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LI Ducks Fan Fest Returns To Fairfield Properties Ballpark

The Long Island Ducks' annual Fan Fest returns to Fairfield Properties Ballpark in April, a week before the 2025 season kicks off.

The Ducks' 25th Anniversary Season kicks off on Friday, April 25, against the Lancaster Stormers​.
The Ducks' 25th Anniversary Season kicks off on Friday, April 25, against the Lancaster Stormers​. (Courtesy Long Island Ducks)

ISLIP, NY — The Long Island Ducks' annual Fan Fest returns to Fairfield Properties Ballpark on Saturday, April 19, at 10:30 a.m. Admission is free.

According to the Ducks, Fan Fest offers all the chance to see Long Island’s hometown team as they prepare for their 25th Anniversary Season which kicks off on Friday, April 25, against the Lancaster Stormers.

At Fan Fest, fans can watch the Ducks batting practice at 10:30 a.m. and watch the team play a spring training game at 1 p.m. against the California Dogecoin. After batting practice, Ducks players and coaches will sign autographs at main concourse along the first base line from 11:30 to 11:45 a.m. Ducks team introductions will follow on the field along the first base line around 12:30 p.m.

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Youngsters will also be able to enjoy several fun activities along the main concourse. The Stony Brook Children’s Hospital Fun Zone, featuring the Bounce House, DuckTail Slide and Obstacle Course inflatables, will be open and free of charge.

The Waddle In Shop will be open for fans to stock up on new merchandise for the 2025 season, including apparel and novelties. Dina’s Dynamics Face Painting will paint children's faces free of charge. Party Mags, a mobile video game arena, will be on site offering the latest video game consoles, crisp television screens, versatile tablets and state-of-the-art virtual reality headsets.

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Members of the Ducks Kids Club are also invited to pick up select items included in their membership at Fan Fest. Annual Kids Club member gifts and ID cards can be obtained by visiting the Ticket Kiosk, located on the main concourse next to Customer Service. To sign a child up for the Kids Club, call 631-940-3825 ext. 118 or click here..

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