Maybe as much as Bernie Brewer, the Racing Sausages and tape-measure home runs, the Brewers are known for bobbleheads.
No team in Major League Baseball gives away more of the popular collectibles than the Brewers, who have six all-fan bobblehead giveaways on the 2011 schedule.
"We're the king of bobblehead purchasing," says Brewers Vice President of Business Operations Rick Schlesinger. "The company we order from always gives us a gold star and the royal treatment because we order hundreds of thousands of them every year."
This year, closer John Axford (April 24), third baseman Casey McGehee (May 22), Greinke (June 12), the Racing Hot Dog (July 12), infielder Craig Counsell (Aug. 14) and pitcher Randy Wolf (Sept. 25) will be featured on the popular dolls.
The annual bobblehead days are among the most popular dates for fans. All six dates this season are approaching sellouts.
In addition to bobbleheads, the Brewers have numerous other giveaway days lined up for fans in 2011, including the annual magnetic schedules given away on opening day, and roll-out pen schedule April 8 and a full set of Brewers baseball cards on May 21. Various companies and attractions, like Discovery World, the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Kwik Trip, will also hand out discount coupons throughout the season.
Giveaways aren't the only promotional events on the schedule. Singles can meet and mingle during Singles Night (an event sponsored by OnMilwaukee.com) on April 25. If you're handy with a ball of yarn, you can enjoy a game with your fellow needle artists on Stich N' Pitch Night, June 21 against Tampa Bay.
The annual Cerveceros Day, honoring the Hispanic Community, comes on June 11 and the Negro League Game is set for July 9. The Brewers will also honor Milwaukee's rich German influence this year with German Heritage Day on Aug. 14. The team will wear jerseys that say "Bierbrauer" while the visiting Pirates' jerseys will say "Piraten." That day is also Craig Counsell bobblehead day.
Tickets for Brewers games can be purchased in person at Miller Park, online at brewers.com or by calling (414) 902-4000.
2011 promotional schedule
April 4
Associated Bank Brewers Magnetic Schedule Day
All fans in attendance will receive a 2011 Brewers magnetic schedule.
April 6
Valvoline Instant Oil Change Special Coupon
The first 20,000 fans 18 and older will receive a special coupon offer.
April 7
Weather Day at Miller Park
April 7 is the third annual Weather Day at Miller Park, a special day for students that includes a meteorology lesson and Weather Day quiz from Storm Team 4, followed by a special science fair featuring Discovery World and the Learning Shop, all before the Brewers take the field against the Braves at 12:40 p.m. For details, call (414) 902-4777 or visit brewers.com/weatherday.
April 7
Discovery World Coupon
The first 10,000 fans through the gates will receive a coupon for free children's admission to Discovery World with the purchase of an adult admission.
April 8
Potawatomi Pen Schedule
The first 20,000 fans 21 and older will receive a pen schedule.
April 10
Kalahari Resorts VIP Savings Card
The first 10,000 fans 21 and older will receive a Kalahari VIP savings card.
April 22-24
Brewers Community Foundation Drive for Charity
Shaun Marcum and Brewers Community Foundation invite you to drop off any new or gently used children's books during the Brewers Community Foundation Drive for Charity. Each fan that donates will receive a Shaun Marcum Brewers collectible pin.
April 22
Sports Authority coupon
The first 10,000 fans will receive a special coupon offer.
April 24
Palermo's Pizza/Piggly Wiggly John Axford bobblehead
All fans will receive a collectible Brewers bobblehead doll, featuring Brewers pitcher John Axford.
April 25
OnMilwaukee.com Singles Night
For only $40, get a Dew Deck ticket to watch the Brewers and Reds, a pre-game buffet and two drinks per person, while mixing and mingling with Milwaukee-area singles. For packages, call (414) 902-4641 or visit brewers.com/singles.
April 27
Valvoline Instant Oil Change coupon
The first 20,000 fans 18 and older will receive a special coupon offer.
April 29
UW-Milwaukee doubleheader
The UW-Milwaukee baseball team hosts Horizon League rival Youngstown State beginning at 3 p.m.
May 9-14
Five County, Five Day Celebration
Residents of Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha, Racine and Milwaukee Counties can purchase half-price tickets for all reserved seats (excluding the Miller Lite Beerpen, all-inclusive areas and the $1 Uecker Seats).
May 11
Valvoline Instant Oil Change coupon
The first 20,000 fans 18 and older will receive a special coupon offer.
