The St. Louis Cardinals have announced the schedule for the 2023 Cardinals Caravan, presented by Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance.
The Cardinals Caravan returns for the first time since 2020 and will traverse 20 different cities across Missouri, Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky and Indiana. A combination of more than 35 current Cardinals players, minor league prospects, alumni and team broadcasters will embark on one of six different caravans through Cardinal Nation from January 13-16.
The Caravan is a great way for fans outside of St. Louis to get up close and personal with Cardinals players. Major League players scheduled to attend include Gold Glove winner Brendan Donovan, Lars Nootbaar, Andrew Knizner, Nolan Gorman, Andre Pallante, Jake Woodford, Zack Thompson, and Packy Naughton. Top prospects Jordan Walker, Masyn Winn, Matthew Liberatore, Tink Hence, Gordon Graceffo, Iván Herrera, Alec Burleson, and Michael McGreevy are slated to appear along with Cardinals alumni Rick Ankiel, Ryan Ludwick, Randy Flores, Jason Motte, Bo Hart, Kerry Robinson and Al Hrabosky.
As in previous years, the club will implement an autograph ticket system at each stop. The first 400 kids, ages 15 and under, through the door on the day of the event will receive a free autograph ticket which guarantees one autograph from each current and former player. Due to high demand, autographs will only be available for fans 15 and under.
The full schedule for the 2023 Cardinals Caravan, including destinations, times and participating players, can be found below and at cardinals.com/caravan. #CardsCaravan
Emcee: John Rooney
Current Players: Brendan Donovan, Packy Naughton, Connor Thomas & Michael McGreevy
Alumni: Rick Ankiel & Ryan Ludwick
| Date | City | Location (click for directions) | Time | CALL FOR INFO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 13 | Jefferson City, MO | Missouri Farm Bureau Center | 6:00 PM | 573-875-1099 |
| Sat, Jan 14 | Columbia, MO | Stoney Creek Hotel and Convention Center | Noon | 573-442-6400 |
| Sat, Jan 14 | Hannibal, MO | Hannibal LaGrange – Mabee Sports Complex | 6:00 PM | 217-223-5292 |
Emcee: Tom Ackerman
Current Players: Lars Nootbaar, Zack Thompson & Gordon Graceffo
Alumni: Randy Flores & Alan Benes
| Date | City | Location (click for directions) | Time | CALL FOR INFO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 13 | Springfield, MO | Hammons Field | 12:30 PM | 417-863-0395 |
| Fri, Jan 13 | Springfield, MO | Great Southern Bank Arena – Bass Pro Tournament of Champions* | 7:15 PM | 417-863-0395 |
| Sat, Jan 14 | Joplin, MO | Billingsly Connor Ballroom (MSSU) | 11:00 AM | 417-625-9777 |
| Sat, Jan 14 | Rolla, MO | Rolla High School Gymnasium | 6:00 PM | 573-634-2525 |
*Requires ticket to Bass Pro Tournament of Champions event.
Emcee: Ricky Horton
Current Players: Andre Pallante, Jordan Walker & Tink Hence
Alumni: Bengie Molina & Jason Simontacchi
| Date | City | Location (click for directions) | Time | CALL FOR INFO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 13 | Memphis, TN | AutoZone Park | 6:30 PM | 901-721-6000 |
| Sat, Jan 14 | Jonesboro, AR | Embassy Suites | Noon | 870-934-5000 |
| Sat, Jan 14 | Dyersburg, TN | Dyer County High School | 5:00 PM | 731-627-2229 |
Emcee: Polo Ascencio
Current Players: Jake Woodford, Ivan Herrera & Masyn Winn
Alumni: Bernard Gilkey & Bo Hart
| Date | City | Location (click for directions) | Time | CALL FOR INFO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 13 | Champaign, IL | iHotel and Conference Center | Noon | 217-819-5000 |
| Fri, Jan 13 | Peoria, IL | Embassy Suites Hotel | 6:00 PM | 309-637-3700 |
| Sat, Jan 14 | Bloomington, IL | DoubleTree Hotel | 4:30 PM | 309-829-1221 |
Emcee: Brad Thompson
Current Players: Andrew Knizner, Alec Burleson, Jake Walsh & JoJo Romero
Alumni: Al Hrabosky & John Costello
| Date | City | Location (click for directions) | Time | CALL FOR INFO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 15 | Mattoon, IL | Lake Land College Field House | Noon | 217-234-5333 |
| Sun, Jan 15 | Springfield, IL | Bank of Springfield Center | 6:00 PM | 217-788-8800 |
| Mon, Jan 16 | Decatur, IL | Decatur Hotel & Conference Center | Noon | 217-422-8800 |
| Mon, Jan 16 | Centralia, IL | Castle Ridge Event Center | 5:30 PM | 618-899-0248 |
Emcee: Matt Pauley
Current Players: Nolan Gorman, Matthew Liberatore & James Naile
Alumni: Jason Motte & Kerry Robinson
| Date | City | Location (click for directions) | Time | CALL FOR INFO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 15 | Marion, IL | Marion Cultural & Civic Center | Noon | 618-997-8123 |
| Sun, Jan 15 | Evansville, IN | CK Newsome Center | 6:00 PM | 812-435-6141 |
| Mon, Jan 16 | Paducah, KY | Paducah McCracken Conv. & Expo | Noon | 270-408-1346 |
| Mon, Jan 16 | Cape Girardeau, MO | Osage Community Center | 5:30 PM | 573-339-6342 |
