2009 REDSFEST Highlights

1209REDSFEST.jpgFOX Sports Ohio Redsfest presented by Kahn’s, benefiting The Reds Community Fund at The Duke Energy Convention Center
? Friday, Dec. 4, 4pm to 11pm
? Saturday, Dec. 5, 11am to 7pm

Tickets on sale at the door, at reds.com/redsfest or (513) 381-REDS
? 2-Day tickets are $20 for adults; $10 for kids (12 and younger)
? 1-Day tickets are $15 for adults; $7 for kids (12 and younger)
? Children under 3 admitted free

Redsfest Facts
? With admission, fans will have access to autograph and photo booths featuring current and former Reds players, interactive games for kids of all ages, hard-to-find memorabilia and much more.             
? Free Reds winter cap and free drawstring backpack to the first 10,000 fans each day.
? Expected to raise $100,000 for the Reds Community Fund and its baseball-themed outreach programs.
? $10,000 first prize for the Reds Community Fund Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament presented by Prestige AV & Creative Services.

Redsfest on Twitter
? Follow the Reds on Twitter (www.twitter.com/CincinnatiReds) and receive updates all weekend on which players will be in the autograph and photograph booths an hour in advance of each session!

Over 60 current and former players are scheduled to appear
? Brandon Phillips, Jay Bruce, Joey Votto, Bronson Arroyo, Chris Dickerson, Dusty Baker, 2010 Reds Hall of Fame inductees Chris Sabo and Pedro Borbon…and many more!

20th anniversary tribute to the 1990 World Series Champions
? Meet the stars of the 1990 World Series champs: Todd Benzinger, Glenn Braggs, Tom Browning, Eric Davis, Billy Hatcher, Barry Larkin, Hal Morris, Ron Oester, Joe Oliver, Lou Piniella, Sabo, Scott Scudder and Herm Winningham. 

All Reds on Radio and TV broadcasters
? Marty & Thom Brennaman, Jeff “The Cowboy” Brantley, Chris Welsh, Jim Kelch, Jim Day and Jeff Piecoro

Main Stage highlights
? Friday, 6:20pm: Reds players past and present introductions (60+ current and former players)
? Friday, 8:15pm: 20th Anniversary 1990 World Series Q&A
? Friday, 9:30pm: Cintas Concert featuring The Rusty Griswolds
? Saturday, 1:30pm: Bronson Arroyo Concert featuring Elan Trotman presented by Best Buy
? Saturday, 2:30pm: Redsfest Cooking Show featuring Cooking with Caitlin presented by Kahn’s
? Saturday, 5:35pm: “Fan Versus Votto” PlayStation Longest Hit Challenge
? Both days: Kids-only press conferences, mascot skits and the Harlem Globetrotters  

Plenty of events and activities for fans of all ages
? Nine autograph and photograph booths featuring current and former players all weekend
? Reds Community Corner presented by Bob Evans featuring game-used, game-worn and autographed items
? Reds Hall of Fame exhibit featuring World Series trophies plus autographed/collectable merchandise for sale
? Belterra Sports Bar with 10 TV’s showing live sports all weekend, including the UC vs Pitt game at Noon on Sat.                 
? Kids Fun Zone with interactive exhibits and games
? Majestic Team Shop with authentic Reds gear

Reds Holiday Ticket Packs on sale!
? Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? The Reds Holiday Ticket Packs are available exclusively at Redsfest. Look for the green balloons to purchase the Reds Holiday Ticket Packs for just $20. Includes a Reds hat and $20 gift certificate good towards the purchase of tickets for the 2010 season.
? Also on sale at Redsfest will be tickets to the “Opening Night” game on Wednesday, April 7 and the Reds Hall of Fame Induction Gala on Sunday, July 18. 

Goodyear, Arizona
? Get acquainted with the Reds new Spring Training home! Displays on hand to give you the feel of Spring and representatives from Goodyear, Arizona will be on-site to discuss what the city has to offer. Plan your springtime family vacation at Redsfest!

-JM
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