By Tiffany Williams –
The Greenville Drive are closing out their 20th Anniversary season in fitting style, blending baseball tradition with a night of entertainment designed to leave a lasting impression. On Sunday, August 31st, Fluor Field will host the team’s lone Sunday night game of the year, and the organization is treating fans to an evening that combines family-friendly fun, fan appreciation, and a dash of cinematic flair.
Gates open at 5:45 p.m. with first pitch set for 6:45 p.m., but the celebration begins the moment fans step through the gates. The Drive are pairing the season send-off with a Labor Day Picnic at the Ballpark, featuring an all-you-can-eat menu that encourages families and groups to make the game a centerpiece of their holiday weekend. It’s a move that speaks to the Drive’s longstanding reputation as more than just a ballclub — the team has built itself into a community anchor, weaving baseball into the rhythm of Greenville’s summer traditions.
The theme of the night is Star Wars, adding an extra layer of spectacle. Players will take the field in custom-designed Star Wars jerseys that will be auctioned off during the game, with proceeds directed toward local charity. It’s a signature minor league baseball twist — finding the balance between the game on the diamond and a larger sense of purpose that connects with fans beyond the box score. With lightsabers in the stands, themed entertainment around the concourse, and the energy of a packed house, Fluor Field promises a setting that blurs the line between baseball game and festival.
Of course, no finale would be complete without fireworks, and the Drive are planning a postgame show that caps the evening with the same celebratory tone that has defined their anniversary season. Fireworks at Fluor Field are already a Greenville staple, but pairing them with the Star Wars theme and the final Sunday home date of the year turns this into something bigger — a closing chapter that honors the past two decades while looking ahead to the next.
At its core, the night is about more than just a game. The Drive have spent twenty years establishing themselves as a key piece of Greenville’s identity, drawing fans with on-field competition while steadily expanding their impact in the community. Whether through special theme nights, charitable initiatives, or anniversary milestones, the franchise has consistently found ways to elevate the minor league experience. Sunday night will be another example — a blend of baseball, entertainment, and nostalgia, sending fans home with memories that last long after the final pitch.
Tickets are already on sale at GreenvilleDrive.com, with demand expected to rise as the holiday weekend approaches. For $10, fans can secure not just entry to the ballpark but an experience that connects baseball with celebration. Add in free parking, family-friendly activities, and the chance to be part of the Drive’s milestone year finale, and the stage is set for one of the most memorable nights of the season.
May the Force — and the fireworks — be with Greenville as it closes the curtain on two decades of Drive baseball.
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