You’re invited to get ready for Opening Day – with cheese | Shopping & Services

CINCINNATI (FOX19) – Cheese company Sargento and the Cincinnati Reds have teamed up to help fans share their love of baseball and cheese. To build excitement for Opening Day, and help fans show Reds pride, Sargento will host festivities at Cincinnati Kroger stores in Harrison, Middletown, Montgomery, and Delhi, followed by another event at Great American Ball Park.

On Monday and Wednesday, the Sargento Cheese Mobile, the Reds Rover crew and the Reds mascot will make special appearances at four Cincinnati area Kroger stores. Fans can partake in poster making and win Sargento samples and other prizes.

When/Where:

• Monday, April 2, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Kroger, 7300 Yankee Road, Middletown, Ohio 45044)
• Monday, April 2, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. (Kroger, 11390 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45249)
• Wednesday, April 4, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Kroger, 10477 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, Ohio 45030)
• Wednesday, April 4, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. (Kroger, 5080 Delhi Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45238)

Opening Day:

To help fans show Reds pride, Sargento will offer free poster screen printing and face painting at the Sargento Cheese Mobile, providing Sargento cheese samples and a prime fan gathering location. Fans can enjoy baseball-themed interactive games, mega concession stands, picnic decks and live music during the game.  

That will happen Thursday, April 5, from 2 p.m. until end of game , at Great American Ballpark Fan Zone, Located on Terrace Level along the west side of Great American Ball Park.

The Reds home opener against Miami Marlins starts at 4:05 p.m.

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