With baseball season fast approaching, the Lexington Legends will welcome fans to Whitaker Bank Ballpark on Saturday, March 17 from 10:00am – 2:00pm for the annual Legends Fan Fest for a day of fun, food and more.
At Fan Fest 2018, there will be a variety of games and activities for young fans available and everyone is invited to sample some of the NEW items that will be found on the menu at concession stands in 2018. The Legends will also be accepting applications for seasonal game day positions throughout the ballpark including box office, grounds, gates, kids area attractions, promotions team, and mascots.
The following is a rundown of locations and activities for Fan Fest 2018:
Throughout the ballpark
Watch for Big L: Big L, Pee Wee and friends will be all around the ballpark, and will be available for photos with fans.
In the Box Office: Individual game tickets will be on sale throughout the event and Box Office/Group Sales representatives will be on site to answer any group picnic questions, questions on luxury suites or any other ticket packages! All will be available for purchase.
In the Seating Bowl
Prize Scavenger Hunt: Throughout the day, fans will be able to roam the seating bowl to find a variety of prizes during the Prize Scavenger Hunts where fans can find prizes like; Limited Availability Nelly concert tickets, autographed memorabilia from Legends/Royals players, Legends Luxury Suite, batting practice passes, guest PA opportunities, a “guaranteed give-a-way” pack, a ceremonial first pitch opportunity, and other prizes.
In the Kentucky Ale Taproom
Food – and it’s FREE: Samples of food items will be available, including: mozzarella sticks, potato skins, chicken tenders, Larry Mac Beer Cheese Burger; and new hot dog partner Eisenberg Hot Dogs- because it’s almost baseball season.
Drinks, including green beer: Complimentary water and soft drinks will also be offered. Beer will be available for purchase, including green beer in anticipation of St. Patrick’s Day.
Tournaments on television: Fans can keep up with college basketball on TV screens throughout the Taproom.
On the concourse
New look – and sound: Face painting can provide fun new look for fans young and not so young from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and DJ Mykraphone Mike will provide the soundtracks for the afternoon. Dancing and having fun in the concourse is highly recommended.
Inflatables: a variety of inflatables for kids will be set up in the concourse and front gate area for children of all ages to play in/with.
The Stache Shoppe Retail Store:
Get your gear: The Legends merchandise store, Stache Shoppe, will be open throughout Fan Fest 2018. Fans can find many new items for 2018, and a variety of clearance items will also be available. (The Stache Shoppe is always open 24/7 online at www.lexingtonlegends.com.)
For more information on Fan Fest 2018, contact Sarah Bosso at sbosso@lexingtonlegends.com or 859.422.7855. The Legends, a Class A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals and a member of the South Atlantic League, kickoff the 2018 season at Whitaker Bank Ballpark against the Charleston RiverDogs, an affiliate of the New York Yankees, on Opening Day – April 5, 2018. For ticket information, call (859) 422-7867 or visit LexingtonLegends.com.