The Seattle Mariners announced the annual Mariners FanFest will not take place in January of 2018. FanFest will return in January of 2019.
The one-year hiatus is due to the Safeco Field playing surface replacement project, which was completed in November. The new grass will not be mature enough to allow fans to enjoy the activities on the field.
“FanFest is predicated on our fans, especially our young fans, being able to take the field, run the bases, hit a home run and play catch in the outfield,” said Kevin Mather, president & CEO in a statement released by the team.