2004 Brewerfan Fanfest

[squarepusher]

The fanfest page is now up at:

www.brewerfan.net/events/2004_fanfest.jsp

 

The schedule gods aren't smiling as much as they did last year. Here is the best date combination I have found so far:

 

April 24 - St. Louis @ Milwaukee 1:05

April 25 - Wisconsin @ Beloit 2:00

 

For those of you who aren't familiar, tradition has us taking in a Brewers game on Saturday, driving down to Beloit after the game and having a few drinks, and then watching Beloit on Sunday afternoon with a catered picnic (beer included as well as soft drinks and food).

 

Having fanfest this early leads us to the problem of it perhaps being a bit chilly. The advantage to having fanfest earlier in the summer as opposed to later is:

 

- There are no Saturday day games in Milwaukee as we get deeper into the season

- The Beloit ticket price comes down $1 a person for April and May.

 

Thoughts?

[Al the Thinking Man]

I never am able to make it anyway, but chilly never hurt anyone, Brian.

[squarepusher]

[ I never am able to make it anyway, but chilly never hurt anyone, Brian. ]

 

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[colbyjack]

I am cool with that date. We really are just as likely to have good or bad weather in April as we are in May. We're not really in the clear until mid-June. And since 9 out of 10 opening days are miserable, I'm ready to stand against whatever mother nature has to throw at us.

 

Is it necessary to have the Saturday Brewers game during the day? I know the trek down to Beloit is part of the fun for a few of us, but a night game at MP on a Saturday might be an even bigger draw.

 

Just a thought. Otherwise, April 24-25 will be pencilled into my calendar.

[igor67]

Works for me I imagine.

[pogokat]

id still like to come to this thing...but thats the week of finals... so if thats the final week, then im out

[nBo Baseball]

Brewer Fan Guys: There is about a 40% chance that I can go meet you all in April, (I now live in rural Nevada). My wife Cathy, and my one year old son Cooper WILL be making a trip to Milwaukee next year. Hopefully in the Spring.

I'd like the chance to meet you all and the creators of this GREAT website!

 

Joe Gillespie / nBo Baseball

[950opsLHcatcher]

That is two weeks before finals for me, so it is mildly questionable, but if I have a working vehicle (fingers crossed on the Saturn), I should be able to go.

[SenatorShriv]

At least a couple of weeks before finals here, so I would consider it for sure.

[Mike2k33]

I would imagine that I'd be able to go unless something out of the ordinary comes up.

[colbyjack]

I thought I would bump this up, since we're getting amazingly close to not only the start of the season, but to FanFest 2004. Come one, come all!

[igor67]

Unfortunately it looks like I won't be able to make it this year, just way too many life issues. I hope everyone has a good time and I look forward to coming back in force for 2005!

[Katuluu]

You should try recycling those old magazines igor.

 

*rimshot*

 

I'm aware that joke wasn't very good. It's the best I have on a Monday morning.

[bfishman]

I would for sure be interested in the Snappers game on the 25th since I only live 15 minutes away. Just let me know how to pay for the tickets and picnic.

[squarepusher]

ATTENTION:

 

The fanfest page is now up at:

www.brewerfan.net/events/...anfest.jsp

 

For the newer people, the only thing you pay for in advance are the Beloit tickets. There's a link to pay online via credit card. Contact me at webmaster@brewerfan.net if you wish to pay by other means.

 

Please purchase your tickets as soon as possible. The money needs to be turned into the Snappers ticket office a couple of weeks before the event.

 

Also, if you plan on attending the Brewers game, let me know, so I can add your name to the roster (along with the number of guests you wish to bring)

 

Thanks!!

[950opsLHcatcher]

all you can drink soda

 

That's no way to put hair on the dog.

[squarepusher]

YIKES.... that's corrected now. Certainly, I meant "beer or soda".

[madbad2000]

I highly recommend going as it's a great time and a chance to put some faces with the screen names. Even if you're just a lurker come out and have a good time. All you can eat or drink & Snappers baseball....can't pass that up.

 

Also keep in mind that you don't HAVE to attend both. Just coming down to Beloit on Sunday or meeting at the Keg on Saturday is just fine as well.

[Al the Thinking Man]

Hopefully, my family and I will make it down the following weekend, 5/1 & 5/2. I'll be workin' the weekend of Fest.

[RobertR]

I'm making it to the Brewers game only. I'll be bringing along a small keg of homemade amber ale to boot. And maybe a small assortment of others.

 

Robert

[igor67]

Well in a small bit of good news I'm going to be able to make the Snappers game, guess I won't get to see everyone, but I am bringing 6 people!

 

EDIT: Hey come on folks less than a month away sign up there's so many reasons to actually see both teams this year and you get to enjoy all our wacky company

[Mike2k33]

I'm aboard for both games.

 

I promise to be less of a wallflower this year as last year assuming I'm not under the weather again.

[950opsLHcatcher]

I'm 90% sure I'll be at the Beloit games, and about 50% sure I'll be at the Brewers game. I'll know for sure either way for both in a few weeks.

[Yaz]

Yikes!

 

I won't be able to make it to the FanFest this year either. I mean, I will be at the game Tailgating on the 24th, but......

 

It will be with family from out-of-state. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/frown.gif

 

Maybe I'll see some of you entering or inside the park during the game. Hope you all have a great time.

[BrewCrewKid]

I've got a couple of questions.

 

Where does everyone meet at for both events?

Does everyone just tailgate at Miller Park and then buy seperate tickets to the game, or do you pool the money ahead of time and buy tickets in the same section?

Just asking because I noticed the Beloit game you have too pay in advance, but didn't see any advanced pay for the Brew game.

Not sure yet if I can make the Brew game but should be able to make the Snappers.