Home Run Derby Weekend
HOME RUN DERBY WEEKEND | 08/07-08/09
Get ready for one of the most exciting weekends of the summer at Arsenal BG Ballpark with the Gateway Grizzlies Home Run Derby Weekend, August 7–9! Featuring a pre-game home run derby every game, this three-day event brings power hitting, fan favorites, youth competition, and postgame fireworks all together for an unforgettable weekend at the ballpark.
Friday, August 7 – Grizz Greats Home Run Derby
Kick off the weekend as former Gateway Grizzlies players return to the ballpark to compete in a special Grizz Greats Home Run Derby. Watch fan-favorite alumni step back into the batter’s box and relive some of the biggest moments in franchise history. The evening will also include postgame fireworks, the RV & Campout Expo, and a Boy Scout Sleepover.
Saturday, August 8 – Youth Baseball Home Run Derby Presented by Centerstone
Saturday features the next generation of sluggers as local youth baseball leagues take part in a pre-game Home Run Derby. Teams will compete for bragging rights in a fun, high-energy competition before the Grizzlies take the field. Organizations interested in participating can contact kringkamp@gatewaygrizzlies.com for registration and additional information.
Sunday, August 9 – For The Fans
Wrap up Home Run Derby Weekend with a day dedicated to the best fans in baseball! Join the Gateway Grizzlies at Arsenal BG Ballpark for the For The Fans Finale, featuring exclusive on-field experiences before and after the game.
Bring your glove and arrive early because Play Catch on the Field begins as soon as the gates open. It's the perfect opportunity for kids and families to step onto the field and make unforgettable memories before first pitch.
After the game, the fun continues with Kids Run the Bases followed by player autographs, giving fans the chance to meet their favorite Grizzlies and cap off an incredible weekend at the ballpark.
