| Date/Opponent |
Theme Night/Giveaway |
| Oct. 5 vs. Warriors, 6:00pm |
First Responders Night
2008-09 Hornets pocket schedule (everyone in attendance)
Buzz Fest Performance: DJ Rob Nice (4:30pm) |
| Oct. 21 vs. Pacers, 7:00pm |
adidas Pack the Hive in Pink
Pink and White Pom-Pom's, courtesy of adidas (first 8,000 fans)
Buzz Fest Performance: DJ Soul Sister (5:30pm) |
| Oct. 23 vs. Heat, 7:30pm |
2008-09 Hornets pocket schedule (everyone in attendance) |
| Nov. 1 vs. Cavaliers, 7:00pm |
Opening Night
Hornets T-shirt, courtesy of AMA (everyone in attendance);
Schedule Magnet, courtesy of COX (everyone in attendance)
Buzz Fest Performance: Top Cats (5:30pm) |
| Nov. 5 vs. Hawks, 7:00pm |
Buzz Fest Performance: DJ Rob Nice (5:30pm) |
| Nov. 8 vs. Heat, 7:00pm |
Capital One Night
Hornets car flags, courtesy of Capital One (first 12,000 fans)
Buzz Fest Performance: Soul Rebels Brass Band (5:30pm) |
| Nov. 12 vs. Lakers, 7:00pm |
Buzz Fest Performance: Bag of Donuts (5:30pm) |
| Nov. 14 vs. Blazers, 7:00pm |
ABS Faith and Family Night; All-Star Balloting Begins
Buzz Fest Performance: Naomi Carroll (5:30pm) |
| Nov. 15 vs. Rockets, 7:30pm |
Hornets Watch Party: ACME Oyster House @ 7:00pm
(3000 Veterans Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70005)
All-Star Theme Night; Rob Nice, Hugo and the Honeybees; Fun Prizes, Giveaways, Interactive Games and More; Food and Drink Specials for Fans in Attendance |
| Nov. 19 vs. Kings, 7:00pm |
All-Star Balloting Night
Buzz Fest Performance: St. Augustine Marching Band (5:30pm) |
| Nov. 21 vs. Thunder, 8:30pm |
Hornets Watch Party: Hooters @ 8:00pm
(254 Range 12 Blvd, Denham Springs, LA 70725)
All-Star Theme Night; Rob Nice, Hugo and the Honeybees; Fun Prizes, Giveaways, Interactive Games and More; Food and Drink Specials for Fans in Attendance |
| Nov. 22 vs. Thunder, 7:00pm |
All-Star Balloting Night
Buzz Fest Performance: Wise Guys (5:30pm) |
| Dec. 3 vs. Suns, 7:00pm |
All-Star Balloting Night
Buzz Fest Performance: Rebirth Brass Band (5:30pm) |
| Dec. 6 vs. Grizzlies, 7:00pm |
All-Star Balloting Night: Vote Peja Night
Buzz Fest Performance: Blackened Blues Band (5:30pm) |
| Dec. 10 vs. Bobcats, 7:00pm |
Hard Wood Classic Night: New Orleans Buccaneers
CP3/Buccaneers Duo Bobblehead (first 8,000 fans)
Buzz Fest Performance: Captain Charles (5:30pm) |
| Dec. 12 vs. Celtics, 7:00pm |
Hornets Watch Party: Sake Cafe @ 6:30pm
(126 Lake Dr, Covington, LA 70433 and 6401 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70836)
All-Star Theme Night; Brittany, Hugo and the Honeybees (Covington) & Rob Nice and the Honeybees (Baton Rouge); Fun Prizes, Giveaways, Interactive Games and More; Food and Drink Specials for Fans in Attendance |
| Dec. 17 vs. Spurs, 8:30pm |
All Star Balloting Night: Vote D-West Night
Gold Rally Towels, courtesy of Capital One (everyone in attendance)
Buzz Fest Performance: Theresa Anderson (7:00pm) |
| Dec. 20 vs. Kings, 6:30pm |
People's Health Holiday at the Hive
Hornets Christmas ornaments, courtesy of People's Health (first 8,000 fans)
Buzz Fest Performance: Big Sam's Funky Nation (5:30pm) |
| Dec. 23 vs. Lakers, 7:00pm |
All-Star Balloting Night: Vote CP3 Night
Buzz Fest Performance: Rockin Doopsie (5:30pm) |
| Dec. 26 vs. Rockets, 7:00pm |
All-Star Balloting Night: Vote Tyson Night
Buzz Fest Performance: Bottoms Up (5:30pm) |
| Dec. 30 vs. Wizards, 7:00pm |
All-Star Balloting Night
Buzz Fest Performance: Louisiana Spice (5:30pm) |
 Jan. 9 vs. Clippers, 7:00pm |
All-Star Balloting Night Ends
Buzz Fest Performance: Five Finger Discount (5:30pm) |
| Jan. 12 vs. Knicks, 7:00pm |
Buzz Fest Performance: Pinettes (5:30pm) |
| Jan. 14 vs. Mavericks, 7:30pm |
Hornets Watch Party: Ernst Cafe @ 7:00pm
(600 S. Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70130)
Rob Nice, Hugo and the Honeybees; Fun Prizes, Giveaways, Interactive Games and More; Food and Drink Specials for Fans in Attendance |
