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Miller Park Preparing for Kenny Chesney’s ‘No Shoes Nation’ Tour
“I’ve been up to my neck, working six days a week…wearing holes into the shoes on my feet…I’ve been dreaming of gettin’ away since I don’t know…ain’t no better time than now…” for a Kenny Chesney concert at Miller Park!
Yes, it’s finally here–this Saturday, May 18, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Eli Young Band and Kacey Musgraves will make their way to Miller Park for The Corona Light Presents Kenny Chesney’s ‘No Shoes Nation’ Tour.
As a big country fan myself, I’ve been looking forward to this concert since we announced it last November.
And all week long, I’ve been fascinated with the set-up process, so I thought I’d share a few photos with you.
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I can’t wait until Saturday–this place is going to be rocking! I’ve got my cowboy boots ready and my “Good Stuff” playlist on repeat.
Are you coming to the concert? Let me know how you’re getting in the mood.
-Cait
For a Limited Time Only- Get Two Tickets for the Price of One to Brewed for Her
On Saturday, May 25 during the Brewers vs. Pirates game, we’ll be hosting our first-ever “Brewed For Her” event in the Gehl Club at Miller Park, an event geared toward women showcasing multiple products that are sold in the Brewers Team Stores, along with fashion tips, and interactive beauty stations highlighting new Brewers hair and nail accessories.
And now, for a limited time, tickets are available at a special price of two for $115 (additional tickets are available for $57.50 each).
Ladies, that price is a steal!
Here’s what you’ll get:
- Early Entry into Miller Park: The event will begin an hour and a half before gates open that day (noon) so that attendees have time to shop the stores and visit vendor booths set up by the Brewers Team Store on the Club Level before the game begins. Various vendors, fashion experts, and beauticians will be on hand during the event to offer advice, give demonstrations and offer product information. Attendees will also be able to purchase items in the Gehl Club that day and those who purchase the new Brewers hair and nail accessories will also have the opportunity to have the beauticians style their hair and nails with them on the spot.
- A Brewers vs. Pirates game ticket in the upscale Gehl Club at Miller Park, which includes an all-you-can-eat buffet and two complimentary beverages. There is a special menu for the event, including Hors d’oeuvres such as mini caprese skewers and island chips and dip (rispy plantain chips with smoked brisket, cotija cheese and avocado mango salsa); a selection of salads; a carving station featuring roasted tenderloin of beef; an action station featuring linguine marinara or alfredo; a main course of chicken scallopine layered with roasted apple, sweet potato, blue cheese and candied pecans; and also, ballpark fare.
The Gehl Club at Miller Park
- Special Brewed for Her Gift Bag that includes: a Brewers t-shirt, a Brewers tank top, earrings, bracelet, a Pashmina scarf, a notepad and other great surprises (the gift bag alone is a $250 value!). Check out the slideshow below for a sneak peek!
“We know women love baseball and we wanted to give them a special day dedicated to them. This event will be a lot of fun; we hope they’ll enjoy the new Brewers gear and accessories and get new ideas on how to show their team support not just at the game, but also out on the town,” said Jill Aronoff, Senior Director Merchandise Branding.
I’m planning to attend this event and look forward to talking with many of the attendees as well as grabbing photos to feature here on the blog–I hope to see you there!
Tickets are on sale now at brewers.com/brewedforher or by phone at (414) 902-GAME (4263). You’ll want to hurry as this event is limited to just the first 200 attendees!
-Cait
Help the Brewers Pick a “New Brew”
This morning we announced that we’ve partnered with Leinie’s to create a “New Brew,” a beer that will be served exclusively at Miller Park this year. And now it’s time for you to join in and help name it!
The newly-created beer is an ale, brewed with pale and roasted caramel malts along with cascade, nugget and willamette hops, beginning at 10 a.m. today, fans 21 years and older can visit Brewers.com/newbrew to vote for their favorite name for the beer, choosing from three options: “Brew Crew Brew,” “Bernie’s Barrel Man Ale” and “Brewers All-Star Ale.” Voting ends on Tuesday, May 21 at 10 a.m. and the winning name will be announced on Wednesday, May 22. The “New Brew” will be available exclusively at Miller Park beginning with the game on Monday, May 27.
“We’re always looking for opportunities to create unique offerings at Miller Park to enhance the fan experience, and we’re excited to debut this exclusive beer during the next homestand,” said Brewers Chief Operating Officer Rick Schlesinger.
Fans will be able to purchase the “New Brew” at locations on the Field Level behind sections 103, 118 and 125; on the Loge Level behind home plate and sections 206 and 213; and on the Terrace Level outside sections 413, 420 and 432.
For more information, please visit Brewers.com/newbrew.
