Great American Ball Park Replica Unboxing

Ryan of Cincy Fan one unboxes a replica version of Great American Ball Park.

Reds Rockin' 150

The Cincinnati Reds are in the midst of their 150th Anniversary season and to celebrate, they will be throwing a party on July 5 that will be sure to rock the Queen City. The Redlegs will host Reds Rockin' 150 at Great American Ball Park. The event is a combination open house, concert, fan fest, and fireworks show to celebrate the first ever professional baseball franchise.

Doors to the stadium will open at 5:00 pm and the event is scheduled to conclude at 11:00 pm. At 8:00 pm, a concert featuring Phillip Phillips, X Ambassadors, and Three Doors Down will start and will be followed by a fireworks show to close out the event. There will also be other live music options before the main concert starts including a performance by the Bronson Arroyo band.

Aside from the music and fireworks, fans will also have the opportunity to meet Reds players and alumni, run the bases, take a few swings in the Reds batting cages, and check out exclusive areas of the ballpark. Mascots and circus performers will also be scattered throughout the stadium for additional entertainment. Available concessions in the stadium will be 50% off as well. 

Tickets to this event are free, and at the time that this post was written, are available on the Cincinnati Reds website. I think this is a great way to celebrate the very first professional baseball franchise in history, and the fact that it is free should be more than enough reason for every member of Reds Country to try and attend. There will be live music, current and former Reds greats, fireworks, and 50% concessions. Kudos to the Reds for hosting this event and further cementing Cincinnati as a baseball town.

Graphing at Reds Games

Baseball is officially back and that means autograph season is in full swing. While not every Reds game is an item giveaway game, you can still secure a free souvenir in the form of an autograph. How do you get an autograph at a Reds game? It’s quit simple. Just follow these steps and you will be almost guaranteed to get an autograph every time you head over to Great American Ball Park.

Before you go to the stadium, make sure you bring something to have autographed. I usually bring baseballs but just about anything you can get signed will do. Baseball cards, pictures, and tickets are easy to bring and store while at a game and usually look good when autographed. If it’s a bobblehead day, you can try to get your bobblehead signed. It can be a little risky as you do not want to drop the bobble, but if you can get it signed you will have an awesome piece of memorabilia.

Aside from brining something to get signed, also bring a pen or a sharpie with you. Players typically do not have a writing utensil on hand so it is best to bring one with you to help ensure that you get an autograph. Once you are at the ballpark, head over to the seats that sit by the first baseline. This is where the Reds players typically sign autographs. Try to stand at the bottom of the stairs as opposed to in front of seats. If a ticket holder comes early and you are in front of their seat, you will have to move and may miss out on getting an autograph. I recommend standing at the bottom of the stairs that are by the camera well connected to the Reds dugout.

Once you have your spot secured and your item ready, all you have to do is wait. Players usually come on about 30 minutes before the game starts. They will stretch, warm up, and will get ready for the game. Once they are finished, some will walk over and start signing autographs. You might have to call a player over and not every player does it. Just be ready for whoever is signing, and make sure to thank them once they sign an autograph as they are not obligated to do so.

I have gotten a ton of autographs at Reds games by doing this. It is fun, it is easy, and it is a great way to build up your sports memorabilia collection. Hopefully you found this post helpful and are able to add some autographs to your collection this baseball season!