George Strait Bobblehead Project

1. George Strait Bobblehead Giveaway: July 14th
Twitter
 July 7
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A. 10:00am: “Our Texas Legends Bobblehead giveaway is exactly ONE WEEK AWAY! Be
the first to answer our George Strait trivia question using the hashtag #TexasLegendsGS
today at 1:08pm (108mph was Nolan Ryan’s fastest pitch. Doesn’t have to be 1:08pm)
to win 2 free tickets to the Texas Legends Giveaway game July 14
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! *Must be 18 years
or older (because we’ll be asking them to come pick up the tickets) and following
@RRExpress to win*”
B. 1:08pm: “TRIVIA FOR TICKETS: Where do all of George Strait’s exes live?”
*Answer*: In Texas.
First person to respond to that tweet will be direct messaged by our Round Rock Express
account or someone who works for the Express in order to get their information so they can
come pick up their tickets.
C. 1:30pm: “Congratulations to our trivia winner @___________ who knew that all of the
King of Country’s exes live in TEXAS! Are you “Here for a Good Time”? Be one of the
first 2,500 fans at our 7:05pm game on July 14
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to receive your very own Texas Legends
George Strait bobblehead! Gates open at 5:30pm.”
 July 11
th

A. 10:00am: “Our Texas Legends Bobblehead giveaway is only 3 DAYS AWAY! Be the first to
answer our George Strait trivia question using the hashtag #TexasLegendsGS today at
1:34pm (#34) to win 2 free tickets to the Texas Legends Giveaway game July 14
th
! *Must
be 18 years or older and following @RRExpress to win*”
B. 1:34pm: “TRIVIA FOR TICKETS: Where will George Strait be by morning?”
*Answer*: Amarillo
C. 1:30pm: “Congratulations to our trivia winner @________________ who knew that
King George would be in AMARILLO by morning! If you’ve “Got A Car”, then “Write This
Down”! Be one of the first 2,500 fans to stop by the Dell Diamond for our 7:05pm game on
July 14
th
to pick up a Texas Legends George Strait bobblehead! Gates open at 5:30pm.”

Instagram
 July 8
th
10:00am
“Are you getting excited for our July 14
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Texas Legends George Strait bobblehead giveaway?
“Check Yes or No”. Tomorrow we will be announcing the first of our 5 Days Strait Instagram
challenge! Each day, we will post a George Strait themed challenge. Respond to our challenge by
posting a photo on your public Instagram account using the hashtag #TexasLegendsGS. Pictures
must be posted by midnight the day of the challenge and our staff will pick a winner for each

2. day. You will have FIVE chances to win as there will be five days of challenges! Each day, one
winner will receive 2 tickets to a future Express game, inclusion in our pre-game parade on July
14
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, and will be guaranteed a George Strait bobblehead. *Must be following @rrexpress to
win.*
We will need a George Strait/Texas Legends themed graphic to post on Instagram this day. We
will also need some staff members to vote on our favorite picture entry. I like the idea of having
the promo team look up the hashtag on Instagram to see all of the entries and then posting
their vote in our GroupMe to determine the winner.
 July 9
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10:00am (need George Strait/military theme graphic)
“In 1971, George Strait enlisted in the US army. Though he was later honorably
discharged, Strait is still an active supporter of the military and volunteers with several
veterans’ associations. For today’s picture challenge, use the hashtag #TexasLegendsGS
to show us a picture of you thanking a veteran for their service! Don’t forget, your photo
must be posted on your PUBLIC Instagram by midnight tonight.”
 July 10
th
10:00am (post the picture from the winner the day before? Or need another
graphic)
“Congratulations to yesterday’s winner of the 5 Days Strait Instagram challenge,
@______________!
Here’s the prompt for today’s challenge: George Strait went to Texas State University
when it was still Southwest Texas State University. Because Texas State is located near
the San Marcos River, a popular activity is floating down the river. Today’s challenge is
to show us your best summer tubing gear! Don’t forget to use the hashtag
#TexasLegendsGS and upload the photo to your public Instagram by midnight tonight!”
 July 11
th
10:00am
“It looks like @__________ had the best “Ocean Front Property” yesterday and came
away as our winner!
Today’s challenge is: Every year in March, the King of Country and his son host the
George Strait Team Roping Classic. The picture challenge today is to show us your
wildest rodeo skills using the hashtag #TexasLegendsGS. Must be submitted by midnight
tonight!”
 July 12
th
10:00am
“And “The Cowboy Rides Away” with the prize after winning our 5 Days Strait challenge
yesterday!
Here’s the info you’ll need for today’s challenge: George Strait is the King of Country.
What are you the king or queen of?? The challenge today is to show us your special
talents using the hashtag #TexasLegendsGS. Don’t forget, your photo must be posted on
a public Instagram account by midnight tonight!”
 July 13
th
10:00am
“”It Just Comes Natural” for yesterday’s 5 Days Strait Instagram challenge winner!

3. This year’s Texas Legend Bobblehead, George Straight, graduated college in 1979 with a
degree in Agriculture. For today’s picture challenge, we want to see you planting
something new to show your love for agriculture (just like King George)! Don’t forget to
use the hashtag #TexasLegendsGS and submit your photo by midnight.”
 July 14
th
10:00am
“We were “Wrapped” around @___________’s pretty little finger after seeing their 5
Days Strait Instagram challenge submission yesterday!
This year’s Texas Legends bobblehead Instagram competition is officially over! –Just in
time for you to stop by the Dell Diamond to FINALLY pick up your King George
bobblehead! Gates open at 5:30pm TONIGHT and the first 2,500 fans will get a
bobblehead. Hurry over because we can’t wait to “Give It Away”!”

In-Game
 Pre-Game: Cowboy hat and/or western costume parade. Just like the superhero and
princess parades, anyone who comes dressed for the parade in time for it to start
(6:30pm I believe) is eligible to be in it.
 Best Cowboy Hat Competition
If I remember correctly, for Bark in the Park, we did a dog costume contest. I was told
that staff would just be looking around at all costumes in the park and they would pick
the best one in the 7
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inning. Prize would be a BOG card.
If we want it to be more organized, I would suggest a table set up (same place as tiara
pick up) where people could enter the competition. All ages can enter. Must fill out a
sheet with personal info when they enter so we have a way to contact them. If we do
not already have an info sheet like this drafted, we would need to make one.
Competition ends end of the 6
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, winner is chosen by the end of the 7
th
.
 Have mini cowboy hats in the picnic area for kids to decorate. If the cost of this is too
high, would we be able to charge $1-2 to decorate a hat? Not a contest so no prizes and
no rules. Probably would need Kaylyn, Melyn, or another intern in the picnic area giving
instructions/helping. Would be available from the time the gates open through the 4
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inning.
Is there a possibility we could make this a last minute exclusive Junior Sluggers event?
We wouldn’t have to have as many hats and it could serve as incentive for more families
to purchase the Junior Slugger package.
 Finish the lyrics promo but with George Strait songs.
 Replace one of our in-game on field promos with a roping competition.
Possible Roping Competitions:

4. -Hula hoop washers but instead of having baseball to throw in each hoop, we say they
have to land the rope in each hoop.
-Hose Em Down but rather than having pantyhose, they try to rope the water bottles to
get them to fall over. If water bottles would be too small, we could set up cones instead.
 Catcher’s Cowboy Gear Race. We start them in cowboy boots, have them run to pick up
a vest (or flannel or toy guitar), and finish by grabbing their cowboy hat at 3
rd
.