KINSTON, North Carolina (March 30, 2026) – The Down East Bird Dawgs have unveiled their full promotional schedule for the 2026 season, featuring fan-favorite weekly specials, exciting theme nights, and a lineup of giveaways throughout the summer at Historic Grainger Stadium.

Headlining the 2026 season is the introduction of $2 Tuesdays, offering fans an affordable night at the ballpark with $2 Tickets & select $2 concessions items at every Tuesday home game. Tuesdays will also continue to feature Bark in the Park, allowing fans to bring their dogs along for the game-day experience.

In addition, the Bird Dawgs are emphasizing affordable, family-friendly entertainment with kids tickets priced at just $5 for every game throughout the 2026 season.

The 2026 season will once again feature a strong slate of weekly promotions. Wednesdays offer free admission for military members and first responders. Saturdays highlight giveaway nights, while Sundays feature Kids Run the Bases, presented by Davis Wholesale Tire.

Fans can expect plenty of fun, can’t-miss moments throughout the season, including Throwback Thursday on July 30, when the Bird Dawgs will take the field in Kinston Indians jerseys that will be auctioned off following the game, The Largest Gathering of Chris’s on July 11 — where anyone named Chris, Cris, Kris or any variation is encouraged to attend as the team looks to set a record for the most “Chris’s” in one place, and a special Fourth of July celebration complete with fireworks as part of America’s 250th birthday festivities. These highlights are just part of a packed calendar of promotions all season long.

2026 Promotions Schedule

May
Tuesday, May 12 — Home Opener; Magnet Schedule Giveaway (Bojangles)
Wednesday, May 13 — School Day (11 a.m.)
Thursday, May 14 — School Day (11 a.m.)
Friday, May 15 — Star Wars Night; Fireworks
Saturday, May 16 — Armed Forces Day; Camo Jersey Giveaway (Walker Insurance)
Tuesday, May 26 — Bark in the Park; $2 Tuesday
Saturday, May 30 — Camo Hat Giveaway (Stallings Heat & Air)
Sunday, May 31 — Halfoween

June
Tuesday, June 9 — Bark in the Park; $2 Tuesday
Friday, June 12 — Faith and Family Night
Saturday, June 13 — World Cup Night; Soccer Ball Giveaway (Superior Metal Structures and Concrete)
Sunday, June 14 — Touch-a-Truck Night
Tuesday, June 23 — Health Night (UNC Health Lenoir); $2 Tuesday
Saturday, June 27 — Scout Night; Tonka the Bat Dog Bobblehead Giveaway (Bojangles)

July
Friday, July 3 — Team Photo Giveaway
Saturday, July 4 — Independence Day Celebration; Fireworks
Sunday, July 5 — Rowdy’s Birthday
Tuesday, July 7 — Bark in the Park; $2 Tuesday
Wednesday, July 8 — Camp Day (11 a.m.)
Friday, July 10 — Trading Card Night
Saturday, July 11 — Largest Gathering of Chris’s; Tonka the Bat Dog Bobblehead Giveaway (Bojangles)
Sunday, July 12 — Christmas in July
Tuesday, July 28 — Bark in the Park; $2 Tuesday
Wednesday, July 29 — Camp Day (11 a.m.)
Thursday, July 30 — Throwback Thursday; Kinston Indians Jersey Auction
Friday, July 31 — Ducks Unlimited Night; Fireworks

August
Saturday, Aug. 1 — Hawaiian Shirt Giveaway (Down East Homes)
Tuesday, Aug. 18 — Bark in the Park; $2 Tuesday
Friday, Aug. 21 — Fireworks
Saturday, Aug. 22 — Racing Night (Black's Tire & Auto Service) - NASCAR Craftsman Truck

September
Tuesday, Sept. 1 — Bark in the Park; $2 Tuesday
Friday, Sept. 4 — College Colors Night
Saturday, Sept. 5 — Football Night; Football Jersey Giveaway (Pepsi)
Sunday, Sept. 6 — Fan Appreciation Night

Purchase your tickets today at tixr.com/groups/birddawgs.