As we check off the boxes and move through the baseball off-season, one of our favorites is the promo schedule release. Sure, it is subject to change. Sure, I’d go to baseball without the tchotchkes and “theme nights,” but it’s nice to picture how the season will unfold. It can be important to decide which single games to purchase if you’re not a Season Ticket Member. In the past, we’d have a draft where the kiddos could pick which games they wanted. And now, it’s the first step towards deciding which game to go to on the many, many overlap weeks between the Reading team and the ‘Pigs.
I’ll attach the media release of the schedule at the end–you may have already seen it released elsewhere. But to make this post a bit different, let’s take a look at how it will all play out, home stand by home stand. And remember, some of this could change and more promos could get added.
Weekly Regulars (We continue with the Tuesday through Sunday 6-game series, mostly)
Tuesday: “Tail Waggin” dog night on the lawn; $1 Hot Dogs
Wednesday: “Tacos and Tallboys”. $2 Tacos and $5 16oz Cans. (Further details to come)
Thursday: “Happy Hour” 5PM to 7PM $1 Hot Dogs, $3 and $4 select 16oz drafts
Friday: Fireworks
Sunday: Kids run the bases (post-game)
**There will be Theme Nights featuring the Pork Racers
(Bold are my personal favorites for this season)
3-Game Opening Series, Worcester, March 29 to March 31:
Friday, March 29: Opening Night, 6:05PM Start; Retro Drinking Glass giveaway, fireworks
Saturday, March 30: 4:35PM Start. Magnet Schedule giveaway
Sunday, March 31 (Easter Sunday): 1:35PM Start. Easter Bunny appearance. Egg Hunt.
April 9-14, Durham
Tuesday, April 9: Youth Fan Jersey giveaway
Wednesday, April 10: (none)
Thursday, April 11: (none)
Friday, April 12: “80’s Night” – Fireworks
Saturday, April 13: “Ribbie Night”
Sunday, April 14: Coquis; Kids Coquis Jersey giveaway
April 23-28, Charlotte
Tuesday, April 23: (none)
Wednesday, April 24: Phillie Phanatic Appearance
Thursday, April 25: First Responders Night
Friday, April 26: Fireworks, 90’s Night
Saturday, April 27: TBA Theme Night, TBA Jersey Auction and Cap Raffle
Sunday, April 28: Mamajuana
May 7-12, Syracuse
Tuesday, May 7 (11:00AM): Education Day
Wednesday, May 8: Ladies Night
Thursday, May 9: Scrub Jersey giveaway, Rally Towel giveaway, Scrub jersey auction, St Luke’s Night
Friday, May 10: Fireworks, Star Wars Night, Star Wars Jersey Auction
Saturday, May 11: Fireworks, Allentown City Series jersey giveaway, Lehigh Valley Hospital Night
Sunday, May 12: Mother’s Day, Fanny Pack giveaway (Women, 18+), Mother’s Day catch on the field (post-game)
May 21-26, Rochester
Tuesday, May 21 (11:00AM): Education Day
Wednesday, May 22: Umbrella giveaway
Thursday, May 23: Military Night
Friday, May 24: Fireworks
Saturday, May 25: Fireworks, Witches and Wizards Night
Sunday, May 26 (6:35PM): Memorial Day celebration, Fireworks, Cap giveaway, Cap Raffle
June 4-9, Buffalo
Tuesday, June 4: TBA giveaway, Pride Night
Wednesday, June 5: TBA Theme Night
Thursday, June 6: Diggity Night
Friday, June 7: Fireworks, PSECU Night
Saturday, June 8: Fireworks, Tyler’s Balancing Act Appearance
Sunday, June 9: Father’s Day observation (early), Bucket Hat giveaway (Men 18+), post-game catch on the field
June 18-23, Norfolk
Tuesday, June 18: Youth Jersey (Sunday Design) giveaway
Wednesday, June 19: Juneteenth Observation
Thursday, June 20: Crossbody Bag giveaway
Friday, June 21: Fireworks, Marvel Night, Marvel jersey auction and cap raffle
Saturday, June 22: Saturday Hex T-Shirt giveaway
Sunday, June 23: TBA giveaway, Princess & Pirates Day
July 2-3, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Tuesday, July 2 (7:05PM): Jurassic Park Night, Jurassic Pork cap giveaway, 3D Fireworks
