2014 Dodgers Fan Fest - Photos and Recap

On Saturday February 1, 2014, the Dodgers hosted their 2014 Fan Fest at Dodger Stadium.  Their new system of selling vouchers for two autographs in exchange for a $10 donation seemed to work and be well organized.  I was lucky enough to purchase a few vouchers but did not end up with some of the bigger names like Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp, and Carl Crawford.

The first autograph session started at 10:00am and I had a voucher for the Nomar Garciaparra and Javy Guerra line.  For the 11:00am session I had two vouchers for the Hyun-jin Ryu and Ned Colletti line and two vouchers for the Tim Wallach and Shawn Green line.  Luckily I ran into some fellow Dodger graphers and in exchange for one of my Ryu vouchers, Franz G. of gillcardsandbeyond blog agreed to get Ryu's auto on a ROMLB for me.

For the 12:00pm session I had a voucher for the Dee Gordon and Jerry Hairston Jr. line.  The next session started at 1:00pm and I had a voucher for the Charley Steiner and Don Mattingly line.  While waiting for the 2:00pm session to start I saw Alanna Rizzo of SportsNet LA filming some intros and was able to get her autograph on an 8x10.  For the 2:00pm session I had two vouchers for the Rick Monday and Mark McGwire line.  I ran into Steve B. while at Fan Fest and sold him my extra Monday/McGwire voucher. Steve thanks again for the Dee Gordon photo!

The last session was the 3:00pm session and I had two Nick Buss and Eric Karros vouchers.  It was a long day in parking lot B but it was well worth it.  I was able to add several Dodger autographs to my collection and was finally able to add some players that I haven't been able to get in the past.

It was good running in to lots of familiar faces including, Franz G., DodgerBobble, Steve B., Roland L., and David P. from davidsautographsignings blog.  Take a look below at my newest acquisitions.

Nomar Jersey, Hyun-jin Ryu, Tim Wallach, Shawn Green and Eric Karros ROMLB

Mattingly bobblegraph, McGwire bat, Shawn Green bat, Charley Steiner and Ned Colletti cards

Nick Buss(2), Rick Monday, Wallach & Karros all on 8x10

Dee Gordon, Javy Guerra, Jerry Hairston Jr. & Alanna Rizzo all on 8x10

True to the Blue!

Dodgers Release Info for 2012 Fan Fest

The Dodgers have released details for Fan Fest.  Fan Fest will take place in Lot 6 from 12pm until game time.
Via Dodgers.com:

There will be a variety of activities for the whole family including current and former player appearances, live music and entertainment, and a memorabilia exhibit featuring the Dodgers team historian.
Other activities include

• Sports Bounce Center
• MLB Network Strikeout Zone
• Batting cage
• Dodger speed pitch inflatable
• Velcro wall
• Custom Photo Flip Books
• Personalized Baseball Card Booth
• Play by Play broadcast center
• State Farm Whiffleball Field for kids
• Face painting

Food and beverages will also be available at FanFest, including a VIP area for Season Ticket Holders!

Autograph Area Access at Dodger Stadium 50th Anniversary Fan Fest

Due to circumstances beyond our control, not all players or coaches may be available on this date. Any player and coach present is subject to availability.
Event will be conducted on a first-in-line-first-served basis, we reserve the right to post and enforce line cut-offs. These postings will indicate that guests may not be guaranteed an autograph from a specific player or coach during a specific posted time if you are in line beyond the posting. These postings will be enforced at each station.

Player Autograph Guidelines

• You may bring personal items for autographs. You are welcome to bring a photo, ball, and jersey, baseball bat or sports memorabilia to be autographed.
• One autograph item per player or coach per station. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• In order for as many Dodger fans as possible to receive an autograph, no photos with players or coaches will be permitted.
• Players will not be personalizing autographs.
• Players may NOT sign a blank piece of paper.
• If you choose to vacate your space in any line at any time during the autograph session or impede the lines' progress voluntarily, you will be removed from the line. This will be strictly enforced.
• You may not have someone reserve a space in any autograph line. Cutting lines is not permitted and may result in dismissal from the event.

To all my fellow Dodger fans and fellow autograph seekers, remember we want this to become an annual event so let's keep the autograph lines civil!

True to the Blue!

12:00-12:30pm Scott Elbert Elian Herrera Adam Kennedy Josh Lindblom Jerry Sands Matt Treanor Scott Van Slyke 1:00pm-1:30pm Ron Cey Steve Garvey Davey Lopes Bill Russell

12:30-1:00pm Chris Capuano Matt Guerrier Tony Gwynn Jr. Justin Sellers Jamey Wright

2:00pm-2:30pm Ronald Belisario Todd Coffey A.J. Ellis Mark Ellis Andre Ethier Javy Guerra Ted Lilly James Loney 3:30pm-4:00pm Al "The Bull" Ferrara Ken McMullen Dennis Powell Derrel Thomas

2:30pm-3:00pm Bobby Abreu Chad Billingsley Dee Gordon Jerry Hairston Aaron Harang Kenley Jansen

4:00pm-4:30pm Billy Ashley Lee Lacy Kenny Landreaux Wes Parker 5:00pm-5:30pm Jaime Jarrin Fernando Valenzuela Pepe Yniguez 5:30pm-6:00pm Tommy Lasorda

4:30pm- 5:00pm Jimmy Campanis Tommy Davis Chuck Essigian Sweet Lou Johnson