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2002 John Hancock
All-Star FanFest
July 5 - 9, 2002
Midwest Express Center
Milwaukee prepares for John Hancock All-Star FanFest
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Baseball Heaven on Earth
For five magical days in July, Major League Baseball and John Hancock Financial Services will transform Milwaukee's Midwest Epress Center into Baseball Heaven on Earth. With over 40 baseball-themed attractions, the John Hancock All-Star FanFest interactive baseball spectacular is the largest baseball event in the world that provides baseball fans of all ages the once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience the fun and excitement of the Major League Baseball Midsummer Classic - the All-Star Game.
Here are just a few of the activities you can take part in at the John Hancock All-Star FanFest event:
Test your skills in state-of-the-art video batting and pitching cages where you can face life-size images of Greg Maddux, Roger Clemens, Mark McGwire and many more!
See baseballs, bats and other tools of the game being made right before your eyes.
Learn about the game of baseball from real Major League Baseball players, coaches, managers and umpires in interactive clinics.
Take a walk through time and see priceless treasures from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York or pay tribute to the heroes of the Negro Leagues.
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 Location
 Midwest Express Center
400 West Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203
Dates:
Friday, July 5th - Tuesday, July 9th
Times:
Friday - Monday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Times Subject to Change
Ticket Prices:
$15 for Adults
$10 for Children 12 and under, Senior Citizens, and Military Personnel
Free Admission for Children under 2
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Volunteer
DON'T JUST GO TO BASEBALL HEAVEN ON EARTH - WORK THE DOOR!
BECOME A 2002 JOHN HANCOCK ALL-STAR FANFEST MVP VOLUNTEER!
Brewers/City Ambassadors and FanFest MVPs needed
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL is proud to bring the 73rd All-Star Game to Milwaukee this summer and with it, John Hancock All-Star FanFest; five days of baseball heaven on earth. From July 5-9, The Midwest Express Center will be transformed into a baseball fan's dream come true, with more than a quarter million square feet of state-of-the-art interactive games, clinics, free autograph sessions, live entertainment, collectibles, and much, much more! To make this all possible, we are looking for some exceptional people to join our MVP Volunteer Team.
John Hancock All-Star FanFest is in search of enthusiastic fans age 18 or older, who love baseball, enjoy working with people and are interested in volunteering for a truly memorable experience. Put on one of our limited edition team uniforms (yours to keep), and become a host, information guide, skills game coach or any of the dozens of other interesting and challenging positions at the world's largest baseball showcase. To be on the roster you must be available to work one shift for at least three consecutive days during the period of July 5 - 9.
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FanFest Fun! (attraction descriptions)
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All-Star Bazaar
Collect free baseball collectibles from top Major League Baseball licensees and sponsors |
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All-Star Dugout
An exact replica of a professional dugout, complete with authentic Major League Baseball equipment |
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Baseball Weekly
Fulfill your Major League Baseball fantasy by getting a personalized cover of Baseball Weekly |
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Video Experience
Experience the sounds and images of the greatest moments in Major League Baseball history delivered to you by Sony Electronics |
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Broadcast Studio
Stop by and see live TV broadcasts |
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Collector's Showcase
Buy, sell and trade baseball cards and memorabilia |
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The Diamond
Continuous baseball seminars and clinics |
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Dream Room
See the bedroom every Brewers fan dreams of and register to win your own |
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FanFest Baseball Cards
Make you own personalized baseball card |
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FanFest Batting Practice
Test your hitting ability |
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FanFest Bullpen
Step up and test your pitching skill against life-sized images of your favorite major league pitchers |
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FanFest Card Flipping Challenge
Test your skill at baseball card flipping and win cards and other prizes |
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FanFest Cyber Ballpark
Test your skills at a variety of the latest Major League Baseball video and computer games |
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FanFest Scorecard
Look for the MasterCard Scorecard terminals and swipe your card to become eligible to win great baseball prizes |
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Hometown Heroes
Come pay tribute to Milwaukee's heroes past and present |
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Knothole Gang
Peek through the grand old outfield fence and re-live some of the greatest Major League Baseball All-Star Game moments |
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Major League Baseball
