The Coastal Plain League announced today that the 2009 All-Star Game will be hosted by the Wilmington Sharks on July 21, 2009 at Buck Hardee Field in Wilmington, North Carolina.
The All-Star Game festivities will begin on Monday, July 20, when the
Sharks will host the All-Star Fan Fest and Home Run Derby. Fans will
have the chance to meet both CPL All-Star teams during that time, and
then look on as 16 of the best hitters in the league battle it out in
the annual Home Run Derby.
Wilmington, NC - The Wilmington Sharks of the Coastal Plain League will open the 2009 season on the road at the Thomasville Hi-Toms on Wednesday, May 27th. The Sharks home opener will be Thursday, May 28th when they host the Columbia Blowfish at the “Shark Tank.” The 2009 Sharks schedule features seven “Thirsty Thursdays” and eight weekend dates. Additionally, the Sharks Annual Independence Celebration with one of the area’s best fireworks displays will be Friday, July 3rd. For the entire 2009 Sharks home schedule please click here. Group and season tickets are on-sale now. For more information call (910) 343.5621.
The Steve Miller Band comes to Buck Hardee Field at the Legion Sports Complex this Sunday October 26th. Don’t miss your chance to catch this legendary classic rock act live in Wilmington. Tickets are on sale now at www.IBXPromotions.com or (888) 512-SHOW. The gates will open at 5:00 pm and there will be a second stage featuring the Cary B. Trio and local favorite the Daniel Parish Band.
We would like to thank you for making 2008 the best season in Sharks history. This year featured an exciting atmosphere and a new attitude at the Shark Tank. Over 50,000 fans attended a Sharks game in 2008 for an average of 1,650 a night! We had three crowds of over 3,000 fans and one of our best crowds in history with nearly 3,500 in attendance on July 31st.
The Coastal Plain League announced today that the 2009 All-Star Game will be hosted by the Wilmington Sharks on July 21, 2009 at Buck Hardee Field in Wilmington, North Carolina.
