Rods have several new and exciting nights planned for fans this season. There will also be a total of 15 fireworks nights in 2018, including 11 Friday night displays.

“Our 10th season is a special occasion,” said Hot Rods GM/COO Eric C. Leach. “So we’re planning some extra special theme nights, giveaways, and events to make sure our 10th season is the best one yet!”

On Opening Night, April 5th, fans will get a double giveaway, featuring the Hot Rods 10th season logo t-shirt, as well as a 2018 Quickstick schedule.

Jersey Auctions will take place on the following nights:
Saturday, April 28th: Bootlegger Night (Hat Giveaway)
Saturday, May 12th: Pink Out the Park (Tote Bag Giveaway, with pre-game Yoga)
Saturday, June 2nd: What Should’ve Been Night: A Celebration of US Soccer (Soccer Scarf Giveaway)
Wednesday, July 4th: Fireworks Spectacular
Saturday, July 28th: Margaritaville Night (Bucket Hat Giveaway, sponsored by Ashley Homestore)
Saturday, August 25th: What We Were Night: Tribute to the Catfish

“Our jersey auctions always help make for a fun night,” said Leach. “In addition to our fans sporting the game-worn Hot Rods jerseys, we really enjoy partnering with local charities to help better our communities in south central Kentucky.”

Giveaway Nights for 2018 include the following dates and items:
Saturday, April 14th: Hall of Fame Night (Double Bobblehead Giveaway, sponsored by Ashley Homestore)
Saturday, Apri; 28th: Bootlegger Night (Hat Giveaway, sponsored by Reinhart Food Service)
Saturday, May 12th: Pink Out the Park (Tote Bag Giveaway)
Saturday, June 2nd: What Should’ve Been Night (Soccer Scarf Giveaway)
Saturday, June 23rd: 2 MILLIONTH FAN Night (Team Card Set Giveaway sponsored by ISTT, with specialty prizes)
Saturday, July 14th: “Mini” Night (Mini Bat giveaway)
Saturday, July 28th: Margaritaville Night (Bucket Hat Giveaway, sponsored by Ashley Homestore)
Saturday, August 4th: Local Matters Night (Fan Design T-Shirt)
Saturday, August 25th: What We Were Night: Tribute to the Catfish (Camo Hat giveaway)
Saturday, September 1st: Septembeer (Glass giveaway)

Bowling Green Ballpark will also welcome the following Entertainment Acts in 2018:
Friday, May 11th: Faith and Family Night- Postgame Concert by Austin French
Sunday, June 3rd: Roscoe’s Birthday- Clifford will appear, courtesy of WKU-PBS
Saturday, June 23rd: Zooperstars, courtesy of Zooperstars
Sunday, July 28th: Sunday Funday- SuperWhy will appear, courtesy of WKU-PBS

Fireworks Nights return to Bowling Green Ballpark in 2018 on the following dates:
Thursday, April 5th: Opening Day (Quickstick schedule and 10th Season T-Shirt giveaway)
Friday, April 6th: Super Hero Night (Magnet schedule giveaway)
Friday, April 13th: Fright Night (Halfway to Halloween)
Friday, April 27th: Princess and Pirate Night, Free TV Friday (sponsored by McGown TV Sales and Service)
Friday, May 11th: Faith and Family Night (Postgame concert by Austin French)
Friday, May 25th: EMT Night
Sunday, May 27th: 2000s Night
Friday, June 1st: Country Night
Friday, June 22nd: Princess and Pirate Night
Wednesday, July 4th: Fourth of July Spectacular
Friday, July 13th: Faith and Family Night- Postgame Speaker TBA
Friday, July 27th: Christmas in July
Friday, August 10th: Princess and Pirate Night
Friday, August 24th: Harry Potter Night
Sunday, September 2nd: Fireworks Finale

Returning from 2017 are the day of the week themes and promos. Those include, Buck Monday, Tail Waggin’ Tuesday, Winning Wednesday, Throwback Thursday, Fireworks Friday, Super Saturday, and Sunday Funday, where kids eat free.

The Hot Rods open their 10th season in southcentral Kentucky on Thursday, April 5th at 6:35p.m. against the Dayton Dragons. For a full list of promotions, game schedule and ticket options, fans can visit www.bghotrods.com.

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