Brewers fans, start your bobbleheads.
The Brewers put single-game tickets on sale during an "Arctic Tailgate" party Saturday and the promotional schedule for the season was released today.
There are several all-fan bobblehead giveaways, including April 6 (Prince Fielder), June 1 (Ryan Braun), June 22 (the Klement's Polish Racing Sausage), July 6 (the Barrel Man logo), Aug. 24 (J.J. Hardy) and Sept. 7 (Corey Hart).
The Brewers also do several collectible posters featuring
Hardy (May 31), Hart (July 13) and Braun (Aug. 10). Fielder posters are available for purchase at Sentry stores Aug. 25-31.
During the second homestand of the season from April 23-27, the "5-County, 5-Day Celebration" gets underway. All residents of Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha, Racine and Milwaukee Counties can purchase tickets for half-price at the box office on all reserved seats (excluding the Miller Lite Beerpen and the $1 Uecker Seats).
During the weekend of Mother's Day against the Cardinals (May 9-12), the Brewers host "Spring Madness" at Miller Park with all seats priced at $26 and less available at half price (excluding the Uecker seats). For these four games, small Pepsi products and hot dogs are just $1 each.
In addition, Friday, June 13 includes a special cap giveaway for the first 15,000 fans 17 and older. On June 17, the popular Little League Night takes place as all little leaguers in uniform (registered in advance) have the opportunity to parade around the warning track in a pre-game ceremony.
On July 12, the first 40,000 fans receive a Brewers Prince Fielder jersey drawstring bag. Additional promotions during the month of July include a Miller High Life cooler bag (July 26), Chevrolet Brewers key chain (July 27) and Brewers car flag, courtesy of West Bend (July 31).
Meanwhile, the 10th Annual 5K Sausage Run / Walk begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 26 with all proceeds supporting the youth recreation and education programs of Brewers Charities. All participants receive a T-shirt, Klement's hot dog, Pepsi product and a ticket voucher redeemable for one of more than a dozen regular season games in 2008.
Families with children will also want to mark their calendar on Sunday, Aug. 10 for Brewers Kids Club Day. Brewers Kids Club members have the opportunity to participate in a pre-game on-field parade around the warning track before the Brewers take the field against the Washington Nationals.
The Brewers also have a number of ongoing ticket promotions during the 2008 season. Family Days take place again during every Sunday home game. Fans may purchase a Terrace Reserved ticket, hot dog and small soda, for only $10. Tickets must be purchased at least one day in advance. (The September 28th game vs. the Cubs is $13).
Another popular promotion returning in 2008 is the C'mon Back Club in which all fans have the opportunity to receive a free Terrace Level ticket by completing a C'mon Back Card. Fans qualify by making six purchases of eight gallons of gas or more at participating bp stations. Redemption dates include: May 27, June 3, July 9, Aug. 8, Aug. 19 and four dates in September (Sept. 2, 4, 8 and 23rd).
Fan Appreciation Night takes place Sept. 25, with one fan winning a 2008 Chevrolet.
Tickets for individual Brewers home games can be purchased starting at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Miller Park box office, online at brewers.com or by calling (414) 902-4000.
