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2013 Northwoods League All-Star Festivities Announced

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 -- 1:31 PM

The Eau Claire Express and Northwoods League on Tuesday announced details for the 2013 league All-Star festivities, scheduled for July 22 and 23 in Eau Claire.

The game will feature the Northwoods League?s top performers in the first half of the summer season. The two-day event will begin with a banquet to honor the all-stars featuring two-time World Series champion and former Minnesota Twins Manager Tom Kelly as the keynote speaker. Day two will include a fan fest and Home Run Derby prior to the game. The entire two-day event is presented in part by Marshfield Clinic, who has supported the Northwoods League All-Star Game in past seasons.


Eau Claire?s second hosting of the Northwoods League?s All-Star festivities will kick off on Monday, July 22 at the Plaza Hotel & Suites with a banquet recognizing top performers from the 16 teams. The banquet is sponsored by Visit Eau Claire and the Plaza Hotel & Suites and will be open to the public for the price of $50 per ticket. The event is set to begin at 6:00 PM with a full banquet meal, followed by the program portion of the evening featuring former Minnesota Twin's manager, Tom Kelly.


Day two of the Northwoods League?s 19th all-star event will be held on Tuesday, July 23 at historic Carson Park with a variety of activities. The day begins with a fan fest at 4:00 PM that gives fans the opportunity to interact with the all-stars and obtain autographs. The annual Home Run Derby will begin at 6:00 PM with the game to follow at 7:35 PM. The two-day event will be capped off with a fireworks display following the completion of the game.


Tickets for both the all-star banquet ($50) and game (starting at $6) are available at the Express Depot, 108 E. Grand Avenue or by calling (715)839-7788. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.eauclaireexpress.com. Tickets will become available at the Carson Park box office beginning with the home opener on June 2.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.