Indians Announce 2008 Promotions Schedule
INDIANAPOLIS -- Twelve Friday Night Fireworks shows, nine Souvenir Sundays and eight Spectacular Saturday entertainment acts highlight the 2008 Indianapolis Indians promotional schedule. The slate also features nine Monday Dollar Menu games and eight Business Day affairs.
The first 4,000 fans will receive a special item from the Indians on all Souvenir Sundays during the upcoming campaign. The list includes a Wall Calendar (April 13), Mother's Day Picture Frame (May 11), Jersey T-Shirt (June 1), Fleece Blanket (June 22), Visor Cap (July 6), Cooler (July 13), Baseball Card Set (July 27), Rowdie Bank (Aug. 3) and Knit Cap (Aug. 17).
After a Mascot Mania on April 12, six entertainment acts are slated to roll through Victory Field on Spectacular Saturdays. Dave the Horn Guy (May 10), the Pirate Parrot (May 31), ZOOperstars (June 21 & Aug. 16), Famous Chicken (July 12), Bucket Boys (July 26) and BirdZerk (Aug. 2) will all be on hand to dazzle fans.
In addition to Opening Night and the Fourth of July, the Tribe will offer 12 Friday Night Fireworks displays (April 18 & 25, May 9, 16 & 30, June 6 & 20, July 11 & 25, Aug. 1, 15 & 29).
The Monday Dollar Menu (April 14, May 12, June 2, 16 & 23, July 7, 21 & 28, Aug. 18) returns for a fifth straight season, while eight Business Day games (April 16 & 23, May 14, June 4 & 25, July 9 & 23, Aug. 13) will feature a special 2 p.m. start time.
The popular Baseball in Education program also continues in 2008 as students will have three opportunities (April 30, May 15 & 21) to apply their classroom curriculum to a baseball setting.
Children 14-and-under can enjoy "Baseball Up Close" all season long by joining the Community Health/WISH-TV Knot Hole Club for just $14. Adults can get in on the action by purchasing a full-season ticket, half-season ticket, mini plan or flex pack.
Season ticket packages are currently on sale through the Victory Field Box Office (317-269-3542 ext. 258) and
Indianapolis Indians: Home. Individual game tickets go on sale March 4 and can be purchased through the web site, any Ticketmaster outlet or by visiting the ballpark at 501 W. Maryland Street.