Earn VIP Hickory Crawdad tickets

Win VIP tickets writing a message to the 'Dads; Military free 

The Hickory Crawdads want fans to come to the Crawdads Stadium and say goodbye to the old ballpark with a written message on the office walls. 

This will give you a chance to sign a personal message, and earn you a chance to win VIP tickets.

Renovations have been underway at Crawdads Stadium so it can be ready for the season opener. But, fans can visit the 'Dads old front office and write a personalized message on the walls this week. Join Conrad and the rest of the front office staff by inscribing a favorite memory, a goodbye, or well wishes, and have your message shared on the Crawdads Facebook page for prosperity.

One lucky fan's message will be chosen as the best on Friday, Jan. 17. The winner will take home four tickets to the Crawdads new VIP section. But, everyone else will win too, because you will be able to buy a 2014 ticket book with four extra, free tickets.

The season will open on April 3, in Greensboro, NC. The 2014 home opener for the Crawdads will unveil a newly renovated Crawdads Stadium on April 10, in Hickory, NC., where they will host the South Atlantic League All-Star Game on June 17.

Military fans never have to pay for a game as long as they show their military ID card or other proof of being a veteran. Go to the ticket office with your ID to claim a ticket.

For more information, call the Crawdads front office at (828) 322-3000.