Courtesy photo Altoona Curve fan Christian Wendt talks with pitcher Cristofer Melendez as he gathers autographs at FanFest 2025 from Curve players from left to right: Wilber Dotel, Melendez, Kervin Pichardo, Jaden Woods and Anthony Solometo. This year’s event will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at the Altoona Grand Hotel.

Event to be held at Altoona Grand Hotel

Altoona Curve baseball fans are invited to attend Curve FanFest 2026 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at the Altoona Grand Hotel.

This event serves as the first opportunity for fans to meet the manager, baseball players and coaches who will make up the Altoona Curve’s opening day roster, while celebrating the start of the upcoming 28th season.

FanFest 2026 is sponsored by the Altoona Curve Booster Club.

The cost is $20 for Booster Club members, $24 for nonmembers, $10 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and younger.

Doors will open at 5:25 p.m., and the event will begin with a video and ticket information tables, along with the opportunity to purchase tickets for a basket raffle.

Curve mascot Loco also will be appearing.

Food and drinks will be served. The buffet dinner will start at 5:45 p.m. in the Altoona Grand Ballroom.

The menu will include grilled chicken breast, red-skin potatoes, buttered corn, penne with marinara sauce, tossed salad and dessert. Beverages will include soda and water.

A cash bar also will be available.

An autograph/photograph session will be held in the Tropical Courtyard beginning at 7:30 p.m. giving fans the opportunity for one-on-one interaction with the 2026 team and coaching staff.

Tickets can be purchased by calling 814-943-5400 or at Peoples Natural Gas Field main office from noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday from March 9 to March 30.

Credit cards, checks or cash payments are acceptable.

No tickets will be sold at the event.

For more information, contact Duane Bordell of the Altoona Curve Booster Club at 814-931-6894 or dbordell@atlanticbbn.net.