DURHAM, N.C. -- Nothing says spring-time and summer, like a good old fashioned game of baseball but what you'll get if you come to this years ACC Baseball Tournament is a whole lot more. 

  • Takes place Saturday, May 26 outside the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
  • Some of the areas favorite food trucks will offer their specialties.
  • North Carolina sports teams will be on hand to meet and greet fans.

 

From action on the diamond, to fun for the whole family, we're taking a glimpse at this year's events. Spectrum News anchor Caroline Blair sat down with Ashleigh Bachert, the Executive Director of the Durham Sports Commission, for an inside glimpse at what the festival has to offer.

Hosted by the Durham Sports Commission, ACC FanFest takes place Saturday, May 26 outside the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.  The fun free event, kicks off at noon outside the ball park on Blackwell Street.  Some of the areas favorite food trucks will offer their specialties, including Cousins Maine Lobster, Baguetteaboutit, Jam Soft Serve Ice Cream, and Kono Pizza.  

The event will also feature live music, interaction with student athletes, giveaways and more.  The following is a list of the days events:

  • 12:00 p.m.: FanFest opens with DJ Brian Dawson.
  • 1:00 p.m.: Semifinal ACC Baseball Game 1
  • 5:00 p.m.: Semifinal ACC Baseball Game 2
  • TBD: Student-athlete autographs

Other special North Carolina sports teams will be on hand to meet and greet fans, including members of the N.C. Courage, N.C. Carolina FC, the Durham Bulls, Carolina Hurricanes and U.S.A. Baseball.

The group is also joining forces with UNC esports Club and the Durham Sports Commisison, to offer the Rocket League Challenge.  The event blends traditional and nontraditional spors, with collegiate players competing on the baseball field and computer, for a chance to win a $500 prize pack.  The competition at The Bullpen, next to the DBAP, kicks off at 2pm.

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