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2014 TigerFest Coming Back To Comerica Park

In a press release Friday, the Detroit Tigers announced that they will host their 19th annual TigerFest once again this winter. Fans will get a chance to meet players and coaches on Saturday, January 25, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tickets for the event go on sale Friday, December 13 at 10:00 a.m. at www.tigers.com/tigerfest or by calling 866-66-TIGER. Tickets are $25 for adults and $14 for children 12 and under and will include admission to all TigerFest events and a TigerFest t-shirt.

This year's event will include:

  • Autograph booths featuring current Tigers players and coaches, including one kids-only line.

  • Main stage, featuring updates on the 2014 season by Tigers players, coaches, and members of the front office, including a special "Fan Conference" Q & A Session.

  • Tigers player photo area, located in the visitors clubhouse, where fans can take pictures with Tigers players.

  • Self-guided tour through the Tigers Home Clubhouse, including an archival display featuring historical baseball artifacts.

  • Take batting practice in an underground batting tunnel.

  • Visitors dugout will be open for fans to visit and take photos.

  • Self-guided tour, which includes stops in the Ernie Harwell Media Center, luxury suite, the Champions Club, and select Detroit Tigers executive offices.

  • Detroit Tigers ice sculptures, including LIVE sculpting demonstrations by Ice Sculpture Ltd.

  • David Chandler and the staff from Chandler Bats will operate an authentic bat lathe and provide LIVE baseball bat carving demonstrations all day.

  • Learn more about Detroit Tigers season and group ticket plans, Fantasy Camps and experiences, and official Detroit Tigers Spring Training Vacations.

  • Detroit Tigers Authentics featuring one-of-a-kind authentic signed items and game-used memorabilia.

  • Unique Tigers items at the Tigers Foundation Fire Sale.

Event Activities for Children:

The Detroit Tigers Kids Zone featuring:

  • Kids-Only autograph booth.

  • Miniature Comerica Park stage hosted by Radio Disney personalities and featuring Tigers player book readings, games and interactive activities. Special bleacher seating is available for parents and kids.

  • Free face painting and caricatures.

  • Baseball-themed games and activities for kids.

  • Video game bullpen.

  • Official 2014 Kids Club enrollment.

Players scheduled to make appearances are expected to be announced sometime in January. For more information and updates about the event, visit tigers.com/tigerfest

Most access areas within the event will be heated and covered; however, the Tigers encourage all fans to dress according to the weather as some passageways are not be protected from seasonal elements.

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