The Reds are known for offering legit off-the-field fan experiences, from operating a massive team Hall of Fame and museum to putting on this weekend’s annual Redsfest. On Friday and Saturday, fans will have the opportunity to meet current and former players, procure autographs and take photos to put on the Internet, ask executives questions during Q&A sessions and even play poker alongside players in the annual celebrity poker tournament. A slew of current and former Reds are scheduled to attend, including Joey Votto, Jay Bruce, Aroldis Chapman and Brandon Phillips. Angry at the current guys for finishing fourth last year? Tell the likes of Eric Davis, Jim Maloney, Mario Soto and George Foster, who are probably mad about it, too.
3-10:30 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday. $17 adults, $8 kids; $25/$13 for two-day passes. Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown, cincinnatireds.com.
This article appears in Nov 26 – Dec 2, 2014.