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Details for four of our 2012 road trips have been announced – Clearwater, Pittsburgh, Washington, DC and Baltimore!  Like last year, we will be teaming up with our friends at Phils Fever (aka Green Legion) for several awesome adventures.  Check out the details:

Spring Training   
Friday, March 16 to Monday, March 19

This is easily the most fun you’ll have on a road trip.  In a single weekend you have – Phillies Spring Training, St. Patrick’s Day, Opening Rounds of March Madness, and Spring Break!  All this within the famously sunny surroundings of Clearwater, Florida.  If you are a serious Phillies fan, you need to at least consider coming on the trip.

Read more about the variety of packages starting at just $340 (not including transportation to Clearwater)

Pittsburgh
Friday, April 6 to Sunday, April 8

Time to kick-start the Phillies season and this year, we start in Pittsburgh! Opening Day is unfortunately on a Thursday, so rather than dealing with all the vacation days and missed classes, we decided to offer a package for two nights, either Friday & Saturday or Saturday & Sunday, and you can go to either one or two games, or even a Flyers-Penguins game before the Saturday night Phillies game!

Read more about Opening Weekend in Pittsburgh.

Washington, DC
Saturday, May 5

As you may have heard, the Washington Nationals are trying to keep Phillies fans from taking over Nationals Park yet again. Since baseball returned to DC in 2005, Phillies Nation has been delivering Phillies fans to our nation’s capital – and we’ll do that again this May. Let’s show our old friends Jayson Werth and Brad Lidge what they’re missing!

Read more about our “Take Back Nationals Park” trip in Washington, DC.

Baltimore 
Friday, June 8 to Sunday, June 10

The opportunity to see one of baseball’s finest ballparks, the original throwback at Camden Yards, does not come around often.  This year we have plenty of chances to see the Phillies play the neighboring Orioles in an interleague matchup.  You can come down just for 1 game or stay the entire weekend.  Plus there are bus pick-ups at three different locations around Philly.

Read more about the Phillies fan invasion of Baltimore in June.

Join the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association on January 30 as they hand out awards to local athletes and teams during their 108th annual banquet.

Among the winners is Phillies outfielder Hunter Pence, the recipient of this years “Good Guy Award.” The Philadelphia Phillies were named “Team of the Year” for their 102-win season and playoff berth.

He also joins an outstanding lineup at this year’s awards dinner, including Flyers center Claude Giroux (Pro Athlete of the Year) and Villanova cross country star Shelia Reid (Outstanding Amateur Athlete). The Phillies will be honored as the Team of the Year, and both Phillies manager Charlie Manuel and Flyers coach Peter Laviolette will be in attendance.

Join Pence at the PSWA Awards Dinner Jan 30.

Other awards, including Living Legend, Native Son and Humanitarian of the Year, among others, will be announced in coming weeks, as will a couple of memorable surprise presentations and some “Special Achievement” awards. The most coveted award—Most Courageous—is kept secret until the night of the dinner.

Comedian Joe Conklin will also perform at the dinner, the oldest continuing sports awards banquet in the nation.

The public is welcome at the dinner. Tickets are $95 apiece, and are available by clicking here.

Doors to the banquet open at 5 p.m.. with the dinner starting promptly at 6:30 p.m.

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McFadden’s at the Ballpark is having a Jersey-style blowout on Super Bowl Sunday.

The afternoon kicks off with a pre-game party featuring the cast of Jerseylicious. Then at 5pm, the competition begins for McFadden’s Annual Beer Tub Team Tryouts.

Join special guest judges – including our own Pat Gallen – to help pick the team of ladies who will be serving your icy cold aluminum bottles all throughout the 2012 Phillies season.

In addition to the big game and festivities, there will be $3 Buds and Bud Lights. And if you RSVP in advance for the VIP list – you’ll receive your first beer for free! We’ll also have a PHILS sticker for you!

Sign up below to get on the Phillies Nation VIP guest list. See you there!

Join the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association on January 30 as they hand out awards to local athletes and teams during their 108th annual banquet.

Among the winners is Phillies outfielder Hunter Pence, the recipient of this years “Good Guy Award.” The Philadelphia Phillies were named “Team of the Year” for their 102-win season and playoff berth.

He also joins an outstanding lineup at this year’s awards dinner, including Flyers center Claude Giroux (Pro Athlete of the Year) and Villanova cross country star Shelia Reid (Outstanding Amateur Athlete). The Phillies will be honored as the Team of the Year, and both Phillies manager Charlie Manuel and Flyers coach Peter Laviolette will be in attendance.

Join Pence at the PSWA Awards Dinner Jan 30.

Other awards, including Living Legend, Native Son and Humanitarian of the Year, among others, will be announced in coming weeks, as will a couple of memorable surprise presentations and some “Special Achievement” awards. The most coveted award—Most Courageous—is kept secret until the night of the dinner.

Comedian Joe Conklin will also perform at the dinner, the oldest continuing sports awards banquet in the nation.

The public is welcome at the dinner. Tickets are $95 apiece, and are available by clicking here.

Doors to the banquet open at 5 p.m.. with the dinner starting promptly at 6:30 p.m.

If you haven’t seen it yet, check out our map of Phillies bars around the world. We’re constantly updating it with new places and removing the lame ones. If you have a suggestion, leave a comment or email us.

View Phillies Bars in a larger map

Wanna see Chooch, Mayberry, and Stutes? Well you can this weekend.

John Mayberry Jr. and Michael Stutes will be appearing at the Sports Cave in the Shops at Liberty Place, 1625 Chestnut Street, Friday, September 16 from 1 – 2:30 pm. Tickets ate $20 for one autograph of one player. A combination package for both players is available for $35 – that includes one autograph of each. The price includes a certificate of authenticity.

