Atlanta Braves Announce a Super Sized FanFest for 2008

- Jan. 12-13 at the Georgia World Congress Center
- Tickets on sale now at Braves.com/FanFest

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- Proceeds benefit the Atlanta Braves Foundation

09/24/2007 -- Atlanta Braves fans can mark their calendars for January 12-13, 2008, when the team will host their biggest FanFest ever at the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. Being held at the Georgia World Congress Center for the first time, FanFest 2008 will feature new activities, exhibitions, and entertainment for Braves fans, thanks to over 100,000 square feet of indoor space. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Atlanta Braves Foundation.

"FanFest 2008 is going to be an entirely new experience, unlike any event the Braves have hosted in the past," said Derek Schiller, Braves Executive Vice President of Sales/Marketing. "We're excited to host FanFest at the Georgia World Congress Center, an expansive indoor venue where there will be more room for interaction with Braves players than ever before, and fun activities for the entire family."

From 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 12, and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 13, Braves fans will have the opportunity to meet current and former Atlanta Braves, collect autographs, play interactive games, participate in skills clinics, shop for Braves memorabilia and merchandise, and much more.

All activities once inside Braves FanFest 2008, including autograph sessions with Braves players, coaches, and alumni, will be free.

Additionally, the Atlanta Baseball Players Show & Conference, an equipment, training, and recruitment exposition for young athletes, will take place in conjunction with Atlanta Braves FanFest, January 12-13 at the Georgia World Conference Center.

Tickets for the annual Braves fan festival are available now online at Braves.com/FanFest, by calling 1-800-326-4000, at all TicketMaster locations, or by visiting the Turner Field Ticket Office.

Source: MLB