Southern Lancaster County Community Night will be held at the Barnstormers' stadium, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster, on Saturday, Aug. 13. Entertainment will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by a baseball game pitting the Barnstormers against the Lexington Legends at 6:30 p.m. The event has a set ticket price per person, with a discounted price being offered to Solanco community members and residents. Both presale and walk-up tickets will be available.

Although an annual tradition, this year's community night surpasses previous events in ambition and scale; organizers estimate that over 500 people will attend, and 20 to 25 vendors will be present. "Our goal is to make it seem like you're on Main Street in the Southern End," said Tate Weismandel, account executive for the Barnstormers. "We want to bring together the southern Lancaster community and share it with the rest of the county at the same time." Among vendors already signed up are the Southern Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce, PA CareerLink and State Farm Insurance in Strasburg. Quarryville Mayor Anthony Cavallaro will also be in attendance to make opening remarks as well as throw out the first pitch. "We get a lot of businesses that can reach people from areas that they otherwise would not," Weismandel said.

The event will feature a variety of attractions before, during and after the game. Tables will be set up to offer activities and informational materials once gates open, as well as a Southern Lancaster County Chamber networking event. Games will take place in between innings, and a firework display will follow the end of the game. Weismandel also said the Barnstormers will recognize various Solanco community members.

Returning to this year's community night will be the Field of Dreams activity, where young baseball enthusiasts will have the opportunity to stand with their favorite player on the field during the national anthem. The Barnstormers will also offer free tickets to Solanco and Donegal Little League coaches and players who arrive in uniform.

The stadium has several other events lined up following the community night: First responders' night will be held on Sept. 16, and an event focused on the Solanco Fair is anticipated to take place later in September. "We see where fans are coming from," said director of marketing Ronnie Ramone. "These are great opportunities for people to come out to the stadium." Aug. 13 will also coincide with "Pink in the Park" night to raise breast cancer awareness.

For more information on the event or to become a vendor, contact Weismandel at 717-358-9842 or tweismandel@lancasterbarnstormers.com. Tickets are available at https://fevo.me/solancocommunity.