Savannah Bananas 2017 Promotional Schedule is A "Peeling"

RING CEREMONY AND ST. PATRICK’S CELEBRATION HIGHLIGHT
2017 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE

SAVANNAH, GA. May 3, 2017 – The Savannah Bananas are excited to announce the full promotional schedule for the 2017 season.

One of the highlights of the team’s sophomore season promotions is a championship ring ceremony, to be held on Monday, June 5^th. Fans can celebrate the 2016 Coastal Plain League championship as head coach Sean West and returning Bananas players receive their championship rings.

“We are really excited to be able to celebrate the championship one more time at Grayson Stadium. The rings are amazing and we know the team and the fans will love them,” said team president, Jared Orton.

Another highlight is the team’s first “St. Patrick’s Day in July” celebration on Monday, July 17th. The Bananas will be embracing Savannah’s favorite holiday by getting decked out in green commemorative jerseys.

Another new promotion is Super Splash Day on June 28th. This all-day event will feature water games, water slides and numerous activities, with over 30 local summer camps attending. The Bananas will play at noon and 6:00 PM.  

The team will also be bringing back some fan favorites, all of which sold out in 2016. Faith and Family night will be back on June 16th. Over 40 churches will be coming out to Grayson Stadium to participate.

Salute the Troops will be held the Saturday, July 8^th. This popular night honors active military and veterans.

The following weekend, July 14^th is Strike Out Cancer night, honoring area cancer survivors and caretakers. The team will be wearing personalized jerseys, which will be auctioned off to raise money for cancer research.

Fans will get two chances to bring their four-legged friends to Grayson Stadium this summer. Bark in the Park nights will be held on June 19^th and July 24^th. Last year over 500 dogs attended each Bark in the Park game.

There will also be five fireworks nights this year, starting with Friday, June 2^nd. Other fireworks shows include June 30^th, July 3^rd, July 22^nd, and August 5^th.

Thirsty Thursdays will also be back, beginning with Opening Night, June 1^st.

In addition to these promotions, fans can expect to enjoy bigger and better pregame and between-innings entertainment.

“As fans saw last year, every game is a show with non-stop entertainment,” said Orton. “We are excited about our different promotional nights, but we’re going to make sure each game is a memorable experience.”

All Bananas 2017 memberships are now sold out. Available single game tickets go on sale this Friday, May 5^th at 9:00 AM. Fans can buy tickets and find more information by visiting thesavannahbananas.com or calling (912)712-2482.

PRESS RELEASE by          

Liz Bushaw Marketing Coordinator

Savannah Bananas

(912) 712-2482