RedsFest Cancelled for the next 2 years... - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

KittyDuran · 06-01-2004, 02:59 PM

http://www.channelcincinnati.com/spo...01/detail.html

Redsfest Canceled For 2004, 2005
Convention Center Renovations Cited
CINCINNATI -- The off-season fan convention hosted by the Cincinnati Reds each year will not be back following the 2004 and 2005 seasons, the team announced Tuesday.

The team canceled Redsfest for the next two years because it cannot find an indoor space big enough to host it, WLWT Eyewitness News 5 reported.

Redsfest was held the last eight years at the Sabin Convention Center in Cincinnati, but it won't be available the next two years because of renovations.

"Redsfest occupies more than 190,000 square feet of space," said Reds director of marketing Cal Levy. "Existing facilities in Northern Kentucky and Sharonville aren't that big, and the part of the downtown convention center that is available to us measures only 70,000 square feet over two floors."

The Reds have had discussions with convention center officials about a date for Redsfest 2006, according to a statement from the team.

Stay tuned to WLWT Eyewitness News 5 and ChannelCincinnati.com for complete coverage of the Reds.

RosieRed · 06-01-2004, 03:01 PM

:thumbdn: :thumbdn: :thumbdn:

zombie-a-go-go · 06-01-2004, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RosieRed

:thumbdn: :thumbdn: :thumbdn:

What she said.

(Nice way to commemorate your 1k post, btw

)

Doc. Scott · 06-01-2004, 03:03 PM

Uh, well, how about they, uh, MAKE IT A LITTLE SMALLER?

RedFanAlways1966 · 06-01-2004, 03:08 PM

Thanks for the stadium! No more REDSFest needed... we got what we wanted (the GABP!).

Feel the screw turn... turn... turn... :mhcky21: :mhcky21:

REDREAD · 06-01-2004, 03:11 PM

Well, you wouldn't expect the Reds (Allen) to be able to think outside the box and come up with an alternative?
It's easier just to sieze the opportunity to cancel it when you have a convienent
scapegoat. It's not a revenue generator anyhow, so it's low on Allen's list of priorities..

zombie-a-go-go · 06-01-2004, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REDREAD

It's not a revenue generator anyhow, so it's low on Allen's list of priorities..

Bingo.

Eric_Davis · 06-01-2004, 03:16 PM

Lindner is such a ....

06-01-2004, 03:19 PM

Bad PR. Pretty much par for the course for these guys.

Eric_Davis · 06-01-2004, 03:23 PM

The space is available, if Lindner wants to find it:

http://cincinnati.bizjournals.com/ci...01/story5.html

"According to Pitstick, two distribution centers in West Chester and one in Fairfield have stood empty on the market for more than 18 months. All are more than 400,000 square feet."

I'm sure something could be worked out.

"The property is owned by Industrial Development International, an Atlanta-based industrial real estate developer with offices in Covington. Doug Armbruster represented IDI locally."

Do I need to get you their phone number, too, Carl? :mad:

Chip R · 06-01-2004, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REDREAD

Well, you wouldn't expect the Reds (Allen) to be able to think outside the box and come up with an alternative?
It's easier just to sieze the opportunity to cancel it when you have a convienent
scapegoat. It's not a revenue generator anyhow, so it's low on Allen's list of priorities..

They can't use the US Bank arena? It's not like they have a hockey team playing there or anything. The front office that couldn't shoot straight strikes again. The Reds are playing very well and are in 1st place. Jr. is looking like the Jr. of old and now they drop this little stink bomb. :thumbdn:

Carbofan · 06-01-2004, 03:24 PM

I do not know why they could not move it to Columbus for the next 2 years. I know it is out of town, but they do have many Reds fans and plenty of room. It is just such a cop out without exploring all options to the fullest. This really frustrates my daughter and myself!!!

Redsland · 06-01-2004, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc. Scott

Uh, well, how about they, uh, MAKE IT A LITTLE SMALLER?

Brilliant!

By the way, Boss, given your renewed focus on profanity, this news couldn't have arrived at a worse time.

:GAC:

Eric_Davis · 06-01-2004, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Redsland

Brilliant!

By the way, Boss, given your renewed focus on profanity, this news couldn't have arrived at a worse time.

:GAC:

:MandJ:

UKFlounder · 06-01-2004, 03:27 PM

Hopefully this somehow ends up like the "we tried to re-sign Barry Larkin but he wanted too much money" press conference from the end of last season, and something gets worked out. The USBanc (or whatever its name is today) Arena suggestion seems like a good one.

Honestly, I've not attended RedsFest in the past, so it's not a real big issue to me, but this does seem like some really bad PR at just about the worst possible time.

