'Nasty' Weather Postpones Somerset Patriots Fan Fest

Bridgewater, NJ -- Due to expected inclement weather, the Somerset Patriots have rescheduled Fan Fest.

The Fest, originally scheduled for this Saturday April 9, is now moved to next Saturday, April 16 from noon to 3 p.m.

“We decided to postpone the event a week so that our fans will be able to enjoy the experience of coming out to the ballpark without dealing with what is expected to be nasty weather. For fans enjoyment and safety, it made sense to move the event back and be able to add a few extra perks such as having the entire team here to meet fans and have a Spring Training intrasquad game so fans can see the team getting ready for the season,” said Patrick McVerry, President/General Manager of the Somerset Patriots.

The free event includes a chance for fans to meet and get autographs from baseball legend and the team’s manager emeritus Sparky Lyle, 2015 Atlantic League Manager of the Year Brett Jodie, and the entire 2016 Somerset Patriots roster.

The first 500 Kids in attendance will receive a Patriots Tote Bag. Fans will be able to participate in carnival games and activities, as well as be entertained by clowns, face painters, and Sparkee, Slider and General Admission. All kids will get to run the bases after the game.

Throughout Patriots Fan Fest, the team will provide an exclusive one-day only Opening Day Ticket Special for everyone in attendance. Fans that purchase tickets for Opening Day (Thursday, April 21) will receive a second game for free.

The Patriots will also have special discounted pricing for Mini Plan packages, which will be Buy One, Get One Half Price and $30 off Flex Ticket books the day of the event only for new accounts. Fans can check out available Season Ticket seat locations while at the ballpark.

All the ticket discounts and specials have been extended for the entire week.

Kids will be able to interview with Spearhead Staffing representatives for the chance to become the Somerset Patriots Kid CEO for the 2016 season, which will give one lucky kid a chance to work and learn all the different aspects of running a baseball team.

Fans can take tours of the Diamond Club and the Suites, which are available for group outings throughout the season. Fans will also be able to see the brand-new Birthday Suite, which will be completed for the upcoming season.

The Patriots Team Store will be open and feature championship apparel and new items for the 2016 season.

Various partner tables will be on site including TD Bank, AT&T, Branchburg Sports Complex, Operation Shoebox New Jersey, New York Life, Hidden Hollow Acres, and Horizon Services. Many more will be announced as the date draws near.

The Somerset Patriots have teamed up with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital to host a blood drive at the event. All donors will receive a ticket voucher to enjoy a future Somerset Patriots game for participating.

For more information or to purchase tickets for the 2016 season, stop by TD Bank Ballpark, call (908) 252-0700, or visit www.somersetpatriots.com.