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John Hancock All-Star FanFest® July 9-13, 2004 George R. Brown Convention Center Ticket Prices are $15 for Adults and $10 for children 12 and under, senior citizens and military personnel. Children under 2 are free. DATE PURCHASE Friday, July 9 Saturday, July 10 Sunday, July 11 Monday, July 12 Tuesday, July 13

MLB's FanFest is fun for fans of any age
It is described as "Baseball Heaven on Earth," and countless fans have seen why since the annual John Hancock All-Star FanFest was first introduced in Toronto for the 1991 Midsummer Classic. Having the best players in baseball all in one place is still the reason you come, and having a ball while you are there is a memory that stays with you forever. Full story >

The John Hancock All-Star FanFest has a variety of events going on each day for baseball fans of all ages. Including clinics and special appearances by baseball legends.

2004 John Hancock All-Star FanFest
Legends Signing Schedule
Fri., July 9	Sat., July 10	Sun., July 11	Mon., July 12	Tue., July 13
Enos Cabell Cesar Cedeno Larry Dierker Gaylord Perry Terry Puhl J.R. Richard Mike Scott Jimmy Wynn	Luis Aparicio Enos Cabell Will Clark Bob Feller Willie Horton Fred Lynn Juan Marichal Gaylord Perry Ozzie Smith Earl Weaver Jimmy Wynn	Luis Aparicio Lou Brock Orlando Cepeda Bob Gibson Juan Marichal J.R. Richard Robin Roberts Bob Watson Earl Weaver Maury Wills	Chris Burke Raul Chavez Rollie Fingers Goose Gossage Fergie Jenkins Harmon Killebrew Brad Lidge Pete Munro Orlando Palmeiro Tim Redding Brooks Robinson Joe Sambito Lee Smith	Brandon Backe Kirk Bullinger Phil Garner Brad Halsey Jason Lane Brad Lidge

* Schedule subject to change.

Baseball Heaven on Earth
For five magical days in July, Major League Baseball® and John Hancock Financial Services will transform Houston's GRBCC 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. It 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 Roger Clemens, Greg Maddux, Sammy Sosa and many more!

See baseballs, bats and other tools of the game being made right before your eyes.

Learn 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.

George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida de las Americas
Houston, Texas 77010
Phone: 713-853-8000 and 800-427-4697
Fax: 713-853-8090
Email: ccinfo@cityofhouston.net
Dates:
Friday, July 9th - Tuesday, July 13th

Event Hours:
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday - 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

Children under 2 are free

On sale now, tickets will be sold on a timed-entry basis. Tickets can be bought online for each day right here:

DATE		PURCHASE
Friday, July 9
Saturday, July 10
Sunday, July 11
Monday, July 12
Tuesday, July 13

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JOHN HANCOCK ALL-STAR FANFEST® AND OTHER VOLUNTEER INFORMATION!
We are excited to announce that the City of Houston has produced a record volunteer turnout this year, ensuring that the 75th Annual All-Star Game will be a tremendous success. Due to this overwhelming response, we are happy to announce that we have exceeded the number of volunteers needed for both the John Hancock All-Star FanFest and the Houston Ambassadors program.

In addition to the Tuesday night game, All-Star Week festivities bring a variety of events to Houston. The John Hancock All-Star FanFest®, All-Star Sunday, All-Star Monday, Legends/Celebrity Softball Game, and the Century 21 Home Run Derby will span the five days (July 9-13th). Major League Baseball, the Houston Astros and the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau (GHCVB) thanks all those who applied to volunteer as Houston Ambassadors and FanFest Volunteers to assist with all the events surrounding the Midsummer Classic.

Remember, just because we cannot accommodate you as a volunteer does not mean that you should miss the excitement of All-Star Week. Between the events being held at Minute Maid Park and the John Hancock All-Star FanFest being held at the George R. Brown Convention Center, there are plenty of ways to enjoy this once in a lifetime experience.

