FanFest 2017 promises to be best yet

The Dodgers will hold their fifth annual off-season FanFest presented by Coca-Cola Saturday, January 28. A limited number of autograph session vouchers and VIP experience vouchers will be available for sale online today, Thursday, January 19 at 1:00 p.m. PST via www.dodgers.com/fanfest. Vouchers will need to be purchased to get an autograph or attend a VIP experience. Dodger season ticket holders and premium ticket holders will be able to partake in a presale today from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All autograph session tickets benefit the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) and support LADF programs.

One of the most sought-after autographs at last year’s FanFest event was that of Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson. (Photo credit – Ron Cervenka)

FanFest tickets will be required to gain entry into Dodger Stadium and fans will need to visit www.dodgers.com/fanfest to obtain their free ticket. FanFest will be open from 10:00 a.m.until 4:00 p.m. Saturday, January 28 and is free and open to the public, but fans must obtain a free ticket at www.dodgers.com/fanfest. Parking gates open at 9:30 a.m. and fans may enter the stadium through the left or right field plaza gates at 10:00 a.m. Parking is free of charge.

The scheduled FanFest autograph sessions are as follows and subject to change:

10:10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Session 1

Line 1: Rich Hill and Trayce Thompson

Line 2: Nomar Garciaparra and Austin Barnes

Line 3: Justin Turner and Rob Segedin

Line 4: Jerry Hairston Jr. and Yasmani Grandal

11:10 a.m.12:00 p.m.

Session 2

Line 1: Joc Pederson and Chris Hatcher

Line 2: Julio Urias and Kyle Farmer

Line 3: Jose De Leon and Adam Liberatore

Line 4: Brandon McCarthy and Andrew Toles

12:10 p.m.1:00 p.m.

Session 3

Line 1: Austin Barnes and Brock Stewart

Line 2: Yasmani Grandal and Chase De Jong

Line 3: Scott Van Slyke and Chris Taylor

Line 4: Bill Russell and Josh Ravin

1:10 p.m.2:00 p.m.

Session 4

Line 1: Kiké Hernandez and Vidal Nuno

Line 2: Kenta Maeda and Jacob Rhame

Line 3: Grant Dayton and Alex Wood

Line 4: Brandon McCarthy and Darin Ruf

2:10 p.m.3:00 p.m.

Session 5

Line 1: Chris Hatcher and Adam Liberatore

Line 2: Scott Van Slyke and Bob Geren

Line 3: Ron Cey and Kyle Farmer

Line 4: Andrew Toles and Bill Russell

3:10 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Session 6

Line 1: Yasiel Puig and Chris Woodward

Line 2: Eric Karros and Grant Dayton

Line 3: Shawn Green and Kenley Jansen

Line 4: Tommy Lasorda and Ross Stripling

*Please visit www.dodgers.com/fanfest for player autograph guidelines.

Free autographs will be available at FanFest for kids only (ages 14 and under) at the Jr. Dodger Autograph tent in Lot G. Two one-hour sessions will take place at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Autographs are not guaranteed and players will not be named in advance. An autograph card will be provided to each child to present to the signers. No personal items will be signed at this activation.

VIP experiences at FanFest presented by Coca-Cola are as follows and are subject to change:

Deluxe Clubhouse Tour and Locker Photo

Take a peek inside the Dodger clubhouse on this exclusive tour. Highlights also include visiting the Dodger bullpen, looking at the Dodger weight room and batting cage, stopping in the Dodger interview room and viewing the MVP, Cy Young, Silver Slugger and Rookie of the Year awards. All tour attendees will get to take a photograph in a staged current player’s locker. Tours are available at 10:15 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 2:45 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. and last approximately 45 minutes.

Vin Scully Press Box Tour

Step inside a moment in time and see Hall of Famer Vin Scully’s booth set-up exactly like his final broadcast at Dodger Stadium on September 25, 2016. Every piece of memorabilia inside the booth has been authenticated. This once-in-a-lifetime experience is only available at FanFest. The tour also includes a walk through the famous Vin Scully Press Box. Tours are available at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. and last approximately 45 minutes.

Interactive History at the Pop-Up Museum

Hear legendary stories from Dodgers Historian Mark Langill and former Dodgers Ron Cey (11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.), Shawn Green (1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.), Maury Wills (2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.) and Steve Garvey (3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.) along with a tour of the Dodger Pop-Up Museum. Fans can interact with authentic, game-used equipment such as Clayton Kershaw’s game-used hat and signed game-used cleats and Corey Seager’s game-used helmet and game-used jersey. Attendees will be able to touch, feel and try on the equipment and take a photo and receive an autograph from a former Dodger in each session. The Pop-Up Museum features rare pieces from the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Gary Cypres’ world-renowned sports memorabilia collection and the Los Angeles Dodgers archives. Sessions are available at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. and last approximately one hour. Players are subject to change without notice. One (1) autograph per person.

