AKRON, Ohio - The Akron RubberDucks are back with a full slate of promotional items, extreme-food menu choices (think stuffed layers that will feed an entire family) and a revamped The Game Grill + Bar. Here's a guide of what to expect at the Class AA ballpark on South Main Street in downtown Akron. There are plenty of fireworks nights, bobblehead giveaways, cult-movie classic theme nights and a lot more. And oh yeah, they play baseball, too. They finished 73-69 last year.

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Guide to 2016 Akron RubberDucks promos, food, more

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Play ball!

The Akron RubberDucks open the season on the road at Bowie on Thursday, April 7. The home opener is Thursday, April 14, also against Bowie. Adult reserved tickets are $9.

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Promotional schedule

More than 70 dates will have promotions at Canal Park, which is at 300 S. Main Street in downtown Akron. Street parking, nearby lots and garages are available. Call 1-855-97-QUACK (78225) or 330-253-5153.

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Movie-theme nights

They won't be showing the movie, but nine cult-movie classics will be featured at the ballpark on select Tuesdays. Check out the list.

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Extreme food: European Vacation

Footlong bratwurst on pierogi bun topped with feta-cheese spread and roasted red peppers ($12). It’s got flavors of Ohio with German, Polish and Italian influences, we’re told – hence the name.

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Extreme food: Meat Your Maker Quesadilla

Triple-decker quesadilla, with hot dogs, Texas Jack Chili and cheddar cheese, atop hamburger meet and American cheese, and then chicken tenders, poutine gravy and cheddar cheese. It’s a giant, heavy pie of a quesadilla definitely meant for sharing with a small army ($15). Note: This needs about 20 minutes’ preparation time.

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Extreme food: The Squealer

A footlong hot dog stuffed with pulled pork and cheddar cheese, wrapped in bacon, deep fried and drizzled in barbecue sauce. $10.99, available at The Game.

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Returning 'extreme food' items

At the concessions:

Not Your Routine Poutine ($10). Three Dog Night, a kielbasa split in half with a bratwurst inside, split in half with a hot dog inside, topped with sauerkraut ($9.50).

Nice 2 Meat U Burger ($15), a pair of 10-ounce patties topped with two hot dogs, bacon, cheddar cheese and onions.

The Screamer ($25) includes 21 scoops of ice cream and toppings.

TeriyAKRON Bowl ($11), half a pineapple hollowed out and filled with rice, chicken, and sauce.

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The Game Grill + Bar

The restaurant adjacent to the park has an entrance off Main Street, and you can walk into the right-field corner from inside the restaurant as well (if you have a ticket to that day’s game). New addition: The Chef’s Table, a buffet ($18.99 for adults, $12.99 for kids under 12). Cold foods, salads, rotating hot entrees, desserts and more are all available. The 132-seat restaurant will be open two hours before game time on game days. Chef’s table will be available for the first three hours the restaurant is open.

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Fireworks

Here’s the schedule for 21 themed fireworks nights:

Thursday, April 14: Latin pop.

Friday, April 15: ‘American Idol’.

Friday, Aril 29: Famous Shawn.

Friday, May 20: Bieber fever.

Friday, May 27: David Bowie.

Friday, June 17: Akron.

Saturday, June 18: Pink.

Friday, June 24: Bruce Springsteen.

Saturday, June 25: Rat Pack.

Monday, July 4: City of Akron.

Friday, July 15: Eagles tribute to Glenn Frey.

Saturday, July 16: Maroon 5.

Friday, July 29: Dave Grohl.

Saturday, July 30: Hip hop.

Friday, Aug. 12: Famous Mouseketeers.

Saturday, Aug. 13: Stevie Wonder.

Friday, Aug. 26: One Direction.

Saturday, Aug. 27: Diva.

Friday, Sept. 2: ’90s.

Saturday, Sept. 3: John Williams.

Sunday, Sept. 4: Fan vote.

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Bobbleheads

There are seven bobblehead giveaways on Saturdays:

April 30: Jaret Wright, shown.

May 28: Shooter McGavin from ‘Happy Gilmore.’

June 25: Willie Mays Hayes Bobble Legs, from ‘Major League.’

July 30: Rubberducks manager David Wallace.

Aug. 13: Fans choice, former Cleveland Browns Kevin Mack or Ernest Byner.

Aug. 27: Miss Lippy, from ‘Billy Madison.’

Sept. 3: Former Cavs star Hot Rod Williams.

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Craft beers

Jobu’s Craft Beers stand behind home plate is back with about two dozen drafts. While it is a decent selection, no craft beers from Northeast Ohio are available.

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More beers

The Game Grill + Bar does have more than just a couple of lagers on draft.