SAL1 Kannapolis Cannon Ballers

Principal Financial Group Family Fun Fest at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium August 4th

Published on July 29, 2010 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers News Release


KANNAPOLIS, NC -Fans should plan to come early to stop by the Principal Financial Group Family Fun Fest at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium on August 4th when the Kannapolis Intimidators take on the Greensboro Grasshoppers. The Principal Financial Group Family Fun Fest is an unparalleled, and completely free, celebration of baseball visiting minor league baseball ballparks across the country during its seventh season. Created and produced by Entertainment & Sports International, the 4,000 square foot Principal Financial Group Family Fun Fest will be set up just outside the main gates and will be open for fans at 4:00 PM.

For the seventh consecutive year, the Principal Financial Group will serve as the exclusive title sponsor of this unique entertainment experience. During this year's tour, The Principal will highlight it's national education campaign - America Rebuilds with The Principal - aimed at providing Americans with the inspiration, advice, and tools they need to get their financial futures back on track.

Baseball legend and Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan returns as the national spokesperson. "The minor leagues offer fans a great baseball experience," said Ryan. "From exceptional value to a safe, family environment, fans get to see competitive professional baseball with non-stop entertainment. The Principal Financial Group Family Fun Fest extends that excitement before the game with an event truly unique to minor league ballparks."

Started in 2004, the tour has been visited by nearly two million fans over the course of 300 stops. This is the second time the tour has stopped in Kannapolis. Open three hours before the game and set up outside the main entrance, the event is free to all fans and features more than 20 baseball themed attractions, including:

- A minor league baseball museum featuring memorabilia from more than 100 years of baseball history;

- A state of the art Home Run Derby Video Game Arcade with the latest baseball and family games sponsored by Great Clips;

- Free souvenir personalized baseball cards sponsored by Travelodge;

- Free Sports Illustrated Kids personalized magazine covers;

- A midway with batting and pitching cages, giant slides, bounce houses, bungee runs and attractions specifically designed for younger fans;

- And new attractions from Topps Trading Cards, Random House Children's Books, and Louisville Slugger.

The game begins at 7:05 PM and gates open at 6:00 PM. Tickets are available by visiting www.intimidatorsbaseball.com or calling 704-932-3267.

The Intimidators are enjoying their 16th season of play as an organization. This organization has produced such talents as Jimmy Rollins, Gordon Beckham and NFL star Ricky Williams. For more information, or for tickets, call the Intimidators front office at 704.932.FANS (3267) or visit www.IntimidatorsBaseball.com.

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