Fan Fest

Event Overview

Cap off the East Coast Baseball Summit with an unforgettable afternoon designed for baseball fans of all ages.

The Fan Fest combines engaging baseball conversation with opportunities to meet some of the Summit’s featured guests and instructors in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Whether you’re a player, coach, parent, volunteer, or lifelong fan of the game, the Fan Fest provides a unique opportunity to connect with the people who help make baseball special.

Event Details

Date: Sunday, January 24, 2027

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Location: Lecture Theatre & Atrium Hallway, NSCC Ivany Campus, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Capacity: 150 Attendees

Event Schedule

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Hot Stove Q&A

Moderated by Cecil Wright, the Hot Stove Q&A will feature members of the East Coast Baseball Summit instructional team discussing their baseball journeys, lessons learned, memorable experiences, and perspectives on the game.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the panel using wireless microphones, creating an engaging and interactive discussion covering baseball development, coaching, leadership, professional baseball experiences, and the future of the game.

Featured Panel

Confirmed Panelists:

• Matt Stairs

• Anthony Pluta

• Les McTavish

• Mike Reeves

• Ty Doucette

• Andrew Case

Additional featured guests and local high performance instructors may participate as availability permits.

Autograph & Meet-and-Greet Session

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Following the Hot Stove Q&A, attendees will move to the Atrium Hallway for an Autograph & Meet-and-Greet Session.

Fans will have the opportunity to:

• Meet Summit guests and instructors

• Collect autographs

• Take photographs

• Engage in informal conversations

• Celebrate the game with members of the baseball community

Featured Guests

Fan Fest attendees will have opportunities to interact with members of the East Coast Baseball Summit instructional team, including:

Featured Special Guest Instructors

• Matt Stairs

• Anthony Pluta

• Les McTavish

• Mike Reeves

• Ty Doucette

• Andrew Case

Local High Performance Instructors

• Bob Gillis

• Robert Gillis

• Darren Doucette

• Joel Irvine

• Ken Lenihan

• Trevor Wamback

Guest participation is subject to event schedules and availability.

Who Should Attend?

The Fan Fest is designed for:

• Players

• Parents

• Coaches

• Fans

• Baseball volunteers

• Community supporters

• Families

Whether you’re new to the game or have spent a lifetime around baseball, the Fan Fest offers an enjoyable and memorable experience for everyone.

Admission

Individual Ticket: $35

Family Pass: $75 (up to 3 attendees)

Capacity: 150 Attendees

A Signature Summit Experience

The Fan Fest brings together baseball knowledge, storytelling, and community engagement in a fun and accessible environment.

By creating opportunities for fans to interact directly with Summit guests and instructors, the Fan Fest celebrates the people, relationships, and experiences that make baseball such an important part of communities throughout Atlantic Canada.

Register Today

Individual Ticket: $35

Family Pass: $75 (up to 3 attendees)

Capacity: 150 Attendees