The 2008 All-Star FanFest, powered by Dow Corning, is a three day event, June 15-17.  Admission will be free. 

During the All-Star FanFest, powered by Dow Corning, visitors can take part in a multitude of events such as live concerts, skills challenges, and exhibits about our national past time.

The FanFest will take place at Dow Diamond’s front lawn beginning on Sunday June 15 at 11:00am.
 

All-Star FanFest Schedule of Events

Daily Concerts

Sunday, June 15th
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Empty Pockets & Empy Canvas
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM The Sinclairs Band
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM The Sinclairs Band

Monday, June 16th
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Brent Grunow & The Bandits
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM The Dave Kellan Band
Post-HR Derby The Dave Kellan Band

Tuesday, June 17th
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Brent Grunow & The Bandits
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Dan Colehour Band
Post-Game Dan Colehour Band (Live to Fireworks)


Celebrity Autograph Sessions

Sunday, June 15th 
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM  Frank Tanana - former Detroit Tiger pitching sensation

Monday, June 16th 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Darrell Evans - Former Detroit Tiger third baseman, Juan Bustabad - Great Lakes Loons Manager and Danny Darwin - Loons Pitching Coach and former Houston Astro. 

Tuesday, June 17th
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM  East All-Star Team
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM  West All-Star Team


Kids Wiffle Ball Stadium (11:00am - 8:00 PM Sunday through Tuesday)

Kids Wiffle Ball Challenge - Step up to the plate at Dow Diamond and hit one over the fence!
 

Daily Baseball Exhibits (11am-8pm Sunday through Tuesday)

Baseball - America's Game - Through the use of exciting exhibits, informative displays, interactive events and a stirring collection of baseball artifacts and memorabilia ties fans to the history and mystique of baseball.

Negro League Celebration - An exhibit designed to inform, entertain and celebrate the contribution of African Americans in our nation's baseball history.

Women in Baseball - Celebrates the special contribution women have made to the history of baseball with exhibits, informative displays and a priceless collection of photographs and artifiacts.

Midwest League History - Learn about the storied history of the Midwest League.  Check out the MWL Locker Room, Alumni Display, and MWL Baseball Map.
 

Big League Baseball Challenge (11am-8pm Sunday through Tuesday)

Steal Home Challenge - Test your speed and compete against other fans in this race to home plate. The classic 90-foot span from third base to home plate is your chance to experience one of the most exhilarating plays in baseball.

FanFest Batting Practice - Test your hitting ability at these state-of-the-art batting cages.

Little Sluggers Zone

Speed Pitch

Fly Ball Challenge

Wild Pitch Challenge

Kids Zone (11am-8pm Sunday through Tuesday)

Inflatable Games, Bounce House and Slide

Daily Activities

Inflatable Bounce House- Midland Community Center (11am-8pm Sunday through Tuesday)

Craft hour - Chippewa Nature Center Booth (1-2pm Sunday through Tuesday)

Family Fun - Midland Center For the Arts (5-7pm Monday and Tuesday)

Free Kids Tattoos - DDA (11am-8pm Sunday through Tuesday)

Downtown's Biggest Fan Contest - DDA Booth (11am-8pm Sunday through Tuesday)

Bandwagon Drive - dStreet Entertainment Foundation (11am-8pm Sunday)