Mustangs host free fan fest prior to home opener

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- In anticipation of its home opener, the St. Joseph Mustangs hosted a fan fest event at Phil Welch Stadium.

"It's always fun hanging out with Mustangs," Mustangs fan Julius Rice said. "It's nice to have a local team where we can come and have some family fun. And supporting local community (businesses) to have some fun."

Some of the activities made available to the fans included a kids home run derby, National Anthem auditions and autograph sessions.

The Mustangs President Ky Turner said an event like fan fest is a chance for the team to get its training wheels for the season.

"Just to see the response for something like this is incredible, not every team can throw together an event and all these people show up," Turner said.

Attendees were able to secure discounted and new merchandise, as well as brand new concession stand items.

The Mustangs will play against The NEMO Craze at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, at Phil Welch Stadium.