All proceeds will benefit Brewers Charities and Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Wisconsin.
Our fan festival at the Midwest Airlines Center is a great value and fun for the whole family. Come rub elbows with Ryan Braun, Yovani Gallardo, Manny Parra and many other players and coaches. And while you're there why not try your hand at giving a sports update or singing the national anthem? There will be plenty of entertainment for everyone. Plus, each admission ticket can be exchanged for a
free Terrace Reserved ticket to a game of your choice in the Brewers vs. Reds series, April 13-15, compliments of our new presenting sponsor, Potawatomi Bingo Casino.
Bring your camera and get photos with your favorite Brewers players and coaches, enjoy "hot stove" league discussions at the Q&A Stage or participate in the Anthem Challenge. Kids can enjoy the interactive games in the Kids Area, record their very own sports update at the FS Wisconsin "Be A Sports Anchor" booth and more!
ON DECK FEATURES:
- The Q&A Stage
- FS Wisconsin Sports Desk to test your broadcasting skills
- WTMJ Stage
- Anthem Challenge
- Brewers Charities Rummage Sale
- Vendor booths with baseball memorabilia
- Kids Area
- And much more!
Autograph sessions will be staggered during the event, and autograph tickets - ranging from free to $25 each - will be available on the day of the event only. There will be 250 autograph coupons available for each player and coach at the event. Cash will be the only form of payment accepted at the pay stations in the autograph area, and purchases will be limited to one ticket per fan at each of the staggered sessions. Additional details regarding the participants in the autograph session, schedule, and ticket availability are available below.
A number of Brewers players and coaches will also be available for photo sessions throughout the day at Brewers On Deck. Players will be available in various 30-minute sessions beginning at 11 a.m. and continuing until 3:30 p.m. Fans are advised to bring their own cameras. Photos with Brewers players will be free.
All fans are also encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to the Brewers On Deck event. The Hunger Task Force will be there to collect these items to distribute to area food pantries.
Autographs will range from free to $25 each. There will be 250 autograph vouchers available on the day of the event for each player and coach at the event. Cash will be the only form of payment accepted at the pay stations in the autograph area.
All proceeds will benefit Brewers Charities and Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Wisconsin.
STAGE 1
11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Ryan Braun, $25
12:30 - 1:15 p.m. Trevor Hoffman, $25
2:00 - 2:45 p.m. Corey Hart, $10
3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Tony Gwynn, $10
STAGE 2
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. J.J. Hardy, $10
1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Yovani Gallardo, $10
2:30 - 3:15 p.m. Todd Coffey and Manny Parra, $10
STAGE 3
12:00 - 12:45 p.m. Dave Bush, $10
1:30 - 2:15 p.m. Jeff Suppan, $10
3:00 - 3:45 p.m. Carlos Villanueva, $10
STAGE 4
11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Prince Fielder and Rickie Weeks, $25
12:30 - 1:15 p.m. Mike Cameron, $10
2:00 - 2:45 p.m. Mat Gamel and Angel Salome, Free
3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Taylor Green and Casey McGehee, Free
STAGE 5
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Mark DiFelice and Brad Nelson, Free
1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Ken Macha, $10
2:30 - 3:15 p.m. Vinny Rottino and R.J. Swindle, Free
STAGE 6
12:00 - 12:45 p.m. Bob Uecker, $25
1:30 - 2:15 p.m. Tim Dillard and Mitch Stetter, Free
3:00 - 3:45 p.m. Mike Rivera and Eduardo Morlan, $10
Highlighting the activities is the introduction of Trevor Hoffman to Milwaukee in a press conference open to the public at Brewers On Deck at 10:30 a.m. The press conference is set for the WTMJ Stage at the Midwest Airlines Center.
WTMJ STAGE SCHEDULE
10:30 a.m.: Trevor Hoffman introductory press conference
11 a.m.: Doug Melvin and Gord Ash question-and-answer session
11:30 a.m.: Meet the 2009 Brewers coaching staff
1-2:30 p.m.: Brewers Weekly with Dan O'Donnell of WTMJ-AM 620
3-4 p.m.: Media roundtable hosted by Brian Anderson and Bill Schroeder
BREWERS INTERACTIVE STAGE SCHEDULE
11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Brewers anthem challenge
1:30-2:30 p.m.: Bubblegum bubble-blowing contest
3-4 p.m.: Brewers.com Web chat/live Q&A session
For the most up to date directions to the Midwest Airlines Center: http://mapit.mchange.org/mapit/routingservice/
Midwest Airlines Center
400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Wisconsin Center District parking lot entrance:
500 W. Wells Street