In addition to the PirateFest mentioned earlier in this thread, the Pirate Caravan will be making 28 stops over the next few days. TWENTY EIGHT stops with ten players, five coaches, and five broadcasters participating. This is how PR is done at a major league level.
Pirates Winter Caravan complete schedule
Please Note: All players and caravan stops are subject to change. School visits are not open to the public.
GROUP 1
Featuring outfielder Alex Presley, catcher Michael McKenry, bench coach Jeff Banister and broadcaster Bob Walk.
DATE LOCATION TIME EVENT DETAILS
Wed., Dec. 14 Uniontown, PA 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Visit to Meal Center at the Salvation Army
(private event)
Wed., Dec. 14 Uniontown, PA 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Pirates Radio Affiliate WMBS Radio visit
(private event)
Wed., Dec. 14 Morgantown, WV 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Autograph session hosted by Pirates Radio Affiliate WAJR 1440 at The Vintage Room
(ages 21 and older)
Thu., Dec. 15 Charleston, WV 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Boys and Girls Club Holiday Party (private event)
Thu., Dec. 15 Charleston, WV 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. West Virginia Power "Winter Warmup" at YMCA
GROUP 2
Featuring outfielder Andrew McCutchen, pitcher Brad Lincoln, third base coach Nick Leyva and broadcaster Steve Blass.
DATE LOCATION TIME EVENT DETAILS
Wed., Dec. 14 Latrobe, PA 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Luncheon at Giannilli's II Restaurant
Wed., Dec. 14 Johnstown, PA 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Autograph Signing at Johnstown Mall
Thu., Dec. 15 State College, PA 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Easterly Parkway Elementary School Visit (private event)
Thu., Dec. 15 State College, PA 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. VIP Luncheon at Damon's Grill (private event)
Thu., Dec. 15 State College, PA 1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mt. Nittany Medical Center visit (private event)
Thu., Dec. 15 Altoona, PA 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Autograph Signing at The Curve Store
at Logan Valley Mall
GROUP 3
Featuring outfielder Jose Tabata, pitcher Jeff Karstens, first base coach Luis Silverio and broadcaster Greg Brown.
DATE LOCATION TIME EVENT DETAILS
Wed., Dec. 14 Hopewell, PA 8:30 a.m. 10 a.m. County-Wide Breakfast at The Fez
Wed., Dec. 14 Youngstown, OH 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Luncheon at The Butler Institute of American Art
Wed., Dec. 14 Erie, PA 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Autograph Signing at Millcreek Mall
Thu., Dec. 15 Meadville, PA TBD Community event (site TBD)
Thu., Dec. 15 Indiana, PA 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Autograph Signing at Indiana Mall
GROUP 4
Featuring manager Clint Hurdle, pitcher James McDonald, pitcher Daniel McCutchen and broadcaster John Wehner.
DATE LOCATION TIME EVENT DETAILS
Wed., Dec. 14 Ridgway, PA 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. VIP Luncheon at WDDH Radio (private event)
Wed., Dec. 14 DuBois, PA 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Autograph Signing at DuBois YMCA
Thu., Dec. 15 Pittsburgh, PA 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Holiday Party for the Children's Institute
The Day School (private event)
Thu., Dec. 15 Peters Twp., PA 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. Autograph Signing at PNC Bank
3850 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317
Thu., Dec. 15 Wheeling, WV 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Autograph Signing at Cabela's
GROUP 5
Featuring pitcher Kevin Correia, pitcher Joel Hanrahan, pitching coach Ray Searage and broadcaster Tim Neverett.
DATE LOCATION TIME EVENT DETAILS
Tue., Dec. 13 Pittsburgh, PA 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Evening meal service at
Light of Life Rescue Mission (private event)
Wed., Dec. 14 Pittsburgh, PA 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. School event at Pressley Ridge (private event)
Wed., Dec. 14 Pittsburgh, PA 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Y108 St. Jude's Telethon (private event)
Wed., Dec. 14 Pittsburgh, PA 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Season Ticket Holder batting practice
at PNC Park (private event)
Thu., Dec. 15 North Fayette, PA 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Autograph Signing at Highmark Store
218 Summit Park Drive, North Fayette, PA 15275
Thu., Dec. 15 Steubenville, OH 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Autograph Signing at Fort Steuben Mall
In addition to the group Caravan events, the Pirates will hold an autograph session at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, December 13 from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. with Michael McKenry, Brad Lincoln, Daniel McCutchen and Alex Presley.
http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/pit/community/caravan.jsp
