Saturday, June 21, 2025

Fanatics Fest at the Javits Center - It was more for kids and collectors

 


Over the past few weeks, I saw numerous Facebook ads for this Fanfest, so I decided to attend.  When I bought the tickets online, I was sent a QR code with instructions to look for the Will Call window at the Javits Center.  When I arrived this morning, I had to wait 45 minutes in line to show my QR code and get a badge to attend the show.

Much of the show was devoted to vendors selling collectables, especially baseball cards.  I haven't collected baseball cards since I was a kid growing up in Rego Park.  There were many activities for kids, such as hitting a baseball, kicking a soccer ball, and throwing a football.  Sports stars were available for autographs.  We just bought two New York Mets t-shirts.

It was very crowded and noisy.   I was likely the oldest person there.  We stayed for about 3 1/2 hours,  but there were few places to sit.  I left the place very tired.

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