Vintage Baseball game this Saturday

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BASEBALL

HISTORICAL PARK ~ The Farmers Branch Historical Park will be bringing base ball history back to life on June 6 by hosting the Farmers Branch Vintage Base Ball Festival, featuring teams from around the area, playing by 1860s rules.

Running from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., admission to the festival is free. As the home team, the Farmers Branch Mustangs will welcome the Irving Estelle, Carrollton Elites, and Plano Wildcats.

All teams will show off their skills by playing six base ball matches, starting at 8:30 a.m. and running throughout the day. The four North Texas teams will play in the Historical Park's meadow by 1860s base ball rules which means no gloves, no stealing of bases, and some great nicknames.

Fans will be encouraged to support the team using 19th century cheers such as "Huzzah!" and "Show some ginger!" Festival attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, and picnic lunches to enjoy during the festival.

Friends of Farmers Branch Historical Park will be selling concessions and providing bounce houses for children from 11 am to 2 pm. Chairs will be available to rent for $2 throughout the day.

The Farmers Branch Historical Park is located at 2540 Farmers Branch Lane, between Denton Drive and Ford Road, a short five-minute walk from the Farmers Branch DART Green Line light rail station.

Overflow parking will be at Metro Square Business Park, two blocks south of the Historical Park at 12300 Ford Road. For more information, visit fbvintagebaseball.com, or call 972.406.0184.