Carlos Ruiz will be appearing at the Sports Cave in the Shops at Liberty Place, 1625 Chestnut Street on Saturday, September 17th. Chooch will be there from 11:30 – 1 pm and tickets are $75 for one autograph of any item, which includes a certificate of authenticity.

The Sports Cave is also offering 20 percent off its normal framing prices for anyone who would like their Carlos Ruiz, Michael Stutes or John Mayberry, Jr. 8×10 or 16×20 autographed photo framed and matted. Your photo will be professionally framed and matted for $24 for an 8×10 and $56 for your 16×20.

Click here to buy tickets to these events!

For more information on the signings by the Phillies players, please call the Sports Cave at 215-454-2711 or email info@phillymancave.com.

DC Game Watching Party

Wednesday, August 17 at 6:30pm
Sign of the Whale – Washington, DC

Join us at the Sign of the Whale on M Street for another Phillies game watching party.

Come to the upstairs bar where guest bartenders, Brian Michael and Clinton from DC Metro Eagles, will be serving up drink specials throughout the game.

The Phils will be playing the D-backs in Philly so the game starts at 7pm. Cliff Lee is slated to start.

RSVP and read more on the Phillies Nation Facebook page

Phillies-Nationals Game in DC

Saturday, August 20 at 7:00pm
Lot W – 7th and M Sts, NE – Washington, DC

Unfortunately, the bus trip is sold out but you can still tailgate with the 200+ people making the trip if you’re coming down separately or live in the DC area. We’ll be in Lot W on 7th and M Street, SE. We’ll post more details on Facebook and Twitter the day of the game.

Phillies McFlurry Launch Party

Monday, August 22 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm
McDonald’s – 120 West Oregon Avenue – Philadelphia

To celebrate the launch the new Phillies McFlurry, Ronald McDonald and the Phillie Phanatic will be at the South Philadelphia McDonald’s on Front and Oregon Streets on Monday, August 22, from 3-6 p.m.

Customers will have a chance to sample the new Phillies McFlurry.

In addition, the first 100 customers to purchase a Phillies McFlurry will receive a McDonald’s-branded Phillies shirt, while supplies last!

RSVP and read more on the Phillies Nation Facebook page

Darren Daulton’s Homeruns for Homelessness

Thursday, August 11 · 2:00pm – 8:00pm
Bones Grille - 1650 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale, PA 19446

Come out to Bones Grille in Lansdale for a charity event benefiting The Darren Daulton Foundation and Philadelphia’s street paper, One Step Away, both dedicated to ending homelessness.

Bring your friends and family and enjoy live music, great food and plenty of Yuengling Lager for only $25 per person!

Be there for the official ribbon cutting as the Phillie Phanatic unveils Dutchy’s Dugout, the smokin’ new bar at Bones Grille!

Dutch has personally asked us to invite Phillies Nation readers, so please RSVP and read more here.

2011 Garry Maddox BBQ Challenge

Saturday, August 13 · 4:30pm – 7:00pm
At Citizens Bank Park

The Barbecue Challenge features two categories for competition: one for restaurants, and one for pit masters (any individual barbecue enthusiast or team of enthusiasts not competing under the sponsorship of a restaurant). In both divisions, chefs vie for first through third place and honorable mention in three categories—chicken, ribs, and chef’s choice. The day ends with Garry’s Rib Challenge, a winner-take-all competition for a trip to the 2011 World Series. In this event highlight, there is no distinction between restaurants and pit masters: the single highest overall score wins!

RSVP and read more on the Phillies Nation Facebook page

Come out to Bones Grille in Lansdale on Thursday, August 11 from 2-8pm for a charity event benefiting The Darren Daulton Foundation and Philadelphia’s street paper, One Step Away, both dedicated to ending homelessness.

Bring your friends and family and enjoy live music, great food and plenty of Yuengling Lager for only $25 per person!

Be there for the official ribbon cutting as the Phillie Phanatic unveils Dutchy’s Dugout, the smokin’ new bar at Bones Grille!

Dutch would like to personally invite you to participate in this event – RSVP by clicking here.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENT

• Live 97.5 the Fanatic broadcast – “Mike Missanelli Show” 2-6 pm
• Live 97.5 the Fanatic broadcast – “Talkin’ Baseball with Dutch” 6-7 pm
• Live music and DJ
• Free smoked barbeque courtesy of the Bones Grille “Smoker”
• Free beer provided the entire event courtesy of Yuengling Brewery
• Prizes, Raffles, Silent Auction and other fun
• Meet celebrities and professional athletes

Tickets are $25 and you can get them here.

As you may have heard, we’re helping to plan a huge Phillies Block Party at McFadden’s Ballpark this Thursday evening from 6pm to 12am to benefit the Kisses for Kyle Foundation which helps families battling childhood cancer. Tickets to the event are $25 and include an open bar, appearances by local celebrities, a silent auction, giveaways, live music and plenty more. You can purchase tickets here.

In addition, the event will feature a Ride & Drive hosted by Chevy. They’ll have a Corevette and an Equinox parked outside available for test drives around South Philly. Plus for every test drive completed, they’ll donate $10 to Kisses With Kyle (up to $250). They’ll also be giving away t-shirts, hats, bags as well as a week driving experience as part of the silent auction. This means you have the chance to ride around town in style in either a Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, Chevy Camaro, or Chevy Tahoe Hybrid.

So make plans for hanging out with us on Thursday night – you’ll enjoy plenty of Phillies fun plus cool cars. Tell your friends and get your tickets here.