Updated Redsfest schedule

From the Reds:

CINCINNATI - Kahn’s Redsfest 2007, presented by Great American Insurance Group, benefiting the Reds Community Fund, will be held at Duke Energy Center in downtown Cincinnati from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Friday and from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Tickets are on sale via the internet at reds.com, by phone locally at (513) 381-REDS or toll free at (877) 647-REDS and at all area Meijer stores. One-day tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for fans 12 and under, while two-day tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for kids.


After a 2-year absence because of construction on the convention center, last year's bigger and better Redsfest drew a record crowd of more than 18,000 over two days. The first 10,000 fans attending Redsfest 2007 each day will receive a commemorative drawstring backpack and a DVD featuring highlights from last season.

Scheduled to attend are new manager Dusty Baker along with current players Adam Dunn (Friday only), Aaron Harang, Bronson Arroyo, Homer Bailey (Saturday only), Matt Belisle, Todd Coffey, Brandon Phillips, Jared Burton, Ryan Freel, Jeff Keppinger, Marcus McBeth, David Ross, Brad Salmon, Joey Votto, Bill Bray, Javier Valentin, Juan Castro, Bobby Livingston and Ryan Hanigan and Major League coaches Mark Berry, Billy Hatcher, Brook Jacoby, Dick Pole, Juan Lopez and Mike Stefanski.

Former Reds players expected to attend are Cesar Geronimo, George Foster, Chuck Harmon, Lee May, Tom Browning, Tommy Helms, Leo Cardenas, Todd Benzinger, Eric Davis, Ted Power, Jim O’Toole, Ron Oester, Chris Welsh and Jeff Brantley. They will be joined by minor league prospects Jay Bruce, Chris Dickerson, Richie Gardner, Drew Stubbs, Daryl Thompson, Justin Turner, Craig Tatum, Chris Valaika and Todd Frazier. In addition to Welsh and Brantley, broadcasters Marty and Thom Brennaman also will host the weekend's festivities.

Highlights of the first day’s activities on the Toyota Main Stage will feature the announcement of the 2007 Reds team awards at 5:15 p.m., the introduction of new manager Dusty Baker at 5:30, the introduction of the Reds Hall of Fame Class of 2008 at 5:45 and a tribute to Joe Nuxhall at 6:00.

Also on Friday, Reds star pitcher Bronson Arroyo will highlight a concert presented by Cintas that also features Noah Hunt, lead singer of the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, beginning at 8:00 p.m., and the Reds Community Fund Wiffle Ball Tournament's Elite Eight Showdown starts at 4:00 at the Gorilla Glue Field of Dreams.

On Redsfest Saturday, the Reds Community Fund Celebrity Poker Tournament, presented by Alvis Materials, will be held in the grand ballroom beginning at 5:00 p.m.. Celebrities will include current and former Reds players, coaches, front office executives and local personalities. Participants must be at least 18 years old. The tax-deductible entry fee is $200 per person. To sign up for the Texas Hold 'Em style tournament, visit reds.com, call (513) 765-7235 or sign up at Redsfest. Tickets at $25 are available to fans 18 and older who just want to watch the action.

Other activities scheduled for the main stage on Saturday include a kids only press conference involving Reds players, a Reds Idol karaoke contest, a Hooters wing eating contest and the Reds Hot Stove Report with general manager Wayne Krivsky and new manager Dusty Baker.

Fans will be able to enjoy several exhibits from the Reds Hall of Fame, including Reds World Series trophies, a Reds memorabilia gallery, Belterra Sports Bar and an interactive area that will feature the Fun Zone, Gear Up batting cages, Beacon Orthopedics & Sports Medicine speed pitch, Executive Transportation steal home challenge and Miracle League Field.

At www.reds.com/redsfest, fans can keep updated on ticket information, confirmed activites, events and current/former players attending Kahn’s Redsfest 2007, presented by Great American Insurance Group, benefiting the Reds Community Fund. That special site also can be accessed via reds.com and will be updated continuously until the event begins.