Visit our official website, MLB.com. See the World of Baseball and check out all of the official awards and trophies of MLB |
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Major League Baseball Clubhouse Store
Purchase unique All-Star Game baseball souvenirs |
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Major League Baseball Legends
Free personalized autographs from great baseball legends |
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MLB Skills Zone
Brush up on your batting and pitching skills and win baseball themed prizes |
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Making of the Game
Come see how bats, balls, caps and uniforms are made |
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Minor League Baseball
Join in the fun of our Minor League Clubs |
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National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum
The history of our national pastime unfolds through an unforgettable collection of Hall of Fame artifacts and photographs |
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The Negro Leagues
Pay tribute to some of the game's finest players |
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Newsstand
Stop by and see the history of baseball through Milwaukee headlines |
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Outfield Fence
Fans can make spectacular catches over the John Hancock All-Star FanFest wall |
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Rookie League
Our youngest fans can experience batting cages, Oreo Stacking Contest 2002, Backyard Baseball 2002, the Dream Room and MLB Showdown 2002 |
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Sports Desk
Your favorite radio shows live from John Hancock All-Star FanFest |
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Steal Home Challenge
Try to steal home in record time |
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This Week in Baseball Fantasy Broadcast
Your dreams come true as you sit at the microphone and record your own personal play-by-play of a famous baseball moment |
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Video Batting Cages
Batters can slug away at actual baseballs pitched by life-sized images of your favorite players |
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Directions
 DIRECTIONS TO MIDWEST EXPRESS CENTER:
By Car:
From the north (Port Washington, Sheboygan, Green Bay)
Take I-43 South into downtown and exit to Wells Street; once on Wells, you will see the Midwest Express Center straight ahead, spanning Wells at 6th Street. A public parking lot entrance is inside the underpass, on the left. The Midwest Express Center main entrance is one block forward and one block right, at 4th & Wisconsin.
To go to the Milwaukee Auditorium and U.S. Cellular Arena, turn left from Wells on 6th Street and go one block to Kilbourn Avenue; the Milwaukee Auditorium is directly across Kilbourn, on the right, and the U.S. Cellular Arena is next door on Kilbourn, one block to the right.
To go to the Midwest Express Center loading dock, turn left from Wells on 6th Street; the dock entrance is on the right. To go to the U.S. Cellular Arena and Milwaukee Auditorium loading docks, continue on Wells through the underpass to 4th Street. Turn left on 4th, go two blocks to State Street, and turn left again. The Arena and Auditorium loading docks are on the left.
From the south (Racine, Kenosha, Chicago) or southwest (Beloit, Rockford, etc.)
From the southwest, take I-43 North into Milwaukee. Go north on I-94 West and I-43 North into downtown Milwaukee. Where I-94 and I-43 separate, continue north on I- 43 a very short distance to the Kilbourn Avenue/Civic Center exit. This exit is on the right and will take you through a tunnel. You will exit the tunnel at 6th Street and Kilbourn Avenue. The Milwaukee Auditorium is across 6th Street on your left. The U.S. Cellular Arena is ahead on Kilbourn Avenue before the next light, also on the left. To get to the Midwest Express Center, continue past the Auditorium and Arena to 4th Street. Turn right on 4th Street and you will see the Midwest Express Center on your right in the next block. Drop off passengers on 4th Street or continue around the building.
From the west (Waukesha, Madison, Twin Cities) or northwest (Fond du Lac, Oshkosh)
From the northwest, take U.S. 45 to I-94. Do not use I-894. Take I-94 East to downtown Milwaukee (street numbers count down). Where I-94 exits on the right to go south toward Chicago, continue eastward about 1/4 mile on Interstate 794 East to the J. Lovell Drive/Civic Center exit and follow the signs to 6th Street. Turn left on 6th Street and go north past Michigan Street to Wisconsin Avenue. You will see the Midwest Express Center across Wisconsin Avenue on your right. To drop off passengers, go forward to Wells Street, turn right, and right again on 4th Street, or continue around the building. From 6th Street and Wisconsin Avenue, the Milwaukee Auditorium and U.S. Cellular Arena are two blocks north on Kilbourn Avenue. When you get to Kilbourn Avenue, the Milwaukee Auditorium is across Kilbourn on your right and the U.S. Cellular Arena is next door to it.
Parking
The Wisconsin Center District now offers secure, convenient PARKING right between the Midwest Express Center and the U.S.Cellular Arena/Milwaukee Auditorium! The lot entrance is on the north (left) side of Wells Street, about half a block past 6th Street, inside the Midwest Express Center underpass. Event parking is $10.
Transit
To get around Milwaukee's downtown area while you're here, we recommend leaving your car parked and taking the Trolley. They're just 50 cents a ride, run frequently, and are easy and fun to use. For more information, visit Milwaukee County Transit Trolley.
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