The 2016 Cleveland Browns Fan Fest will be held from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday at FirstEnergy Stadium, capped by a rookie minicamp practice (2:30-4:40 p.m.) and autographs from the newest members of the team.
Many Browns players, alumni and front office members will participate in the day's event, focused on allowing the Dawg Pound another chance to meet and interact with members of its favorite team.
In addition to a panel featuring Executive Vice President of Football Operations Sashi Brownand Vice President of Player Personnel Andrew Berry(noon-12:30 p.m.; Lake Club), the following players are currently scheduled to appear* at this year's Fan Fest:
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OL Joel Bitonio |
QB Robert Griffin III |
WR Marlon Moore |
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DL Desmond Bryant |
DB Joe Haden |
LB Nate Orchard |
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K Travis Coons |
LS Charley Hughlett |
OL Austin Pasztor |
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RB Isaiah Crowell |
WR Darius Jennings |
DB Jordan Poyer |
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LB Demario Davis |
FB Malcolm Johnson |
DL Danny Shelton |
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DB Pierre Desir |
RB Duke Johnson Jr. |
RB Glenn Winston |
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OL Cameron Erving |
DL Jamie Meder | |
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OL John Greco |
RB Raheem Mostert |
The Browns will also celebrate alumni during Fan Fest, including two panels highlighting special moments in Browns history. During the "Gold Jacket Roundtable" (1:30-2 p.m.; Lake Club), three Pro Football Hall of Fame players – RB Jim Brown, G Joe DeLamielleure and WR Paul Warfield –will share stories from Browns careers that ultimately led to enshrinement in nearby Canton, Ohio. CB Hanford Dixon, DT Bob Golic, RB Kevin Mack and S Felix Wright will also reunite to recount their 1986 AFC Central championship season (12:30-1 p.m.; City Club).
The Dawg Pound will have access to autographs with select players (full details), additional Browns panel discussions, a Locker Room Sale with exclusive items from the team, NFL Combine drills on FirstEnergy Stadium's field, photos with Swagger, food and drink specials and many other engaging activations during Fan Fest.
Browns 2016 season ticket members also have the opportunity to enter Fan Fest beginning at 10 a.m., one hour before gates officially open. Season ticket members should access the Cree LED Lighting Gate (northeast) for early entry.
Tickets to Cleveland Browns Fan Fest are available now at ClevelandBrowns.com, as well as at the ticket office of FirstEnergy Stadium on the day of the event. General admission tickets are $15, while Browns 2016 season ticket members receive an exclusive price of $10. Tickets for children ages 6-17 are $5, and kids 5-years old and younger will be admitted at no charge.
2016 Cleveland Browns Fan Fest programming:
STAGE PROGRAMMING*
*LAKE CLUB *
Noon-12:30 p.m. - Sashi Brown and Andrew Berry discuss the 2016 Browns Draft Class and the upcoming 2016 season with host, Nathan Zegura
1:30-2 p.m. - Andy Baskin hosts Jim Brown, Joe DeLamielleure and Paul Warfield as they share stories of their NFL careers and their road to the Hall of Fame
CITY CLUB
11:30 a.m.-noon - Cleveland Browns Daily hosts Nathan Zegura and Matt Wilhelm are joined by 92.3 The Fan's Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to discuss the 2016 NFL Draft, offseason moves and the 2016 season
12:30-1 p.m. - Hanford Dixon, Bob Golic, Kevin Mack and Felix Wright recount their 1986 AFC Central championship season, alongside host Andy Baskin
2-2:30 p.m.*- *Joel Bitonio and celebrity chef Rocco Whalen prepare their favorite tailgate dish, while Bob Golic and Hanford Dixon serve fans as celebrity bartenders
FIRSTENERGY STADIUM ON-FIELD ACTIVATIONS
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10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
Family NFL Combine drills |
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10-11 a.m. | |
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11:30 a.m.-noon |
HELMETS Program presentation, joined by Sashi Brown,UnitedHealthcare and University Hospitals |
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Noon-12:30 p.m. |
North Ridgeville High School 7-on-7 and walkthrough |
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2:30-4:40 p.m. |
Browns 2016 rookie minicamp practice |
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4:40-5 p.m. |
2016 Browns rookie autograph signings (post-practice) |
*Players and times are subject to change.
