Have you ever wanted to meet Ronald Acuna Jr.? Do you want a photo with Ian Anderson? Would it be fun for your kids to get some baseball instruction from Atlanta Braves players and coaches? Here’s your chance.
On January 20-21, Braves Fest will offer fans the opportunity to meet and celebrate the Atlanta Braves team with interactive experiences spanning across Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta. This family-friendly event will feature player photos, Q&As, baseball clinics, family attractions and games, on-field activities, live entertainment, panel discussions with players and coaches, and more. All proceeds will benefit the Atlanta Braves Foundation.
Tickets for autograph sessions and the Braves Fest Gala went on sale last month, and limited quantities are still available at www.Braves.com/BravesFest. All other events are FREE and non-ticketed.
Additional autograph sessions will go on sale today, January 10 at 12 p.m. at www.Braves.com/BravesFest. A-List Members will have presale access at 10 a.m. Each autograph session costs $100 per person and will include two Atlanta Braves players.
The Braves Fest Gala is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 20.
Here’s the schedule of events on Saturday, Jan. 21.
9:50 a.m. Braves Fest Opening Rally – Georgia Power Pavilion Stage
An energetic pep rally with BLOOPER and players.
10:30 a.m. BLOOPER’s Surprise Birthday Celebration – Georgia Power Pavilion Stage
It’s BLOOPER’s birthday! Join us for a surprise party and take a photo with him.
10:45 a.m. Instructional Baseball Clinic: Hitting – Visiting Bullpen
Braves coaches and players will offer their insights. Great for kids, coaches, and parents.
10:45 a.m. Reading with the Braves – Kids Club Corner in the Truist Community Corner
Players read children’s books to kids.
11:00 a.m. Bringing the Heat: A Pitching Discussion – Braves Fest Stage in the Konica Minolta Conference Center
A discussion with Braves pitchers moderated by Bally Sports South Broadcaster Paul Byrd
11:30 a.m. Instructional Baseball Clinic: Pitching – Visiting Bullpen
Braves coaches and players will offer their insights. Great for kids, coaches, and parents.
11:30 a.m. Kids HR Derby – Play Ball Alley (Between Yard House and Goldberg’s)
Kids team with players in a fun competition. Visit Play Ball Alley between 10:00am and 11:15am for a chance to be “drafted” into the competition.
11:45 a.m. Reading with the Braves – Kids Club Corner in the Truist Community Corner
Players read children’s books to kids.
12:00 p.m. Kids Only Press Conference – Braves Fest Stage in the Konica Minolta Conference Center
Kids ask the questions in this interactive Q&A moderated by Bally Sports “Braves Live” Host Treavor Scales
12:30 p.m. Instructional Baseball Clinic: Fielding – Visiting Bullpen
Braves coaches and players will offer their insights. Great for kids, coaches, and parents.
12:30 p.m. “MLB The Show” Live Competition – Silverspot Cinema
Watch and interact with our players during a LIVE Gaming competition on the big screen.
12:45 p.m. Reading with the Braves – Kids Club Corner in Truist Community Corner
Players read children’s books to kids.
1:00 p.m. State of the Team Address – Braves Fest Stage in the Konica Minolta Conference Center
Alex Anthopoulos shares his outlook on the 2023 season including new rules and balanced schedule. Moderated by Atlanta Braves Radio Network Broadcaster Ben Ingram.
1:30 p.m. Braves Fashion Show – Inside LIVE at The Battery Atlanta
The Braves Clubhouse Store will showcase some of the newest items for 2023 inside Sports and Social.
1:30 p.m. Instructional Baseball Clinic: Hitting – Visiting Bullpen
Braves coaches and players will offer their insights. Great for kids, coaches, and parents.
1:30 p.m. Kids HR Derby – Play Ball Alley (Between Yard House and Goldberg’s)
Kids team with players in a fun competition. Visit Play Ball Alley between 12:00pm and 1:15pm for a chance to be “drafted” into the competition.
1:45 p.m. Reading with the Braves – Kids Club Corner in the Truist Community Corner
Players read children’s books to kids.
2:00 p.m. Los Bravos Q&A – Braves Fest Stage in the Konica Minolta Conference Center
A bilingual discussion with our Spanish-speaking players.
2:15 p.m. Instructional Baseball Clinic: Catching – Visiting Bullpen
Braves coaches and players will offer their insights. Great for kids, coaches, and parents.
2:45 p.m. Reading with the Braves – Kids Club Corner in the Truist Community Corner
Players read children’s books to kids.
3:00 p.m. Infield Insights – Braves Fest Stage in the Konica Minolta Conference Center
A discussion with our infielders moderated by Atlanta Braves Radio Network Broadcaster Ben Ingram.
3:00 p.m. “MLB The Show” Live Competition – Silverspot Cinema
Watch and interact with our players during a LIVE Gaming competition on the big screen.
3:00 p.m. Instructional Baseball Clinic: Fielding – Visiting Bullpen
Braves coaches and players will offer their insights. Great for kids, coaches, and parents.
3:30 p.m. Kids HR Derby – Play Ball Alley (Between Yard House and Goldberg’s)
Kids team with players in a fun competition. Visit Play Ball Alley between 2:00pm and 3:15pm for a chance to be “drafted” into the competition.
Additional activities throughout the day include the Atlanta Braves Foundation Yard Sale featuring a variety of Braves merchandise and unique memorabilia, Braves Fest Block Party with a live DJ, street performers and sidewalk chalk artists, the opportunity to bowl a frame alongside a Braves player at Bowl with the Braves, Bally Sports Braves LIVE Desk Photo Station and 360 Video Experience.
Live entertainment will be provided throughout the day at the Georgia Power Pavilion and The Battery Atlanta Plaza, featuring performances by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ Raven Rock Dancers, Atlanta Braves Heavy Hitters Drumline, and more.
[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]
RELATED: See more things to do around town
[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
©2022 Cox Media Group
