GARY, Ind. — Show your Gary SouthShore RailCats pride at this year’s Fan Fest and you and 19 of your friends could win a luxury suite night at U. S. Steel Yard this summer through the 2010 Fan Photo Contest presented by the Post-Tribune.

The 2010 Fan Photo Contest allows fans to share some of their favorite memories at U. S. Steel Yard.  The RailCats and the Post-Tribune invite fans to gather their best RailCats photograph and submit it for a chance to win a luxury suite night complete with 20 tickets, four VIP parking passes and of course, food. Additionally, the winner will receive an autographed baseball and the opportunity to meet with RailCats players.

Every entrant in the contest will receive a free ticket to the 2010 Fan Fest.  In addition, the winning photo will be the featured display among all of the submissions at the 2010 Fan Fest on February 20 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville.  To enter, fans can e-mail a photo to info@railcatsbaseball.com or send an electronic copy to U. S. Steel Yard (One Stadium Plaza, Gary, IN 46402). Each person is allowed one submission and only digital copies will be accepted. Participants must include name, address, phone number and e-mail address along with their photo. No purchase is necessary and all entries may be used by the RailCats as the club sees fit. All judges’ decisions are final and the winner is subject to the discretion and opinion of the Gary SouthShore RailCats.

For more information on the 2010 Fan Photo Contest presented by the RailCats and the Post-Tribune or the 2010 RailCats Fan Fest call (219) 882.2255 or visit www.railcatsbaseball.com.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats kick off the season with the second-annual Fan Fest at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville. Activities will include baseball forums, autograph and photo sessions, a question and answer period and more, all hosted by current and former RailCats players, coaches, staff and of course, Rusty and Rascal. Discount presale tickets are on sale now for $20 for adults and $10 for 2010 season tickets holders and kids (age 12 and under).