IronPigs announce 'Pigapalooza' lineup

FROM THE MORNING CALL

A revamped list of musical acts, autograph sessions and book signings for the "Pigapalooza" FanFest on Sunday, August 29 at Coca-Cola Park was announced today by the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. The ultimate baseball carnival - "Pigapalooza" FanFest -- presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network includes giveaways, games, interactive displays, free autograph signings, live music, family entertainment and much, much more!

Tickets are just $10, and they can be purchased in-person at Coca-Cola Park, by calling (610) 841-PIGS or online at ironpigsbaseball.com. "Pigapalooza" will take place from 12 noon to 9 p.m. and includes a Fireworks Extravaganza at 8 p.m.

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 6,000 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.

The ultimate baseball carnival, "Pigapalooza" is 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.


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There will also be numerous interactive displays from community-based organizations situated throughout the ballpark that are either baseball or locally-themed.

Throughout the day numerous former Philadelphia Phillies will be signing autographs, including Darren Daulton, Ricky Bottalico, Milt Thompson, Tommy Greene, Marty Bystrom and Dickie Noles.

The autograph, book signing and Question and Answer schedule is as follows: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.: WFMZ TV's Troy Hein (Book Reading followed by book signing); 1-2 p.m. Author Michele Mack "Henry Fickle and the Magic Dragon" (book reading followed by book signing); 1-1:45 p.m.: Former Phillies Darren Daulton and Ricky Bottalico (Autographs); 2-2:45 p.m.: Former Phillies Marty Bystrom and Dickie Noles (Autographs);3:30-4:15 p.m.: Former Phillies Milt Thompson and Tommy Greene (Autographs); 5-6 p.m.: Question and Answer session with Baseball Historian, Rich Westcott (followed by book signing). A book purchase is NOT required to partake in the book signing activities as fans are welcome to bring previously purchased books. Likewise, no purchase is necessary for the autograph sessions either. Fans are limited to one autograph per special guest as time permits.

Additional family-oriented entertainment scheduled throughout "Pigapalooza" includes 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.

The list of musical performances is as follows: Noon to 3 p.m.: Billy Bauer Band (AT&T Plaza); 3-5 p.m.: The joEs (AT&T Plaza); 3-9 p.m.: School of Rock (Capital BlueCross Lawn); 5-7 p.m.: Acoustic Duo Red (AT&T Stage); 7-9 p.m.: Lime Time (AT&T Plaza)

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. Please note that Parking is free for "Pigapalooza" FanFest.

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