"Camp Fair '05 Joins the Shorebirds' 2nd Annual Family Fun Fest"
By Robbie Tarpley Raffish

The opening day of baseball season is full of promise – a new season, warmer weather, family fun… and this year Your Delmarva Shorebirds want to inject some of those warm, enthusiastic feelings into fans just a little earlier, with Your Delmarva Shorebirds. Family Fun Fest on Saturday, March 19.

“This is the Second Annual Shorebirds. Family Fun Fest and we have really turned it up a notch by expanding our activities for the day,” stated Shorebirds. General Manager, Stephen Yaros. “There will be lots of fun for the whole family. Sherman the Shorebird will be on hand, plus we will be showcasing all the exciting things we are preparing to celebrate our 10th Anniversary Season. We will also be kicking off sales for individual game tickets, so the box office will be open.

“We are particularly excited to include Camp Fair .05 in our offerings. Families are welcomed to come and gather information about summer camps, day cares and summer programs all under one banner – it should be a day of great fun,” he added.

Camp Fair .05 Relocates
Last year more than 350 families visited Camp Fair when it was held at the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce. This year more than 25 camps and summer programs are expected to attend. Camp representatives will answer questions, provide information and, in many cases, take reservations.
“Camp Fair .05 gives parents the opportunity to plan for summer care in a unique way,” said Clay Tarpley, whose firm, a.s.a.p.r., produces the event. “With all the information available in one place, parents get a perspective of the types of programs available across the lower shore and can finalize care choices early. Lots of summer care programs fill up quickly, and this gives everyone equal access.”

Some of the camps that attended last year included Camp Odyssey @ Salisbury School, Pemberton Park, Delmarva Paintball, Mid-Shore YMCA and many others. Camps and summer programs can register to attend by calling 410/883-2000.
Favorite Activities Return
More than 2,100 people attended Your Shorebirds. Family Fun Fest last year, getting a sneak preview of the upcoming season. Once again the Salisbury Jaycees will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt during this Family Fun Fest. Children will be able to search Arthur W. Perdue’s outfield grass in search of candy-filled Easter Eggs. Children must pre-register at the Jaycees booth located on the concourse during Your Shorebirds Family Fun Fest.
Fans should not forget to bring their baseball gloves! Following the Easter Egg Hunt will be a baseball clinic put on by James M. Bennett High School’s baseball team. Participants can learn the skills needed to play baseball from one of the top area high school teams.

This interactive day will again be filled with activities, with three favorites, tours of the stadium and the Eastern Shore Baseball Hall of Fame, and the National Anthem auditions (beginning at 1:00 p.m. Behind Home Plate), back for another run.

Your Shorebirds. Concession stands will be open, as well as Your Shorebird’s Flock Shop (Gift Shop) with special sales on select merchandise and souvenirs. This event also kicks off the first day of sales for individual game tickets. The Box Office will be open and fans can purchase single game tickets, fan packs and season ticket packages.

Stadium Gates open at 10:00 a.m. And activities, including Camp Fair .05,

What You Need to Know to Go…
When: Saturday, March 19, 2005
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Arthur W. Perdue Stadium
Hobbs Road, Salisbury, Rte. 50
Who: Everyone is welcome;
Families with school-age children will find Camp Fair .05 a great help for planning summer activities.
Bring: Baseball gloves
For the players. Clinic
Family calendar for scheduling
Summer camp activities
Admission: Free!
For information:
Your Delmarva Shorebirds.
(410) 219-3112
Camp Fair .05
(410) 883-2000