On Saturday, July 13, the Mahoning Valley Scrappers will change their name to the Mahoning Valley Peppers in Oil in a fundraiser presented by the Italian Food Trail and the Trumbull County Tourism Bureau.
The iconic appetizer will be featured on game jerseys and hats and retail hats and shirts.
The logos and jerseys were designed by San Diego-based Brandiose. The Peppers in Oil jerseys will be auctioned off at the July 13 Scrappers game in a silent auction and through the app LiveSource. Proceeds will benefit United Way of Trumbull County.
Peppers in oil became popular in the United States in the late 19th century and was introduced by European immigrants. Peppers in oil can be served many ways, but is popularly served with Italian bread.
The Scrappers are inviting members of the Italian Food Trail (developed by Trumbull County Tourism) and other local restaurants to claim reign as “Best Peppers in Oil in the Valley” in a vote by Scrappers fans.
Participants can purchase a tasting package for $20, which includes a game ticket, 10 tastings and a souvenir cup with a free refill.
Restaurants and businesses can purchase a sampling table for $50 which includes a table to provide samples, option to sell their peppers in oil (with proper retail licensing), 10 game tickets, and ability to provide promotional materials to fans.
“This is a unique and fun way to share one of our most iconic regional dishes with both visitors and residents. Come out to the ballpark for a taste of what Trumbull County has to offer,” said Beth Kotwis Carmichael, executive director of the Trumbull County Tourism Bureau.
Peppers in oil retail items are available for pre-order and can be purchased online at mvscrappers.com…. All online orders will be shipped in custom Peppers in Oil boxes.
Tickets for July 13, sampling packages and vendor packages are available for purchase online at mvscrappers.com…, by calling 330-505-0000 or visiting the Chevy All Stars Box Office at Eastwood Field.
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers are the Short Season Single A Affiliate of the Cleveland Indians and play all home games at Eastwood Field. Single game tickets are now on sale and can be purchased at the Chevy All Stars Box Office, by calling the front office at 330-505-0000 or visiting mvscrappers.com….
For more information about individual game tickets, ticket packages or group outings visit www.mvscrappers.com….
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