All About 'Promotions'

• Anthem Singers
• Autograph Sundays
• Ceremonial First Pitch
• Contests

• Fireworks
• Giveaways
• Guest Appearances
• Kids Run the Bases

• Marriage Proposals
• Scoreboard Messages
• Theme Nights

2009 Promotions Schedule - Click Here!

Anthem Singers

O Say Can You Sing?! Fans can now submit National Anthem auditions for the 2010 season! To audition just submit a mp3/wav file or a youtube.com link of your A capella performance of the Star Spangled Banner to: anthemaudition@mudhens.com.

If selected to perform the national anthem before a Mud Hens home game, you will be contacted by April 30, 2010. No phone calls or emails please. Game dates will be assigned randomly. DEADLINE FOR ALL ENTRIES IS APRIL 1, 2010.

Unfortunately entries submitted after 11:59pm April 1, 2010 will not be accepted for the 2010 season. Check back in the fall for information on submitting auditions for 2011!

Mud Hens Band & Choir National Anthem Program

Calling all college choirs, marching bands, church choir groups, school bands, glee clubs, community chorus groups, summer bands and jazz ensembles! The Mud Hens are calling on you to salute your country in song! Participate in the Mud Hens National Anthem Program and perform the National Anthem at a Mud Hens home game this season! For more information call 419-725-4367 or email the Mud Hens at anthemaudition@mudhens.com.

Autograph Sundays presented by Corner Dental

Before every Sunday home game two Mud Hens players will sign autographs on the main concourse. The players typically sign from 45 minutes before game time until 15 minutes minutes before game time (i.e. autographs would be from 1:15 pm - 1:45 pm for a 2:00 pm game time). Visit guest services on the day of the game for details on when and where players will be signing.

Ceremonial First Pitch

Throwing out a ceremonial first pitch at Fifth Third Field has been described as a 'dream come true' for fans who have had the experience. Our first pitch opportunities are typically reserved for those who are representing a group outing of 100 people or more at a game. Individuals who would also like a first pitch opportunity may make an $150 donation to our Helping Hens Charitable Foundation. First pitch opportunity includes a souvenir "first pitch" ball that will be autographed by the participating Mud Hens player!

Contests

Visit Guest Services at the beginning of the game if you would like a chance to participate in an on-field or off-field contest! Contests vary per game night!

Fireworks

Fireworks typically take place on every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night game from May through the end of the season (some exceptions apply). Pick up a Mud Hens pocket schedule or visit the promotions page for exact dates.

Giveaways

Fans attending certain games may be presented with a promotional item as they enter or exit the ballpark! Please be aware that these items are of a limited quantity. Click here for a complete promotional list!

Examples of promotional items that have been given away over the past few years includes: Thunderstix, Bobbleheads, Baseball Cards, Replica Trophies, Replica Championship Rings, Mini-Pennants, School Folders, Cowboy Hats, Playing Cards, Apples, 'Bob' Name Tags, Calendars, Tie Clips, Stress Balls, Comic Books, Crowns, Martian Antennas, Fortune Cookies, Muddy/Muddonna Faces-On-a-Stick, Maracas, Roses, Sunblock, Kazoos, Hawaiian Leis, American Flags, Baseball Caps, Team Photos, Magnet Schedules, Sombreros, Sunflower Seeds, Collector’s Tin, Baseballs, Halos, Stethoscopes, Halloween Masks, Temporary Tattoos

Guest Appearances

Every year we invite a number of special guests to appear at Fifth Third Field! To follow is a list of planned guest appearances for 2009, along with appearance dates and links to buy tickets!

• Diego (Friday, April 17)
• Daniel Goddard from 'The Young and the Restless' (Sunday, May 10)
• Reggy the Purple Party Dude (Wednesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 14)
• Batman (Thursday, May 28)
• Dora the Explorer (Thursday, June 11)
• The Incredible Hulk (Thursday, June 25)
• Rockin' Ray and the Skyy Dogs USA (Wednesday, July 8 and Friday, July 10)
• SpongeBob SquarePants (Thursday, July 9)
• Captain America (Thursday, July 23)
• Spider-Man (Thursday, August 6)
• The Zooperstars (Thursday, August 27)

Kids Run the Bases

After every Sunday game all kids aged 12 and under are invited onto the field to run the bases! Stop by guest services for details on this event.

Marriage Proposals

Please call or email JaMay Edwards, Promotions Manager at 419-725-4367 or jedwards@mudhens.com to arrange a marriage proposal during a Mud Hens game.

Muddy's Buddies Kids Club

The McDonald's 'Muddy's Buddies' Kids Club Program is for all Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan area children age 12 and under. Applications for the Muddy's Buddies Kids Club are available at all McDonald's locations as well as at the Guest Services desk at all Mud Hens games at Fifth Third Field.

Click for more details on the McDonald's 'Muddy's Buddies' Kids Club!

Scoreboard Messages

In order to get an announcement on the message center board, all you need to do is stop by Guest Services (located behind home plate on the main concourse) on the day of the game BEFORE the 2nd inning. We ask for a minimum $1 donation that will go toward our Helping Hens Charitable Foundation. Birthday, Anniversary, and welcome announcements usually run during the 5th inning.

All Announcements are subject to change or editing.

Theme Nights

Each year the Mud Hens host a number of 'theme nights' at Fifth Third Field. 'Theme nights' include School Celebration Days, Scout Sleepovers, Red Hat Days, Veteran Night, Latino Days, and many more. Visit www.mudhens.com/theme for all of the 2009 theme night events!