Kahn’s Redsfest Preliminary Event Listing

All events subject to change



Toyota Main Stage

Friday 4:00-4:45 Redsfest Friday Kick Off Show, featuring Freekbass

December 7 5:00-5:15 Reds Community Fund Press Conference to unveil 2008 Miracle League initiatives

5:15-5:30 Announcement of the 2007 Reds team awards

5:30-5:45 Introduction of new manager Dusty Baker and 2008 Reds players

5:45-6:00 Introduction of the Reds Hall of Fame Class of 2008

6:00-6:15 Tribute to Joe Nuxhall

6:30-7:30 Kids only press conference with Reds players, presented by Mr. Redlegs Chew

8:00-10:00 Concert featuring Bronson Arroyo and special guests Noah Hunt & The All Stars



Saturday

December 8 11:00-noon Redsfest Saturday Kick Off Show, featuring the Pete Wagner Dixieland Band

Noon-1:00 Reds Hot Stove Report with GM Wayne Krivsky and manager Dusty Baker

1:00-1:30 "Ask The Alumni," presented by Baseball Heaven

1:30-2:15 Reds Idol karaoke contest with celebrity Reds judges

2:30-3:00 Hooters wing eating contest

3:00-4:00 Kids only press conference with Reds players, presented by Mr. Redlegs Chew

4:00-5:00 “From the Field” with manager Dusty Baker and members of the Reds' coaching staff

5:00-6:00 Reds Hall of Fame Jeopardy finals, presented by Kroger

6:00-7:00 Redsfest 2007 Closing Act, featuring The Screaming Mimes



Gorilla Glue “Field of Dreams”

Field activities will include home run contests and an adult Wiffle Ball tournament.



Reds Community Fund Miracle League Field

Field activities will include Wiffle Ball batting practice for kids of all ages, youth baseball clinics, Reds Rookie Success League games, Miracle League games and RCF Match program games.



Belterra Sports Bar furnished by Watson’s

Featuring pool tables, foosball tables, video games and flat screen televisions broadcasting live sporting events in High Definition provided by Time Warner Cable.



Reds Heads Booth

Be among the first kids to join the Reds Heads for 2008! The official kids club of the Cincinnati Reds, the Reds Heads will begin their 2008 membership drive at Redsfest.



Interactive Areas

Fun Zone featuring video games, baseball inflatable bouncer/slide, wild pitch interactive, Gear Up batting cages, Beacon Orthopedics & Sports Medicine speed pitches and Executive Transportation steal home challenge.



Majestic Merchandise Area

Featuring authentic jerseys that can be personalized on site.



Reds Ticketing Area

Featuring information about premium, season and group tickets and Reds gift cards.



Reds Hall of Fame Exhibit

Featuring Negro Leagues display, Women in Baseball display, Reds history timeline and Kroger Reds Jeopardy.



Reds Memorabilia Gallery, presented by Cincinnati Regional Tourism Network

Featuring hard to find collectibles from collectors such as CEI Sports, Planet Collectibles and more.



Reds Community Fund Store

Featuring silent auctions, raffles and the opportunity to purchase baseball memorabilia such as autographed game worn jerseys, hats and bats. Proceeds to benefit the Reds Community Fund.



Photo Opportunities

Reds.com Dream Room with “register to win,” Delta team photo featuring the 1990 World Series Champion Reds, Superior Dental Care clubhouse scene featuring Great American Ball Park replica lockers, Jeff Wyler Automotive Family "At the Wall Catch" and New Era "Walk Off Home Run."



Interactive Vehicles

Time Warner kids truck, the Spiderwick Chronicles interactive bus, Major League Baseball's Road Show, Toyoto pit pass and Pepsi live truck.



Autograph Booths

Presented by Duke Energy, CEI Sports, Sargento, AE Door & Window Co., Jones the Florist and Banquet/Kroger kids only booth.



Photograph Booths

Presented by National City, Cintas and Skyline.



Joe Nuxhall Memorial Booth

Will feature memorabilia, fan tributes, highlight reels and a free commemorative art card while supplies last.