| Free Big Red Machine Statue! | As part of the Hall of Fame’s ongoing celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Big Red Machine’s 1975 and 1976 World Championships, purchasers of full-price museum or ballpark tour tickets Monday-Thursday in July will receive their choice of a Johnny Bench or Ken Griffey collectible statue.
These statues were produced to commemorate the Reds Hall of Fame’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Big Red Machine’s back-to-back, 1975 and 1976 World Championships and are part of the Hall of Fame’s exclusive Great Eight statue set that honors the Machine’s fabled starting lineup. | | |  | | |  | | Johnny Bench Awards Luncheon – July 7 | A limited number of tickets are available for the 2026 edition of the Johnny Bench Awards Luncheon, an annual event featuring the Hall of Fame catcher honoring the best collegiate baseball and softball catchers of the year, as well as the top high school baseball and softball catchers from Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and West Virginia.
For more information and to purchase individual tickets, or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, contact Heather Schaffner at [email protected] or by phone at 513-765-7921. | | | | | | | Don’t Miss Step Into History Saturdays! | Each game day Saturday the Hall of Fame helps visitors “step into history” through a series of player appearances, book signings, and unique artifact experiences. On Saturday, July 4, Hall of Fame visitors can meet author James L. Farmer, Sr., who will be on hand to sign copies of the latest installment of his Cincinnati Sports Chronicle book series. And to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday, the July 4 “Hands on History” artifact experience will feature game used artifacts from 1976, the year in which America celebrated its bicentennial and the Big Red Machine won its second of back-to-back World Series titles.
Click below for more information and to check out the entire slate of Step Into History activities. | | | | | |  | | Crosley Field Historical Marker Dedication | | On June 24, 56 years to the day that the Reds played at Crosley Field for the last time, an Ohio Historical Marker was installed at the site of the venerable ballpark. The Reds’ home from 1912-1970, the marker is the latest addition to the many elements located on the site that pay tribute to the park that witnessed an extraordinary amount of Reds history over its many years of service. The Reds Hall of Fame partnered with City Gospel Mission, one of the primary occupants of the Crosley site on the creation and installation of the marker. Located at the corner of Findlay St. and Western Ave. in Cincinnati’s West End, City Gospel Mission offers visitors complimentary brochures that guide visitors on a walking tour of the site, highlighting each of the enhancements made to the site that collectively serve to keep the memory of Crosley Field alive. | | | | | The Hall of Fame and the Dayton Dragons Celebrate 250 Years of America | | As part of the Dayton Dragons’ America at 250 celebration, the Reds Hall of Fame will be featured at the Dragons’ June 30 game with a wide array of unique, collectible Hall of Fame merchandise, appearances by members of the Hall of Fame’s 1869 Red Stockings vintage baseball team, and an assortment of artifacts from the Hall of Fame’s collection. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the Hall of Fame at the home of the Reds’ longtime High-A affiliate. | | Special Experiences Available Now! | | The Hall of Fame is proud to partner with Cincinnati Brewing Heritage Trail and Willow Run Custom Bourbon on two unique experiences that combine the rich history of the Reds with Greater Cincinnati’s equally rich history of brewing and distilling. Space is limited for each experience. Click below for more information and to purchase tickets. | | |  | | Become a Hall of Fame Member Today! | | There is still time to take full advantage of all of the benefits of a 2026 Reds Hall of Fame membership package. Each level of Reds Hall of Fame membership includes a robust assortment of benefits including the exclusive 1975 and 1976 World Series replica trophy set that accompanies membership at the MVP level. | | | | |
