There are only 50 days until Southwest University Park opens its gates for Opening Day 2016 and the El Paso Chihuahuas are getting ready to bring you another season of fun! The 2016 promotions schedule is jam-packed with so much entertainment that you will want to be at every game!
Coming to a desk near you is the “bobblehair” of Chihuahuas on-field emcee and funnyman, Andy Imfeld on May 9th presented by GECU. This bobblehead giveaway will have synthetic hair to pay tribute to his glorious hairdo.
The Chihuahuas will be honoring the power-hitting, social media saavy, prankster and anti-hero Cody Decker with a bobblehead giveaway presented by Southwest University on Wednesday, June 15th.
Also on the giveaway docket is a soccer-style scarf (June 2nd), fleece blanket presented by Sarah Farms (July 14th) and lucha libre mask (August 10th).
Making another encore appearance, The Famous San Diego Chicken is returning to El Paso on Wednesday, August 3rd. The ZOOperstars! are back! The comical animalistic mascot crew of Cow Ripken, Jr., Clammy Sosa, Harry Canary, Ken Giraffey, Jr. and more will be back to heckle umpires and put on crazy acts on Friday, June 24th.
Making his Chihuahuas debut on Wednesday, July 20th is the Dallas Cowboys’ mascot, Rowdy! Rowdy will be available for pictures, autographs and will be highlighted in several different in-game promotions centered around “America’s Team”.
Notable theme nights include rocking out at KISS Night on May 21st with Minor League Baseball’s first-ever KISS jersey, US Army’s Birthday Celebration presented by GECU on June 14th and a Tribute to Fluffy, Gabriel Iglesias, on August 31st.
The El Paso Chihuahuas are excited to announce the newest addition to its Day of the Week lineup: T-Shirt Tuesday presented by GECU & Team 600 ESPN El Paso to join Day of the Week staples like Thrifty Thursday and Fireworks Spectacular Saturday.
T-shirts will be given away on eight Tuesdays to the first 2,000 fans in attendance with paid admission. Baseball in Education Days on May 3rd and May 17th will not be considered T-Shirt Tuesdays. Previously on Tuesdays, Seniors Eat Free will now be featured on Wednesdays.
Kids Eat Free moves from Wednesday to Sunday and will be an exclusive benefit to members of Chico’s Kids Club presented by Southwest Dairy Farmers. Sundaywill offer an exclusive experience to Kids Club members like pregame catch on the field, Chico’s Birthday Celebration, early entry to watch batting practice and more! For more information, visit epchihuahuas.com.
Individual tickets for the 2016 season go on sale this Saturday, February 27th, at 10:00 a.m. Also on Saturday, the Chihuahuas will be hosting a mini-Fan Fest including inflatables and the opportunity to get your picture taken with Chico! Fans can purchase individual tickets online at EPChihuahuas.com starting at 12:00 p.m. Fans who purchase in advance will save $2-$3 per ticket, per purchase.
The Chihuahuas open their home season on Friday, April 15th at 7:05 p.m. against the Reno Aces (Affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks) as the start of an eight game home stand, including four giveaways.
For information on group rates, hospitality areas, Season Seats and Paw-tial Plans, call (915) 533-BASE or visit EPChihuahuas.com.
All giveaways are one per person with paid admission. Guests must be present to receive a giveaway. All promotions, themes, and dates are subject to change.
2016 Day of the Week Promotions:
KIDS DAY SUNDAY | presented by Telemundo, Sunny 99.9 & El Paso Inc. – Kids Run the Bases post game presented by The Hospitals of Providence and Kids Eat Free for members of Chico’s Kids Club presented by Southwest Dairy Farmers only.
MILITARY MONDAY | presented by Power 102.1 & KHEY – Military personnel, past and present, can purchase a ticket in Zone E for $10 (normally $14) when they show their Military ID. Tickets can be purchased at epchihuahuas.com or govx.com.
T-SHIRT TUESDAY | presented by GECU & Team 600 ESPN El Paso – The first 2,000 fans in attendance with paid attendance will receive a Chihuahuas t-shirt. Excluding May 3rd and May 17th.
SENIORS EAT FREE WEDNESDAY | presented by CBS 4, 92.3 The Fox, Jose & El Paso Plus – Seniors (ages 60+) receive one meal voucher for a Jumbo Hotdog Meal.
THRIFTY THURSDAY | presented by KFOX, KLAQ, What’s Up & Univision – $2 12 ounce domestic drafts, $2 20 ounce Pepsi fountain drinks, $2 value size popcorn, and $2 value size Chihua’rrrines. Specials are available until 2.5 hours after gates open.
