The 2018 Houston Astros Caravan presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors begins on Wednesday, January 10. The annual community outreach tour consists of several trips over the course of three days with stops in the Houston area (Jan. 10 - 12), Austin (Jan. 10), San Antonio (Jan. 11), and Corpus Christi (Jan. 11), and culminates with the annual Astros FanFest at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, Jan. 13.
Astros Caravan gives players and broadcasters an opportunity to connect with and thank fans as the team celebrates its 2017 World Championship and gears up for Spring Training and the 2018 season. The fan outreach tour will engage with first responders, stop at several different community centers and visit military facilities, hospitals and local schools. There will also be several opportunities for fans to get free autographs from Astros players at select Academy Sports + Outdoors locations.
Additionally, the World Series Trophy will make appearances at select stops on the tour. The Astros will once again host Caravan Jams throughout the week, which will feature music, inflatables and interaction with players through a public Q&A session.
Astros manager AJ Hinch will join current players and prospects including Alex Bregman, Carlos Correa, J.D. Davis, Chris Devenski, James Hoyt, Tony Kemp, Jake Marisnick, Joe Musgrove, Brad Peacock, Brady Rodgers, Max Stassi, Tyler White and Forrest Whitley on the community engagement tour. Astros radio broadcasters Robert Ford and Steve Sparks, TV broadcasters Todd Kalas and Geoff Blum and Astros mascot Orbit will also make appearances throughout the week. Please note that all individuals are subject to change.
Other players may be added to those listed. For more information and complete details, visit www.astros.com/caravan and www.astros.com/fanfest.
Astros FanFest, which is officially sold out, will cap off the week-long Caravan at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, Jan. 13 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. with activities for all ages including autograph sessions with many current and former players, playing catch in the outfield, photo opportunities with the World Series Trophy, taking swings in the Astros batting cages, running the bases, bullpen throwing sessions, fan forums with front office staff and current players, a dedicated Social Media Zone and PlazaFest which includes a live petting zoo. All activity voucher proceeds benefit the Astros Foundation.
Details for Astros Caravan are as follows, subject to change:
Wednesday, Jan. 10
Southeast Houston
Brady Rodgers, Forrest Whitley, Steve Sparks
Adopt-A-Fire Station presented by Gardner Denver - Fire Station #62
• 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• 1602 Seamist Dr., Houston, TX 77008
• Open to media
Chick-fil-A
• 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• 5104 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77505
• Open to media and public
Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing
• 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• 2804 Business Center Dr., Pearland, TX 77584
• Open to media and public
Note, players will only sign the commemorative World Champion autograph cards provided at each Academy Sports + Outdoors location.
Caravan Jam at Pearland Town Center
• 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• 11200 Broadway St., Pearland, TX 77584
• Open to media and public
Austin
J.D. Davis, James Hoyt, Brad Peacock, Todd Kalas
Camp Mabry, Texas Military Forces Museum
• 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• 2200 W. 35th St., Austin, TX 78703
• Open to media
Pluckers Wing Bar
• 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• 3909 South Lamar, Austin, TX 78704
• Open to media and public
Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing, also featuring the World Series Trophy
• 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• 5400 Brodie Ln, Sunset Valley, TX 78745
• Open to media and public
*Note, players will only sign the commemorative World Champion autograph cards provided at each Academy Sports + Outdoors location.
Caravan Jam at the Long Center, also featuring the World Series Trophy
• 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• 701 W. Riverside Dr., Austin, TX 78704
• Open to media and public
Port Arthur and Beaumont
Tony Kemp, Tyler White, Geoff Blum
Port Arthur Fire Station #1
• 1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
• 1215 Woodworth Blvd, Port Arthur, TX 77640
• Open to media
House Painting for Hurricane Relief
• 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
• CLOSED to media
Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing
• 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• 7130 Eastex Frwy, Beaumont, TX 77708
• Open to media and public
*Note, players will only sign the commemorative World Champion autograph cards provided at each Academy Sports + Outdoors location.
