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All-Star FanFest 2006

By Albrecht Powell, About.com

The festivities for All-Star Game weekend in Pittsburgh kick off with the opening of the John Hancock All-Star FanFest at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Friday, July 7, 2006. Billed as the largest baseball event in the world, FanFest runs for five days and features more than 40 baseball-themed attractions, including fun activities for both kids and the young-at-heart.

When:

Friday, July 7 - Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Friday - Monday (July 7-10) - 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday (July 11) - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Where:


David L. Lawrence Convention Center
1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Admission / Tickets:


$20.00 - Adults
$15.00 - Seniors, military, children under 12
Free for children under 2
FanFest Family Packs - $5.00 off each up to 7 people

Tickets are available at the official MLB site www.mlb.com, the official Pirates site www.pirates.com, at the PNC Park box office, or by calling 1-800-FANFEST (1-800-326-3378).

FanFest Attractions:

FanFest Bullpen & Batting Cages - Test your skills in state-of-the-art video batting and pitching cages where you can face life-size images of Roger Clemens, Greg Maddux, Jason Bay and more!

FanFest Baseball Cards - See baseballs and bats made right before your eyes and even make your very own personalized baseball card to take home, complete with stats on the back.The Diamond - Learn the game of baseball from real Major League Baseball® players, coaches, managers and umpires in interactive clinics.

National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum - Take a walk through time and see priceless treasures from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York.

The Negro Leagues - Take a compelling visual journey back in time as 'The Negro Leagues' brings to life the heroic history of some of the game's proudest and talented players.Major League Baseball Legends - Get FREE autographs from Major League Baseball Legends.

Collector's Showcase - Visit Collectors Showcase to see what the top baseball card and memorabilia dealers have to offer.

Cyber Ballpark - Interactive attraction features the latest baseball video and computer games.

Steal Home Challenge - Fans can test their speed and compete against other fans in this 90-foot race from third base to home plate.Steeltown Heroes - Stories and images of Pittsburgh's baseball history and legends.

World's Largest Baseball - 12' in diameter and signed by some of baseball's greats like Ted Williams and Hank Aaron.

More: All-Star FanFest Floor Map

For More Information:


More 2006 All-Star Game Activities

Pittsburgh Pirates

David L. Lawrence Convention Center

Restaurants Near the Convention Center

Baseball Fan's Guide to PNC Park

Restaurants Near PNC Park


Official Web Site:
All-Star FanFest 2006

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