Dodger fans planning to attend the fourth annual off-season FanFest presented by State Farm will need to go online and download a ticket to the event being held on Saturday, January 30. For the first time, FanFest tickets will be required to gain entry into Dodger Stadium, meaning 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. and will feature appearances and autographs from Dodger players, coaches and legends. FanFest is free and open to the public, but you must obtain a 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.
Autograph session tickets will go on sale soon. An announcement will be made on the player schedule and the sale of these tickets. All autograph session ticket proceeds will benefit the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF). Donations will support LADF programs and provide assistance to community organizations in the areas of education and literacy, health and wellness and sports and recreation. There will also be VIP Experiences fans can purchase from Player Meet-and-Greets and Q & As, Batting and Pitching Lessons, and Clubhouse and Press Box tours.
In addition to autograph sessions with current and former Dodger players and coaches, FanFest will feature various family friendly activities, including interactive games and activities and all fans will be able to partake in a run the bases experience. FanFest’s main stage will feature interviews with current and former Dodgers. Fans can hang out in the @Dodgers social media lounge which will also feature a charging station, photo area with oversized MLB.com Clubhouse stickers and RBI Baseball on Xbox.
Photo opportunities inside the Dodger dugout and with the World Series trophy will also be part of FanFest. Dodger merchandise will be on sale and Levy Restaurants will provide various food and beverage offerings for purchase. Dodger partners State Farm, Budweiser, Montejo, Chef Merito, Coca-Cola, Welk Resorts, Hi-Chew, Sunrun, Blue Prints, Gazillion Bubbles, LA Times, Marika and broadcast partners Sportsnet LA and AM570 LA Sports will partake in FanFest with family-friendly activations and giveaways.
LADF will host its second 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 or former Dodger for a $40 donation and autographed jerseys for an $80 donation while supplies last. Proceeds benefit the programs and charitable giving of LADF.
This event will take place rain or shine; although in case of inclement weather some on-field activities may have to be curtailed.
Fans will be able to buy Opening Day mini plans and individual game tickets, excluding Opening Day, at FanFest. Also, the Dodgers’ annual On Sale will be held exclusively online on Friday, January 29, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at www.dodgers.com. At that time, fans can purchase individual tickets to all 2016 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.
(Article courtesy of Dodgers PR Department)