February 11, 201610 yr Hello all, I have never been to fanfest and live in the Tampa area. I am seriously considering driving down for the day with my wife. We have no kids so the kiddie events are no big deal to me. I would like to get a few autographs. I see the Heat play the 20th as well so we may catch a Heat game as well. Is it worth going to? Or should I just go to Jupiter for a day to get autographs? How approachable are the players? Any chance ill see McKeon, Lowell, etc...?
February 11, 201610 yr Easier to get autographs in Jupiter, there are usually long lines for the players at FanFest. I went a couple of times, its ok but nothing I'd travel a long distance for. No guarantees on alumni appearances but both Jack and Mikey have gone in the past. I'd say far more likely you'd see Jack than Lowell since Jack is in town next week anyway for the golf tourney.
February 11, 201610 yr He's been there for the start of ST the last couple of years. No guarantees he will be but I assume as long as he is feeling good, he will be again.
February 11, 201610 yr In years past yes, recent years no. Long lines and too many people. Everything costs money. Just not worth it. Spring training is much easier for autos if that's what you're wanting Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk
February 11, 201610 yr Does Jack hang around in Jupiter? He's never there anytime past ST. Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk
February 11, 201610 yr Author OK, I think I will just make a trip to Jupiter, and wait until the season starts before making a trip to Miami.
February 11, 201610 yr Fan Fest is free except for parking. For what it's for (spread word about the upcoming season and kick off ticket sales) it's still worth it. It's not easy to get autographs and players being approachable is hit or miss and based on some luck. Still you should be able to get at least a few autographs with some effort. If you have kids, like I do, it's way worth it especially if they have any interest in the Marlins. There's plenty they'll enjoy. If you're an adult just looking to spend a day around the ballpark mingling with Marlins fans, it's also worth it. Not something "can't miss" that you need to go out of your way or travel far for but what else are you expecting from a Fan Fest event that isn't a private event? If your one goal is to get autographs from the entire starting lineup then you're at the wrong event.
February 12, 201610 yr ST is the place to get autographs. None of the team Fanfests in MLB are good for this.
February 13, 201610 yr Hotel lobbies are good for autographs too, just stand around in the road city like a creep
February 13, 201610 yr Hotel lobbies are good for autographs too, just stand around in the road city like a creep spoken like a stalker
February 13, 201610 yr Hotel lobbies are good for autographs too, just stand around in the road city like a creep You would know.
February 13, 201610 yr Fanfest is an event that is good if you live within 20 miles of the stadium. My family lives 1.2 miles away so they are going. Nothing to drive from tampa for....unless you want to see the heat that badly. Then by all means catch fanfest while you are down there. I suppose jupiter is the best place for autographs.
February 13, 201610 yr this is the first time in a long time that so many of us are in agreement on something
February 13, 201610 yr this is the first time in a long time that so many of us are in agreement on something Yup fanfest, hand, ramos. They dont come often!
February 13, 201610 yr this is the first time in a long time that so many of us are in agreement on something Were you not here when Hutton got fired?
February 13, 201610 yr whoa, stop the train. we're not all in agreement. i don't find you to be creepy/stalkerish at all Admin! Be my Valentine? <3
February 15, 201610 yr In years past yes, recent years no. Long lines and too many people. Everything costs money. Just not worth it.Spring training is much easier for autos if that's what you're wanting Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk Um everything is free except parking.
February 15, 201610 yr Um everything is free except parking. And I think they even refund this if you purchase tickets or at least they used to do that.
February 15, 201610 yr Fanfest is an event that is good if you live within 20 miles of the stadium. My family lives 1.2 miles away so they are going. Nothing to drive from tampa for....unless you want to see the heat that badly. Then by all means catch fanfest while you are down there. I suppose jupiter is the best place for autographs. This is when being a season ticket is worth it. You guys should consider or at some point.
February 15, 201610 yr Screw all you adults looking to fan fest to satiate your creepy baseball nerd fantasies. I'll be there Saturday with four kids. It's none of your business if any of them are actually mine or not so don't ask.
February 15, 201610 yr Screw all you adults looking to fan fest to satiate your creepy baseball nerd fantasies. I'll be there Saturday with four kids. It's none of your business if any of them are actually mine or not so don't ask. AND YOU CALL ME A CREEP
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