JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are closing out summer with a jam-packed Labor Day weekend homestand against the Rochester Red Wings, full of themed nights, giveaways, fireworks, and family fun at VyStar Ballpark from Thursday, Aug. 28, through Sunday, Aug. 31.
But that’s not all — fans can also look ahead to an exciting postseason. For the first time in more than a decade, Jacksonville will host home playoff baseball games, with the Jumbo Shrimp clinching home-field advantage in the International League Championship Series.
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Thursday, August 28 — Thirsty Thursday & Military Appreciation Night
- Coors Light Thirsty Thursday: $2 (16 oz.) and $3 (24 oz.) draft beers throughout the ballpark.
- MOJO Military Appreciation Night: Complimentary tickets for active duty, retired, veterans, and their families (available at the Miller Electric Box Office).
- Giveaway: The first 2,000 fans through the Main Gate at Baptist Health Centerfield Plaza receive a camouflage military hat, courtesy of MOJO.
Friday, August 29 — Swiftie Night & Fireworks
- Friday Night Lites: $2 Miller Lites (12 oz.) and discounts on craft beer.
- In Our Shrimpy Era: A night of all Taylor Swift music at the ballpark for fans in their “Swiftie Era.”
- Red Shirt Friday: Wear red to save $1 on tickets or donate to Helping Hands for Heroes.
- Friday Night Fireworks: Stay after the game for a dazzling fireworks show.
Saturday, August 30 — Honey Drippers Night & Shorts Giveaway
- Honey Drippers Weekend: The Shrimp take the field as the Jacksonville Honey Drippers, honoring the frozen treat beloved in Duval.
- Jersey Auction: Fans can bid on the colorful Honey Drippers jerseys.
- Giveaway: The first 2,000 fans through the Main Gate get a pair of Honey Drippers Sublimated Shorts, presented by VyStar Credit Union and 93.3 The Beat.
- Saturday Fireworks: Postgame fireworks presented by VyStar Credit Union and Boeing.
Sunday, August 31 — Family FUNday & SouthPaw’s Birthday
- Baptist Health Family FUNday: Pre-game catch on the field, face painting, balloon animals, and kids running the bases after the game.
- SouthPaw’s Birthday Bash: Join local mascots to celebrate Jacksonville’s favorite dog mascot.
- Honey Drippers Weekend Continues: Another chance to see the team in Honey Drippers jerseys (auction continues).
- Giveaway: The first 500 fans receive a Honey Drippers Silicone Pint Cup.
- Sunday Night Fireworks: End the weekend with a fireworks finale.
Whether it’s Thirsty Thursday, a Taylor Swift sing-along, or SouthPaw’s big birthday, this Labor Day weekend is the perfect chance for fans to celebrate summer with the Jumbo Shrimp — and gear up for a historic playoff run in Jacksonville.
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Postseason Baseball Returns to Jacksonville
The regular season wraps up on September 21, and then the Shrimp will dive straight into playoff action with just one day off. Jacksonville has earned home-field advantage in the best-of-three International League Championship Series:
- Game 1: September 23
- Game 2: September 24
- Game 3 (if necessary): September 25
Tickets are on sale now at JaxShrimp.com, starting at just $9.