-Cait
JohnandCait@brewers.com
Enter Your Pet in the Brewers TAIL-Gate Contest, sponsored by West Bend
If you know me personally (or follow me on Twitter 
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So, needless to say, when it came to the successful Dawg Days of Summer Promotion at Miller Park the last couple of years, I have to admit I was a little jealous of my canine-loving friends who had the perfect excuse to play dress-up with their pups.
Well, now I can no longer be cat-ty, as I’m pleased to announce that our new promotion for 2013 is the “Brewers TAIL-Gate Contest,” sponsored by West Bend and open to pets of all types.
Fans can submit photos of their pets wearing Brewers gear, either by emailing them to mypet@brewers.com, or by bringing them in to the Brewers Team Store by Majestic. At select home games, two pet photos will be chosen to appear on the scoreboard and ”compete” to see who wins by fan applause. At the end of each month, we will showcase four winners from the previous contests and fans will then determine who that month’s winner is. Each month’s winner will receive a $150 gift card to the Brewers Team Store. [You may also click here to view the Brewers Tail-Gate Contest Flyer.]
From the monthly finalists, the fans will vote for one grand prize winner during the game on Saturday, August 31. The winning pet will receive a $500 gift card to the Brewers Team Store, as well as an opportunity to participate in a pre-game presentation prior to an early September home game.
How does West Bend fit in? This ties in well with West Bend’s Home and Highway Policy, which provides accidental injury coverage for your pet at no additional cost to you. Visit thesilverlining.com for details.
Entries will be featured in the Brewers Team Store throughout the season. There is also a variety of pet merchandise sold in the team stores at Miller Park and online at brewers.com, so make sure you check it out, dress up your pet and enter the TAIL-Gate contest!
Hogan, my parents’ cat, lounging in a Miller Park seat. All he needs is some Brewers gear!
-Cait
There is Still Time to Sign Up for the BCF 5K Famous Racing Sausages Run/Walk
The Brewers Community Foundation’s 15th Annual 5K Famous Racing Sausages Run/Walk will be held at Miller Park on Saturday, July 20, starting at 8 a.m. and there is still time to sign up! All participants must be pre-registered and it is recommended that those interested register early for this event.
The unique feature of this event is that participants actually get to test their skills against the Klement’s Famous Racing SausagesTM, who also run the course. The run will begin and end at the Klement’s Sausage Haus where the Brat, Hot Dog, Chorizo, Italian Sausage and Polish Sausage join the crowd on the course. The route also makes its way around the warning track of Miller Park. Brewers coaching assistant/digital media coordinator Joe Crawford will be the honorary starter for this year’s event.
For the $30 registration fee, participants in the Run/Walk receive a commemorative t-shirt, a Terrace Reserved ticket voucher good for one of eight Brewers 2013 home games, a bottle of Aquafina water, a Klement’s hot dog and a beer for participants 21 and older. The overall top male finisher and the overall top female finisher also receive a year’s worth of Klement’s meat products.
This year, the fundraising component returns as participants and fans are again encouraged to help raise additional funds to benefit Fisher House Wisconsin, a “home away from home” for military and veterans’ families to be close to a loved one during hospitalization for an illness, disease, or injury at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee. . When registering to participate, fans will also be able to set up a fundraising page to help raise funds for Fisher House Wisconsin. Fundraising incentive levels start at $100 and increase incrementally to the Grand Prize, which includes a 2013 Brewers Team autographed baseball and an opportunity to throw out a first pitch. The top prize is awarded to the highest fundraiser that raises over $5,000.
Any questions regarding the 5K Famous Racing Sausages Run/Walk or the fundraising component can be directed to Meredith Malone at meredith.malone@brewers.com. Follow @BrewersCF on Twitter and use the hashtag #SAUSAGE5K.
-Cait
Brewers Fan Cave Fandidates Throw Out Ceremonial First Pitch(es)
Today, we were proud to honor our 2013 Brewers MLB Fan Cave Fandidates, Peter Gourlie and Kevin Kimmes.
Although they were ultimately not chosen to enter the MLB Fan Cave, Peter and Kevin represented us well in the contestant search this spring and we’re very proud that we have such dedicated Brewers fans.
To honor them and thank them for their hard work and dedication, we brought them out to throw ceremonial first pitches prior to the Brewers vs. Cardinals game today.
Brewers pitcher Brandon Kintzler, who played a role in Pete’s original Fan Cave submission video, was on hand, along with pitcher John Axford, to catch those pitches.
Take a look at the gallery below for some photos from today:
Thanks again, Pete & Kevin! It was a pleasure getting to know you this year and I look forward to staying in touch!
