The Atlanta Braves will host the team’s annual Chop Fest on Saturday, January 19 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at SunTrust Park and The Battery Atlanta. The free event* gives fans a preseason opportunity to greet and interact with their favorite players, coaches and alumni. The one-day event will feature an array of activities including question and answer sessions, baseball clinics, autographs* and photos with players, interactive attractions, live entertainment and more. All information can be found at www.braves.com/chopfest.
Parking
- Parking is free in approved lots.
- Fans attending the event can park in: Red Deck, Green Deck Purple Deck, Delta Deck, Braves Lot 29, Braves Lot 9 and Braves Lot 11 during Chop Fest hours.
- Accessible parking is also available.
- As with all parking, space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Uber will have two locations for both drop-off and pick-up for guests at Chop Fest, the same areas used on game days – Windy Ridge Parkway and Heritage Court.
MLB Ballpark App
- The MLB Ballpark App will have a complete list of all activities, including player schedules, for Chop Fest and it will continue to be updated throughout the day.
- An updated schedule for Chop Fest will also be available at www.braves.com/chopfest
2019 Uniform Showcase – LIVE! at The Battery Atlanta
- Braves will unveil the refreshed uniforms for the 2019 season inside LIVE! at The Battery Atlanta at 11:30 a.m.
- Ronald Acuña Jr., Ozzie Albies, Freddie Freeman, Ender Inciarte and Dansby Swanson will debut the subtle uniform updates to fans for the first time.
Chop Fest Stage – Konica Minolta Conference Center
- Braves Fashion Show at 10:30 a.m. with Greer Howard hosting the show and Charlie Culberson and Brian Snitker along with their families will showcase the latest styles from Braves Retail.
- Other Q&A sessions on the Chop Fest Stage include:
- 12:30 p.m. – 2018 National Award Winners
- 1:30 p.m. – Panel with the 2019 Coaches
- 3:30 p.m. – Los Bravos Bilingual Q&A
- 4:30 p.m. – Pitching 101 Panel
State of the Team Address – Georgia Power Pavilion Stage
- Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos will give a state of the team address at 2:30 p.m. at the Georgia Power Pavilion Stage located in the Plaza at The Battery Atlanta.
Photo Stations
- Four Photo Stations at Chop Fest with various players visiting throughout the day
- Station A: Coors Light Below The Chop (entrance inside the Chop House Gate)
- Station B: Home Dugout (entrance from Section 14 of the Lower Level)
- Station C: INFINITI Club (located near the Chop Fest Gaming Center on Terrance Level)
- Station D: Xfinity Rooftop (located on the upper level of the ballpark)
Autographs
- Kids Autographs inside SunTrust onUp Experience located on Battery Avenue (ages 3-14)
- *Autographs are available with select players for a fee. Fans interested in purchasing autograph passes in advance of Chop Fest can visitwww.braves.com/chopfest.
Los Bravos
- Stick Ball Presented by Los Bravos: located in Power Alley at The Battery Atlanta
- Team’s Latino players will be visiting the station throughout the day
- Zona Festiva de Los Bravos: located inside the ballpark at Left Field Gate
- Salsambo Studio will have dancers performing salsa and bachata
- Photo station with Latin flags and other props
- Casa del Sol pop-up bar by Miller Coors
Braves Retail
- Main Store: located by Right Field Gate will be open from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Braves Outlet Store: located at the Left Field Gate will be open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and will offer merchandise at a significantly discounted price
- Braves Authentic/Game Used Store: located on the Lower Level will be open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Braves Clubhouse Store for Kids: located Hope & Will’s Sandlot will be open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- New Era Store: located on the Lower Level will be open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Custom Shop: located on the Lower Level will be open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Los Bravos Pop-Up: located inside the Left Field Gate will be open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Chop Fest Sock Drive
- The Braves are encouraging fans attending Chop Fest to bring a new pair of socks for the Chop Fest Sock Drive benefiting MUST Ministries.
- All sizes and styles welcome but donated socks must be new and unopened.
- Collection Bins: outside the Chop House and Right Field Gates from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Exceptional Fan Program
- Exceptional Fan Program Credentials will be honored at Chop Fest, a Braves program for fans on the autism spectrum.
- For those who are not members of the Exceptional Fan Program, please contact guestservices@braves.com for more information.
*some autograph sessions include paid admission. All money from those sessions goes towards the Atlanta Braves Foundation.
Schedule for Chop Fest
10 a.m. Leadoff Chop Rally – The Plaza
Everyone Runs the Bases – SunTrust Park Field (10 a.m. – 11 a.m.)
680 The Fan will be broadcasting live from the Chop Fest Gaming Center in the
INFINITI Club and the SunTrust onUp Experience till 3:30 p.m.
10:30 a.m. Braves 2019 Fashion Show – Konica Minolta Conference Center
BLOOPER’s Book Club with Braves Players Reading Children’s Books – Spaces at
The Battery Atlanta
11 a.m. Hitting Baseball Clinic with Braves coaches and players – SunTrust Park Infield
11:30 a.m. 2019 Uniform Showcase – LIVE! at The Battery Atlanta
Kids Only Press Conference – Spaces at The Battery Atlanta
Base Running Clinic with Braves coaches and players – SunTrust Park Infield
12 p.m. Pitching Clinic with Braves coaches and players – SunTrust Park Infield
12:30 p.m. Panel with 2018 National Award Winners – Konica Minolta Conference Center
Fielding Clinic with Braves coaches and players – SunTrust Park Infield
Photos with BLOOPER – Spaces at The Battery Atlanta
1 p.m. BLOOPER’s Book Club with Braves Players Reading Children’s Books – Spaces at
The Battery Atlanta
Everyone Runs the Bases – SunTrust Park Field (1 p.m. – 3 p.m.)
1:30 p.m. Braves Coaches Panel – Konica Minolta Conference Center
2 p.m. FOX Sports South will be broadcasting live from their booth located in the Plaza
of The Battery Atlanta till 4 p.m. with Chip Caray, Jeff Francoeur, Paul Byrd, Nick Green and Kelsey Wingert
2:30 p.m. State of the Team Address with Alex Anthopoulos – Georgia Power Pavilion
Stage
Kids Only Press Conference – Spaces at The Battery Atlanta
3 p.m. Hitting Baseball Clinic with Braves coaches and players – SunTrust Park Infield
3:30 p.m. Los Bravos Q&A Bilingual Panel – Konica Minolta Conference Center
Base Running Clinic with Braves coaches and players – SunTrust Park Infield
Photos with BLOOPER – Spaces at The Battery Atlanta
4 p.m. BLOOPER’s Book Club with Braves Players Reading Children’s Books – Spaces at
The Battery Atlanta
Baserunning Clinic with Braves coaches and players – SunTrust Park Infield
4:30 p.m. Pitching 101 Panel – Konica Minolta Conference Center
Fielding Clinic with Braves coaches and players – SunTrust Park Infield
5 p.m. Everyone Runs the Bases – SunTrust Park Field (5 p.m. – 6 p.m.)
5:15 p.m. Photos with BLOOPER – Spaces at The Battery Atlanta
For more information, please visit www.braves.com/chopfest.
