CINCINNATI -- Throughout the 300,000-square foot space of the Duke Energy Convention Center on Thursday, workers were making the final touches on the facility that has been given its annual transformation into a Reds-themed extravaganza -- from the red carpet and booths to a Reds main stage and the larger-than-ever social media heavy "Reds Connect Zone" area.
Redsfest runs on Friday from 3-10:30 p.m. ET and continues Saturday from 11 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Activities will include autograph and photo booths with current and former players, interactive games, game-used and authentic memorabilia and more.
"For me, it's a chance for the fans to see that we're normal people," Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart said.