Sold out! Willmar Stingers Winter BBQ
Willmar, MN — The Willmar Stingers are excited to announce that their highly anticipated Winter BBQ event, scheduled for Tuesday, January 21st, 2025, at the Willmar Conference Center, is officially sold out! The overwhelming response from the community has been incredible, as fans eagerly secured their tickets to enjoy an afternoon with special guests Louie Varland and Brooks Lee. Both former Stingers players, now part of the Minnesota Twins organization, will share their inspiring journeys during the event.
The sold-out crowd will enjoy a delicious lunch, followed by an engaging question-and-answer session with Varland and Lee. This event highlights the strong bond between the Stingers and the Willmar community, showcasing the continued support for the team and its alumni. The Stingers extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone who purchased tickets and look forward to an unforgettable afternoon celebrating baseball and community spirit.
For more information on the Stingers or to purchase a 2025 7-game plan, or full/half season ticket package, call the Stingers front office at 320-222-2010 or email info@willmarstingers.com.
The 2025 Stingers season is presented by J.D. Kreps Financial Group.
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The Willmar Stingers are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Now in its 32th season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 24 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, over 325 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (NYM), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (SFG) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (BOS). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2021 All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and 2019 Second Team All-MLB shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website. League games are viewable live at watchnwl.com and on ESPN+. For more information, visit www.willmarstingers.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Stingers as your favorite team.