Arizona Diamondbacks Fan Fest

Each year the Arizona Diamondbacks invite the local Phoenix area fans to a fan appreciation day. They call it Fan Fest. There are autograph session, photograph sessions, ballpark tours, radio panel Q&A sessions, giveaways, shopping and more. Don't forget the pitching, hitting and fielding clinics for the kids! This year the following Arizona Diamondbacks are scheduled to appear (subject to change): Doug Davis, Stephen Drew, Dan Haren, Conor Jackson, Miguel Montero, Augie Ojeda, Mark Reynolds, Max Scherzer, Chris Snyder, Chad Tracy, Justin Upton and Chris Young, manger Bob Melvin, bench coach Kirk Gibson and pitching coach Bryan Price. Also scheduled are D-backs alumni Jay Bell, Matt Williams, Reggie Sanders, Omar Daal and Kelly Stinnett, broadcasters Daron Sutton, Mark Grace, Greg Schulte, Tom Candiotti, Jeff Munn, Miguel Quintana and Oscar Soria.

In 2009 the Arizona Diamondbacks will hold Fan Fest on February 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Chase Field in downtown Phoenix, AZ.

Enjoy these photos of Fan Fest 2008.

D-backs Fan Fest highlights include:

• D-backs home clubhouse tours
• Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation “Yard Sale” and D-backs’ wives silent auction
• Question and answer seminars on the SUBWAY Stage hosted by the D-backs broadcasters
• Live Sports 620 KTAR broadcast and “You Make the Call” play-by-play booth
• FOX Sports Arizona “Be a Fan” promotional advertising campaign shoot and Kidkaster video essays
• Family Fun Zone featuring interactive inflatables, including the U.S. Army Bungee Run and U.S. Army Enchanted Obstacle Course
• SUBWAY Wiffle ball fields and clinics and a baseball skills area, which will feature the Qwest High speed dash and speed pitch, as well as groundball and fly ball drills
• Sports card and memorabilia show
• Partners Pavilion featuring Arizona Republic, H&R Block, Pepsi, Qwest, U.S. Army, and MLB Advanced Media

10 Things To Know Before You Go To Fan Fest

1. Fan Fest is free to attend. It's an appreciation day for the Arizona Diamondbacks fans.
2. You'll probably have to pay for parking, maybe $10 or more, unless you are wiling to walk more than five or six blocks, and depending on what else is going on in downtown Phoenix that day.
3. There are giveaways and contests, but expect to stand on long lines. The staff tries to keep them moving though, so be patient. It's part of the fun!
4. At the D-Backs Fan Fest some of the players and some of the coaches will appear to sign autographs and pose for photos. Bring your camera!
5. The autographs and photos work on a voucher system. There is a $5 charge for the voucher, and the proceeds all go to benefit Arizona Diamondbacks charities. Get to Fan Fest early! Once the vouchers are sold out, no other ones will be issued and you won't get those autographs.
6. Bring your own caps, shirts, and baseball cards if that's what you want autographed. Otherwise, players and coaches will use their own glossy photos to autograph for you, no extra charge.
7. The Team Shop is open on Fan Fest day. There are vendor booths set up where you can purchase collectibles and baseball memorabilia.
8. Outside, weather permitting, kids have an opportunity to participate in basic clinics with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Image how cool it would be to hit a wiffle ball off Dan Haren or Doug Davis!
9. For many Fan Fest attendees, the highlight of the day is the ability to go into the D-backs dugout and walk through the locker room.
10. On Fan Fest Day, you can also take a look at any seats that may still be available for season ticket subscriptions.

For more details about Dbacks Fan Fest call 602-462-FEST (3378).

_{All dates, times, prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.}