Cubs get sand sculptures, custom deep dish pizza at fan convention

The Cubs are holding their annual fan convention this weekend, and after a 2015 that exceeded all expectations, the team is making sure the festival is one to remember.

The Cubs are holding their annual fan convention this weekend, and after a 2015 that exceeded all expectations, the team is making sure the festival is one to remember.

One of the features of the event is a giant sand sculpture featuring a relief of manager Joe Maddon, courtesy of the team’s Class-A Advanced affiliate the Myrtle Beach Pelicans.

Construction has begun on the sand sculpture for #CubsCon. Can you guess what we're building this year? pic.twitter.com/C6P3yWEpUj

— Myrtle Beach Pelicans (@Pelicanbaseball) January 15, 2016

Sand Sculpture Update. #CubsCon pic.twitter.com/eCRdPo3uGD

— Myrtle Beach Pelicans (@Pelicanbaseball) January 15, 2016

And this year's sand sculpt will feature #JoeMaddon! Plus we've got Joe Maddon glasses!!! #CubsCon #iamJoeMaddon pic.twitter.com/26454zDa75

— Myrtle Beach Pelicans (@Pelicanbaseball) January 15, 2016

Sand Sculpture Update: it's almost finished!!!! pic.twitter.com/3rmlfmZ1rk

— Myrtle Beach Pelicans (@Pelicanbaseball) January 15, 2016

Masterpiece and artist! #CubsCon2016 pic.twitter.com/EpdWs5IVQr

— Myrtle Beach Pelicans (@Pelicanbaseball) January 15, 2016

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The convention also marks the return of beloved local chain Giordano’s special Cubs edition pizza.

It’s baaack.

Announcing the return of the @Cubs Pizza, avail. at select Chicago locations upon request through 1/17 pic.twitter.com/xx6rQKcrvT

— Giordano's Pizza (@GiordanosPizza) January 15, 2016

The convention runs through Sunday and features current Cubs like Kris Bryant, Jake Arrieta and Jason Heyward, as well as fan favorite former players like Ryne Sandberg, Billy Williams, Kerry Wood and Scott Eyre.

– Brendan Maloy