The Indianapolis Colts will kick off their 2017 summer event schedule with a "Colts at Bat" event hosted in conjunction with the Fort Wayne TinCaps, Thursday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m. at Parkview Field. This marks the fourteenth consecutive year the Indianapolis Colts have hosted a traveling summer tour featuring players and cheerleaders. The summer events will include three Fan Fests, presented by the Hoosier Lottery, and three "Colts at Bat" events hosted in conjunction with the Louisville Bats, Indianapolis Indians and Fort Wayne TinCaps. A complete schedule is listed below. Additional details are available on www.colts.com/events.
"We are thrilled to continue our summer tour for the fourteenth consecutive year," said Pete Ward, Indianapolis Colts COO. "Our fans are the lifeblood of our organization, and these summer events have become a signature part of our grassroots community engagement. We look forward to traveling throughout Indiana and Louisville to say thank you to the thousands of fans that support the team throughout the year."
Colts Fan Fests, presented by the Hoosier Lottery
Franklin, Peru and Yorktown
Colts Fan Fests are free and open to the public, and include live music, autographs and photos with Colts players and cheerleaders, free Colts giveaways and Colts In Motion, the team's traveling museum. Fans may also sign up for one of the Colts Official Fan Clubs, register to win Colts tickets, play on the Colts interactive inflatables and test their skills in the Play 60 Zone. A list of dates for this year's Fan Fests is provided below.
"Colts at Bat" Events
Fort Wayne TinCaps, Indianapolis Indians, Louisville Bats
The Colts will partner with the Fort Wayne TinCaps, Indianapolis Indians and Louisville Bats for three "Colts at Bat" events. During these events, the Colts will provide several elements for fans attending the baseball games, including player autographs and photos prior to the first pitch, cheerleader autographs and performances, Colts Mascot Blue, free Colts giveaways and Colts In Motion, the team's traveling museum. Fans may also sign up for one of the Colts Official Fan Clubs and register to win Colts tickets. Attendees must purchase a ticket to the baseball game in order to participate in the "Colts at Bat" activities. A list of dates for this year's "Colts at Bat" events is provided below.
- *Special notes: *The Colts encourage all fans to arrive early at summer events. The line for player and cheerleader autographs and photos may be cut off at any time to ensure the tour remains on schedule. Inclement weather or traffic may cause for late arrival or early departure. All Summer Tour events will take place rain or shine. Fans will be allowed one autograph per person; however, fans may get back in line for additional autographs. All Colts event times are local. Player names for each event will be announced in May, but are subject to change.*
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2017 Colts Summer Event Schedule
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Thursday, May 18, 2017 | 5:30 p.m.
Colts at Bat with the Fort Wayne TinCaps
Parkview Field
1301 Ewing Street
Ft. Wayne, IN 46802
PLAYERS: S Darius Butler and WR T.Y. Hilton*
*Player autographs from 5:30-6:45pm and Cheerleader autographs from 7:30pm-5th inning
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Sunday, May 21, 2017 | NOON
Colts at Bat with the Indianapolis Indians
Victory Field
501 W Maryland St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
PLAYERS: OLB Jabaal Sheard and 2017 First Round Draft Pick, S Malik Hooker*
*Player autographs from NOON-1:20pm and Cheerleader autographs from 1:30pm-7th inning
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Thursday, May 25, 2017 | 5-7 p.m.
Colts Fan Fest
Courthouse Square, Downtown Franklin
East Court Street, Franklin, IN 46131
PLAYERS: T Anthony Castonzo and T/G Jack Mewhort*
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Thursday, June 1, 2017 | 5-7 p.m.
Colts Fan Fest
Courthouse Square, Downtown Peru
5th & Court Streets, Peru, IN 46970
PLAYERS: TE Jack Doyle and TE Mo Alie-Cox*
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Friday, June 2, 2017 | 5:30 p.m.
Colts at Bat with the Louisville Bats
Louisville Slugger Field
401 East Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
PLAYERS: WR Jacoby Brissett and S T.J. Green*
*Player autographs from 5:30-6:45pm and Cheerleader autographs from 7:30pm-5th inning
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Tuesday, June 6, 2017 | 5-7 p.m.
Colts Fan Fest
Morrow's Meadow
1901 S. Tiger Drive
Yorktown, IN 47396
PLAYERS: RB Robert Turbin and K Adam Vinatieri*
*All players are subject to change at any time.
