Surry natives to play in Disco Turkeys' July 4 game at Couch Ballpark

The Carolina Disco Turkeys announced their home game on July 4 at Wake Forest’s Couch Ballpark will now include a post-game Independence Day fireworks celebration.

This team features numerous Surry County natives on their roster, including Tennessee Tech pitcher Reece McDuffie (Mount Airy) and UNC-Asheville outfielder Kolby Watson (North Surry). Others from the area include pitcher Beau Callahan (Dordt University/Elkin) and outfielder/pitcher Jacob Smith (UNC Pembroke/West Stokes).

The game on July 4 begins at 6:30 with the Disco Turkeys taking on their Southern Collegiate Baseball League rivals, the Uwharrie Wampus Cats. The team’s first fireworks show at Couch Ballpark will follow and it will be longer than a typical post-game fireworks show to help celebrate the holiday.

In addition to their regular concessions offerings, the event will feature food trucks on site, including Dippin’ Dots, Que Viva and Kona Ice. Also on offer will be the exclusive Disco Turkeys beer from Fiddlin’ Fish Brewing. Parking will be free for the game and fireworks until the 6:30 first pitch. Tickets for the game are $10. Children 3 and under are free and youth baseball and softball players wearing their team jersey also get in free.

The Disco Turkeys are 12-11 on the season but also an impressive 9-1 at home thus far. This year’s team also features players from Wake Forest (Levi Strahm), Penn State (Will Andrews), High Point (Charlie Jones) and many others with area ties.

“We’re excited to have another big event for the Fourth of July this year and are very excited to have this special July 4 fireworks show,” said Disco Turkeys team president Greg Sullivan. “It will be the first July 4 fireworks show at the stadium in many years and some will remember going to July 4 games there when it was Ernie Shore Field, Winston-Salem’s minor league stadium. I think it will be a great option for people looking for something fun to do with family and friends this year and a way to avoid downtown traffic but see a great show.”

The Disco Turkeys play from May through late July every summer and are one of the top college wood-bat teams in the region. The team is known for their colorful mascot Boogie and fans across the country have bought the team’s merchandise.

Tickets may be purchased at discoturkeys.com. To avoid ticket fees, fans may purchase at the LJVM box office or at the gate on gameday.