Los Angeles Dodgers 2017 FanFest is set for Saturday, Jan. 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dodger Stadium parking lot gates open at 9:30 a.m. Parking and entry to the fifth-annual event once again is free to the public, but each fan must obtain a ticket in order to attend.
FanFest tickets are available here, while a limited number of autograph session vouchers and VIP experience vouchers go on sale beginning, Thursday, Jan. 19 at 1:00 p.m. PT via www.dodgers.com/fanfest.
Season ticket holders and premium ticket holders will have priority access to autograph session and VIP experience vouchers on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT. Vouchers will need to be purchased in order to obtain an autograph or attend a VIP experience.
All autograph session tickets benefit the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) and support LADF programs. LADF will host its third annual Yard Sale with one-of-a-kind items 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 Dodgers prospect, or current or former player 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.
Spectrum SportsNet LA hosts Alanna Rizzo, Tony Gwynn Jr., John Hartung, Kelli Tennant, and David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports Radio will conduct on-stage interviews during FanFest from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Available for purchase will be Dodgers Opening Day mini plans, season tickets, premium tickets, individual and group tickets and World Baseball Classic tickets for the WBC Championship Series, which is being played at Dodger Stadium from March 20-22.
FanFest is scheduled to take place regardless of the forecast, however inclement weather could affect some on-field activities.
CONTINUE READING: Which Players Are Signing Autographs, Details Of VIP Experiences
The scheduled FanFest autograph sessions are as follows and subject to change:
Session 1, 10:10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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
Session 2, 11:10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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
Session 3, 12:10 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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
Session 4, 1:10 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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
Session 5, 2:10 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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
Session 6, 3:10 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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
In addition to the autograph sessions, 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. No personal items will be signed at this activation.
CONTINUE READING: VIP Experiences
VIP experiences (subject to change):
Deluxe Clubhouse Tour and Locker Photo
Take a peek inside the Dodgers clubhouse on this exclusive tour. Highlights also include visiting the club’s bullpen, looking at the Dodgers weight room and batting cage, stopping in the 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. Every piece of memorabilia inside the booth has been authenticated.
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
In December, the Dodgers announced a pop-up museum with tour dates scheduled into the start of Spring Training. FanFest provides an opportunity to visit the museum in an interactive setting.
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.) will tell stories during their respective time slot. 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. A
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. 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 autograph per person.
Meet and Greet
Participate in a meet and greet with a Dodgers 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. Players are subject to change without notice.
Attendees must bring their own camera for the photo opportunity and own item to be autographed. Limit of one photo per person and one autographed item per person.
Fans-Only Press Conference and Photo
Participate in an exclusive question and answer session with a current Dodgers players in the 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 Dodgers Director Digital and Print Content Jon Weisman and interpreted when necessary. Players and coaches are subject to change without notice. Limit one photograph per person. No autographs.
Hit Like a Pro
Take a batting lesson from a current or former Dodgers 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. Dodgers personnel subject to change without notice.
Pitch Like a Pro
Take a pitching lesson from a current or former Dodger in the 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 also is capped at 12 registrants per session. Dodgers 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.
McDaniel will evaluate your current fitness level and put your through a series of workouts that players such as Joc Pederson and Adrian Gonzalez complete on a daily basis. Athletic apparel is strongly recommended for this experience.
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 registrants per session.