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Redsfest, a Cincinnati Reds fan gathering and activity convention, returned this year for the first time since 2019 – just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The family-friendly event featured current and former player appearances, autograph and photograph sessions, interactive games, mascot performances and other entertainment at Duke Energy Convention Center on Dec. 2 and 3, 2022.
More than 70 Reds personalities were on hand, including Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell, first baseman Joey Votto, outfielders Nick Senzel and Stuart Fairchild, second baseman Jonathan India, catcher Tyler Stephenson and others. Fans also enjoyed a performance by the Zac Brown Band, which will play Great American Ball Park after the Reds battle the Milwaukee Brewers on June 2.
The Reds will kick off the 2023 season with a home opener against NL Central opponent the Pittsburgh Pirates on March 30 at Great American Ball Park. Cincinnati went 62-100 in 2022, just the second time the Reds have racked up 100 or more losses.
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto signs items during Redsfest, held at Duke Energy Center downtown on Dec. 2-3, 2022. Photo: Ron ValleThe Cincinnati Reds’ Redsfest was held at Duke Energy Center downtown Dec. 2-3, 2022. Photo: Ron ValleThe Cincinnati Reds’ Redsfest was held at Duke Energy Center downtown Dec. 2-3, 2022. Photo: Ron ValleThe Cincinnati Reds’ Redsfest was held at Duke Energy Center downtown Dec. 2-3, 2022. Photo: Ron ValleThe Cincinnati Reds’ Redsfest was held at Duke Energy Center downtown Dec. 2-3, 2022. Photo: Ron ValleCincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson signs items during Redsfest, held at Duke Energy Center downtown on Dec. 2-3, 2022. Photo: Ron ValleThe Zac Brown Band performs during The Cincinnati Reds’ Redsfest, which was held at Duke Energy Center downtown Dec. 2-3, 2022. Photo: Ron ValleCincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India poses with a fan during Redsfest, held at Duke Energy Center downtown on Dec. 2-3, 2022. 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Photo: Ron ValleThe Cincinnati Reds’ Redsfest was held at Duke Energy Center downtown Dec. 2-3, 2022. Photo: Ron ValleCincinnati Reds manager David Bell signs items during Redsfest, held at Duke Energy Center downtown on Dec. 2-3, 2022. Photo: Ron ValleCincinnati Reds starting pitcher Connor Overton signs items during Redsfest, held at Duke Energy Center downtown on Dec. 2-3, 2022. Photo: Ron ValleThe Cincinnati Reds’ Redsfest was held at Duke Energy Center downtown Dec. 2-3, 2022. Photo: Ron ValleThe Zac Brown Band performs during The Cincinnati Reds’ Redsfest, which was held at Duke Energy Center downtown Dec. 2-3, 2022. Photo: Ron ValleThe Cincinnati Reds’ Redsfest was held at Duke Energy Center downtown Dec. 2-3, 2022. Photo: Ron ValleCincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India poses with fans during Redsfest, held at Duke Energy Center downtown on Dec. 2-3, 2022. Photo: Ron ValleThe Cincinnati Reds’ Redsfest was held at Duke Energy Center downtown Dec. 2-3, 2022. Photo: Ron ValleCincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India signs items during Redsfest, held at Duke Energy Center downtown on Dec. 2-3, 2022. Photo: Ron ValleCincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel signs items during Redsfest, held at Duke Energy Center downtown on Dec. 2-3, 2022. Photo: Ron ValleCincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto signs items during Redsfest, held at Duke Energy Center downtown on Dec. 2-3, 2022. Photo: Ron ValleThe Cincinnati Reds’ Redsfest was held at Duke Energy Center downtown Dec. 2-3, 2022. Photo: Ron ValleThe Cincinnati Reds’ Redsfest was held at Duke Energy Center downtown Dec. 2-3, 2022. Photo: Ron ValleThe Cincinnati Reds’ Redsfest was held at Duke Energy Center downtown Dec. 2-3, 2022. Photo: Ron ValleThe Cincinnati Reds’ Redsfest was held at Duke Energy Center downtown Dec. 2-3, 2022. Photo: Ron ValleThe Cincinnati Reds’ Redsfest was held at Duke Energy Center downtown Dec. 2-3, 2022. Photo: Ron ValleThe Cincinnati Reds’ Redsfest was held at Duke Energy Center downtown Dec. 2-3, 2022. Photo: Ron ValleCincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto signs items during Redsfest, held at Duke Energy Center downtown on Dec. 2-3, 2022. Photo: Ron ValleThe Cincinnati Reds’ Redsfest was held at Duke Energy Center downtown Dec. 2-3, 2022. Photo: Ron Valle
