The Richmond Flying Squirrels will host their annual Nutzy’s Block Party on Saturday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Diamond. The free event will feature food, games, PlayRVA fire truck rides, a mascot autograph session, vendors, and the Squirrels Nest Team

Store also will be open. Fans will have the chance to purchase individual game tickets for the upcoming season and place a $100 deposit to join the waitlist for season ticket memberships for the 2026 season at CarMax Park.

“Nutzy’s Block Party is always a sign that baseball season is right around the corner,” said Ben Rothrock, chief operating 0fficer for the Flying Squirrels. “With all the snow this winter, everyone is ready to spend a few warm summer nights at The Diamond.”

The event also will be the first opportunity for fans to participate in the No. 1 Fan Bobblehead Contest. Fans are invited to submit nominations for a chance to be featured on a bobblehead to be given away at the team’s 2025 regular season finale on Sunday, Sept. 14. The contest, presented by Pepsi, asks fans to share why they should be named the No. 1 fan.

Submissions are open now through Feb. 27, with the winner to be announced in early April.

“The Flying Squirrels experience wouldn’t be what it is without our incredible fans,” said Anthony Oppermann, chief marketing officer. “They create an amazing atmosphere at The Diamond that is unrivaled throughout the minor leagues. As we enter our 15th season, it only feels appropriate that on Fan Appreciation Day this year we celebrate a member of our fan base as our No. 1 fan.”

The No. 1 Fan Bobblehead giveaway will be part of The Diamond Through the Decades Celebration series, which will feature several giveaways, including a Diamond Ring on June 12 and a Chipper Jones R-Braves bobblehead on July 24.

Fans also can take part in the site visit to CarMax Park during Nutzy’s Block Party, where they will receive priority access to purchase 2026 season memberships, which are expected to be in high demand.

The Flying Squirrels will open the 2025 season Friday, April 4, against the Akron RubberDucks, with Hall of Fame inductee and former Richmond Braves pitcher John Smoltz throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. Individual tickets and opening night group packages are available now. For more details, visit SquirrelsBaseball.com.