If you have any questions, please call the volunteer hotline at 713-259-8075 or toll free at 1-800-449-3267. The Houston Astros and Major League Baseball thank you for your support.

The John Hancock All-Star FanFest® interactive baseball spectacular is the largest baseball event in the world. It 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®.

Hometown Heroes Hometown Heroes displays the Houston Astros history, roots in the community and promise for the future.		Steal Home Challenge Feel the rush of racing against your friends, family, or your own best time in the Steal Home Challenge. The classic 90' span from third base to home plate is provided to let fans experience one of the most exhilarating plays in baseball.
Rookie League® Our youngest fans can step up to the batting tees, throw & catch, or play MLB Showdown 2004		Making of the GameSM As time-honored as the players themselves are their tools. In Making of the Game, see demonstrations of how authentic Major League gear is designed and crafted.

Clubhouse Store Browse through the selection and purchase unique All-Star Game® baseball souvenirs

Video Batting Cages Ever wonder what it might look like to face down a big-league pitcher like Roger Clemens? In the Video Batting Cages, batters can slug away at actual baseballs pitched by life-size images of Major League hurlers.

FanFest Baseball Cards Flip on a hat, button up a jersey and grab a bat for the fan's ultimate portrait on one of the FanFest Baseball Cards. This classic card looks just like the real thing -- complete with personalized stats on the back.		National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum® Take a stroll through baseball's glorious past and experience the history of the national pastime with one of the largest traveling collections of artifacts from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY.
Collectors Showcase Strike a deal with fellow purveyors of baseball cards and memorabilia at the Collectors Showcase. Fans will be able to buy, sell and trade their own merchandise, as well as add new treasures to their collections.		Major League Baseball® Visit our official website - MLB.com, see the World of Baseball and take your picture with the World Series trophy when you check out all of the official awards and trophies of MLBTM
FanFest® Card Flipping Challenge Test your skill at baseball card flipping and win cards and other prizes		FanFest® Challenge Join in the fun of this baseball trivia contest & test your knowledge of the game and its history

All-Star Bazaar The price is always right at the All-Star Bazaar where Major League Baseball sponsors say thanks to fans with free giveaways for everyone.		All-Star Dugout See what Major League players wear on the field with an exact replica of a professional dugout, complete with authentic Major League Baseball® equipment.
Outfield Fence Fans can make spectacular catches over the John Hancock All-Star FanFest® wall		Cover Photo Fulfill your Major League Baseball® fantasy by getting a personalized cover of Sports Weekly®
The Diamond Learn the secrets of sliding into home, striking out batters with an elusive curveball or delivering the game-winning home run on The Diamond. Players, managers and other experts of the game bring their Major League expertise to this authentic baseball diamond, sharing their insider tips in baseball seminars and hands-on clinics.		Broadcast Studio Stop by and see live TV broadcasts of your favorite local channel
FanFest® Batting Practice Step up to the plate to try and hit one out of the park in our state-of-the-art batting cages.		Major League Baseball® Legends Speak with the players behind the game, all of whom are past, present and future Major League Baseball Legends. More than 50 players and coaches are expected to drop in throughout the event to sign free autographs.
FanFest® Cyber Ballpark Test your gaming skills by plugging into the Cyber Ballpark, where the latest Major League Baseball video and computer games are running non-stop.		FanFest® Bullpen Take command of the mound and match up against virtual Major League All-Stars like Frank Thomas, Mark McGwire or Sammy Sosa. In the Bullpen, baseball lovers test their skills in state-of-the-art pitching cages.
The Negro Leagues Take a compelling visual journey back in time as The Negro Leagues brings to life the heroic history of some of the game's proudest and talented players.		Minor League BaseballTM Take a look at the caps from all 160 Minor League BaseballTM clubs on the gigantic cap wall and purchase your favorite Minor League merchandise

Ballpark Beer
Take a break and enjoy the official Beer of Major League Baseball®, Budweiser.

