A's FanFest presented by Comcast SportsNet California

Location

Oracle Arena & O.co Coliseum
7000 Coliseum Way
Oakland, California 94621 Get Directions »

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FAQ

• +What current players, coaches and former players will be in attendance at the 2013 A's FanFest?
  A whole bunch of them! Yoenis Céspedes, Ryan Cook, Coco Crisp, Josh Donaldson, Sean Doolittle, Grant Green, A.J. Griffin, Tommy Milone, Hiroyuki Nakajima, Pat Neshek, Derek Norris, Jarrod Parker, Josh Reddick, Adam Rosales, Evan Scribner, Seth Smith, Scott Sizemore, Eric Sogard, Dan Straily, Michael Taylor, Chris Young, Bob Melvin, Darren Bush, Chili Davis, Mike Gallego, Chip Hale, Tye Waller, Curt Young, Sal Bando, Ray Fosse, and Bill North will be in attendance. Appearances are subject to change.
• +How do I obtain autograph coupons for the autograph sessions?
  A's players, coaches and former players will be signing autographs throughout FanFest at three stations on the plaza, in between Oracle Arena and O.co Coliseum. Autograph coupons will be distributed upon entrance to FanFest, while supplies last. Autograph Sessions are limited to those with designated coupons. For example, if you receive a coupon for Autograph Session 1 from 11:15 - 12:00pm, you must attend that session. Fans may choose a specific autograph table during their designated session, until the line reaches capacity. Once a line is full, fans must choose a different table. There will be a choice of three tables each session and you will be guaranteed placement at one of the tables during the designated time on your coupon. Players will be announced 15 minutes before each session.
• +What are the carry-in item rules for A's FanFest?
  All bags, including diaper bags, must be no larger than 18" x 12" x 8". All bags, including backpacks and purses, are subject to search. No outside food or beverages are permitted into Oracle Arena. No hard-sided coolers of any size are permitted. No alcohol, cans, glass containers, weapons, inappropriate attire or signage, illegal drugs, projectiles, umbrellas, artificial noisemakers, video cameras, still cameras with lenses longer than 3”, laser pointers, laptops or tablet computers, large radios, portable chairs, non-service animals, or any item deemed by Oracle Arena management to be dangerous or inappropriate that may disrupt other fans’ enjoyment of the event are allowed into the arena at any time. Strollers are not permitted and must be checked into the security area near the FanFest entrance gates.
• +Since A's FanFest is sold out, can I still watch the Q&A sessions online?
  Yes. Visit the oaklandathletics.com homepage or visit oaklandathletics.com/fanfest on Sunday to watch the Q&A sessions in a live stream. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. with 2012 A’s highlights video and player introductions. Scheduled for 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. is Q&A with Billy Beane, Bob Melvin, Josh Reddick, and Chris Young. Q&A at 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. will feature Jarrod Parker, Tommy Milone, A.J. Griffin, Dan Straily, and Curt Young. From 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Sal Bando, Ray Fosse, and Billy North will take part in a Q&A session. Finally, Q&A from 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. includes Ryan Cook, Sean Doolittle, Evan Scribner, and Pat Neshek. All times Pacific.

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If you are attending A's FanFest, text FANFEST to 60946 to receive A's FanFest updates on your phone during the event. Msg&Data Rates May Apply. Text Stop to 60946 to Quit. Text Help to 60946 for Help.

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