What to know before attending the Atlanta Braves 2019 Chop Fest at SunTrust Park

The Atlanta Braves will host the team's annual Chop Fest on Saturday, January 19 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at SunTrust Park and The Battery Atlanta. The free event* gives fans a preseason opportunity to greet and interact with their favorite players, coaches and alumni.

January 14th, 2019

The Atlanta Braves will host the team's annual Chop Fest on Saturday, January 19 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at SunTrust Park and The Battery Atlanta. The free event* gives fans a preseason opportunity to greet and interact with their favorite players, coaches and alumni. The one-day event will feature an array of activities including question and answer sessions, baseball clinics, autographs* and photos with players, interactive attractions, live entertainment and more. All information can be found at www.braves.com/chopfest.
Parking
•   Parking is free in approved lots. 
•   Fans attending the event can park in: Red Deck, Green Deck Purple Deck, Delta Deck, Braves Lot 29, Braves Lot 9 and Braves Lot 11 during Chop Fest hours.
•   Accessible parking is also available.
•   As with all parking, space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
•   Uber will have two locations for both drop-off and pick-up for guests at Chop Fest, the same areas used on game days - Windy Ridge Parkway and Heritage Court.
MLB Ballpark App
•   The MLB Ballpark App will have a complete list of all activities, including player schedules, for Chop Fest and it will continue to be updated throughout the day. 
•   An updated schedule for Chop Fest will also be available at www.braves.com/chopfest 
2019 Uniform Showcase - LIVE! at The Battery Atlanta
•   Braves will unveil the refreshed uniforms for the 2019 season inside LIVE! at The Battery Atlanta at 11:30 a.m.
•   Ronald Acuña Jr., Ozzie Albies, Freddie Freeman, Ender Inciarte and Dansby Swanson will debut the subtle uniform updates to fans for the first time.
Chop Fest Stage - Konica Minolta Conference Center
•   Braves Fashion Show at 10:30 a.m. with Greer Howard hosting the show and Charlie Culberson and Brian Snitker along with their families will showcase the latest styles from Braves Retail.
•   Other Q&A sessions on the Chop Fest Stage include: 
o   12:30 p.m. - 2018 National Award Winners
o   1:30 p.m. - Panel with the 2019 Coaches
o   3:30 p.m. - Los Bravos Bilingual Q&A
o   4:30 p.m. - Pitching 101 Panel
State of the Team Address - Georgia Power Pavilion Stage
•   Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos will give a state of the team address at 2:30 p.m. at the Georgia Power Pavilion Stage located in the Plaza at The Battery Atlanta.
Photo Stations
•   Four Photo Stations at Chop Fest with various players visiting throughout the day
•   Station A: Coors Light Below The Chop (entrance inside the Chop House Gate)
•   Station B: Home Dugout (entrance from Section 14 of the Lower Level)
•   Station C: INFINITI Club (located near the Chop Fest Gaming Center on Terrance Level)
•   Station D: Xfinity Rooftop (located on the upper level of the ballpark)
Autographs 
•   Kids Autographs inside SunTrust onUp Experience located on Battery Avenue (ages 3-14)
•   *Autographs are available with select players for a fee. Fans interested in purchasing autograph passes in advance of Chop Fest can visit www.braves.com/chopfest.
Los Bravos
•   Stick Ball Presented by Los Bravos: located in Power Alley at The Battery Atlanta 
o   Team's Latino players will be visiting the station throughout the day
•   Zona Festiva de Los Bravos: located inside the ballpark at Left Field Gate 
o   Salsambo Studio will have dancers performing salsa and bachata
o   Photo station with Latin flags and other props
o   Casa del Sol pop-up bar by Miller Coors
Braves Retail
•   Main Store: located by Right Field Gate will be open from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
•   Braves Outlet Store: located at the Left Field Gate will be open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and will offer merchandise at a significantly discounted price 
•   Braves Authentic/Game Used Store: located on the Lower Level will be open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
•   Braves Clubhouse Store for Kids: located Hope & Will's Sandlot will be open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
•   New Era Store: located on the Lower Level will be open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
•   Custom Shop: located on the Lower Level will be open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
•   Los Bravos Pop-Up: located inside the Left Field Gate will be open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Chop Fest Sock Drive
•   The Braves are encouraging fans attending Chop Fest to bring a new pair of socks for the Chop Fest Sock Drive benefiting MUST Ministries.
•   All sizes and styles welcome but donated socks must be new and unopened.
•   Collection Bins: outside the Chop House and Right Field Gates from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Exceptional Fan Program
•   Exceptional Fan Program Credentials will be honored at Chop Fest, a Braves program for fans on the autism spectrum. 
•   For those who are not members of the Exceptional Fan Program, please contact [email protected] for more information.
*some autograph sessions include paid admission. All money from those sessions goes towards the Atlanta Braves Foundation.
Schedule for Chop Fest
10 a.m.   Leadoff Chop Rally - The Plaza
  Everyone Runs the Bases - SunTrust Park Field (10 a.m. - 11 a.m.)
  680 The Fan will be broadcasting live from the Chop Fest Gaming Center in the INFINITI Club and the SunTrust onUp Experience till 3:30 p.m.

10:30 a.m.   Braves 2019 Fashion Show - Konica Minolta Conference Center
  BLOOPER's Book Club with Braves Players Reading Children's Books - Spaces at The Battery Atlanta
11 a.m. Hitting Baseball Clinic with Braves coaches and players - SunTrust Park Infield
11:30 a.m.   2019 Uniform Showcase - LIVE! at The Battery Atlanta; Kids Only Press Conference - Spaces at The Battery Atlanta
  Base Running Clinic with Braves coaches and players - SunTrust Park Infield
12 p.m.   Pitching Clinic with Braves coaches and players - SunTrust Park Infield
12:30 p.m.   Panel with 2018 National Award Winners - Konica Minolta Conference Center
Fielding Clinic with Braves coaches and players - SunTrust Park Infield
Photos with BLOOPER - Spaces at The Battery Atlanta
1 p.m.   BLOOPER's Book Club with Braves Players Reading Children's Books - Spaces at The Battery Atlanta
  Everyone Runs the Bases - SunTrust Park Field (1 p.m. - 3 p.m.)
1:30 p.m.   Braves Coaches Panel - Konica Minolta Conference Center
2 p.m.   FOX Sports South will be broadcasting live from their booth located in the Plaza of The Battery Atlanta till 4 p.m. with Chip Caray, Jeff Francoeur, Paul Byrd, Nick Green and Kelsey Wingert
2:30 p.m.   State of the Team Address with Alex Anthopoulos - Georgia Power Pavilion Stage
Kids Only Press Conference - Spaces at The Battery Atlanta
3 p.m.   Hitting Baseball Clinic with Braves coaches and players - SunTrust Park Infield
3:30 p.m.   Los Bravos Q&A Bilingual Panel - Konica Minolta Conference Center
Base Running Clinic with Braves coaches and players - SunTrust Park Infield
Photos with BLOOPER - Spaces at The Battery Atlanta
4 p.m.   BLOOPER's Book Club with Braves Players Reading Children's Books - Spaces at The Battery Atlanta
Baserunning Clinic with Braves coaches and players - SunTrust Park Infield
4:30 p.m.   Pitching 101 Panel - Konica Minolta Conference Center
Fielding Clinic with Braves coaches and players - SunTrust Park Infield
5 p.m.   Everyone Runs the Bases - SunTrust Park Field (5 p.m. - 6 p.m.)
5:15 p.m.   Photos with BLOOPER - Spaces at The Battery Atlanta
For more information, please visit www.braves.com/chopfest