May 15
Military Appreciation Day
Thousands of military members will be in attendance as the Brewers and the Pirates sport military-themed caps in tribute to the men and women who have served our country.
May 20
Sports Authority coupon
The first 10,000 fans will receive a special coupon offer.
May 21
Brewers Kids police baseball card set
The first 10,000 kids 16 and under will receive a set of Brewers trading cards. Each trading card features a Brewers player on the front and a positive message on the back.
May 22
Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board Casey McGehee bobblehead
All fans will receive a collectible Brewers bobble head doll, featuring Brewers infielder Casey McGehee.
May 25
Valvoline Instant Oil Change coupon
The first 20,000 fans 18 and older will receive a special coupon offer.
May 27-29
Spring Madness presented by PNC Bank
All Loge Outfield, Terrace Box, Terrace Reserved, Field Bleachers, Loge Bleachers and Bernie's Terrace tickets are half-price, while small Pepsi products and Klement's hot dogs are just $1 each.
June 8
Valvoline Instant Oil Change coupon
The first 20,000 fans 18 and older will receive a special coupon offer.
June 10
Sports Authority coupon
The first 10,000 fans will receive a special coupon offer.
June 11
Cerveceros Day
The Brewers will wear their special "Cerveceros" uniforms as a tribute to Hispanic Baseball Players.
June 11
Brewers Wives basket raffle
On Saturday, June 11, Brewers Wives will be selling baskets filled with their husband's favorite things.
June 12
Time Warner Cable Zack Greinke bobblehead
All fans will receive a collectible Brewers bobble head doll, featuring Brewers pitcher Zack Greinke.
June 20
Little League Night
All Little Leaguers in uniform will parade around the warning track in a pre-game ceremony. Contact your local Little League representative for ticket information.
June 21
Stitch N' Pitch Night
Join fellow needle artists for Stitch N' Pitch Night at Miller Park on Tuesday, June 21 as the Brewers take on the Tampa Bay Rays at 7:10 p.m. Purchase a seat in the special Stitch N' Pitch section, starting at just $25. Socialize with fellow needle artists, speak to shop owners and visit teaching tables when gates open. The first 1,000 needle artists to buy tickets and attend Stitch N' Pitch Night at Miller Park will receive a free special edition Brewers Stitch N' Pitch bobblehead. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
June 22
Valvoline Instant Oil Change coupon
The first 20,000 fans 18 and older will receive a special coupon offer.
June 24-26
Brewers Community Foundation Drive for Charity
Craig Counsell and Brewers Community Foundation invite you to drop off non-perishable food items for Feeding America during the Brewers Community Foundation Drive For Charity.
Sentry Foods reusable shopping bag
The first 10,000 fans will receive a reusable shopping bag.
June 25
Kwik Trip coupon
All fans in attendance will receive a special coupon offer.
June 26
Miller High Life Brewers cap
The first 15,000 fans 21 and older will receive a Brewers cap.
July 6
Valvoline Instant Oil Change coupon
The first 20,000 fans 18 and older will receive a special coupon offer.
July 6
YMCA Day at Miller Park
YMCA members are eligible for a special ticket offer to the game against Arizona. For details, contact your local Milwaukee YMCA or visit brewers.com/ymca.
July 8
Sports Authority coupon
The first 10,000 fans will receive a special coupon offer.
July 9
Negro League Game
The Brewers will wear reproductions of uniforms worn by the Milwaukee Bears, the city's 1923 entry in the Negro National League.
July 10
Klement's Sausage Hot Dog Racing Sausage bobblehead
All fans in attendance will receive a collectible Brewers bobble, featuring the Klement's Famous Racing Hot Dog.
July 25
Davey Nelson's Celebrity Golf Tournament
Join Davey Nelson for the third-annual Davey Nelson Celebrity Golf Tournament at Blackwolf Run in Kohler. The day begins with a golf clinic and brunch buffet before foursomes tee off for a shotgun start with a celebrity golfer. A cocktail reception and dinner follow with a live auction and awards presentation. For more information, please e-mail meredith.malone@brewers.com or call (414) 902-4501.
July 27
Valvoline Instant Oil Change coupon
The first 20,000 fans 18 and older will receive a special coupon offer.
July 30
Miller Lite Beer Vendor bobblehead
The first 15,000 fans 21 and older will receive a Beer Vendor bobblehead.
