Joe Crede coming to SoxFest 2012

Former White Sox third baseman Joe Crede will take part in SoxFest 2012, team officials announced Wednesday.

Hotel packages for the annual weekend festival at the Palmer House Hilton will go on sale at 10 a.m. Tuesday at whitesox.com. Fans attending the festival can meet current and former White Sox players, attend question-and-answer sessions, participate in interactive baseball activities and check out the SoxFest Garage Sale.

SoxFest 2012 will be held Jan. 27-29, and the SoxFest hotel rate is $316 (including taxes) for a two-night stay. Fans may purchase up to two rooms per reservation. Those who purchase a two-night stay are eligible to purchase up to four SoxFest weekend passes ($75/pass) per room reservation.

Weekend passes only are available for purchase by fans who book the two-night stay, and the Friday night opening of SoxFest will be open only to SoxFest hotel guests with weekend passes.

For more information, visit whitesox.com/soxfest or call (312) 609-1915.