OAKLAND A'S FANFEST 2003

Looky what we got in the mail;

FanFest 2003, is set to take place on Saturday,
February 8, 2003. Opening at 10:00 AM at Network
Associates Coliseum, FanFest is a six-hour family
affair rich with activities, tours and player
interaction. FanFest will be the first opportunity
for fans to purchase individual tickets to all 2003
A's games.


Event highlights include:


*"Hot Cocoa Challenge" with local TV/radio personalities
and A's players pouring hot chocolate for fans


*Current and former players and coaches will sign
autographs, participate in Q&A sessions and read to
children


*A "behind the scenes tour" of both home and visiting
clubhouses, umpire's room, weight room and home dugout


*The sale of game worn jerseys of your favorite current
and past A's players and coaches


*"Oakland A's Draft Day" where fans will have the opportunity
to learn about the MLB and draft system


*"Batting Cage Instruction" with current and former A's
players and coaches


*Live music, food, and more


Admission price is $5.00, and tickets are available in
advance through oaklandathletics.com (January 2nd - 30th) and at
the A's Tickets Services (January 2nd-February 7th).


Click here for ticket information:
http://lists.mlb.com/u/56336/10573319


For complete FanFest information, please call 510.638-4900
x4040, or visit the A's website: http://lists.mlb.com/u/56337/10573319

Now, in the past, the Fan Fest has resembled Beatlemania.
Here are a few accounts of the rampant fans gone all fainty and getting the vapors...and those are the men.