HOUSTON, TX - Astros FanFest will conclude the week-long Caravan this Saturday, Jan. 23 at Minute Maid Park. The free event will take place from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with activities for all ages.
Admission to Astros FanFest is FREE, but all fans must have an admissions voucher to enter. Fans can still claim their free FanFest vouchers at www.astros.com/FanFest. Free parking will also be available in Astros-controlled lots A, B and C for all fans and media.
Media wishing to cover FanFest must enter through the First Base entrance adjacent to the Diamond Lot near the corner of Preston and Hamilton Streets. A 2015 Astros season credential is sufficient for entrance. Media without a 2015 season credential can gain entrance by claiming a free voucher on www.astros.com.
A schedule of the day's events is included below, with all players and personnel subject to change:
                         Autograph Availabilities- SOLD OUT
                         10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Exclusive Season Ticket Holder Autograph Session (for select Season Ticket Holders)
                         11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Autograph Session #1 (separate voucher required)
                         11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Legends Autograph Session (separate voucher required)
                         12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.   Autograph Session #2 (separate voucher required)
                         1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.      Orbit Autograph Session
                         1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.      Autograph Session #3 (separate voucher required)
                         2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.      Buddies Exclusive Autograph Session (Buddies membership required, available for
                                                                         purchase on-site)
                         3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.      Autograph Session #4 (separate voucher required)
                         *A Kids-Only (ages 12 and under) autograph session will take place all day, with players rotating every 30
                         minutes
                         Fan Forums
                         11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The Art of Scouting and Decision Sciences, with Director of Amateur Scouting
                                                                         Mike Elias and Analytics Developer Darren Defreeuw (hosted by Bill Brown)
                         12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Reflections on the 2015 Season, with Jose Altuve, Jason Castro and Collin McHugh
                                                                         (hosted by Bill Brown)
                         1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.      Astros Jersey Evolution and New Jersey Reveal, with Authentication Manager
                                                                         Mike Acosta (hosted by Robert Ford)
                         2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.      The Farm System: What to Look Forward to, with Director of Minor League Operations
                                                                         Allen Rowin (hosted by Steve Sparks)
                         3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.      Clubhouse Culture, with Colby Rasmus, Evan Gattis and George Springer
                                                                         (hosted by Steve Sparks)
Astros players and legends appearing at FanFest include Jose Altuve, Brandon Backe, Jason Castro, Matt Duffy, Scott Feldman, Josh Fields, Mike Fiers, Evan Gattis, Ken Giles, Marwin Gonzalez, Will Harris, Jake Marisnick, Lance McCullers, Collin McHugh, Terry Puhl, Colby Rasmus, J.R. Richard, Chris Sampson, Jon Singleton, George Springer, Max Stassi, Preston Tucker, Luis Valbuena, Carl Warwick, and Jimmy Wynn. All players and legends are subject to change.
*Due to the timing of the BBWAA Awards dinner in New York City, Dallas Keuchel, Carlos Correa and A.J. Hinch will not be able to attend FanFest, as they will be accepting their Cy Young and Rookie of the Year Awards.
Social Media Zone (all day)
Fans are encouraged to stop by the new and expanded Astros FanFest Social Media Zone, located at the FiveSeven Grille on the main concourse. Fans can tag photos and follow all the social media fun using
#AstrosFanFest. Interactive, social activities throughout the day include:
*Players and special guests will stop by throughout the day. Please note that the Social Media Zone is a Photos Only Zone - no autographs allowed.
All-Day Activities
The majority of FanFest proceeds will benefit the Astros Foundation's programs for at-risk children and teens. For more information, or to claim event vouchers, visit www.astros.com/fanfest, or visit the Astros Box Office at Minute Maid Park.
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