Food fanatics from around the Sandhills region will once again have the opportunity to take a "BIG Bite" out of Fayetteville. The Fayetteville SwampDogs are happy to announce the 2nd Annual BIG Bite, a sampling of Fayetteville's local restaurant fare.

On April 14, "The Swamp" will open its gates to welcome local restaurant chefs who are anxious to showcase their premier items to the culinary connoisseurs of Cumberland County. Guests will have the opportunity to visit numerous restaurant displays to sample their finest, as well as sampling a few exotic adult beverages.

The feasting begins at noon with the final sample to be served at 7pm. Food, drinks and fun won't be the only entertainment "The Swamp" will offer on April 14th. While guests are enjoying the delicacies they can sit back, relax and listen to live music throughout the afternoon and evening.

Entrance into the BIG Bite will be free and open to all ages looking to have a fun evening. The first 500 in attendance, 21 or older, will receive their choice of a commemorative beer or wine glass.

"The Fayetteville area has amazing restaurants to choose from and this is a great way to showcase the local restaurant fare," said SwampDogs assistant general manager Jeremy Aagard. "We look forward to this event continuing to provide a fun, safe atmosphere that our fans will enjoy for many years to come.”

The Fayetteville SwampDogs are a member of the Coastal Plain League, entering their 12th season in the nation’s hottest summer collegiate baseball league. Celebrating its 16th season, the Coastal Plain League features 14 teams playing in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. The CPL gives college players a chance to refine their skills with the use of wooden bats. Players are housed with local host families for the summer and past experiences have been very positive for both players and hosts. Furthermore, the CPL has had more than 930 alums drafted and 46 alums make their major league debut thus far. For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at www.coastalplain.com, and be sure to friend us on facebook (at www.facebook.com/coastalplainleague) and follow us via twitter (at cpleague).