06-01-2004, 02:59 PM	#1
KittyDuran Shut up Spock! Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Hamilton, Ohio Posts: 8,147	RedsFest Cancelled for the next 2 years... http://www.channelcincinnati.com/spo...01/detail.html Redsfest Canceled For 2004, 2005 Convention Center Renovations Cited CINCINNATI -- The off-season fan convention hosted by the Cincinnati Reds each year will not be back following the 2004 and 2005 seasons, the team announced Tuesday. The team canceled Redsfest for the next two years because it cannot find an indoor space big enough to host it, WLWT Eyewitness News 5 reported. Redsfest was held the last eight years at the Sabin Convention Center in Cincinnati, but it won't be available the next two years because of renovations. "Redsfest occupies more than 190,000 square feet of space," said Reds director of marketing Cal Levy. "Existing facilities in Northern Kentucky and Sharonville aren't that big, and the part of the downtown convention center that is available to us measures only 70,000 square feet over two floors." The Reds have had discussions with convention center officials about a date for Redsfest 2006, according to a statement from the team. Stay tuned to WLWT Eyewitness News 5 and ChannelCincinnati.com for complete coverage of the Reds. __________________ 2013 Reds record when I'm attending: 13-5 2013 Dragons record when I'm attending: *"We want to be the band to dance to when the bomb drops." - Simon LeBon of Duran Duran*

06-01-2004, 03:01 PM	#2
RosieRed MarsArmyGirl Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 2,783	Re: RedsFest Cancelled for the next 2 years... :thumbdn: :thumbdn: :thumbdn:

06-01-2004, 03:03 PM	#4
Doc. Scott Lover of Trivialities Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Portland, OR (West Chester, OH) Posts: 6,073	Re: RedsFest Cancelled for the next 2 years... Uh, well, how about they, uh, MAKE IT A LITTLE SMALLER?

06-01-2004, 03:08 PM	#5
RedFanAlways1966 For a Level Playing Field Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Oakwood, OH Posts: 11,302	Re: RedsFest Cancelled for the next 2 years... Thanks for the stadium! No more REDSFest needed... we got what we wanted (the GABP!). Feel the screw turn... turn... turn... :mhcky21: :mhcky21: __________________ Small market fan... always hoping, but never expecting.

06-01-2004, 03:11 PM	#6
REDREAD Where's my chair? Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 19,883	Re: RedsFest Cancelled for the next 2 years... Well, you wouldn't expect the Reds (Allen) to be able to think outside the box and come up with an alternative? It's easier just to sieze the opportunity to cancel it when you have a convienent scapegoat. It's not a revenue generator anyhow, so it's low on Allen's list of priorities.. __________________ Thank you Walt and Bob for going for it in 2012 AND 2013! Nov. 13, 2007: One of the greatest days in Reds history: John Allen gets the boot!

06-01-2004, 03:16 PM	#8
Eric_Davis Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 5,041	Re: RedsFest Cancelled for the next 2 years... Lindner is such a ....

06-01-2004, 03:19 PM	#9
1990WorldChamps Guest Posts: n/a	Re: RedsFest Cancelled for the next 2 years... Bad PR. Pretty much par for the course for these guys.

06-01-2004, 03:23 PM	#10
Eric_Davis Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 5,041	Re: RedsFest Cancelled for the next 2 years... The space is available, if Lindner wants to find it: http://cincinnati.bizjournals.com/ci...01/story5.html "According to Pitstick, two distribution centers in West Chester and one in Fairfield have stood empty on the market for more than 18 months. All are more than 400,000 square feet." I'm sure something could be worked out. "The property is owned by Industrial Development International, an Atlanta-based industrial real estate developer with offices in Covington. Doug Armbruster represented IDI locally." Do I need to get you their phone number, too, Carl? :mad: Last edited by Eric_Davis; 06-01-2004 at 03:28 PM.

06-01-2004, 03:24 PM	#12
Carbofan Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Elida Posts: 90	Re: RedsFest Cancelled for the next 2 years... I do not know why they could not move it to Columbus for the next 2 years. I know it is out of town, but they do have many Reds fans and plenty of room. It is just such a cop out without exploring all options to the fullest. This really frustrates my daughter and myself!!! __________________ Reds fan forever!

06-01-2004, 03:27 PM	#15
UKFlounder Go Reds Go! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern KY Posts: 1,829	Re: RedsFest Cancelled for the next 2 years... Hopefully this somehow ends up like the "we tried to re-sign Barry Larkin but he wanted too much money" press conference from the end of last season, and something gets worked out. The USBanc (or whatever its name is today) Arena suggestion seems like a good one. Honestly, I've not attended RedsFest in the past, so it's not a real big issue to me, but this does seem like some really bad PR at just about the worst possible time. __________________ http://www.civilwarobsession.com

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