About this Event
Baseball friends and fans of all ages will gather at the wildly popular St. Paul Baseball Old Timers' Hot Stove League fundraising banquet -- to celebrate the great game of baseball, as well as relationships to which the game has led. (Proceeds from the banquet benefit local youth baseball and other charitable organizations, such as Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul.)
As part of the Minnesota Twins' Winter Caravan, the Old Timers' Banquet is truly "Where Old Friends Meet!" Big league stars of today, yesterday and tomorrow will be present, as well as sports celebrities of the Twin Cities ...
The head table will, once again, be loaded with notable speakers and guests. Being emceed by Sean Aronson (St. Paul Saints Play-by-Play Voice and Vice President, Director of Broadcasting & Media Relations), anticipated head-table guests / speakers include Rocco Baldelli (current Twins Manager), Dave St. Peter (current Twins President & CEO), Derek Falvey (current Twins President of Baseball Operations), Jeremy Zoll (current Twins Senior VP & General Manager), Derek Sharrer (Executive VP * General Manager, St. Paul Saibnts & Twins AAA Affiliate), Jerry Bell (Retired President and member of the Twins HOF), and Jim Rantz (retired Director of Minor Leagues and Twins HOF member) -- along with Tim Tschida (St. Paul native and retired Major League Baseball Umpire), Ty McDevitt (current Head Coach of the MN Golden Gophers), and John Anderson (retired MN Golden Gophers Head Coach). Old Timers Member, Fr. Dan Haugan (Pastor of Lumen Christi Catholic Community in St. Paul), will deliver the pre-dinner invocation. Additional guests to be announced! TC Bear might even make a guest appearance!
This year's honored Older Timer, Norm Setnicker, will also receive special recognition. In addition, the 2024 4th District American Legion MVP, Zander Coy of Hamline Purple Post 418, will be honored with the Klark-Killen Memorial Award.
A fabulous dinner will be served -- including Caesar Salad, Rolls & Butter, Manhattan Strip Steak, Boursin-Buttermilk Mashed Yukan Potatoes, Vegetable Medley, Dessert, Coffee (regular, decaf) or Tea.
An alternate vegetarian option is available (Cavatappi Pasta: roasted garlic, cipollini onions, sun-dried-tomatoes, and fresh herbs in a white-wine cream sauce); if applicable, please notify us ASAP through the CONTACT LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE, so that your vegetarian dinner can be arranged with the venue.
- Batting Practice (social hour) begins: 5:30 pm
- Game Time (dinner and program): 7:00 pm
- A Silent Auction, featuring a wide-variety of sports memorabilia, will also be available as well, beginning during the social hour.
- An audience Question & Answer session with the head-table guests -- along with a door-prize drawing -- will conclude the evening. All attendees may enter the FREE door-prize drawing at the registration table in the lobby upon arrival.
Please join us for this great evening, in celebration of America's game!
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
This is an event for ALL ages (although the speakers will be gearing their comments more toward an adult audience.) A separate children's meal option / ticket is not available, however.
A cash bar, serving alcoholic beverages, will be available for adults with proper ID. Please remember to drink responsibly!
What about parking options at the event?
Free lot parking is available on-site. The main parking lot is directly in front of the main entrance. Overflow parking is available in a lower lot.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
You may leave a message at 651-451-0596, and your call will be returned as soon as possible -- or scroll further down this page and use the CONTACT button link to send an email to event organizers.
What's the refund policy? Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?
While no refunds can be issued, physical tickets may be physically transferred / given to another person, should you be unable to attend. (If you receive your ticket from another person who ordered a ticket for themselves on-line and then cannot attend, please make sure to check-in at the reception desk, to indicate the name of the guest that you are replacing.)
Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration isn't my own name?
Yes. If someone ordered multiple tickets as part of their order (and included you as part of their order), that person's name will appear on all of the electronic tickets that he or she ordered.
Should I bring my printed electronic ticket to the event?
Yes.
Due to Covid-19, are there special protocols?
For your own protection and that of others, masks are recommended -- but optional; it is also recommended that guests be fully vaccinated and boostered. Dinner tables are anticipated to be set for 10-12 guests each -- which might include persons who are not necessarily in your own -party.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Southview Country Club, 239 East Mendota Road, West Saint Paul, United States
USD 71.21