Sports Desk
See your favorite radio shows broadcast live from John Hancock All-Star FanFest®

FanFest® Scorecard
Look for the MasterCard Scorecard terminals and swipe your card to become eligible to win great baseball prizes

This Week in Baseball Fantasy Broadcast
With a flip of the switch and crackle of the airwaves, fans have the opportunity to breathe life into their famous baseball moments in This Week in Baseball Fantasy Broadcast.

Newsstand
Stop by and see the history of baseball through Houston headlines



Title Sponsor
John Hancock

Participating Sponsors Donruss/Playoff Fleer Gatorade Majestic Athletic MasterCard International New Era Pepsi-Cola

Exhibiting Sponsors Acclaim Sports Anheuser-Busch Century 21 EA Sports Franklin MBNA America Midway Sports PlayStation/989 Sports Rawlings Sega Sports Tiffanys & Company Topps Upper Deck Wizards of the Coast Xbox

COMING FROM NORTH OF DOWNTOWN HOUSTON
I-45 South (Bush Intercontinental Airport, The Woodlands, Conroe, Dallas)
Take I-45 South> to I-10 East > to US-59 South > exit Downtown Destinations > turn right on Capitol > turn left on Jackson > turn left on Rusk > turn right on Avenida de las Americas.
US-59 South (Bush Intercontinental Airport, Humble, Kingwood)
Take US-59 South > exit Downtown Destinations > turn left on Franklin Street > turn right on Hamilton > turn right on Capitol > turn left on Jackson > turn left on Rusk > turn right on Avenida de las Americas.

COMING FROM SOUTH OF DOWNTOWN HOUSTON
I-45 North (Hobby Airport, NASA, Galveston)
Take I-45 North > exit Downtown Destinations > exit Pease > turn right on Chartres > turn left on Capitol > turn left on Jackson > turn left on Rusk > turn right on Avenida de las Americas.
SH-288 (Reliant Park, South Loop, Pearland)
Take SH-288 North > to US-59 North > exit Polk/Downtown Destinations > turn left on Capitol > turn left on Jackson > turn left on Rusk > turn right on Avenida de las Americas.
US-59 North (Galleria, Missouri City, Sugarland)
Take US-59 North > exit Polk/Downtown Destinations > turn left on Capitol > turn left on Jackson > turn left on Rusk > turn right on Avenida de las Americas.
COMING FROM EAST OF DOWNTOWN HOUSTON
(Baytown, Beaumont, New Orleans)
Take I-10 West > to US-59 North > exit Collingsworth > U-turn under freeway > enter US-59 South > exit Downtown Destinations > turn left on Franklin > turn right on Hamilton > turn right on Capitol > turn left on Jackson > turn left on Rusk > turn right on Avenida de las Americas.
COMING FROM WEST OF DOWNTOWN HOUSTON
(Memorial, Katy, San Antonio)
Take I-10 East > to US-59 South > exit Hamilton/Downtown Destinations > turn right on Capitol > turn left on Jackson > turn left on Rusk > turn right on Avenida de las Americas.
COMING FROM NORTHWEST OF DOWNTOWN (Copperfield, Austin)
Take SH-290 East > to Loop 610 South > to I-10 East > to US-59 South > exit Downtown Destinations > turn right on Capitol > turn left on Jackson > turn left on Rusk > turn right on Avenida de las Americas.
Parking and Shuttles
North Parking is available in lots a block from the GRBCC on Rusk Street.
South Parking is available in lots near the Holiday Inn Express on Chenevert Street.
East Chinatown is located just east of the GRBCC and Highway 59. There are several parking lots open to the public, in addition to street parking.
West Over 600 parking spaces are available directly across from the GRBCC. Several lots are located between the GRBCC and The Four Seasons/Park Shops. The Park Shops have multiple garages available for convention center parking.
Exhibitor Parking: Directly behind the GRBCC
The George R. Brown Convention Center encourages the use of Metro buses and Houston's free downtown trolleys, which stop regularly at the convention center. Visit www.ridemetro.org for bus and trolley schedules and route information.