REDSFEST ENTRY GIVEAWAY & POLICIES

The first 10,000 fans in attendance each day will receive a free Redsfest drawstring bag and a Redsfest sticker sheet.

There will be one entrance to Redsfest 2026 located at the corner of 5th Street & Elm Street. This entrance to the building will open at 9AM on Friday, January 16 and at 7:30AM on Saturday, January 17.

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 Cincinnati Convention Center. Restrictions may be placed on any rolling bags or luggage.

Guests that want to bring a bag into the convention center should follow the below:

Bags that can be brought into the event:

• Bags used specifically for medical purposes (excluding backpack type containers)
• Bags used specifically for infant care purposes
• Reds Heads Bags that were provided beginning in 2020
• Purses
• Redsfest Drawstring Bags

All of the above must not exceed the size of 16”x16”x8”. All other bags, backpacks & rolling suitcases are prohibited.

• Animals (with the exception of Service Animals)
• Hoverboards
• Knives
• Weapons of any kind
• Hard-Sided Coolers
• Drones
• Noisemakers
• Masks
• Bodysuits
• Obscene or indecent clothing
• Tripods or Monopods
• Alcohol
• Glass bottles, cans, and opened plastic bottles.
• Items not able to be searched
• Signs or banners that are derogatory, vulgar, or political in nature. These also must fold and fit in the 16"x16"x8" box
• Brooms
• Explosive Materials or Devices
• Illegal Substances or paraphernalia
• Laser pens or pointers
• Projectiles such as Frisbees or Beach Balls
• Laptops and tablets are permitted, but must be turned on for security