Meet and Greet

Participate in a meet and greet with a Dodger great, take a photo and receive their autograph. Three sessions are available: Corey Seager at 10:10 a.m., Justin Turner at 11:30 a.m. and Fernando Valenzuela and Pepe Yñiguez at 2:00 p.m. experience will last approximately 30 minutes. Dodger personnel subject to change without notice. You must bring your own camera for the photo opportunity. Limit one (1) photograph per person. You must also bring your own item to be autographed, limit one (1) per person.

Fans-Only Press Conference and Photo

Participate in an exclusive question and answer session with current Dodger players in the Dodger interview room and take a picture with them. Three sessions are available: 11:00 a.m.with Kenta Maeda, 1:00 p.m. with Julio Urias and Jose De Leon and 3:00 p.m. with Dave Roberts. Each session will be moderated by Dodger Director Digital and Print Content Jon Weisman and interpreted when necessary. This experience will last approximately 45 minutes. Players and coaches are subject to change without notice. Limit one (1) photograph per person. No autographs.

Hit Like a Pro

Take a batting lesson from a current or former Dodger player in the visiting team batting cage. Five sessions are available: Maury Wills (10:30 a.m.), Trayce Thompson (11:30 a.m.), Rob Segedin (1:00 p.m.), Steve Garvey (2:00 p.m.) and Kiké Hernandez (3:00 p.m.) In addition to the player, a professional hitting instructor will also be present. This experience will last approximately one hour and is capped at 12 registrants per session. Dodger personnel subject to change without notice.

Pitch Like a Pro

Take a pitching lesson from a current or former Dodger in the Dodger bullpen. Five sessions are available: Alex Wood (10:30 a.m.), Rich Hill (11:30 a.m.), Ross Stripling (1:00 p.m.),Brock Stewart (2:00 p.m.) and Charlie Hough (3:00 p.m.) In addition to the player, a professional pitching instructor will also be present. This experience will last approximately one hour and is capped at 12 registrants per session. Dodger personnel subject to change without notice. This experience will change locations if there is inclement weather.

Train Like a Pro

Train like a professional baseball player in an intimate environment inside the Dodger Stadium weight room with Dodgers Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Brandon McDaniel. Receive a unique health assessment and wellness plan catered to your fitness goals. During this one hour session, Brandon will evaluate your current fitness level and put your through a series of workouts that players such as what Joc Pederson and Adrian Gonzalez do every day. Athletic apparel strongly recommended. Five sessions are available: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.,1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. This experience will last approximately one hour and is capped at four (4) registrants per session.

This event will take place rain or shine; although in case of inclement weather some on-field activities may have to be curtailed.

FanFest will include on-stage interviews from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. SNLA hosts Alanna Rizzo Tony Gwynn Jr., John Hartung and Kelli Tennant will conduct interviews along with AM 570 LA Sports David Vassegh. Guests throughout the day will include current and former players, coaches and Dodger broadcasters Charley Steiner, Joe Davis, Jaime Jarrin and Jorge Jarrin.

FanFest features various family friendly activities such as batting cages, various game inflatables, a rock wall, carnival games, video games, live music, photo opportunities, food and beverages. In addition, Opening Day mini plans, season tickets, premium tickets, individual and group tickets and World Baseball Classic tickets for the WBC championship series on March 20-22 at Dodger Stadium will be on sale during the event.

LADF will host its third annual Yard Sale with one-of-a-kind Dodger items for budgets of all sizes, including jerseys, T-shirts and more. LADF will also have a Mystery Bag Fundraiser where fans can purchase an official Major League baseball autographed by a current, future prospect or former Dodger for a $40 donation, autographed photos for $20 and autographed jerseys for an $80 donation while supplies last. Proceeds benefit the programs and charitable giving of LADF.

Fans will be able to buy mini plans and season tickets, which guarantee Opening Day at FanFest. Also, individual tickets will go on sale exclusively online on Friday, January 27, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at www.dodgers.com. At that time, fans can purchase individual tickets to all 2017 season games and a very limited number of Opening Day tickets. The best way to guarantee Opening Day tickets is to purchase a mini plan. More information on Dodger mini plans can be found by visiting www.dodgers.com/miniplans. Additionally, season seat holders will have priority access to purchase FanFest autograph session tickets.

Complete details on FanFest presented by Coca-Cola can be found by visiting www.dodgers.com/fanfest.

(Article courtesy of Dodgers PR Department)

 

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2 Responses to “FanFest 2017 promises to be best yet”

  1. Gail Johnson Gail Johnson says:

    Wow, this sounds like a fantastic event! What a 1st class organization. Wish I could be there.

    • Ron Cervenka says:

      Went on-line with my super secret season ticket holder MVP code to purchase a Julio Urias autograph voucher. They were sold out. Hmmmmm….

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