MARINERS FANFEST

Thursday, 26 January 2012 04:42

Saturday & Sunday
January 28th & 29th
11am-4pm
Safeco Field
1250 First Avenue
Seattle, WA
FREE for Children 5 and younger
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Well, it’s that time of year again, the unofficial or official, Mariner Baseball season is beginning. For all of our Mariner fans and supporters, plan to participate in the annual Mariner Fanfest. As long as you love baseball, whether young or not so young you will be happy that you celebrated this year’s Mariners FanFest.

This is a chance for all who attend to dream the big dream, even if only for a little while.

*“FanFest Attractions

Mariners Tools of the Trade:
Check out game used equipment from some of your favorite Mariners players. Swing Ichiro's actual bat, put on Guti's batting helmet or try on batting gloves used by Dustin Ackley.

Pitch in the Mariners Bullpen:
Test your fastball in the Mariners bullpen. Throw a pitch where the Mariners relievers begin their work.

710 ESPN Seattle Home Run Challenge:
Swing for the fences like your favorite Mariners players. Now you can see what it feels like to knock one over the fence. You can hit a ball from the centerfield grass right over the actual centerfield wall.

97.3 KIRO FM Pop Fly Challenge:
Think you've got what it takes to play the outfield in the big leagues? Now you can see by attempting to catch a pop fly in the Safeco Field outfield.

Catch in the Outfield:
Bring your glove and head down to right field for a little game of catch in the outfield.

Boeing Dugout Dialogue:
At the Boeing Dugout Dialogue located on top of the Mariners dugout, you can listen to and participate in question and answer sessions with Mariners players, coaches and front office personnel. *Appearances and times subject to change.

Mariners Clubhouse Tours:
Ever wonder what the inside of a Major League Clubhouse is like? Now you can find out. Be one of the few to ever stroll through the Mariners Clubhouse and also check out the weight room and more.

Roof Control Room Tours:
The room with perhaps the most mystique at Safeco Field and certainly home to one of the most important buttons in all of Seattle is the Roof Control Room. Take a tour and see how Safeco Field's retractable roof is opened and closed; it may surprise you.

Mariners Kids' Zone:
Try your skills at a variety of fun and challenging activities, all geared toward our younger fans. In the Mariners Kids' Zone you'll find face painters, carnival games, the Moose Den, a prize wheel and more.

Speed Pitch:
A strong arm is key in the Big Leagues; test yours at the Speed Pitch.

Inside the Game presented by Mariners Team Stores:
Step inside the game with the Mariners Team Stores. Try on Ichiro's uniform, swing a Big League game used-bat, checkout authentic lineup cards from past season and take your picture in front of a locker from the Mariners Clubhouse.

Mariners Care Garage Sale:
Visit the Mariners Care Garage Sale tent to view and purchase select memorabilia to benefit the Mariners non-profit foundation, Mariners Care. The Mariners Care Garage Sale features unique autographed and game-used items from current and former Mariners players you can't get anywhere else.

History of Baseball in the Northwest:
Stop by the Diamond Club and learn about the rich, Northwest history of the game in special exhibits featuring items from noted Northwest baseball historian Dave Eskenazi's collection.”

*From the Mariners website

For more fun things to do in Seattle and Western Washington, check out the Annual Events Section of Belva’s List.

Batter Up!
Belva & The Bearded One