Pigapalooza” All-Star FanFest has been rescheduled for Sunday, August 29 from 12 noon to 9 p.m. due to expected heavy rain throughout the day on Saturday, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs announced earlier today. Fans holding tickets to “Pigapalooza” FanFest can now use their tickets for admission on the newly scheduled date.
“We are terribly disappointed to be unable to kick-off our All-Star Week festivities today because of the severe weather but we are tremendously excited about showcasing the entire Lehigh Valley to a national audience during the week ahead,” remarked IronPigs General Manager Kurt Landes. “Moving ‘”Pigapalooza’” will truly allow all of our fans to better enjoy all of the outdoor activities without the threat of severe weather. The safety of our fans was of the utmost importance when making this difficult decision.”
A full list of acts is yet to be confirmed but fans can be assured that “Pigapalooza” All-Star FanFest will still be the premier baseball carnival and feature giveaways, games, interactive displays, free autograph signings, live music, family entertainment and more! To purchase tickets for “Pigapalooza” on August 29, please call (610) 841-PIGS or visit the Coca-Cola Park ticket office.
The first 10,000 fans through the gates on Sunday, August 29 will receive a commemorative “Pigapalooza” Pennant. In addition to the pennant, the first 4,000 children 12 and under will take home a collector’s edition “Pigapalooza” baseball and the initial 4,000 fans 13 and older will receive a reusable tote bag that can be filled with goodies from the various interactive displays that will be set-up at Coca-Cola Park.
“Pigapalooza” will still be highlighted by more than 15 inflatable games for children of all ages located throughout Coca-Cola Park including the ultra-popular Baseball Gravity Challenge, Rockwall Climb, Obstacle Courses and Monkey Motion. All inflatable games are free with the price of admission.
There will also be numerous interactive displays from community-based organizations situated throughout the ballpark that are either baseball or locally-themed. A full list of displays will be posted prior to the newly scheduled date.
Autograph sessions and book signings will be announced at a future date.
Additional family-oriented entertainment scheduled throughout “Pigapalooza” includes free face painting, balloon animals and magician performances. Of course, the IronPigs loveable mascots, FeRROUS and FeFe, along with the ultra-popular Pork Racers will be greeting fans of all ages throughout the event.
Live music is set for the entirety of “Pigapalooza” from a pair of stages located on the Capital BlueCross Lawn and from within the AT&T Plaza. A full list of performers will be made available soon.
For the safety of our fans, no outside food and/or beverage will be permitted inside Coca-Cola Park during “Pigapalooza”. However, all fixed Concession Stands and various portables will be open during this event.
Fans are reminded that there are three entry points for parking and are encouraged to use the Dauphin Street entrance when traveling from downtown Allentown. In addition to the Dauphin Street entrance, entry to Coca-Cola Park can be gained off American Parkway and Union Boulevard. Preferred/Handicapped Parking access is available via American Parkway only.
Please note that Parking is free for “Pigapalooza” All-Star FanFest.
Single-game tickets, mini-plan packages and group tickets for all IronPigs home games presented by Capital BlueCross, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Coca-Cola Park Ticket Office, online at www.ironpigsbaseball.com or by calling (610) 841-PIGS.
Source: http://www.ironpigsbaseball.com/pressbox/news/?article_id=1004
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