Twins announce plans for TwinsFest at Target Field presented by U.S. Bank

The Minnesota Twins and the Twins Community Fund today announced details for TwinsFest at Target Field, a longstanding Minnesota baseball tradition. TwinsFest at Target Field will run from Friday, January 19 through Sunday, January 21, 2018, providing Twins fans with exclusive and intimate baseball experiences throughout the course of the weekend.
As the largest annual fundraiser for the Minnesota Twins Community Fund, TwinsFest will feature numerous 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 Cyber Monday, November 27 at 10:00 a.m. and will cost $20 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and younger. Ticket purchases can be made online at www.twinsbaseball.com, by phone at (612) 33-TWINS, and also at the Target Field Box Office. Event times for 2018 TwinsFest will be Friday from 4:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., and Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
While continuing the popular player autographs, photo opportunities, sports memorabilia and collector's show, TwinsFest at Target Field will also return many new featured 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. Additionally, a special Kid's Day Sunday with more activities and opportunities geared towards children will create a family friendly atmosphere.
Returning again in 2018, the TwinsFest Taproom presented by Goose Island will be an engaging and energetic space for families and friends to connect, open Friday and Saturday only. 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 $40 for adults and $20 for kids 12 and younger, children 12 months and younger are free.
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.
"Over the years TwinsFest has earned its reputation for being one of our region's greatest mid-winter traditions," Twins President & CEO Dave St. Peter said. "We look forward to TwinsFest being back at Target Field as we continue to build excitement for the start of the 2018 season. Most importantly, this event will once again raise significant proceeds for the Twins Community Fund and its many worthwhile programs across Twins Territory."
As in years past, more than 60 current, former and future Twins players are expected to appear throughout the course of the weekend.
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 27 years TwinsFest has raised more than $4.8 million for programs and organizations supported by the Twins Community Fund.