Cheers,
Cait
What John and Cait Ate: Bernie’s Blends Fruit Smoothies
“When you come to a fork in the road, take it.”
-Yogi Berra
“When you come to a fork in the road, take it…and try these concessions!”
-John & Cait
Bernie’s Blends Fruit Smoothies
During each homestand, we will be meeting with John DiMartini, Executive Chef at Delaware North Sportservice/Miller Park to sample some of the latest and greatest Miller Park fare and review it here, for you.
Fresh Fruit Smoothie -$5.50
It’s been a cool start to the baseball season in Milwaukee, there is no arguing with that fact. Lately, though, spring is in the air, the temperatures are rising, and nothing sounds more refreshing than a fresh fruit smoothie. Brand new to Miller Park this year, the “Bernie’s Blends” cart is located down the right-field line outside section 112. With four different options to choose from, the options will leave something for every one. We know we often push some outrageous food items here on occasion (Remember the ”Giant Slugger!?”), but it is good to know that there really is something for everyone to enjoy at Miller Park.
To start, choose a yogurt base or a frozen orange juice base. The fruit options include either a mixed berry blend that includes frozen strawberries, raspberries and blueberries or a strawberry-banana blend. The smoothie is blended fresh while you wait and is served in a 16 ounce cup.
Cait: I love smoothies, so this is a welcome addition to the selection at Miller Park; undoubtedly, these will be a hit during the hot summer months. I gravitated toward the mixed berry & yogurt combination and it was delicious. Very creamy and smooth and I liked that I felt like I was making a healthy choice. I highly recommend that you check out Bernie’s Blends next time you’re at the ballpark on a warm summer day.
John: Often at home, I throw all sorts of fruit in the blender and see what happens. I find the fresh fruit and yogurt blend to be a delicious and refreshing healthy treat and it is great that you can now get one here at the ballpark. If you are ever in the mood for something a little on the healthy side while at a Brewers game, this will definitely do the trick. Perfect consistency and flavor and just the right amount. I started with the yogurt blend and then mixed berries. I will definitely be back to try all the different combinations.
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Where To Satisfy Your Craving: Fans can find the Bernie’s Blends on the Field Level just outside section 112.
What about you? Do you have a favorite ballpark snack? A question about concessions? Something you’d like to see featured here? Post your comments below!
Bon Appetit!
-John and Cait
Get Your Tickets Now for Brewers Special Events!
As you know, there’s always something fun brewing at Miller Park. Throughout the course of our season , we create several unique ticket offers that bring together Brewers fans who share a common interest. With a variety of Special Events such as Singles Night, Stitch N’ Pitch Night and Educator Days, fans are sure to find fun and excitement all year. Here is just a taste of some of these ticket offers:
Educator Days
All educators save up to 50% on select seats for the May 7, May 8, July 22, July 23 and July 25 Brewers home games at Miller Park.
Brewing a Cure
On May 20, we’re Brewing a Cure. Support breast cancer research by coming out to Miller Park to see your Milwaukee Brewers take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at 7:10 p.m. Terrace Reserved tickets are just $18 each and $9 of every ticket sold will be donated to the American Cancer Society for the fight against Breast Cancer.
Stitch N’ Pitch Night
On June 4, join fellow needle artists for the 7th annual Stitch N’ Pitch Night at Miller Park as the Brewers take on the Oakland A’s at 7:10 p.m. Fans can purchase a seat in the special Stitch N’ Pitch sections, starting at just $27. The first 1,000 needle artists to buy tickets and attend Stitch N’ Pitch Night at Miller Park will receive a free special edition Brewers Stitch N’ Pitch Hot Dog Bobblehead. To purchase tickets, visit brewers.com/stitch.
Healthcare Days
Healthcare workers will enjoy up to $10 savings on select seating locations for the September 2, September 13 and September 18 Brewers homes games at Miller Park.
Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day
On September 17, join in on our Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day celebration as the Brewers take on the Chicago Cubs at 7:10 p.m. This special ticket package includes a Loge Bleacher ticket to the game, plus a unique Brewers Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Pint for the first 500 purchasers, all for just $22.
With something for everyone, great ticket savings and exciting Brewers Baseball, you won’t want to miss out., so check out brewers.com/specialevents for details; this page is updated with new offers throughout the season.
-Cait
How Well ‘Do You Know Your Crew?
In case you weren’t aware (and we’re betting you weren’t), today is Hairstyle Appreciation Day. Yes, really.
According to HolidayInsights.com, “Hairstyle Appreciation Day celebrates uniqueness of all styles of hair. It allows us to express our individuality. Each generation of youth creates its own hairstyles, or comes back to style that were popular years ago. We include among the hairstyles, hair coloring and shaved heads.”
