America’s pastime has new meaning to children and their families this season as Nestlé Drumstick ice cream cones, The Original Sundae Cone®, sponsor Minor League Baseball and the Wilmington Blue Rocks bring a whole new level of family fun to MiLB games across the nation.

With a roster of family fun activities, Nestlé Drumstick ice cream cones will load the bases at scores of Minor League Baseball games by hosting Nestlé Drumstick Family Days™. During these family-centric events, the Nestlé Drumstick brand will provide ticket discounts and activities for families, as well as visits from the Nestlé Drumstick Family Days tour, which is touring the nation in support of the MiLB sponsorship. At each of these tour stops, families will enjoy fun activities and will get their photos taken so they will always be able to remember the terrific time they had together. In addition to the Nestlé Drumstick Family Days, selected MiLB teams will also be hosting exciting birthday parties, which include ticket discounts, recognition by the team, special Nestlé Drumstick-branded birthday gifts and, of course, Nestlé Drumstick cones.

“We are excited to dish up a sweet part of Americana that families can slow down and enjoy together – Nestlé Drumstick ice cream cones and baseball,” said John Harrison, Official Taster for Nestlé Drumstick cones. “Not only does Minor League Baseball give people the chance to see tomorrow’s stars today, but it also provides a more affordable family option than a trip to a big league park.”

Chris Kemple, general manager of the Blue Rocks, is excited about the Nestlé Drumstick brand partnership, and thinks “Nestlé ice cream treats and Blue Rocks baseball are a perfect summertime combination.”

The following dates are the Blue Rocks' 2008 Nestlé Drumstick Family Days at Frawley Stadium:

Nestlé Sunday Family Discount Offer:

 - Fans can redeem Nestle Drumstick box top UPC’s at the Blue Rocks ticket office (other Nestle and misc. ucp’s will be accepted) for all Sunday home games and receive one free ticket per UCP.  Fans may choose any available seating section to sit in.

Nestlé Birthday Section Offer:

 - Fans can redeem Nestle Drumstick box top UPC’s at the Blue Rocks ticket office (other Nestle and misc. ucp’s will be accepted) for any home game throughout the 2008 season and receive one free ticket per UCP for a seat in the Nestle Birthday section.