Watch the Base Ball Bout – A vintage baseball match!

Published on July 31, 2024

Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park and the Colorado Vintage Base Ball Association proudly present the Base Ball Bout! This vintage baseball game allows families and children to participate in an old-time Lakewood tradition! This unique event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, 801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood, CO, 80226.

Attendees of the event can look forward to more than just a game. Players will be dressed in period uniforms and play by vintage rules to demonstrate the skills and techniques of baseball’s early years. The festivities also include food and beverages that will be available for purchase.

“This event is a wonderful opportunity for families to connect with the past and create lasting memories,” said Steve Luebke, the City of Lakewood’s museum educator and the coordinator of the Base Ball Bout. “We invite everyone to join us for an afternoon of nostalgia and community spirit.”

Visitors are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy a morning of vintage baseball at Heritage Lakewood. Admission to the Base Ball Bout is $5 for adults, $3 for kids and free for ages 3 and younger. Purchase tickets at Lakewood.org/Register or call 303-987-7845.

About Heritage Lakewood:

Heritage Lakewood is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history of Lakewood, CO through educational programs, exhibits and events that showcase the area’s rich cultural heritage.

About Belmar Vintage Baseball Association:

The Belmar Vintage Baseball Association is committed to reviving and promoting the sport of baseball, offering historical insight and recreation through authentic gameplay and educational initiatives.