Naturals FanFest Is Saturday, March 7

It’s time to get excited about the Northwest Arkansas Naturals baseball season with FanFest from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale.

The first 500 people receive free food and refreshments; otherwise, the War Eagle Café will be open to purchase concessions. Free VIP tours of the ballpark will include the press box, suite level, Walmart Game Room Suite, home clubhouse, Naturals dugout, and the option to walk the warning track of Arvest Ballpark. You’ll have the opportunity to win an assortment of Naturals prizes with raffles every hour. It’s also your chance to view Naturals awards and trophies from the first seven seasons, and vote for the third inductee into the Naturals Hall of Fame. The inductee will be announced opening night at the ballpark.

Additional activities will include free sessions in batting cages, a Skee-Ball inflatable for kids, free train rides around the concourse for kids, and appearances by mascots, Strike and Sinker.

Don’t miss the specials on merchandise from Red Dirt Outfitters, the official team store of the Naturals, which will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

It’s also the day that single game tickets go on sale at the Arvest Ballpark Box Office, as well as over the phone at 479-927-4900. The box office is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 7 for those interested in purchasing single game tickets, mini packs, or season tickets. If you can’t wait to get your tickets, individual game tickets for the 2015 season will be available online at www.nwanaturals.com beginning Monday, March 2.

Stay connected to the season using the social media hashtag #NaturalPastime.