| Jan. 16 vs. Cavaliers, 7:00pm |
Hornets Watch Party: Hooters @ 6:30pm
(2781 Belle Chasse Hwy, Gretna, LA 70056)
Rob Nice and the Honeybees; Fun Prizes, Giveaways, Interactive Games and More; Food and Drink Specials for Fans in Attendance |
| Jan. 19 vs. Pacers, 2:30pm |
Ochsner Martin Luther King Jr. Day
David West bobblehead, courtesy of Ochsner (first 8,000 fans)
Buzz Fest Performance: Free Agents Brass Band (1:00pm) |
| Jan. 21 vs. Nets, 7:00pm |
Buzz Fest Performance: Bonerama (5:30pm) |
| Jan. 26 vs. 76ers, 7:00pm |
Buzz Fest Performance: Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes (5:30pm) |
| Jan. 28 vs. Nuggets, 7:00pm |
Hard Wood Classic Night #2: Tribute to New Orleans Buccaneers/ABA
Buzz Fest Performance: Gashouse Gorrillaz (5:30pm) |
| Jan. 30 vs. Warriors, 8:30pm |
Buzz Fest Performance: Bucktown All Stars (7:00pm) |
| Feb. 2 vs. Blazers, 7:00pm |
Black History Month Tribute
Buzz Fest Performance: Warren Easton Marching Band (5:30pm) |
| Feb. 4 vs. Bulls, 7:00pm |
Tyson Chandler basketball, courtesy of Richard's Disposal (first 5,000 fans)
Buzz Fest Performance: Boogie Men (5:30pm) |
| Feb. 6 vs. Raptors, 7:00pm |
American Bible Society Gospel Night
Buzz Fest Performance: Soul Revival (5:30pm) |
| Feb. 8 vs. Timberwolves, 6:00pm |
Hugo's Birthday Party
Buzz Fest Performance: The Nobles (4:30pm) |
| Feb. 11 vs. Celtics, 7:00pm |
Buzz Fest Performance: Bag of Donuts (5:30pm) |
| Feb. 18 vs. Magic, 7:00pm |
7-Up Mardi Gras Madness
Hornets Mardi Gras Beads, courtesy of 7-Up (first 8,000 fans)
Buzz Fest Performance: 101 Runners (5:30pm) |
| Feb. 20 vs. Lakers, 9:30pm |
Hornets Watch Party: Sake Cafe @ 9:00pm
(126 Lake Dr, Covington, LA 70433 and 6401 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70836)
Rob Nice, Hugo and the Honeybees (Covington) & The Honeybees (Baton Rouge); Fun Prizes, Giveaways, Interactive Games and More; Food and Drink Specials for Fans in Attendance |
| Feb. 25 vs. Pistons, 7:00pm |
Buzz Fest Performance: Captain Charles (5:30pm) |
| Feb. 27 vs. Bucks, 6:00pm |
Hard Wood Classic Night #3: Tribute to New Orleans Buccaneers/70s Night
Buzz Fest Performance: Flashback (4:30pm) |
| Mar. 5 vs. Mavericks, 7:00pm |
Hornets Swirlers (everyone in attendance)
Buzz Fest Performance: Info Coming Soon (5:30pm) |
| Mar. 7 vs. Thunder, 7:00pm |
Honeybee Night
Honeybee Poster (first 8,000 fans)
Buzz Fest Performance: Info Coming Soon (5:30pm) |
| Mar. 16 vs. Rockets, 7:00pm |
Buzz Fest Performance: Info Coming Soon (5:30pm) |
| Mar. 18 vs. Timberwolves, 7:00pm |
Peja Action Figure (first 8,000 fans)
Buzz Fest Performance: Info Coming Soon (5:30pm) |
| Mar. 20 vs. Grizzlies, 7:00pm |
Military Night presented by the Marines Corps
Buzz Fest Performance: Info Coming Soon (5:30pm) |
| Mar. 22 vs. Warriors, 6:00pm |
Kids Day
Buzz Fest Performance: Info Coming Soon (4:30pm) |
| Mar. 25 vs. Nuggets, 7:00pm |
Buzz Fest Performance: Info Coming Soon (5:30pm) |
| Mar. 27 vs. Knicks, 6:30pm |
Hornets Watch Party: Ernst Cafe @ 7:00pm
(600 S. Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70130)
Rob Nice, Hugo and the Honeybees; Fun Prizes, Giveaways, Interactive Games and More; Food and Drink Specials for Fans in Attendance |
| Mar. 29 vs. Spurs, 7:00pm |
Buzz Fest Performance: Info Coming Soon (5:30pm) |
| Apr. 5 vs. Jazz, 6:00pm |
Nola.com Best of New Orleans Night
Buzz Fest Performance: Info Coming Soon (4:30pm) |
| Apr. 8 vs. Suns, 7:00pm |
Buzz Fest Performance: Info Coming Soon (5:30pm) |
| Apr. 12 vs. Mavericks, Noon |
FANtastic FANale
2008-09 Hornets Team Poster, courtesy of Sonic (first 8,000 fans)
Buzz Fest Performance: Info Coming Soon (10:30am) |
| Apr. 15 vs. Spurs, 7:00pm |
Hornets Watch Party: Sake Cafe @ 6:30pm
(4201 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006)
Rob Nice, Hugo and the Honeybees; Fun Prizes, Giveaways, Interactive Games and More; Food and Drink Specials for Fans in Attendance |
