Batter Up Mankato

Join us for a free-entry event collaborating with Mankato Moondogs and sponsored by local Mankato businesses, designed for families and youth in our community. Our mission is to promote local recreational options for youth while supporting businesses that are dedicated to our community—all while having FUN! The Country Inn & Suites provides over 10,000 square feet of event space, and we will also utilize part of our outdoor parking lot. The event typically features vendor booths from local youth recreational associations, along with Moon Dogs tickets and merchandise, local business vendors, and live baseball games streamed on our multiple large projectors. Enjoy concessions, a sports memorabilia silent auction, and raffles with proceeds benefiting a local non-profit organization—in this year’s case, the Mankato YMCA. We will also have door prizes, iconic mascots taking pictures with fans, craft and activity tables, games, balloon twisting, and more! Outside, you can expect large inflatable interactive games including HUMAN FOOSBALL, while family-friendly activities will be available inside for free. Come join the fun and support our youth and local businesses! This event will happen every other year, and we’re excited to announce that it will be our third gathering—don’t miss out!