AppleSox Featuring a Host of Specialty Game Nights This Summer

The Wenatchee AppleSox are gearing up for their 26th season this summer and have a host of special game nights coming for fans in the Wenatchee Valley.

Fireworks night, three different bobblehead giveaway nights, two Bark in the Park nights, and the annual Cuffs vs Axes Softball Charity game headline special events at Paul Thomas Sr. Stadium.

Join the AppleSox for the first Bark in the Park night, presented by Earthwise Pet Shop, and Opening Day, June 5, as Wenatchee welcomes in the Kamloops NorthPaws for three games. Kids Day is also part of Opening Weekend, Saturday, June 6, with lots of kids-centered fun and activities, sponsored by Wenatchee Youth Baseball.

The Springfield Drifters come to town June 9-11. On June 11, join the AppleSox for Hispanic Heritage Night, sponsored by Bustos Media. Locally owned Hispanic businesses will be featured throughout the evening.

The first of three bobblehead giveaways coincides with the second Bark in the Park night, Saturday, June 20, presented by Firehouse Pet Shop. Be one of the first 500 fans to Paul Thomas and receive a Coyote bobblehead with the Firehouse mascot on the side. A special shoutout to Fromm Family Pet Foods for sponsoring this Bark in the Park night.

The annual AppleSox Fireworks Show is after the game on Friday, July 3, as the 'Sox take on the Edmonton RiverHawks. Advanced ticket purchases are strongly encouraged due to popularity.

On July 4, Stemilt Growers partners with the AppleSox to bring fans an opportunity to bring home a Coyote bobblehead, featuring the beloved mascot on an apple crate. This special bobblehead is a tribute to Wenatchee as the Apple Capital of the World.

Gesa Credit Union partners with the AppleSox on July 10 to honor America's heroes, with a Veterans' Day Salute to Service. Veterans receive free general admission tickets, while the local VFW and American Legion Post 10 will also have some tickets available for pick-up.

Make sure to be at the park Saturday, July 25, as the AppleSox celebrate head coach Mitch Darlington achieving 100 victories with the AppleSox. Darlington is only the second coach to ever accomplish the feat (Ed Knaggs, 2001-2014), and the fastest to ever do so. The AppleSox are giving 500 Mitch Darlington bobbleheads to lucky fans entering the gates early. This specialty bobblehead is made possible by Pepsi and Weinstein Beverage Company.

For the final series home series of the season, the AppleSox welcome in the Victoria Harbourcats Aug. 3-5, with two special game nights. Aug. 4 is the Munchen Haus Oktoberfest, bringing Bavarian flavor to the ballpark a bit early.

On Aug. 5, it's Hawaiian Night, with Sunny FM, Journey Travel and Tours, and the AppleSox putting on a special bowling contest for a chance to win a trip to Hawaii.

Don't forget about special AppleSox events this summer, as the AppleSox host the local MLB Pitch, Hit & Run camp from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at Paul Thomas.

There will also be two kids' camps, where youth have a chance to receive instruction from the coaching staff and players. The 11 and under All-Skills youth Camp is 9 a.m. to noon June 29 and 30. The 11 and up All-Skills Youth Camp is from 9 a.m. to noon on July 13 and 14.

Single-game tickets go on sale April 15.