Reds Fest XI: Dec 12-13

by xjjeep90 on Dec 8, 2008 10:53 PM EST Comment 3 comments

For those who are going to RedsFest this weekend, I wanted to post some sort of loose meet-up thread if anyone is up for it.

I plan on being there all day Saturday (11-7:00) but won't be there Friday (4-10) due to work constraints.

This will be my first time to the Duke Energy Center and RedsFest and it sounds like a ton on fun. But I do have a few questions:

How difficult is parking? Looking at the map, there seems to be at least 3 major parking garages around the center. Do they fill up early? Lots of traffic?

Do people normally line-up in advance of the doors opening? Should I get there early? Do the players charge for autographs? If you do bring stuff to get signed, can you bring in some sort of bag to carry your stuff in?

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I'm 50-50 on attendance at this point

if I go, it will be early on Saturday – between 11 and 2 probably. Events beyond my control will limit my time.

Parking isn’t tough. Last time I went, I parked a couple of blocks away in a garage. I don’t remember what I paid, but it wasn’t bad. I wouldn’t be too worried about finding some place to park. There are several places within a few blocks of the convention center. And if you’re planning on being there at 11, I doubt you’ll have a lot of trouble finding a spot near by. The crowds come and go throughout the day, so it shouldn’t be too tough.

There were a lot of people there 2 years ago when I went, but the only time the crowds were significant in a specific were in the lines for autographs. I’m pretty sure you can waste a good hour waiting in one of those lines. I don’t believe they charge extra for autographs, but I wasn’t seeking any so I don’t know for sure. That’s all I can say on autographs.

I’ll let you know on Friday if I can make it on Saturday and maybe we can meet up.

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by Slyde on Dec 9, 2008 12:40 AM EST reply actions 0 recs