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RailCats Fan Fest is Saturday: Buy Your Tickets Now

Published on February 19, 2009 under Northern League (NL)
Gary SouthShore Railcats News Release


It's cold outside, but baseball season in Northwest Indiana is only two days away at the RailCats First-Ever Fan Fest, this Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind minor league baseball event! It's the perfect way to spend a warm winter day with your family and your favorite RailCats. Pre-Sale tickets ($15) will only be on sale until 3 p.m. Central Time on Friday, February 20. After that, tickets will only be available at the door, where the cost goes up to $20. So get your tickets now at www.railcatsbaseball.com or by calling 219.882.2255!

FAN FEST SCHEDULE; FINAL DETAILS ANNOUNCED

With the Fan Fest just two days away, here's a sneak preview of some of the fun, family entertainment fans can expect at Saturday's event: FAN FEST SCHEDULE 10:00 - 11:00 Opening Ceremony: Hosted by Public Address Announcer Tommy Williams

11:00 - 12:00 Photos with Rusty the RailCat and Rascal Autograph Session #1: Greg Tagert, Joe Gates, Tony Cogan & Cody Fisher * Pitching & Hitting Clinics

12:00 - 1:00 Question & Answer Forum #1: Pat Salvi, Roger Wexelberg & Greg Tagert Autograph Session #2: Jay Pecci, Mike Rohde, Eric Blakeley & John McCarthy * Infield & Outfield Clinics

1:00 - 2:00 Autograph Session #3: Jamie Bennett, Kenny Graham, Willie Glen, Dan Soria & Steve Haake Bunting & Base Running Clinics [1:00 - 1:30] Tommy John Question & Answer Forum

2:00 - 3:00 [2:00 - 2:30] Question & Answer Forum #2: Jay Pecci, Mike Rohde, Eric Blakeley & John McCarthy [2:30 - 3:00] Question & Answer Forum #3: Jamie Bennett, Kenny Graham, Willie Glen, Dan Soria & Steve Haake Autograph Session #4: Anthony Iapoce, Rob Marconi, Mike Coles, Eric McNamee & Bill Malone * Throwing & Catching Clinics

3:00 - 4:00 Closing Ceremony: Hosted by Public Address Announcer Tommy Williams

* - Clinic participants must supply own gloves, so don't forget to bring your favorite mitt from home!

MAIN BALLROOM ACTIVITIES [11:00 - 3:00]

Fantasy play-by-play: Call the last three outs of the 2007 Championship with a RailCats broadcaster

RailCats Hall of History: Take a walk through RailCats history and view a wide range of stadium artifacts, videos and more

Name the RailCats Game: Put a name to 25 RailCats faces to win a V.I.P. package at a RailCats game this summer

Wii with the RailCats: Take on your favorite RailCats player in a game of Wii Baseball

Ballpark Games: Test your arm on the speed pitch or try the RailCats newest game, Lil' Home Run to win great prizes

Luxury Suite Raffle: Sign up for a chance to win a free night in a luxury suite this summer at U. S. Steel Yard

ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED; OTHER SURPRISES PLANNED

In addition to the schedule and activity information, the RailCats also announced that the winners of the Fan Fest Essay Contest (conducted via the Post-Tribune) will be unveiled during the Opening Ceremony Saturday, with the youth and adult winners having their essays read aloud.

The RailCats will also make two major announcements during Fan Fest's closing ceremonies, so be sure to stick around until 3:00 to be the first to hear the RailCats big news. REMINDER: Pre-sale tickets ($15) will only be on sale through 3 p.m. Central Time, Friday, February 20. If you do not buy your tickets before Friday, the cost goes up to $20 at the door Saturday!




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