(Nationals Park sorta had the look-and-feel of a late-September game during NatsFest. Photo by Nationals Enquirer staff.)
“First of all, in the winter time you don’t know who you’re going to get. ... I think if we had good weather, this would have been a big crowd. ...You get to see everybody, and also we wanted to bring up Bryce and Stephen, and [fans] get to see he’s still alive and well, and I think it would have been a great scene out there with batting practice if we could have pulled it off, so I would think, my guess would be they’ll try to do the same thing next year and see if we can get better weather next time."
(Mark Lerner, via Nationals Journal, 3/30/2011)
They tried. And if at first you don't succeed, try, try again.
Hats off to the hundreds of hearty souls who made their way out to Nationals Park in the cold and rain for NatsFest.
Now, what about Opening Day tomorrow? Call this thing off early -- play it Friday?
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Natsfest 2011 was really bad. With BP being called off, fans were left to wonder aimlessly for two hour. Nats staff was cluless in telling fans about what could fill the void. when players did appear, no autographs or pictures. Fans paid $10.00 a piece to shake players hand. Very poor. When I asked for a refund, ticket agent shugged his shoulders. When I got home, I immediately called Citibank and asked and got a refund. Everyone at Natsfest should ask for a refund. Nats struck out and sent straight to the minors for this PR nightmare. Nats officials should go to Orioles fest. Their event in January was much better.
Posted by: Greg | March 30, 2011 at 11:24 PM
Greg, the only thing about the $10 is I think it all goes to the Dream Foundation charity.
Yah, it sucked for the adults but the kids loved it. The Nats cant control the weather so yah, it really messed up the whole thing.
I think we all agree, nothing "unique" as Feffer promised us. Bring back the January NatsFest.
Posted by: Michael L.G. | March 31, 2011 at 06:47 AM
I agree that the weather really screwed it up. I got there at 3:15 and went to the "special" season ticket holder Q&A. it looked like the Last Supper with Jesus Werth in the middle of the table. But after that ended at 4, there was ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do until after 6, so I left at 5.
Posted by: WA2CHI | March 31, 2011 at 08:38 AM