The Wilmington Sharks are hosting the 2009 Coastal Plain League All-Star Game and Fan Fest Monday, July 20th and Tuesday, July 21st.

Over the next two days the All-Star Game festivities will all be held at the "Shark Tank" at Buck Hardee Field at the Legion Sports Complex.

The gates will swing open on tonight's Fan Fest at 5 p.m. Fans will get a chance to get autographs from all of the players on both the National and American All-Star clubs.

Then, starting at 6:30 p.m. fans are invited cheer on, while paying tribute to, local heroes as the Wilmington Police Department and Wilmington Fire Department square off in the "Home Town Heroes" softball game.

A night of All-Star fun contiues at 8 p.m. with the 2009 CPL Home Run Derby. Sixteen of the biggest sluggers from around the Coastal Plain League will swing for the fences of the "Shark Tank" to see who is the ultimate power hitter in the CPL.

After that action packed night, fans will have a chance to catch their breath before the main event Tuesday night. The first pitch of the 2009 Coastal Plain League All-Star game is set for 7 p.m. Gates will open at 6 p.m.

Plenty  of box and general admission seats are still available for Monday's Fan Fest, while there are less than 50 box seats left for the All-Star Game itself. So call and reserve yours today so you don't miss out on all the excitement. Box seats are eight dollars and general admission is five dollars. For more information or to buy tickets call the Sharks offices at (910) 343.5621.