From July 11-15, the DHL All-Star FanFest will mark its first visit to New York City in its 18-year history when it takes over the Jacob K. Javits Center for a five-day unrivaled experience for families and fans of all ages. This interactive baseball theme park will launch the 2008 Major League Baseball All-Star Week.

A once-in-a-lifetime experience capturing the thrills and excitement of baseball, DHL All-Star FanFest includes more than 40 interactive activities and historical exhibits such as life-size video batting cages and pitching cages, free autographs from Hall of Fame players and Major League Baseball legends, youth skills clinics taught by current and former MLB players and a historical look at the Negro League.

Hall of Famer Yogi Berra and eight-time All-Star Derek Jeter will serve as the official spokesmen.

WHEN:  July 11 – July 15                 

Friday, July 11th   9 a.m. – 8 p.m.            
Saturday, July 12th  9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, July 13th  9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Monday, July 14th  9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 15th  9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

WHERE:  Jacob K. Javits Center
655 West 34th Street (between 11th and 12th avenue)

TICKETS:  $30 for Adults and $25 for children 12 and under (children 2 and under are admitted free), senior citizens and military personnel.

Tickets for DHL All-Star FanFest can be purchased via the Yankees official Web site (www.yankees.com), the official All-Star Web site of Major League Baseball (www.allstargame.com) or by calling Ticketmaster at (212) 307-1212. 

ATTRACTIONS INCLUDE: 

• Cyber Ballpark – Interactive attraction featuring the latest Major League Baseball video and computer games
• The Diamond – Located at the center of DHL All-Star FanFest, this attraction features daily clinics and appearances by MLB players, managers and other experts; Past appearances have included Cal Ripken Jr., Billy Ripken, Alex Rodriguez, Pudge Rodriguez and many other MLB greats
• FanFest Baseball Cards – Fans make their own personalized baseball card complete with stats on the back
• FanFest Bullpen – Fans step up and test their pitching skills against life-size video images of their favorite MLB sluggers
• Major League Baseball Legends – Free autographs from Hall of Fame players and Major League legends
• National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum – Largest exhibit on loan from Cooperstown, NY, featuring historic baseball memorabilia
• The Negro Leagues – A compelling visual journey back in time as ‘The Negro Leagues’ brings to life the heroic history of some of the game’s proudest and most talented players
• Video Batting Cages – Fans can slug away at baseballs pitched by life-size images of Major League hurlers like Pedro Martinez, Curt Schilling, Barry Zito and more
• Steal Home Challenge – Fans test their speed and compete against other fans in this 90-foot race from third base to home plate
• Hometown Heroes – Stories and images of Yankees’ baseball history and legends
• World’s Largest Baseball – 12’ in diameter and signed by some of baseball’s greats like Ted Williams and Hank Aaron