Gear up for the Durham Bulls' 2020 season at next week's Fan Fest

Get ready for the Durham Bulls' 2020 season with next weekend's Fan Fest. The annual event is set for 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, March 7, at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

Posted 1:53 a.m. Feb 28, 2020 — Updated 1:53 a.m. Feb 28, 2020

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

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DURHAM, N.C. — Get ready for the Durham Bulls' 2020 season with next weekend's Fan Fest. The annual event is set for 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, March 7, at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

At the free event, fans can take part in batting practice sessions and meet up with Wool E. Bull, among other activities.

Here's what you need to know about batting practice, according to the Bulls: Two batting practice sessions will be held at the event. All attendees 13 and older wishing to hit on the field will be able to line up from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., and all fans 12 and under wishing to take batting practice may line up from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Each participant will get 3 to 5 pitches only. Guests will be required to sign a waiver to participate. Waivers are available online for completion prior to Fan Fest. The Bulls ask that you print, complete and bring the waivers with you.

Other events scheduled for Fan Fest include:

Discounted merchandise inside The Ballpark Corner Store
Local food trucks American Meltdown, Stuft and Hot Chix
Photo opportunities with Wool E. Bull, the Wool E. Wagon and his go-kart
Photo opportunities on the Durham Bulls Grounds Crew equipment in center field
Tours of the area inside the Blue Monster (left field wall)
Tours of the Durham Bulls Clubhouse
Special preview tasting of select new concessions items for the 2020 season
Face painting will be available, and a balloon artist will also be in attendance

Fans also can win Bulls merchandise as part of a free raffle. Winners will be selected every 30 minutes, and the individual must be present to win.

Auditions to sing the National Anthem also will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., March 7. More information about the event and the National Anthem auditions are on the Bulls' website.

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