Not sure how many people had a chance last summer to take in a game at Dow Diamond and watch the Loons play ball. I was a wonderful ballpark. My family and I were able to sit on a grassy hill on blankets. The atmosphere was wonderful and a great time was had by all. I took the following off the Loons website. I would recommend everyone take part in enjoying a professional baseball game at Dow Diamond.
The 2008 Midwest League All-Star Game, powered by Dow Corning, is coming to Dow Diamond on June 17, 2008. The event is being sponsored by Dow Corning.Dow Corning additionally has title sponsorship of three other key events associated with the game: The All-Star FanFest, powered by Dow Corning; The Hometown Hitter, powered by Dow Corning and The All-Star Home Run Derby, powered by Dow Corning.“Dow Corning has demonstrated a tremendous commitment to the community through a myriad of programs, including a strong commitment to the Loons,” said Paul Barbeau, Loons President and General Manager. “We are thrilled to have Dow Corning continue that commitment through their partnership of the All-Star Game, Home Run Derby, Hometown Hitter, and Fan Fest.”“At Dow Corning, we want the places we live, work, and play to be enjoyable for all,” said Abbe Mulders, Dow Corning Chief Information Officer and board member of the Michigan Baseball Foundation. “It’s about investing in local opportunities to improve the quality of life in our communities, and our sponsorship of the All-Star festivities is a terrific way to do just that.”The Midwest League All-Star Game has a storied history. The game was first played in 1964 and has been played every year since 1966. Past participants of the game include Cy Young Award Winners Greg Maddux, Johan Santana and Jake Peavy; MVPs Alex Rodriguez, Albert Pujols and Justin Morneau; and current Tigers stars Miguel Cabrera, Dontrelle Willis, Carlos Guillen and Joel Zumaya.This year, the 44th annual Midwest League All-Star Game, powered by Dow Corning comes to Dow Diamond, Tuesday, June 17th.The game will be broadcast live on My-5 TV and produced by WNEM. The radio broadcast will also be carried live on WYLZ, 100.9 and online at Loons.com. Dow Corning will be the title sponsorship of all TV, radio and internet broadcasts.The event serves as an excellent opportunity to showcase the award-winning ballpark and the Mid-Michigan community while offering fans the chance to see the stars of tomorrow up close.
2008 ALL-STAR FANFEST, POWERED BY DOW CORNING - The 2008 All-Star FanFest, powered by Dow Corning, is a three day event, June 15-17. Admission will be free. During the All-Star FanFest, powered by Dow Corning, visitors can take part in a multitude of events such as live concerts, skills challenges, photo opportunities and exhibits about our national past time. The FanFest will take place at Dow Diamond’s front lawn beginning on Sunday June 15.
2008 ALL-STAR HOME RUN DERBY, POWERED BY DOW CORNING - The 2008 All-Star Home Run Derby, powered by Dow Corning, will take place at Dow Diamond on Monday, June 16. The competition will feature eight Midwest League All-Star sluggers. In addition, one local high school student-athlete will qualify in the weeks and months leading up to the Derby to compete against the pros. The event will also mark the first formal introduction of the All-Star teams to the fans. The Home Run Derby will be broadcast live on WYLZ, 100.9-FM.
2008 HOMETOWN HITTER, POWERED BY DOW CORNING - As part of the 2008 Midwest League All-Star Home Run Derby, a high school home run derby will be held leading up to the Midwest League event. Titled the Hometown Hitter, powered by Dow Corning, this unique event will enable high school athletes to vie for the opportunity to compete alongside the pros in the Midwest League Home Run Derby, powered by Dow Corning, June 16. Local high school varsity baseball coaches will facilitate the selection of one participant per high school to compete in the event. Qualifying events will take place at Dow Diamond in the weeks and months leading up to the Midwest League All-Star Home Run Derby. One high school hitter will emerge as the winner and will compete as the ninth contestant on June 16.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - With its title sponsorship package, Dow Corning will also receive print advertisements in the Loons Nest, Logo recognition on Loons.com and all marketing materials, and prominent signage throughout the stadium.The three-day event is expected to have significant regional economic impact. During the events, Dow Diamond, Midland, the Tri Cities and the Mid-Michigan Region will be in a national spotlight. Team representatives and employees, league officials, baseball executives, players’ families, scouts and fans nationwide will be visiting the area. Tickets to the all-star game and homerun derby are included in all 2008 Loons full-season and half-season ticket packages. Individual tickets to the all-star game and home run derby will go on sale to all mini-plan ticket holders in late February, and then go on sale to the general public on March 1.
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I HIGHLY recommend the Midwest League All-Star Game. I went to the one that was in Lansing a few years ago with my wife and we had a blast. Autographs, the home run derby (if you haven't been to Olds Park, you're missing out. They're home run alleys empty into a pair of one-way streets that border the park) and the game itself. There were mascots galore.
I walked away with a Dontrelle Willis autograph, among others. Oh, and The Chicken, too. Sorry, no sight of Youppi, the Phillie Phanatic, Paws, Hooper or Sir Slam-a-Lot. But the Chicken was awesome!
When I worked in Lansing, I went to 4-6 games at Olds Park every summer. The Midland park reminds me of Olds. Both are awesome ballfields.
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