NYPL State College Spikes

Spikes Extend Ticket Hours For All-Star Weekend

Published on August 14, 2009 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
State College Spikes News Release


With the activities surrounding the 2009 New York-Penn League All-Star Game in State College fast approaching, the State College Spikes Box Office will have extended hours over the weekend to allow fans the chance to get their tickets to Tuesday's All-Star Game at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park and Monday's All-Star Mountain Bash at the Tussey Mountain Ski Resort. In addition to being open until 5 p.m. on Friday, the Medlar Field at Lubrano Park ticket windows will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. The Box Office will also be open on Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and all day Tuesday for fans to make their last-minute ticket reservations.

Fans can get tickets to the All-Star Game and the Mountain Bash on Sunday before heading to the Downtown State College All-Star Fan Fest on the 200 block of Allen Street. The event is free, and the whole family will enjoy a variety of activities that bring the fun of the ballpark downtown. Enjoy inflatable games and carnival attractions, plus try you hand at Penn State sports and take a picture with Penn State championship trophies. In addition, former Penn State forward Jamelle Cornley and former Penn State kicker Chris Bahr will be on hand to meet and greet everyone and kick off All-Star Week.

Great seats are still available for the 2009 New York-Penn League All-Star Game. Gates will open at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, with both the American League and National League squads taking batting practice and signing autographs for fans. Honorary managers Kent Tekulve and Al Bumbry will also be signing autographs on a first-come, first-serve basis from 5-5:30 p.m. before the Celebrity Home Run Derby at 5:45. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m., with a special All-Star appearance by Reggy, the Purple Party Dude, and a spectacular post-game fireworks display.

Tickets also remain for the 2009 New York-Penn League All-Star Mountain Bash at the Tussey Mountain Ski Resort on Monday from 4-9 p.m. Take advantage of a rare opportunity to meet all of the All-Star players, coaches and VIP's, including American League manager and five-time Major League All-Star Travis Fryman and some of the future stars of baseball. Enjoy a splendid all-you-can-eat and drink menu from Catering with Style by Dan Rallis, and see live musical entertainment on the Main Stage.

For more information, and to get your tickets for all of the All-Star Week activities, visit the Medlar Field at Lubrano Park Box Office during its extended hours, call the Spikes toll-free at (877) 99-SPIKES, or log on to StateCollegeSpikes.com.

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