Redsfest Highlights • Dec. 2 & 3, 2022

Over 70 current and former Reds players, coaches & broadcasters scheduled to appear

November 28th, 2022

Bally 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 on the Main Stage at 5:30 p.m.)

  • Saturday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Redsfest is back with fun for the entire family including autographs and meet & greets with current and former players, interactive games for fans of all ages, game-used and authentic memorabilia and much more.

The first 8,000 fans in attendance each day will receive a Redsfest drawstring bag and a Redsfest sticker sheet.

Tickets will be available at the door at the Duke Energy Convention Center. Fans can also purchase in advance at reds.com/Redsfest. 

  • 2-day tickets are $35 for adults; $20 for kids 12 and younger 

  • 1-day tickets are $25 for adults; $15 or kids 12 and younger

  • Children three and under are admitted free

Current and Former Players at Redsfest (full list at reds.com/Redsfest)

  • Over 70 current and former players, coaches, alumni and broadcasters are scheduled to attend including: 

- Major Leaguers: Joey Votto, Jonathan India, Tyler Stephenson, Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo and more

- Minor Leaguers: Elly De La Cruz, Noelvi Marte, Edwin Arroyo, Cam Collier, Matt McLain and more

- Alumni: Marty Brennaman, Eric Davis, Corky Miller, Mario Soto, Todd Benzinger and more 

- Broadcasters: Jeff Brantley, Tommy Thrall, Jim Day, John Sadak, Annie Sabo and more

Zac Brown Band

  • Zac Brown Band members John Driskell Hopkins, Jimmy De Martini, Danny De Los Reyes and Matt Mangano will appear on the Redsfest Main Stage on Saturday at 12:45 p.m. for a Q&A session and special live performance. The Zac Brown Band will perform a post-game concert on Friday, June 2, 2023, at GABP benefiting the Hop On A Cure Foundation, which was founded by Hopkins after he was diagnosed with ALS and supports research toward a cure for ALS while raising awareness and hope for those battling the disease.

Player Autograph & Photograph Sessions

  • There are three types of free autograph sessions at Redsfest: General Public, Season Ticket Members Only and Kids Only. Specific times for player appearances will be announced 30 minutes before the autograph sessions on the info screens on the Redsfest floor. Fans can also receive the announcements via text alerts by texting REDSFEST to 66128. (Standard message and data rates apply.)

  • There are two types of free photograph sessions at Redsfest: General Public (Photo Booth #1) and Season Ticket Member Only (Photo Booth #2). Photograph sessions with players will be announced 30 minutes prior to the start of each session. 

Main Stage Highlights (full two-day schedule available on reds.com/Redsfest; schedule subject to change)

**Friday, Dec. 2: **

  • 5:30 p.m.: Introduction of Reds Players Past & Present

  • 6:30 p.m.: Kids-Only Press Conference 

  • 7:10 p.m.: Hot Stove Report 

  • 8:05 p.m.: 2022 Reds Team Awards

  • 9:10 p.m.: Reds Cooking Show

Saturday, Dec. 3: 

  • 11:20 a.m.: Hot Stove Report

  • 12:10 p.m.: Focus on the Farm System

  • 12:45 p.m.: Q&A and live performance with John Driskell Hopkins, Jimmy De Martini, Danny De Los Reyes and Matt Mangano from the Zac Brown Band

  • 2:10 p.m.: Are You Smarter Than a Reds Heads Member?

  • 3:00 p.m.: Reds Feud

  • 5:00 p.m.: What’s the Price?

Fun for Kids (three floors of activities for fans of all ages) 

  • Interactive Games: Batting Cages, Speed Pitch, Carnival Games, and more.

  • 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 bounce houses, trampolines, kids storytimes with players and much more.

  • Reds mascots Gapper, Mr. Redlegs, Rosie Red & 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 

  • Reds Fan Club Memberships are available for sale at Redsfest and make great holiday gifts:

- Reds Rookies ($20) is the official club for our youngest fans up to 3 years of age. 

- Reds Heads ($30) is the official kids club for Reds fans ages 3-12. 

2023 Reds tickets on sale at Redsfest

  • Single-Game Tickets: Tickets for all 2023 Cincinnati Reds regular season games at Great American Ball Park, excluding Opening Day, are on sale now. 

  • Reds Pick-6 Plan with Hunter Greene Bobblehead: Save up to 25% off regular ticket prices with the Reds Pick 6 Plan that includes an exclusive oversized bobblehead of starting pitcher Hunter Greene. Fans can choose any six Reds regular-season home games, excluding Opening Day. 

  • Holiday Flex Vouchers: Purchase Reds Holiday Flex Vouchers and let them choose which games they want to see in 2023. Vouchers are available for most seating areas throughout the ballpark, including premium seating options. 

Great Holiday Gifts and Stocking Stuffers

  • In addition to the Reds fan club memberships, Redsfest features the best selection of Reds gear, apparel and memorabilia of all kinds for holiday shopping. Make sure to stop by the Reds Authentics booth, which offers unique collectibles for every fan such as authentic jerseys, bats, helmets, hats, bases, lineup cards and more from last season. 

Redsfest Celebrity Poker Tournament (sold out)

  • The Prestige Audio Visual & Creative Services Rick Steiner Celebrity Poker Tournament presented by Ashlee Fence will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3 and is officially sold out with over 450 poker players and celebrities.

In accordance with Major League Baseball’s bag size recommendations and facility policies, all carry-in items are subject to inspection by security personnel and all fans will be required to pass through metal detection upon arrival to the Duke Energy Convention Center. 

Restrictions may be placed on any rolling bags or luggage and no backpacks are permitted. Bags permitted included those used specifically for medical purposes or infant care, Reds Heads bags provided beginning in 2020, purses and Redsfest drawstring bags. Permitted bags must not exceed the size of 16” x 16” x 8”. For a complete list of permitted bags and full entry policies, visit the FAQ section at reds.com/Redsfest.