Lines of people serpentined through the seats of Citizens Bank Park on Thursday evening, while loyal fans waited for their turn for a one-on-one moment with the likes of Rhys Hoskins, Jorge Alfaro and several other former and current Phillies players.
The Phillies Phestival, though, was about much more than finally getting a favorite player's autograph.
"As much money we can raise the better," said Phillies ace Aaron Nola.
Proceeds from the annual event benefit the ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter, where the money will be used for patient services and research of the disease for which there is no known cause or cure.