Redsfest Highlights

By | November 28, 2016

FOX Sports Ohio Redsfest presented by PNC Bank at The Duke Energy Convention Center
• Friday, Dec. 2 from 3 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Team introductions with current and former Reds players on the main stage at 5:30 p.m.)
• Saturday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Tickets available at reds.com/Redsfest, the GABP box office and at Redsfest starting Friday at 9 a.m. and Saturday at 7 a.m.  
• 2-day tickets are $25 for adults; $12 for kids 12 and younger - includes two free tickets to the Reds vs. Phillies game on April 5
• 1-day tickets are $17 for adults; $7 for kids 12 and younger - includes one free ticket to the Reds vs. Phillies game on April 5
• Children three and under are admitted free
The first 11,000 fans at Redsfest each day will receive a free drawstring backpack and a pair of Reds socks.
Redsfest is 300,000 square feet of activities including autograph and photo booths with current and former Reds players, interactive games for fans of all ages, game-used and authentic memorabilia and much more.
Current and Former Players at Redsfest 
• Over 75 current players and coaches, minor leaguers and broadcasters are scheduled to attend including Joey Votto, Brandon Phillips, Zack Cozart, Billy Hamilton, Adam Duvall and Bryan Price. Many Reds Hall of Famers and alumni are also scheduled to attend including Pete Rose (Reds Hall of Fame area only), Lou Piniella (Friday only), Eric Davis, Dave Parker and more. The updated list of scheduled attendees is available at reds.com/Redsfest. 
Autograph and Photo Sessions
• Over 100 player autograph sessions and player photograph sessions are FREE of charge with a Redsfest general admission ticket. There are three types of autograph sessions at Redsfest: General Public, Season Ticket Members Only and Kids Only. Specific times for player appearances will be announced 30 minutes prior to the autograph and photo sessions on the info screens on the Redsfest floor and on the Reds official Twitter account @Reds. Fans can also receive these via text alerts by texting REDSFEST to 66128. (Standard message and data rates apply.)
Pete Rose at the Reds Hall of Fame area 
 • Reds Hall of Famer Pete Rose will be in the Reds Hall of Fame area at Redsfest supporting the "Pete Rose Hit Collection," a fundraising campaign for the bronze sculpture of Pete that will be unveiled outside Great American Ball Park on June 17, 2017. Fans who buy one of the Pete Rose Hit Collection balls will get to meet Pete and have their photo taken with him. Pete will also be on the Main Stage on Friday at 5:30 p.m. for player introductions and at 6 p.m. for a Q&A. He'll participate in a second Q&A on Saturday at 12:15 p.m. 
Main Stage Highlights (full two-day schedule on reds.com/Redsfest; schedule subject to change)
Friday, Dec. 2: 
• 4:15 p.m. - Harlem Globetrotters exhibition
• 5:15 p.m. - Toyota Tundra Special Announcement
• 5:30 p.m. - Introduction of the Reds players past and present
• 6:00 p.m. - Pete Rose Q&A
• 6:30 p.m. - Kids Only Press Conference, presented by Kroger 
• 7:10 p.m. - Hot Stove Report, presented by FOX Sports Ohio featuring GM Dick Williams & Manager Bryan Price
• 8:05 p.m. - 2016 Team Awards 
• 8:35 p.m. - Redsfest Cooking Show featuring "Chopped" champion and GABP executive Chef James Major, presented by DNC Sportservice
• 9:10 p.m. - Reds Feud, presented by Tide
Saturday, Dec. 3: 
• 11:15 a.m. - Skyline Chili Reds Futures High School Showcase Press Conference
• 11:30 a.m. - Hot Stove Report presented by FOX Sports Ohio featuring GM Dick Williams & Manager Bryan Price
• 12:15 p.m. - Pete Rose Q&A
• 1:05 p.m. - Kids Only Press Conference, presented by Kroger 
• 1:45 p.m. - Harlem Globetrotters Exhibition
• 2:10 p.m. - Cincinnati Ballet
• 3:00 p.m. - Word Chain, presented by Mike's Carwash
• 4:20 p.m. - Redsfest Cooking Show featuring "Chopped" champion and GABP executive Chef James Major, presented by DNC Sportservice
• 5:10 p.m. - Reds Feud, presented by Tide
Fun for Kids
• The Reds Heads Fun Zone presented by Cincinnati Children's on the third floor features more than 20,000 square feet of activities for kids including a bounce house, trampoline, kids story times, photos with Santa Claus and much more.
• Reds mascots Gapper, Mr. Redlegs, Rosie Red and Mr. Red will have designated rooms on the second floor where kids can come throughout Redsfest to have a photo taken with their favorite mascot. Each room will have a unique theme. 
• Reds Fan Club Memberships are available for sale at Redsfest and make great holiday gifts:

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