2025 Opening Day Itinerary
*** Updated for Saturday 6/21 ***
LET THE FUN BEGIN - THIS IS "THE BEST DAY IN BASEBALL!"
Gates Open: 6:00 AM
Show your team spirit with the best team tailgate of the year!
(Please Note: no grills on grass surfaces)
Coaches Check-In: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Activities: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
PARADE OF TEAMS & OPENING DAY CEREMONIES: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Most Commonly Asked Question: What do the players wear on Opening Day? Most players will wear their team jersey, and hat, and shorts! (Some may wear full uniforms, it's all good.)
SKILL CHALLENGES
Please Note: The Skill Challenges and Various Activities happen in Two Flights; Before and After the Parade of Teams and will be CLOSED from 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM. (NOTE: See Skills Challenges Page for all of the DETAILS!) THERE IS NO PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED THIS SUMMER; BUT MANY EVENTS HAVE SPECIFIC TIMES BY AGE!
PLEASE SEE the Opening Day Events Matrix (BELOW) for detailed information on the Skill Challenges and Activities.
BEST TAILGATING
Judging: Our Judges will be actively roaming the park during the morning and will do official judging at the conclusion of the Parade of Teams and Opening Ceremonies event. The winning tailgate will be named at 12:30 PM (at the main baseball pavilion, overlooking Field #3, near the PG MERCH TENT). Prize awarded will be: a $100 Gift Card to Flurry's Market + Provisions
Judges will be: Larry and Amy Burwell.
SEE FLYER UNDER "MORE" TAB - OPENING DAY FLYERS
BEST BARBEQUE
Judging: Bring your entry to the Main Baseball Pavilion between 12:00 and 12:30 PM (main baseball pavilion, overlooking Field #3, near the PG MERCH TENT). Prize will be awarded at 12:30 PM. Prize awarded will be: a $100 Gift Card to Flurry's Market + Provisions
Judges will be:
Colin Shade and Nick Burwell with Texas Smoke and Steel Custom Grills and Smokers
Larry Burwell , award winning BBQ Pit Master
SEE FLYER UNDER "MORE" TAB - OPENING DAY FLYERS
THE NATTY FUN ZONE
This is the Main Vendor Area around the PG MERCH TENT!
Featuring the Wiffle Ball Home Run Porch (on field 3), Corn Hole for all, Pin Trading Zone, & Vendors.
The HomeSmiles WIFFLE BALL Home Run Porch opens at 8:00 AM, goes offline during the Parade of Teams and Opening Ceremonies, and resumes again from 10:45 AM - 12:45 PM.
COACHES FUNGO CHALLENGE
12:15 PM on Field #5!
Come cheer on your favorite coach!
JUST ADDED 6/17/2025 -- COACHES VS DONTE FROM PERFECT GAME -- A HOME RUN CHALLENGE
Field #7, 1:00 PM (no players allowed on the field).
