Due to record-breaking crowds at last winter’s event, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced that the 22nd annual PirateFest at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center will be expanded in order to better accommodate fans.
The three-day event, which has previously taken place during the month of January, has now moved to Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18. Friday, December 16, will be open to Season Ticket Holders only.
The event will occupy two halls this year at the Convention Center to allow for more interaction with current and former Pirates players and coaches.
On Saturday, December 17, individual game tickets for the Pirates’ 2012 season will go on sale beginning at 10:00 a.m. Fans can purchase tickets to all Pirates home games at PirateFest, online at www.pirates.com or by phone at 1-877-893-BUCS.
The Pirates will announce the final details for the 2012 PirateFest at a later date, but these items have been confirmed so far:
• Free autograph sessions with current and former Pirates players and coaches.
• Opportunity to purchase 2012 individual game tickets for the first time beginning Saturday, December 17 at 10 a.m.
• All fans attending PirateFest will receive a 2012 Pirates wall calendar, 2012 pocket schedule and PirateFest program upon entrance.
• A 60 foot replica baseball field to host Youth Baseball Clinics with Pirates coaches.
• Q&A Sessions with the players as well as “Ask Pirates Management” with Pirates President Frank Coonelly, Pirates Executive Vice President and General Manager Neal Huntington and Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle.
• The chance to join your favorite players in versions of Pirates “Minute to Win It” or “We Are Fam-A-Lee Feud”, take on Pirates players in “Guitar Hero”, play “Deal Or No Deal” and take part in Pierogie Eating Contests.
• Kids Fun Zone featuring many activities for children
• Pirates “Lost Treasures” area to include game-used jerseys, bats, baseballs and more available for purchase.
• Inflatable rides, batting cages and carnival games.
• Information on 2012 Pirates Season Ticket Packages and Group Outings.
• Information on the Pirates 2012 promotional schedule.
Tickets for PirateFest will go on sale on Tuesday, November 1 at 10 a.m. Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $4.00 for ages 14 and younger. They can be purchased at www.pirates.com/piratefest, or by calling 1-800-BUY-BUCS. Tickets can also be purchased at the door at the convention center.
The hours for Piratefest are 10 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 17 and noon to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December18.
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