FanFest is held at Petco Park. Great family fun and a chance for fans to charge up Padre fever for the upcoming baseball season. Admission is free, although advance tickets are required. More info on tickets.

2024 Dates and Details

The 2024 season’s San Diego Padres FanFest at Petco Park has not yet been announced. Last year, the event took place on Saturday, February 4.

Highlights
The 2023 Padres Fan Fest was sponsored by Motorola.

• Shop for memorabilia, jerseys, helmets, and other collectibles at the Garage Sale with proceeds supporting the Padres Foundation
• Watch the Padres season opener on the big screen
• Scheduled to attend: Bob Melvin, Jake Cronenworth, Joe Musgrove, Josh Hader, Juan Soto, Mark Loretta, Manny Machado, Nick Martinez, Robert Suarez, Tim Hill, Trevor Hoffman, Xander Bogaerts, Yu Darvish, and Fernando Tatis Jr.
• Kids activities
• Food and drink specials including first-tastes of new concessions concepts
• Show your support and get your 2023 Padres gear

Schedule

From 8am-4pm, you can shop one-of-a-kind Padres items at the Padres Foundation Garage Sale near the Park Blvd Plaza and the expanded Bud Patio location, where all items are $5 and under. All proceeds benefit the Padres Foundation.

KidsFest activities on the field run from 8am-4pm, featuring a baseball-themed Photo Booth, Pop Flies, Balloon Artists, Inflatables, and Face Painters.

From 10am-2pm, meet Padres Players and Alumni for autographs at five different locations around the ballpark (one item per fan, no selfies). Get your photo taken with a Padres player at six locations around Petco Park, and snag an autograph from Bally Sports San Diego On-Air Talent at the Bally Sports San Diego set at the top of Section 124. Printed photos will be available at designated photo stations.

Parking

Parking is free in the Padres Tailgate Lot and Padres Parkade. Arrive early to get a space! entrance gates open at 8:00AM for season ticket holders. 9:00AM for all fans (with tickets).

For those who prefer not to deal with cars and parking, here is information on public transportation. Get more info about the event on the Padres site.

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