TwinsFest 2012
Jan. 27-29
H.H.H. Metrodome

Returning to the newly renovated H.H.H. Metrodome, TwinsFest 2012 is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 27, Saturday, Jan. 28 and Sunday, Jan. 29.

More than 60 current, former and future Twins players are expected to appear throughout the course of the weekend. Complete details will be released in the coming months on twinsbaseball.com.

Back at the H.H.H. Metrodome, TwinsFest 2012 will feature many new and returning attractions, featuring fun for the whole family. Please check back here for the latest information on TwinsFest 2012 as details become available.

TwinsFest 2012 will feature:

• A Target Field display featuring photos from you, the fans! Send your Target Field photos to TargetFieldPhotos@twinsbaseball.com and they might be displayed at TwinsFest. Include your name and hometown.
• A Jack Morris Limited Edition Baseball Booth - Jack Morris has signed 1,000 baseballs with his name and the notation, "1991 WS Game 7" on the sweetspot. On the side of the ball, Jack has handwritten a special inscription. More info »
• A Twins Wives Organization booth featuring "From our Clubhouse to Your Kitchen," an exciting collection of recipes and pictures featuring past and present players.
• Autograph stations with current and former Twins players
• Photo opportunities with current and former players
• A Target Field display
• The Upper Midwest's largest baseball card show and collectibles extravaganza with dealers buying and selling
• A baseball skills area featuring speed pitch, MLB yard ball, batting cages and more
• Silent and live auctions of rare sports collectibles (live auction begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday)
• Ticket center to facilitate your season ticket needs
• National Anthem and "God Bless America" auditions (registration at event required)
• If you wish to audition and do not have tickets to TwinsFest, please send and unaltered CD of your performance to the address below by Feb. 28, 2012.
Glo Westerdahl
Minnesota Twins Baseball Club
1 Twins Way
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Player Autograph Station Rules
New procedures in effect for 2012--please read carefully.

• All proceeds from the autograph stations benefit the Twins Community Fund and its programs. Thank you for your support.
• Please do not cut in lines.
• One autograph per player. No personalized autographs.
• No photos.
• Select players may restrict the types of items they choose to sign.
• All appearances subject to change.

NEW Random Draw Autograph Sessions for Mauer and Morneau In response to fan requests to provide an equal opportunity for fans to secure an autograph at the highest demand stations, select 2012 TwinsFest autograph lines (designated by XXX on the schedule) will operate under a random draw system. Running to an autograph line, holding spots and standing for long periods of time will no longer be necessary. Complete details »

Autograph Restrictions

• Bert Blyleven (no bats, jerseys, "Hall of Fame" inscriptions or game-used items)
• Rod Carew (no bats, jerseys, "Hall of Fame" inscriptions or game-used items)
• Joe Mauer (no game used items or "MVP" inscriptions)
• Justin Morneau (no game used items or "MVP" inscriptions)

TwinsFest Meet and Greet Auction Packages
Bidding has started on two unique TwinsFest meet and greet sessions. Fans can bid on the opportunity to win one of 10 exclusive behind-the-scenes autograph sessions with either the "M&M Boys" or the "Hall of Famers." Auction packages include TwinsFest tickets and an autograph/photo session with either the "M&M Boys" or the "Hall of Famers".

TwinsFest, one of the largest team-run fan festivals in professional sports, is an annual fundraiser for the Minnesota Twins Community Fund. Since its inception in 1989, TwinsFest has raised more than $4.2 million for programs and organizations supported by the Twins Community Fund.

Current Players/Coaches:
Scott Baker, Nick Blackburn, Alex Burnett, Drew Butera, Jamey Carroll, Alexi Casilla, Scott Diamond, Ryan Doumit, Terry Doyle, Brian Dozier, Brian Duensing, Ron Gardenhire, Gene Glynn, Jeff Gray, Carlos Gutierrez, Chris Herrmann, B.J. Hermsen, Aaron Hicks, Jeff Manship, Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau, Chris Parmelee, Carl Pavano, Glen Perkins, Trevor Plouffe, Ben Revere, Tyler Robertson, Denard Span, Rick Stelmaszek, Anthony Swarzak, Rene Tosoni, Danny Valencia, Joe Vavra, Jerry White, Kyle Waldrop, Alex Wimmers, Liam Hendriks Austin Malinowski, Roy Larson, Nate Hanson, Kyle Knudson, Matt Schuld, Caleb Theilbar, AJ Pettersen, Joe Vavra, Joe Benson, Cole Nelson, Josh Willingham, Mark Dolenc, Matt Capps, Jason Marquis, Joel Zumaya

Former Players:
Juan Berenguer, Bert Blyleven, Rod Carew, John Castino, Scott Erickson, Dan Gladden, Dave Goltz, Mudcat Grant, Kent Hrbek, Corey Koskie, Tom Kelly, Gene Larkin, Tim Laudner, Paul Molitor, Al Newman, Tony Oliva, Frank Quilici, Brian Raabe, Roy Smalley, Terry Steinbach, Dick Stigman, Kevin Tapani, John Gordon, Jacque Jones, Shannon Stewart

*subject to change

About the Twins Community Fund
Established as a nonprofit organization in 1991, the mission of the Twins Community Fund is to enrich local and regional communities by providing resources for the healthy development of children and families through and association with baseball, softball and the Minnesota Twins. The Twins Community Fund is governed by a board of directors representative of the Upper Midwest. Target, Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Best Buy, U.S. Bank and Delta Air Lines are Cornerstone Partners; contributing annually to the Twins Community Fund. For more information or to make a contribution, visit twinsbaseball.com/community.