July 30
Brewers Community Foundation Famous Racing Sausages 5K Run/Walk
The 13th-annual Brewers Community Foundation Famous Racing Sausages 5K Sausage Run/Walk will be held at 9 a.m. at the Klement's Sausage Haus at Miller Park and all proceeds will support Brewers Community Foundation. The $30 entry fee includes a commemorative T-shirt, a Klement's hot dog, a bottle of Aquafina and a ticket voucher redeemable for one of 10 specified 2011 regular season games. For an entry form or questions, please e-mail meredith.malone@brewers.com or call (414) 902-4501.
July 31
Brewers Kids Club Day presented by Associated Bank
Brewers Kids Club members will have the opportunity to participate in a pre-game on-field parade around the warning track.
Aug. 3
Valvoline Instant Oil Change coupon
The first 20,000 fans 18 and older will receive a special coupon offer.
Aug. 12-18
Brewers Community Foundation Week
The week will feature fundraisers on each game day, which will engage and delight fans throughout the home stand. The "Ultimate Auction" will be held online during this period featuring Brewers memorabilia and VIP experiences. Proceeds from each fundraiser will benefit Brewers Community Foundation.
Aug. 12
Sports Authority coupon
The first 10,000 fans will receive a special coupon offer.
Aug. 13
Brewers Wives Mystery Bag event
Fans can donate $40 in exchange for a mystery bag, which will contain an autographed baseball by a Brewers player or coach. Brewers Wives will be stationed at tables throughout the ballpark selling the mystery bags and proceeds will go to the Brewers Community Foundation.
Aug. 14
RedPrairie Craig Counsell Bobble Head & German Heritage Day
The Brewers and the Pirates will wear special uniforms as part of German Heritage Day at Miller Park. In addition, all fans will receive a collectible Brewers bobblehead doll, featuring Brewers infielder Craig Counsell in a "Bierbrauer" uniform.
Aug. 17
Valvoline Instant Oil Change coupon
The first 20,000 fans 18 and older will receive a special coupon offer.
Aug. 26-28
Brewers Community Foundation Drive for Charity
Ron Roenicke and Brewers Community Foundation invite you to drop off any new school supplies during the Brewers Community Foundation Drive For Charity.
Aug. 31
Valvoline Instant Oil Change coupon
The first 20,000 fans 18 and older will receive a special coupon offer.
Sept. 9
Sports Authority coupon
The first 10,000 fans will receive a special coupon offer.
Sept. 10
Kalahari Resorts VIP savings card
The first 10,000 fans 21 and older will receive a Kalahari VIP Savings Card.
Sept. 14
Valvoline Instant Oil Change coupon
The first 20,000 fans 18 and older will receive a special coupon offer.
September 24
Fan Appreciation Night
All fans will receive a Brewers team photo card and fabulous prizes will be given away throughout the game.
Sept. 25
Robert Haack Diamonds Randy Wolf bobblehead
All fans will receive a collectible Brewers bobblehead, featuring Brewers pitcher Randy Wolf.
Sept. 28
Valvoline Instant Oil Change coupon
The first 20,000 fans 18 and older will receive a special coupon offer.
Season-long promotions
Associated Bank Kids Zone -- Located on the Field Level near the right-field corner, the Associated Bank Kids Zone includes a batting cage, pitching cage, replica Bernie Brewer slide and clubhouse, interactive game with replicas of the Klement's Famous Racing Sausage and a "Race to First Base," as well as many photo opportunities. The Associated Bank Kids Zone is open from the time stadium gates open until the end of the game.
Kids Autograph Saturdays -- Prior to select Saturday home games, Brewers players and coaches will autograph photo cards for kids 14 and under. Autograph Saturday dates are: April 23, May 21, June 25, July 30 and Aug. 13.
PNC Major League Moment -- At participating PNC Banks, kids 6-13 can enter to win an on-field appearance with a Brewers player during the national anthem on Sunday home games, along with tickets, a cap, a baseball and photos.
Sundays at Helfaer Field -- Beginning May 15, prior to every Sunday home game between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., fans are invited to visit and play catch at Helfaer Field for free. Call (414) 902-4004 for details.
U.S. Cellular Bullpen -- Get interactive this season at the U.S. Cellular Bullpen, located on the Field Level Concourse behind Section 112. Stop by to get your photo taken with a Brewers player cut-out and participate in other fun Brewers-themed activities.
Valvoline Instant Oil Change Junior Announcer -- Kids 7-12 can enter the Valvoline Instant Oil Change Junior Announcer Contest at participating Valvoline Instant Oil Change locations. During one inning at each Brewers home game, a lucky winner will announce the first three Brewers at-bats over Miller Park's public address system.
