Homestand Highlights: May 16-20

KANSAS CITY, MO -- Kansas City Royals fans will get their first glimpse of Interleague Play when the club returns to Kauffman Stadium for a five-game homestand, May 16-20.  The Royals open the homestand with a short two-game series against the Baltimore Orioles, current leaders of the American League East, before opening Interleague Play with a three-game weekend set against the reigning National League West champion Arizona Diamondbacks.

The homestand features a number of great giveaways and promotions, including an All-Star Garden Gnome giveaway and special events such as School Day at The K and Bark at the Park.  Fans can also enjoy a Fireworks Friday and Buck Night on Friday, May 18.  

Wednesday, May 16 – Baltimore Orioles vs. Royals, 7:10 p.m.

• INK Student Night – Rivals Outfield Box or Hy-Vee Infield tickets are available for all Wednesday home games for high school and college students with valid ID at the Kauffman Stadium Box Office for just $7.  Seating is subject to availability.  All Student Nights include a $7 hot dog and beverage special at the Boulevard Grill in the Outfield Experience. 
• INK Local Music Showcase – Catch a free pregame concert on us.  Every Wednesday INK Student Night also features live local music prior to the game in the Outfield Experience.  Oriole Post will be performing prior to the Orioles-Royals game.  For details, visit www.royals.com/studentnight.
• Spring Play Pack for $25 – Purchase a Spring Play Pack and receive two Field Plaza tickets with $5 in loaded value per ticket for concessions and merchandise.  The package also includes two Play Passes for access to free unlimited games in the Outfield Experience to use day of game – over an $80 value – all for just $25! www.royals.com/playpack.
• Youth Night – Hy-Vee Infield tickets are just $7 for youth 14 and under with an adult ticket.  www.royals.com/fanvalue.

Thursday, May 17 – Baltimore Orioles vs. Royals, 1:10 p.m.

• School Day at The K presented by Fox 4 – The Royals and FOX 4 WDAF-TV welcome students to the largest education field trip in Kansas City.  Gates open at 8:30 a.m. with the presentation scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.  For tickets, call (816) 504-4040, option 4, or visit www.royals.com/schoolday.

Friday, May 18 – Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Royals, 7:10 p.m.

• Fireworks Friday – A spectacular fireworks show after every Friday home game, presented by Hy-Vee and Pepsi.
• Buck Night – Hot dogs, small Pepsi products and peanuts are just $1 each all night long.  www.royals.com/fanvalue.
• Royal Blue Balloting Day – The Royals host a Royal Blue Balloting Day in conjunction with the “Crown a Royal” campaign.  Fans are encouraged to vote for a chance to win great prizes, including the opportunity to represent all Royals fans as the first fan to enter MLB All-Star FanFest on Friday, July 6.  The first 200 fans to complete at least 100 ballots on Friday receive an All-Star balloting sticker and royal blue Mardi Gras beads.  Visit the official All-Star Balloting Station located at Gate E.  www.royals.com/vote. 
• Raytown Night – The Royals partner with the Raytown Area Chamber of Commerce for an exclusive offer for Raytown family and friends.  To join the Royals and the Raytown community at the ballpark, purchase tickets by calling (816) 504-4167.

Saturday, May 19 – Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Royals, 6:15 p.m.

• Meet Gordon at Rally House – Outfielder Alex Gordon will meet fans and sign autographs from 11 a.m. to noon at the Rally House: Independence Superstore, located in from of Independence Cancer at 18701 E. 39^th St. in Independence, Mo.
• All-Star Garden Gnome – Celebrate spring and the upcoming MLB All-Star Game with a festive All-Star Garden Gnome.  The gnome will be available to the first 10,000 fans courtesy of Pepsi.  (photo attached)
• 610 Saturday – Enjoy great activities and music from Synematix DVJ’s prior to the game in the Outfield Experience.  www.royals.com/610saturdays.
• Royal Blue Balloting Day – Fans are encouraged to vote as part of the “Crown a Royal” campaign.  The first 200 fans to complete at least 100 ballots receive an All-Star balloting sticker and royal blue Mardi Gras beads.  www.royals.com/vote.    

Sunday, May 20 – Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Royals, 1:10 p.m.

• Bark at the Park – The Royals host the fourth annual Bark at the Park presented by Bayer K9 Advantix II during the homestand finale.   Reserve your seats – all tickets to sit with your canine must be purchased in advance – by visiting www.royals.com/bark.  Each ticket package includes a canine bag dispenser courtesy of Bayer K9 Advantix and a donation to Wayside Waifs.  Prior to the game, fans can visit a number of vendors and activities set up in the Outfield Experience beginning at 11:30 a.m.  For more information and to purchase a package, visit www.royals.com/bark.
• Family FunDay Sunday – Each Sunday home game features face painters, caricature and balloon artists and live family-friendly entertainment in the Outfield Experience courtesy of Radio Disney.  All-Day Play Passes for unlimited activities in the Outfield Experience are available for just $10.  New for 2012 is the Family FunDay Sunday 4-Packs that include four Hy-Vee Infield tickets, $10 in loaded value per ticket to use for concessions and merchandise, and four All-Day Play Passes for just $80!  www.royals.com/sunday. 
• Royal Blue Balloting Day – Fans are encouraged to vote as part of the “Crown a Royal” campaign.  The first 200 fans to complete at least 100 ballots receive an All-Star balloting sticker and royal blue Mardi Gras beads.  www.royals.com/vote.    
• Fun Run presented by Sprint – All fans can run the bases after the game (conditions permitting).
• Spring Play Pack for $25 – Pack includes two tickets with $5 in loaded value per ticket and two Play Passes for unlimited games in the Outfield Experience for just $25! www.royals.com/playpack.

Fans may purchase tickets online at royals.com, by calling 1-800-6ROYALS, at area Hy-Vee stores or at the Kauffman Stadium Box Office.