
Fifth Third Ballpark to Host Five Day Carnival
Published on May 24, 2007 under Midwest League (MWL1)
West Michigan Whitecaps News Release
COMSTOCK PARK, MI - There's always something going on at Fifth Third Ballpark and, May 30 through June 3, there will be quite a bit going on in the parking lot. A carnival, complete with a midway, games and food booths, will be rolling into town for a five day appearance at the ballpark.
"We hosted a carnival last year and had such a great response that we couldn't wait to bring it back this year," said Whitecaps Director of Outside Events Matt Costello. "We're looking forward to another great event with lots of fun for fans of all ages."
Playworld Unlimited will set up their traveling carnival in the Whitecaps parking lot starting Wednesday, May 30. The midway will include up to 18 rides for every age and thrill level. For the kids and kids at heart, rides will include the carousel and bumper cars. Those who are more daring can take their chances on rides like the Sizzler and Pharoah's Fury.
Rides won't be the only highlight of the carnival - there will be plenty of games and lots of carnival standard food including cotton candy and elephant ears. "It should be a great time for everyone, whether they're just stopping by the carnival on the way to a Whitecaps game or coming out here for the whole day," said Costello. "The Carnival takes the Whitecaps mantra of the best family fun to the next level."
The Carnival's gates will open on May 30 and will run though Sunday, June 3. The fun starts at 3:00 p.m. and ends at 10:00 p.m. every night. Thrill seekers will be able to purchase unlimited ride wristbands for $15 or $12 with a Whitecaps ticket stub. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Fifth Third Ballpark Box Office at (616) 784-4131 or stop by during normal business hours (Mon - Fri 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Sat 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.).
For more information on the carnival, visit the Whitecaps website, whitecapsbaseball.com.
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