Fresh off their 2022 Triple-A National Championship, the Durham Bulls will host their Fall Fan Fest on Saturday, October 22 at Durham Bulls Athletic Park from 5:00pm until 7:30pm.
Come celebrate the Bulls eighth International League title and fourth Triple-A National Championship with one final DBAP night in 2022! And be sure to wear your favorite Halloween costume. A full list of planned activities, including photos with the championship trophies, batting practice on the field (for adults and children), and more can be found below.
Please note: reservations for Fall Fan Fest are no longer being accepted.
The Durham Bulls will host their free 2023 Spring Fan Fest on Saturday, March 4 at Durham Bulls Athletic Park from 5:00pm until 7:30pm. The free event provides fans a chance to play catch on the field to kick off the 2023 season.
Please note: reservations for 2023 Spring Fan Fest are no longer being accepted.
With the Bulls set to begin their Back-to-Back Triple-A National Championship defense in 2023, fans will be able to learn about the variety of ticket options available for the upcoming campaign, including full season, half season and mini plan 919 Club Membership packages, as well as group outings and upcoming theme nights.
Kids in attendance age 12 and under will be able to take batting practice on the field from 5:00pm until 7:00pm. Adults who are currently 919 Club Members or become a 919 Club Member during the event will also have the chance to take batting practice for the final half hour of the event from 7:00pm until 7:30pm. All batting practice participants will be limited to 3-5 pitches and must have a waiver filled out in order to participate.
Please note: dogs are not allowed inside Durham Bulls Athletic Park except for designated Bark in the Park events, with the exception of service dogs.
Planned activities include:
- Photos with championship trophies
- Batting practice on the field (for adults and children)
- Petting zoo with miniature horses
- Durham Bulls bat dog, Ripken, in attendance interacting with fans
- Catch in the outfield
- Meet & interact with Wool E. Bull
- Face painting, balloon artists and more
Fall Fan Fest guests will also have the chance to take batting practice during the event and take swings on the same field as the Durham Bulls players. Adults will be allowed to take batting practice from 5:00 – 6:00pm and children ten and under will take batting practice from 6:00–7:30pm. Please note that fans must bring their own equipment, including baseballs and gloves, to play catch on the outfield grass, and will not be provided at the event. Fans age ten and under who wish to participate in batting practice on the field may bring their own bats.
Limited concessions will be available inside Durham Bulls Athletic Park; outside food and beverages are not permitted.
The OT Sports Ballpark Corner Store will also host their annual yard sale on the main concourse behind home plate complete with Bulls merchandise, game worn jerseys and unique items not found elsewhere. The Backstop Shop on the concourse will also be open at Fall Fan Fest carrying Bulls championship gear and more.
For all your retail needs this offseason, be sure to visit the temporary store, located on Blackwell St. in the Diamond View III building, just a short walk from the DBAP. The location is open Monday–Friday from 11:00am–4:00pm. As always, visit durhambulls.com/shop for 24/7 access to the latest Bulls gear.
- Batting Practice (ages 12 & under): Fans ages 12 and under will be able to take batting practice on the field from 5:00pm until 7:00pm! Guests will be required to sign a waiver to participate. Waivers can be filled out by clicking here. Bats for batting practice are welcome to be brought into Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
- Batting Practice (adults): Adults who are currently 919 Club Members or become a 919 Club Member during the event will also have the chance to take batting practice for the final half hour of the event from 7:00pm until 7:30pm. Please note that batting practice is on a first-come first-serve basis and not all 919 Club Members may be able to take batting practice. All batting practice participants will be limited to 3-5 pitches and must have a waiver filled out in order to participate.
- Play Catch in the Outfield: Fans have the chance to play catch in the outfield! Please note that baseballs and gloves will not be provided, and fans must bring their own equipment in order to play catch.
- Chance to take pictures with Championship Trophies: Bulls fans will have the chance to get pictures with the Bulls' trophies from their 2022 International League and Triple-A National Championship titles.
- Meet Ripken the Bat Dog: Fans will also have the chance to meet and interact with Ripken the Bat Dog!
- Interact with Wool E. Bull: The Greatest Mascot in the World has missed the Greatest Fans in the World! Get your picture with Wool E. Bull and check out the Wool E. Wagon and his go-kart on the right field concourse.