DON’T MISS THE BEST PRESEASON PARTY IN TOWN ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, AS MARLINS FANFEST RETURNS TO LOANDEPOT PARK WITH FREE ADMISSION, FREE PARKING, AND PLAYER APPEARANCES
MIAMI – Miami Marlins FanFest is a home run for all fans, as the highly-anticipated event returns to loanDepot park on Saturday, February 11, from 1-6 p.m., with complimentary admission and parking. Fans can claim their complimentary tickets at Marlins.com/FanFest, and meet the new manager Skip Schumaker, new players Luis Arraez, Johnny Cueto, Jean Segura along with All-Stars Sandy Alcantara, Jazz Chisholm, Jr. and Garret Cooper. It’s sure to be an afternoon of fun at the ballpark, with live music and drone racing demos from the Drone Racing League on the West Plaza and the opportunity to step onto the Major League field with Diamond Dash presented by UHealth, mini-home run derby in the outfield, and much more!
The fun begins at 12 p.m. with the State of the Marlins – an exclusive event for Marlins Members, who will have their first chance to chat with new Marlins Manager Skip Schumaker, Marlins General Manager Kim Ng, and President of Business Operations Caroline O’Connor. Members will also have exclusive access to the only two designated autograph session during FanFest.
“With activities scheduled throughout the ballpark, including the field, FanFest is the place to be” said Marlins Vice President of Marketing Tiago Pinto. “We, along with our players and alumni are excited to welcome fans back for this can’t-miss event and unofficial start of the season.”
Additional activities for fans include:
Main Stage activities throughout the day, including:
Exclusive Club 305 Kids-only Press Conference with Marlins players
Spanish-language Q&A with Marlins players
Marlins Alumni Panel
Chat with Top Marlins Prospects
Selfie stations with Marlins players
Marlins Alumni appearances, including live interviews on main stage
Screenings of ‘22’ – documentary of Sandy Alcantara’s award-winning season
Speed Pitch
Fielding drills on the field with coaching tips
Behind-the-scenes tour: Marlins clubhouse, batting cages, dugout, barber shop, and more
First look at new merchandise available at team stores
Drone Racing League (DRL) flight lesson with Marlins Players and DRL Pilot Seba, training for the Championship race at loanDepot park on February 25th (tickets available here)
Surprise announcement from Jeff Conine
For an upgraded FanFest experience, fans can purchase tickets to a preseason Beerfest celebration and a Food & Wine experience presented by Line 39 Wines. Fans can add to their FanFest lineup by purchasing tickets to the events for $25 each. Beerfest will take place in Recess Sports Lounge from 1-3 p.m., with samplings of 20 domestic, international, and local craft brews. Food & Wine presented by Line 39 Wines features a flight of premium wines and curated food pairings from 3-5 p.m. on the Legends Level. Tickets available now at Marlins.com/FanFest.
Additionally, proud partners of the Marlins will have samples and activities for fans to enjoy on the Promenade Level and West Plaza. Empower U Community Health Center will be onsite with a mobile vaccination unit to provide primary series vaccines for anyone 6 months and older and boosters for people whose last dose was at least two months ago. The clinic is a part of the national We Can Do This COVID-19 Public Education Campaign that's working to reach communities across the country with the latest COVID vaccines and information.
For more information on FanFest, including a list of events and ticket information, please visit Marlins.com/FanFest. More details to be announced in the coming weeks.