Zombies Invade Shaw Park Again at ZOMBIE NIGHT

Presented by Heebie Jeebies and 103.1 Virgin Radio, the Winnipeg Goldeyes host their fourth annual Zombie Night on Saturday, August 18 against the Sioux City Explorers at 6:00 pm.

Fans can arrive early and enjoy an amazing array of characters on the Promenade outside the main gates beginning at 4:00 pm. More than 25 terrifying characters like you've never seen before will be on hand for scares, photo ops, and screams. Fans can experience 1,000 square feet of the Heebie Jeebies Indoor Haunt if you think you're brave enough! Fans are encouraged to wear their best zombie costumes and makeup to be eligible to win great prizes.

"The pre-game haunt on the Promenade will be truly terrifying," said Tim Muys of Heebie Jeebies. "Expect fog, special effects, strobe lights, and more. It's not for the faint of heart and there's nothing like it in Winnipeg. None of our actors will touch you. They don't need to. Trust me, you'll be scared. Come catch a preview of what our Halloween event will be like this fall."

Winnipeg Harvest volunteers will be at the ballpark collecting food and monetary donations. Also, Peak of the Market Growers will match all food donations to Winnipeg Harvest, pound for pound, with fresh Manitoba vegetables.

"We know how many zombies over-ran the ballpark last year, so Virgin Radio had to get involved again this season and be part of the great event again," said Virgin Radio host Ace Burpee. "We're thankful that fans will bring a tin for Winnipeg Harvest to build our reserves for the complete zombie apocalypse."

Makeup artists from "A Maze in Corn" will be on hand to apply zombie makeup to ensure that everyone blends in with the real zombies.

Zombie-themed food & beverages, such as Blood Mini Donuts, Zombie Brain Fries and Zombie Cocktails will be available at select concessions throughout the Concourse, and fans can also participate in a Zombie Night Trivia Contest.

"It is amazing to see the number of zombie families that have attended Zombie Night in the past, and we look forward to another great herd this time around," said Dan Chase, Goldeyes' Director of Sales & Marketing.

Following the game, all humans and zombies will be treated to a spectacular fireworks show, presented by award-winning Archangel Fireworks.

Tickets for Zombie Night on August 18 and all Goldeyes home games are on sale now at Goldeyes.com or by visiting the box office at Shaw Park.