With tickets going on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m., the Minnesota Twins and the Twins Community Fund have announced additional details for TwinsFest at Target Field presented by U.S. Bank. TwinsFest will run from Jan. 27 through Jan. 29, 2016, providing Twins fans with exclusive and intimate baseball experiences throughout the course of the weekend.
As in years past, more than 60 current, former and future Twins players are expected to appear throughout the course of the weekend. Fans are encouraged to check twinsbaseball.com/twinsfest often as new players are added every day.
Current and former players scheduled to attend on Friday, Jan. 27 include:
Jose Berrios, Bert Blyleven, Buddy Boshers, Byron Buxton, Jason Castro, J.T. Chargois, Michael Cuddyer, Tyler Duffey, Eduardo Escobar, Mitch Garver, Kyle Gibson, Dan Gladden, Stephen Gonsalves, Zach Granite, Robbie Grossman, LaTroy Hawkins, Torii Hunter, Max Kepler, Brandon Kintzler, Pat Light, Joe Mauer, Trevor May, Mason Melotakis, Eric Milton, Paul Molitor, John Ryan Murphy, Tony Oliva, Ryan O'Rourke, Glen Perkins, Jorge Polanco, Taylor Rogers, Eddie Rosario, Randy Rosario, Miguel Sano, Danny Santana, Ervin Santana, Hector Santiago, Michael Tonkin, Kennys Vargas. (Subject to change)
Current and former players scheduled to attend on Saturday, Jan. 28 include:
Jose Berrios, Bert Blyleven, Buddy Boshers, Byron Buxton, Jason Castro, J.T. Chargois, Michael Cuddyer, Tyler Duffey, Eduardo Escobar, Mitch Garver, Kyle Gibson, Dan Gladden, Stephen Gonsalves, Zach Granite, Robbie Grossman, LaTroy Hawkins, Torii Hunter, Max Kepler, Brandon Kintzler, Pat Light, Joe Mauer, Trevor May, Mason Melotakis, Eric Milton, Paul Molitor, John Ryan Murphy, Tony Oliva, Ryan O'Rourke, Glen Perkins, Jorge Polanco, Taylor Rogers, Eddie Rosario, Randy Rosario, Miguel Sano, Danny Santana, Hector Santiago, Michael Tonkin, Kennys Vargas. (Subject to change)
Current and former players scheduled to attend on Sunday, Jan. 29 include:
Jose Berrios, Bert Blyleven, Buddy Boshers, Byron Buxton, Jason Castro, J.T. Chargois, Michael Cuddyer, Tyler Duffey, Eduardo Escobar, Mitch Garver, Kyle Gibson, Dan Gladden, Stephen Gonsalves, Zach Granite, Robbie Grossman, LaTroy Hawkins, Max Kepler, Brandon Kintzler, Pat Light, Joe Mauer, Trevor May, Mason Melotakis, Eric Milton, Paul Molitor, John Ryan Murphy, Tony Oliva, Ryan O'Rourke, Glen Perkins, Jorge Polanco, Taylor Rogers, Eddie Rosario, Randy Rosario, Miguel Sano, Danny Santana, Hector Santiago, Michael Tonkin, Kennys Vargas. (Subject to change)
Also scheduled to appear throughout the weekend:
Mudcat Grant, Kent Hrbek, Corey Koskie, Gene Larkin, Tim Laudner, Scott Leius, Al Newman. (Subject to change)
Tickets for the Twins Home Opener on Monday, April 3 against the Kansas City Royals will go on sale at TwinsFest. In addition, Metro Transit will be offering free rides on all busses and Metro lines for TwinsFest attendees. Attendees can visit twinsbaseball.com/twinsfest for redemption details, which will be available in mid-January.
As the largest annual fundraiser for the Minnesota Twins Community Fund, TwinsFest will feature numerous new interactive activities and behind-the-scenes fan experiences that celebrate Twins baseball and Target Field. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, December 8 at 10 a.m. and will cost $20 for adults and $10 for kids 14 and younger.
Ticket purchases can be made online at www.twinsbaseball.com or by phone at (612) 33-TWINS, as well as at the Target Field Box Office and Twins Pro Shops.
While continuing the popular player autographs, photo opportunities, sports memorabilia and collector's show, TwinsFest at Target Field will return many feature elements including increased player involvement, special panel discussions, self-guided clubhouse tours and the chance to take batting practice in the Twins batting cages. The Twins Boardwalk area will allow fans to interact with their favorite current and former Twins players in a variety of competitive activities. Additional interactive activities include BINGO, human foosball, reading with Twins mascot T.C., Fan Feud, velocity testing in the speed pitch cage, and a special Kid's Day Sunday with more activities and opportunities geared towards children.
New to this year's event, the Metropolitan Club will host TwinsFest's first-ever beer garden. The TwinsFest Taproom presented by Goose Island will be an engaging and energetic space for families and friends to connect. This new attraction will feature a selection of craft beers, root beer floats, yard games, pub games, a radio stage hosted by Go Media, classic arcade games and many other interactive activities for families. In addition, join T.C. for brunch on Sunday in a special "Brunch with T.C." event. Tickets include a breakfast buffet, souvenir photo with T.C., and are inclusive of a Sunday TwinsFest ticket. Tickets will cost $34.95 for adults and $19.95 for kids 14 and younger, children 12 months and younger are free. Ticket purchases can be made online at www.twinsbaseball.com or by phone at (612) 33-TWINS, as well as at the Target Field Box Office.
TwinsFest attendees will also have the option to purchase a white glove tour of the Twins Archive Room and have the opportunity to enjoy signature food and beverage options which have made Target Field baseball's best dining experience. TwinsFest will once again feature the Twins Yard Sale, giving fans the opportunity to purchase unique team-issued gear, autographed memorabilia, Twins branded artwork and past promotional items.
TwinsFest, one of the largest team-run fan festivals in professional sports, is the largest annual fundraiser for the Minnesota Twins Community Fund. Over the past 26 years TwinsFest has raised more than $4.6 million for programs and organizations supported by the Twins Community Fund.