FETCH THE FUN FRIDAY | presented by KTSM & HOT 93.5 – A fun night of baseball, family and fun featuring the Mystery Box Promotion when one lucky fan will get the chance to win a Chihuahuas jersey.
FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR SATURDAY | presented by KVIA & KISS FM – Fireworks! Fireworks! Fireworks!
2016 Theme Nights, Giveaways and Traveling Acts:
| APRIL 15, Opening Day – Rally Towels |
| APRIL 16, Tribute to Baseball Classics |
| APRIL 17, Kids Opening Day – Kids Club Kick-Off |
| APRIL 18, Youth Football Night – Magnet Schedules (Southwest Univ.ersity) |
| APRIL 19, Bike Night & Volleyball Night |
| APRIL 20, Baseball in Education Day #1 |
| APRIL 21, Youth Baseball Night |
| APRIL 22, Boy Scout Sleepover |
| MAY 2, El Paso High School Centennial – Magnet Schedules (Southwest University) |
| MAY 3, Baseball in Education Day #2 |
| MAY 4, Seniors Eat Free Wednesday |
| MAY 5, Cinco de Mayo Fiesta | presented by Lowes’ |
| MAY 6, Teacher Appreciation Night |
| MAY 7, 70’s Night – Jersey Auction |
| MAY 8, Mother’s Day | presented by Pepsi |
| MAY 9, Swim Night – Andy Imfeld Bobblehair (GECU) |
| MAY 14, Elvis Presley Night |
| MAY 15, Bark at the Park #1| presented by GECU |
| MAY 16, Salute to Scrubs |
| MAY 17, Baseball in Education #3 |
| MAY 19, Military Appreciation Night #1 | presented by GECU |
| MAY 20, Girl Scout Sleepover |
| MAY 21, KISS Night – Jersey Auction |
| MAY 22, Chico’s Birthday Party |
| MAY 31, Women in Sports Appreciation |
| JUNE 1, Cancer Survivors Night | presented by The Hospitals of Providence |
| JUNE 2, Soccer Night – Chihuahuas Scarf |
| JUNE 3, Faith and Family Night |
| JUNE 9, Latino Heritage Night | presented by Pepsi |
| JUNE 10, Fetch the Fun Friday |
| JUNE 11, Superhero/First Responders Night |
| JUNE 12, Padres Day | presented by Pepsi |
| JUNE 13, Military Monday |
| JUNE 14, Army’s Birthday | presented by GECU |
| JUNE 15, Youth Baseball Night – Cody Decker Bobblehead (Southwest University) |
| JUNE 16, US Customs & Border Patrol Night |
| JUNE 21, Grad Night |
| JUNE 22, Pride Night |
| JUNE 23, Military Appreciation Night #2 | presented by G.E.C.U. |
| JUNE 24, ZOOperstars! Appearance |
| JUNE 30, Basketball Night |
| JULY 1, Fetch the Fun Friday |
| JULY 2, Independence Day Weekend |
| JULY 3, Independence Day Celebration – Jersey Auction |
| JULY 14, Military Appreciation Night #3 | presented by GECU |
| JULY 15, Mascot Mania |
| JULY 16, Harry Potter Night |
| JULY 17, Princess/Prince Day |
| JULY 18, Namaste Night – Fleece Blanket (Sarah Farms) |
| JULY 19, Softball Night |
| JULY 20, Cowboys Night – Rowdy Appearance |
| JULY 21, Thrifty Thursday |
| AUGUST 3, The Famous San Diego Chicken Appearance |
| AUGUST 4, Rio Olympics Kick-Off |
| AUGUST 5, Family Night Sleepover |
| AUGUST 6, Swingin’ with the Rat Pack Night |
| AUGUST 7, Bark at the Park #2 | presented by GECU 114 – Jersey Auction |
| AUGUST 8, Football Night |
| AUGUST 9, Martial Arts Night |
| AUGUST 10, Fight Night – Lucha Libre Mask |
| AUGUST 20, 10th Anniversary of Pluto Becoming a Dwarf Planet |
| AUGUST 21, FC Juarez Bravos Day |
| AUGUST 22, 50th Anniversary of Texas Western Championship |
| AUGUST 23, Red Out |
| AUGUST 29, Volunteer Pack presented by Helen of Troy Night |
| AUGUST 30, T-Shirt Tuesday |
| AUGUST 31, Salute to Gabriel Iglesias |
| SEPTEMBER 1, Game Show Night |
| SEPTEMBER 2, Hockey Night |
| SEPTEMBER 3, Salute to Summer 2016 |
| SEPTEMBER 4, Best of 2016-palooza |
| SEPTEMBER 5, Fan Appreciation Day | presented by Lowes’ |