Naturals Host FanFest on Saturday, March 7th at Arvest Ballpark
SPRINGDALE, AR - The Northwest Arkansas Naturals will host FanFest on Saturday, March 7 from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Arvest Ballpark. The free ballpark event is open to the general public and will be held in conjunction with single game tickets going on sale at the Arvest Ballpark Box Office, as well as over the phone for Season 8 of Naturals baseball. Individual game tickets for the 2015 season will be available online at www.nwanaturals.com beginning on Monday, March 2.
The Arvest Ballpark Box Office is open 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 for those interested in purchasing single game tickets, mini packs, or season tickets for the 2015 season at Arvest Ballpark. The Naturals will open play at Arvest Ballpark against the Midland RockHounds, the Double-A Affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, on Thursday, April 16 at 6:05 p.m.
Gates at Arvest Ballpark will officially open at 11 a.m. FanFest is a FREE family friendly event that is open to the general public. It includes a complimentary sandwich and drinks for the first 500 guests. The Naturals will also offer tours and activities for fans of all ages, plus specials on tickets and merchandise from Red Dirt Outfitters, the official team store of the Naturals. Along with the Arvest Ballpark Box Office, Red Dirt Outfitters will also be open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 7.
In addition to individual tickets going on sale, here are some events taking place only at FanFest:
FanFest Activities for the Entire Family:
- FREE Food & FREE Refreshments for the first 500 guests beginning at 11 a.m. Food and refreshments will be served near the War Eagle Café (Concession Stand 2).
- FREE VIP tours of Arvest Ballpark - including the press box, suite level, Walmart Game Room Suite, the home clubhouse, the Naturals' dugout, and the option to walk the warning track of Arvest Ballpark*
- Access to the Naturals dugout and field warning track area for fan photos*
- Batting Cages open and FREE from 11am until 1:30 p.m.
- FREE Skee-Ball inflatable for the kids from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.*
- FREE Kids Train Rides around the concourse from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.*
- Special appearance by Strike the Sasquatch or Sinker the Lake Creature from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
- Raffles every hour near Red Dirt Outfitters to win an assortment of Naturals prizes
- Fan Vote for the 3rd inductee into the Naturals Hall of Fame to be announced on Opening Night, and view Naturals awards and trophies from the first seven (7) seasons at Arvest Ballpark.
*Weather Permitting for Outside Activities
FanFest Ticket Specials:
- Receive a FREE ticket to a 2015 Naturals game in April or May with the purchase of a regularly priced single game ticket (The FREE ticket offer is valid for in-person single-game ticket purchases on March 7th at the Arvest Ballpark Box Office only. Voucher excludes May 4, May 15, May 16, and May 20)
- FREE $15 Naturals Gift Card per Flex Pack purchased
- FREE $10 Naturals Gift Card per Mini-Pack purchased
Tickets will be sold in person at the Arvest Ballpark box office, online at www.nwanaturals.com or via our toll free ticket hotline at (877) 444-2637. All tickets purchased online or by telephone must be paid for via credit card.
Individual game ticket prices remain unchanged from the 2014 season (excluding special events) are as follows:
• Super-Premium - $12 ($13 on day of game)
• Premium - $10 ($11 on day of game)
• Reserved - $8 ($9 on day of game)
• Jack Link's Jerky Grass Berm/General Admission - $8
Children 12 and under and adults over 55 years of age receive $1 off the purchase of Premium, Reserved, or Jack Link's Jerky Grass Berm/General Admission seating for individual game tickets. Active and retired military can also receive the $1 ticket discount at the Arvest Ballpark Box Office by presenting the proper identification before purchasing tickets.
Follow the Northwest Arkansas Naturals on Twitter @nwanaturals all throughout the year by using the hashtag #NaturalPastime for all of our up-to-date information on tickets, groups, promotions, roster, and team information.
Season 8 of Naturals baseball begins on Thursday, April 9, 2015 in Midland, Texas. The Naturals will open at Arvest Ballpark on Thursday, April 16 at 6:05 P.M. against the same Midland RockHounds, the Double-A Affiliate of the Oakland Athletics.
The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are the Double-A Texas League Affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. The Naturals play at state-of-the-art Arvest Ballpark in Springdale, Ark. For more information including statistics, ticket options, and more, please visit NWANaturals.com, and follow us on Twitter @NWANaturals and Facebook.com/Naturals.
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