Sixth Annual Spikesfest
The State College Spikes today announced that the club's annual fan festival known as "SpikesFest" will be held on Sunday, February 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Penn State Indoor Multi-Sport Facility, located adjacent to the Bryce Jordan Center. Parking and admission are FREE.
SpikesFest 2012 is presented by Mount Nittany Health System and media partners 95.3 FM 3WZ and WTAJ, Your News Leader.
Now in its sixth year as the State College area's premier winter family activity, SpikesFest is a giant indoor baseball carnival designed to simulate the experience of fun ballpark activities during the heart of Winter. The event will feature free autograph sessions, inflatable games, kids activities, video games, appearances by players and mascots, performances by local entertainment groups, unique experiences, door prizes, ticket specials, and much more.
Among the confirmed appearances for this year's event will be mascots Ike the Spike, the Nittany Bank Nookie Monster, Bob the Baseball Dog and a special visit from the Pittsburgh Pirate Parrot. In addition, popular Spikes catcher Matt Skirving will be in attendance to meet and greet fans, sign autographs and participate in other SpikesFest activities. Confirmed exhibits and educational displays include birds of prey and other animals from Shaver's Creek.
The Spikes will also once again hold a silent auction of sports memorabilia and entertainment experiences with all proceeds to benefit Coaches vs. Cancer. Over the first five SpikesFest events, the club has helped to raise several thousand dollars for Coaches vs. Cancer, a nation-wide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC).
"We are very excited to once again bring together Spikes Baseball and an afternoon of family fun as part of SpikesFest on February 12," said Spikes General Manager Jason Dambach. "SpikesFest combines a great indoor venue with an event where families can enjoy fun and safe activities that provide the same feeling as a day at the ballpark."
For additional information and updates on SpikesFest 2012 presented by Mount Nittany Health System, 95.3 FM 3WZ and WTAJ, Your News Leader, fans can visit StateCollegeSpikes.com.
The Spikes seventh season of fun, affordable family entertainment will return to Medlar Field at Lubrano Park on Tuesday, June 19 for the first of the club's 38 regular season home dates during the 2012 New York-Penn League season. Season ticket packages, Flex Books, group outings and other hospitality experiences are currently on sale and can be reserved by calling the Spikes at (814) 272-1711. Additional information on Spikes ticket options for the 2012 season can also be viewed at StateCollegeSpikes.com.