Caravan Jam at Rogers Park
• 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• 1455 Dowlen Rd., Beaumont, TX 77706
• Open to media and public
Thursday, Jan. 11
Central Houston
Alex Bregman, Max Stassi, Tyler White, Steve Sparks
Adopt-A-Fire Station presented by Gardner Denver - Fire Station #13
• 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• 2215 W. 43rd St., Houston, TX 77018
• Open to media
*Note, Alex Bregman will not attend this stop
Houston Methodist Hospital- Texas Medical Center
• 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• 6565 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77030
• Open to media
Shriners Hospital for Children - Houston
• 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• 6977 Main St., Houston, TX 77030
• Open to media
Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing
• 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• 2404 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77098
• Open to media and public
*Note, Steve Sparks will not attend this stop and players will only sign the provided commemorative World Champion autograph cards provided at each Academy Sports + Outdoors location.
Astroline at Pluckers featuring Alex Bregman
• 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• 1400 Shepherd Dr., Houston TX 77007
• Open to media and public
San Antonio
J.D. Davis, James Hoyt, Brad Peacock, Todd Kalas
Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC)
• 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• 3551 Roger Brooke Dr., San Antonio, TX 78219
• CLOSED to media
Whataburger
• 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• 8300 N. IH-35, San Antonio, TX 78239
• Open to media and public
Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing, also featuring the World Series Trophy
• 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• 7523 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78245
• Open to media and public
*Note, Brad Peacock will not attend this stop and players will only sign the provided commemorative World Champion autograph cards provided at each Academy Sports + Outdoors location.
Caravan Jam at Main Plaza, also featuring the World Series Trophy
• 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• 115 N. Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78205
• Open to media and public
*Note, Brad Peacock will not attend this stop
Corpus Christi
Chris Devenski, Joe Musgrove, Robert Ford
Rockport-Fulton High School
• 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• 1801 Omohundro, Rockport, TX 78382
• Open to media
Naval Air Station Corpus Christi
• 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• 100 Lexington Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX 78419
• CLOSED to media
Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing
• 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• 5001 S. Padre Island Dr., Corpus Christi, TX 78411
• Open to media and public
Note, players will only sign the provided commemorative World Champion autograph cards provided at each Academy Sports + Outdoors location.
Caravan Jam & Select-A-Seat at Whataburger Field
• 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• 734 East Port Avenue, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
• Open to media and public
Corpus Christi Hooks Season Member Event at Whataburger Field
• 5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
• 734 East Port Avenue, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
• Open to media
Friday, Jan. 12
West Houston
Jake Marisnick, Max Stassi, Steve Sparks
Adopt-A-Fire Station presented by Gardner Denver - Fire Station #6
• 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• 3402 Washington Ave., Houston, TX 77007
• Open to media
The Brookwood Community
• 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• 1752 FM 1489, Brookshire, TX 77423
• Open to media
Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing
• 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• 23155 Katy Freeway (I-10 at Grand Parkway), Katy, TX 77450
• Open to media and public
*Note, players will only sign the provided commemorative World Champion autograph cards provided at each Academy Sports + Outdoors location.
Caravan Jam at The Central Green Park at LaCenterra in Cinco Ranch
• 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, TX 77494
• Open to media and public
North Houston
Carlos Correa, AJ Hinch, Forrest Whitley, Geoff Blum
Scarborough Elementary School
• 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• 4610 E Crosstimbers St., Houston, TX 77016
• CLOSED to media
Note, Carlos Correa will not attend this stop
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
• 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• 17201 I-45, The Woodlands, TX 77385
• Open to media
Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Signing
• 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• 1360 Lake Woodlands Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77380
• Open to media and public
Note, players will only sign the provided commemorative World Champion autograph cards provided at each Academy Sports + Outdoors location.
Caravan Jam at the Fountains at Waterway Square
• 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• 31 Waterway Square Place, The Woodlands, TX 77380
• Open to media and public
*Note, AJ Hinch will not attend this stop
Southwest Houston
Tony Kemp, Brady Rodgers, Robert Ford
Chick-fil-A
• 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• 6124 Highway 6, Missouri City, TX 77459
• Open to media and public
Minute Maid Headquarters
• 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• 2150 Town Square Place Suite 400, Sugar Land, TX 77479
• CLOSED to media
Caravan Jam at Sugar Land Town Square
• 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land, TX 77479
• Open to media and public
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Astros Announce 2018 Caravan Schedule
The 2018 Houston Astros Caravan presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors begins on Wednesday, January 10. The annual community outreach tour consists of several trips over the course of three days with stops in the Houston area (Jan. 10 - 12), Austin (Jan. 10), San Antonio (Jan. 11), and Corpus Christi (Jan. 11), and culminates with the annual Astros FanFest at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, Jan. 13.
January 5th, 2018