Lacrosse fans had best prepare themselves, because LAXFEST will take over the Inner Harbor this weekend, Friday, March 26 through Sunday, March 28. This free sports festival covers all things lacrosse, boasting interactive lacrosse-themed games, music, food, drinks, bands, fireworks, pep rallies, and vendor booths. The weekend is the biggest weekend in college lacrosse.
If you aren't from Maryland, then you may not have witnessed the craziness that surrounds lacrosse before, and if you are from Maryland, then you are most likely crazy about lacrosse. Either way, check out LAXFEST so that you are up-to-date on all of your lacrosse knowledge.
Between games played at the Baltimore Raven's home, M&T Bank Stadium, all fans and guests are invited to festivities at Baltimore's crown jewel, the Inner Harbor, and in the surrounding area.
Friday night activities kick off from 5 p.m. until 6:15 p.m. at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater. Ensuring that the teams have a good sendoff, bands, guest speakers and fans will gather to start the weekend off right. Later that night, at 9 p.m., fireworks will be shot over the Inner Harbor.
Saturday and Sunday follow a similar schedule, with things to do before and after the games at RASH field and the Inner Harbor from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Multiple vendors, merchandise booths, music, food, and drinks will be available to anyone passing by.
Part of the festival also includes night activities. On Friday and Saturday, PowerPlant will offer a special cover charge with a lacrosse ticket stub. Sunday night there will be a huge party on the Plaza, featuring live music by a surprise guest.
Produced by ASG Sports, LAXFEST invites everyone to come down and check out the festival, which is "geared toward the hardcore lax fan as well as the sports enthusiast with hopes to continue the growth of the sport." Sponsors include the Baltimore Office of Promotion of the Arts, the PowerPlant, atcwireless, Starleigh Entertainment, the Baltimore Bayhawks and Mountain Dew. For more information, check out http://www.asgsports.com/laxfest/.
