Support your hometown team at this fan event! The Braves Fest takes place on Saturday, January 21st from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Truist Park and The Battery. This is the first time Braves Fest has happened since 2020, just before the pandemic began.
Admission is FREE and the event is family-friendly.
It features live entertainment, on-field activities, baseball clinics, merchandise, food, and more! Players and coaches will be on site.
Activities include:
- Q&A panel discussions with players and coaches
- Baseball clinics
- On-field activities
- Family attractions and games
- Interactive exhibits
- Merchandise and memorabilia to purchase
- Live entertainment
The event is spread out throughout The Battery and Truist Park.
You’ll enter Truist Park at the Right Field Gates.
While event admission is free, you will have the option to purchase tickets for player autograph sessions — insanely priced at $100.
According to the Braves website, the admission price for autographs is a way “to manage expectations and lines.”
All sales benefit the Atlanta Braves Foundation.
Only those fans who pre-purchase autograph tickets will have access to their assigned session.
Parking
Parking is FREE in the Red Deck, Purple Deck, Green Deck, Delta Deck, and Lot 29.
Schedule of events
The schedule of events on Saturday, January 21st is subject to change.
Visit the event page on the Braves website
9:50 a.m.
Braves Fest Opening Rally – Georgia Power Pavilion Stage
An energetic pep rally with BLOOPER and players.
10:30 a.m.
BLOOPER’s Surprise Birthday Celebration – Georgia Power Pavilion Stage
It’s BLOOPER’s birthday! Join us for a surprise party and take a photo with him.
10:45 a.m.
Instructional Baseball Clinic: Hitting – Visiting Bullpen
Braves coaches and players will offer their insights. Great for kids, coaches, and parents.
10:45 a.m.
Reading with the Braves – Kids Club Corner in the Truist Community Corner
Players read children’s books to kids.
11:00 a.m.
Bringing the Heat: A Pitching Discussion – Braves Fest Stage in the Konica Minolta Conference Center
A discussion with Braves pitchers moderated by Bally Sports South Broadcaster Paul Byrd
11:30 a.m.
Instructional Baseball Clinic: Pitching – Visiting Bullpen
Braves coaches and players will offer their insights. Great for kids, coaches, and parents.
11:30 a.m.
Kids HR Derby – Play Ball Alley (Between Yard House and Goldberg’s)
Kids team with players in a fun competition. Visit Play Ball Alley between 10:00am and 11:15am for a chance to be “drafted” into the competition.
11:45 a.m.
Reading with the Braves – Kids Club Corner in the Truist Community Corner
Players read children’s books to kids.
12:00 p.m.
Kids Only Press Conference – Braves Fest Stage in the Konica Minolta Conference Center
Kids ask the questions in this interactive Q&A moderated by Bally Sports “Braves Live” Host Treavor Scales
12:30 p.m.
Instructional Baseball Clinic: Fielding – Visiting Bullpen
Braves coaches and players will offer their insights. Great for kids, coaches, and parents.
12:30 p.m.
“MLB The Show” Live Competition – Silverspot Cinema
Watch and interact with our players during a LIVE Gaming competition on the big screen.
12:45 p.m.
Reading with the Braves – Kids Club Corner in Truist Community Corner
Players read children’s books to kids.
1:00 p.m.
State of the Team Address – Braves Fest Stage in the Konica Minolta Conference Center
Alex Anthopoulos shares his outlook on the 2023 season including new rules and balanced schedule. Moderated by Atlanta Braves Radio Network Broadcaster Ben Ingram.
1:30 p.m.
Braves Fashion Show – Inside LIVE at The Battery Atlanta
The Braves Clubhouse Store will showcase some of the newest items for 2023 inside Sports and Social.
1:30 p.m.
Instructional Baseball Clinic: Hitting – Visiting Bullpen
Braves coaches and players will offer their insights. Great for kids, coaches, and parents.
1:30 p.m.
Kids HR Derby – Play Ball Alley (Between Yard House and Goldberg’s)
Kids team with players in a fun competition. Visit Play Ball Alley between 12:00pm and 1:15pm for a chance to be “drafted” into the competition.
1:45 p.m.
Reading with the Braves – Kids Club Corner in the Truist Community Corner
Players read children’s books to kids.
2:00 p.m.
Los Bravos Q&A – Braves Fest Stage in the Konica Minolta Conference Center
A bilingual discussion with our Spanish-speaking players.
2:15 p.m.
Instructional Baseball Clinic: Catching – Visiting Bullpen
Braves coaches and players will offer their insights. Great for kids, coaches, and parents.
2:45 p.m.
Reading with the Braves – Kids Club Corner in the Truist Community Corner
Players read children’s books to kids.
3:00 p.m.
Infield Insights – Braves Fest Stage in the Konica Minolta Conference Center
A discussion with our infielders moderated by Atlanta Braves Radio Network Broadcaster Ben Ingram.
3:00 p.m.
“MLB The Show” Live Competition – Silverspot Cinema
Watch and interact with our players during a LIVE Gaming competition on the big screen.
3:00 p.m.
Instructional Baseball Clinic: Fielding – Visiting Bullpen
Braves coaches and players will offer their insights. Great for kids, coaches, and parents.
3:30 p.m.
Kids HR Derby – Play Ball Alley (Between Yard House and Goldberg’s)
Kids team with players in a fun competition. Visit Play Ball Alley between 2:00pm and 3:15pm for a chance to be “drafted” into the competition.
Additional activities throughout the day include:
- Atlanta Braves Foundation Yard Sale featuring a variety of Braves merchandise and unique memorabilia
- Braves Fest Block Party with a live DJ
- street performers and sidewalk chalk artists
- the opportunity to bowl a frame alongside a Braves player at Bowl with the Braves
- Bally Sports Braves LIVE Desk Photo Station
- 360 Video Experience.
Live entertainment will be provided throughout the day at the Georgia Power Pavilion and The Battery Atlanta Plaza, featuring performances by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ Raven Rock Dancers, Atlanta Braves Heavy Hitters Drumline, and more.