Wednesday, July 3, GAME 1, 1:35PM: Independence Day Celebration, Independence Day Cap Raffle
–Between Games Tailgate Party, TBA, Blog Hosted–
Wednesday, July 3, GAME 2, 7:05PM: 3D Fireworks, Independence Day Cap Raffle (cont’)
–“Fourth On The Field” July 4, hosted by IronPigs–
July 9-14, Buffalo (again)
Tuesday, July 9 (11:00AM) Camp Day
Wednesday, July 10: Coquis, Suicide Prevention Night, Coquis Lunch Bag giveaway (kids)
Thursday, July 11: Margaritaville Night
Friday, July 12: Fireworks, Hambone Night
Saturday, July 13: Adult Cap giveaway, Salute to Lehigh Valley, Jersey auction and Cap raffle, Fireworks
Sunday, July 14: Youth tumbler giveaway (kids)
July 19-21, Worcester (again)
Friday, July 19: Fireworks, Bethlehem City Series Cap giveaway
Saturday, July 20: Fireworks, Santa Hat giveaway (adults), Christmas In July, City Series Jersey Auction and Cap Raffle
Sunday, July 21: Christmas in July cont’,
August 6-11, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (again)
Tuesday, August 6: Phillie Phanatic Appearance, youth cap giveaway, Wrestling Night
Wednesday, August 7: Festers cap giveaway, Musikfest Night
Thursday, August 8: (none)
Friday, August 9: Fireworks, Scrapple Night, Scrapple Jersey Auction
Saturday, August 10: Fireworks, Salute to Philly, Jersey Auction and Cap Raffle
Sunday, August 11: Football Day, Youth Football Jersey giveaway
August 20-25, Rochester (again)
Tuesday, August 20: (none)
Wednesday, August 21: Pre-Game Player Selfies, Belt Buckle giveaway (adults), Country Western Night
Thursday, August 22: Mamajuana, Mamajuana Rally Towel giveaway, Mamajuana jersey auction and cap raffle
Friday, August 23: Fireworks, Paranormal Patrol Night
Saturday, August 24: Fireworks, TBA Theme Night
Sunday, August 25: Old School Baseball Day, Sensory Friendly Game
August 27-September 1, Syracuse (again)
Tuesday, August 27: Chris P. Bacon Night
Wednesday, August 28: Strike Out Cancer Night, Strike Out Cancer Jersey Auction
Thursday, August 29: Coquis
Friday, August 30: Fireworks, Gender Reveal Night
Saturday, August 31: Fireworks, Bike Night
Sunday, September 1 (6:35PM): Jeep Night, Fireworks
September 17-22, Worcester (again), Final Home Stand
Tuesday, September 17: Youth Knit Cap giveaway, Haunt Night
Wednesday, September 18: Coquis, Coquis Cap Raffle
Thursday, September 19: TBA Theme Night
Friday, September 20: Fireworks
Saturday, September 21: Fireworks
Sunday, September 22: Bobblehead giveaway (TBA)*, Theme Day (TBA)
*Yes, it appears only one bobblehead, we don’t know who it is, and we have to wait until the end of the season. Not ideal. I suppose more could be added if sponsors step up and production time isn’t prohibitive.
Discussion: That’s a pretty impressive schedule to be released on January 15, really. There are areas where it could be filled out even more–and the weekly regulars are just as significant as the giveaways and themes. I believe you may be able to purchase single game tickets right away–at least for select baseline seats. That kind of takes away from “Pig Day” somewhat, but hey, here we are in the digital age, so why not?
Up Next: The Phillies Winter Caravan makes a Lehigh Valley stop on Thursday, January 18 down at ArtsQuest. RHP Orion Kerkering, Manager Rob Thompson, OF Brandon Marsh, and former IronPig great Jorge Velandia are expected to be there.
“National Pig Day” observation looks to be Saturday, March 2. Although, that hasn’t been officially announced yet. I already have it on my calendar as a day to head out to the park and greet the baseball people and pick up the season ticket holder gift and perhaps another yard sign in anticipation of the season.
PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE MEDIA RELEASE
IronPigs Announce 2024 Promotions
PRINTABLE SCHEDULE WITH GAME TIMES
See you at the park,
@Kram207