FanFest 2014

    • 04
      Feb

    This past weekend I had an amazing opportunity to Co Host the 2014 Royals FanFest. Being a reporter, it gave me the upmost respect for anyone who gets on stage and perform in front of an audience. Hosting makes TV reporting look easy.  Growing up with slight stage fright, this was an exhilarating experience!

    IMG_5340Royal’s fans are extremely “Loyal”… just like Dallas Cowboys fans to America’s Team. They are probably more loyal to their Royals than Dallas fans are to the Cowboys, which I found interesting to see. While it was snowing and sleeting, it didn’t seem to keep the fans away because Bartle Hall Convention Center was packed!  Every single person in attendance was so excited to see their team.  This is genuinely one of the best fan bases I have ever been apart of. Not only were the fans excited, but so were the players. These guys acted like a bunch of “big kids” in the best way possible. Watching the players interact with all ages and embracing their fans made the 3 day event even better.  The players were so excited to be at FanFest; signing autographs, making appearances, and being involved with the fans doing the interactive activities.  It was funny, some of the guys were even complaining about not being able to participate in more activities. You could tell, the players wanted to be there!
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     There were activities for everyone! From interactive and informative that the players engaged in; Batting cages, bunting challenges, pitching activities, base running clinics that the players taught, and Photo Booths.  There were informative events like; round tables with players, coaches, and broadcasters, award ceremonies, Royals Hall of Fame, there were also times that fans could be involved by asking questions.
    Most impressive to me, FanFest had 6 autograph stations where the fans lined up for players to sign autographs,  each players had multiple appearances and seem to enjoy the interactions! Royals have a great brass(front office), production/entertainment staff, and players.
    This experience was more than I could have hoped for and I am very grateful for the opportunity they gave to me!  I’m officially a Royals Fan!IMG_5394
    IMG_5304I love my Authentic Royals Jersey!  Thank You Kansas City for a memory that will last a lifetime!

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