Anyway, it’s one of those random “holidays” that pop up and we thought we’d have some fun celebrating each unique ‘do on the Crew. The Brewers take their hair very seriously. Pitcher Hiram Burgos and catcher Martin Maldonado each serve as unofficial “Clubhouse Barbers.” They can often be seen in the clubhouse tightening things up before games with trimmers. See if you can guess who’s who!
Check back later today and we’ll have the reveals! Update: All reveals have been posted. Hope you had fun!
-Cait
JohnandCait@Brewers.com
What John and Cait Ate: Bloody Marys…with a Beef Straw!
“When you come to a fork in the road, take it.”
-Yogi Berra
“When you come to a fork in the road, take it…and try these concessions!”
-John & Cait
Miller Park Bloody Marys
During each homestand, we will be meeting with John DiMartini, Executive Chef at Delaware North Sportservice/Miller Park to sample some of the latest and greatest Miller Park fare and review it here, for you.
Bloody Mary-$11.25
Let me start off by getting this out of the way: I like love am mildly obsessed with Bloody Marys. They are my drink of choice. Whether it’s 10am or 10pm, there is no bad time for a Bloody, in my opinion. I like my Bloody Marys spicy with a variety of fixin’s and I even consider myself somewhat of a connoisseur, trying them at varying restaurants and rating them on my own scale. I have my own personal Bloody Mary blog. I make it a point to attend the Tomato Romp on Milwaukee’s East Side each year; I have made a pilgrimage to the place where the Bloody Mary was purportedly invented (King Cole Bar in the St. Regis Hotel in New York City); and I have even made Bloody Mary-inspired recipes like a Bloody Mary salad or Bloody Mary burgers, which shows you how much I just crave that taste. I guess it helps that tomatoes are my favorite food to begin with.
Anyway, needless to say, I have my favorite spots to get a Bloody around the city. Thus, this is why you shouldn’t take this lightly when I say– without bias– that Miller Park is one of them.
SportService puts their own twist on the Miller Park Bloodys by combining Skyy Vodka and Ocean Spray Bloody Mary Mix, along with some extra spices like worcestershire sauce, Tabasco and celery salt. You can order them mixed to your liking–mild, medium or spicy, although, I’m told spicy is the preference of most Brewers fans. The drinks are then topped off with fixin’s like pickles, olives and, new this year, Benny’s Bloody Mary Beef Straws.
Yes, you read that right–BEEF STRAWS, a beef stick hollowed out into a glass-to-mouth transportation device.
I came across this genius product on my own about six months ago (they are available at select retail locations). I tweeted about the straws and the next thing I knew, two packages arrived from Benny (Ben Hirko) himself.
A little background on the origin of it, from Benny, via the company’s website:
During my 15+ years in the restaurant/bar business I’ve always loved trying new things to make people smile. One evening while bartending I was chatting with 2 customers. They had brought beef snack sticks with them to enjoy while having a couple of beers. Always hungry, I asked for one. While snacking on the stick, I thought to myself these would taste fantastic in a bloody mary! I began thinking of the best way to use it, and immediately thought it should be a straw instead of just a stick. As a straw, the bloody mary would be able to soak into the beef and be a juicy snack all the way through. Armed with this new idea, I started making them at home for my friends and family. Everyone loved them, and after some research I thought I should make these available for everyone. I hope my idea can add a bit of fun, and great taste to your bloody marys for years to come.
After receiving the straws, I was anxious to make myself a bloody and let me tell you… It took me back to the days of my youth, using a Twizzlers to drink soda and add a bit of cherry flavor. In a more grown-up version, Benny’s straws absorbed the Bloody Mary goodness from the inside out as well as the outside in.
That’s why I was so very excited to hear that we’d be using Benny’s Bloody Mary Beef Straws in all of our Bloodys at Miller Park this season, becoming the first MLB Ballpark to do so.
I’m hoping you’ll enjoy the straws just as much as I have, especially in the Miller Park Bloody Mary.
These four Brewers fans from Rockford are also fans of the Miller Park Bloody Mary!
Enjoy and remember to drink responsibly!
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Where To Satisfy Your Craving: Fans can find the Miller Park Bloody Mary on the Field Level on two carts near the Home Plate Gate and on a cart near Section 117; they are also available on the Loge Level, near the Press Box and in the right-field corner.
NOTE: On Sundays, you can find a Build-Your-Own U-Skew Bloody Mary station near the Home Plate Bar on the PNC Club Level. Those are $12 each, made with Jimmy Luv’s mix, and include all the fixin’s you can fit on a skewer. Choose from options such as: celery, asparagus, sausage, cheese, mushrooms, hard boiled eggs, olives, pickles, cherry tomatoes and more.
John and Cait
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