From Laureen Miles Brunelli,
Your Guide to Baltimore.
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Every year, usually the weekend before Opening Day at Camden Yards, the Baltimore Orioles throw a party for their fans. For a very reasonable admission, O's fans come to Camden Yards to start off the 2008 season right with the FanFest Celebration. They can meet the current Orioles players, get their autographs and watch an open workout plus a lot more fun.

2008 Details

Where: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2008
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Adults, $10; ages 14 and under and 55 and up, $5
Tickets: Buy tickets at 888-848-BIRD; or in person at the Orioles' Box Office, at any TicketMaster outlet, or the official team store in York, PA. Season ticket holders receive complimentary tickets with an earlier entry time (more info below).

Oriole Autographs

Current players sit at autograph stations, and fans line up in a first-come, first-served basis (no coupons distributed) to get their signatures. However, due to the time constraints, no personalization of autographs or posing for photos is permitted.

Open Workout

Sit in box seats between the dugouts and watch as hitters take their first swings at Camden Yards in 2008 during the team's full-squad workout. Orioles broadcasters air live interviews with players and coaches from the field throughout the park.

More Activities

The main concourse and Club Level host a variety of activities including concessions throughout the day.

On the Main Concourse:

• Activities for kids
• Moon bounce
• Speed pitch
• Interactive games

On the Club Level:

• Former player autograph stations
• Question and answer sessions with front office executives and media members
• Photos with the Oriole Bird
• Memorabilia sale

Season Ticket Holders

As part of the Orange Carpet Program, season ticket holders are admitted as early as 9:00 a.m. for an exclusive "State of the Orioles" address with Andy MacPhail and Dave Trembley at 9:45 a.m.

What's Going on at Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards

Show your Orioles FanFest ticket on Saturday March 29, 2008 and receive 50 percent off admission to the museum next door to Camden yards. Season ticket holders are admitted free.

At 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., curators at Sports Legends Museum offer advice on how to care for collectibles, reduce fading and yellowing and what is the best storage conditions for collectibles.