WCU pitches new ‘Ballparks and Brews Tour’ for alumni, friends
Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Discover Durham photo
The Western Carolina University Office of Alumni Engagement is stepping up to the plate and taking a swing at a new summer event designed to bring together members of the Catamount family at baseball stadiums across North and South Carolina.
Christened “The Ballparks and Brews Tour,” the series of alumni gatherings will be making stops at five minor league baseball games in May and June as far east as Durham and as far west as Spartanburg, South Carolina.
“We’re excited to introduce this tour as a brand-new way to interact with fellow Catamounts while enjoying America’s favorite pastime,” said Stacey Miller, WCU director of alumni engagement. “At each stop, we will be creating a special WCU section where you can cheer, connect and enjoy game-day fun with alumni, friends and family.”
The Ballparks and Brews Tour schedule:
• Thursday, May 8 — Winston-Salem Dash; first pitch at 6:30 p.m. vs. the Bowling Green Hot Rods, featuring a $2 beer night and dinner in the exclusive Dash Pad. Tickets are $20.
• Friday, May 16 — Hickory Crawdads; first pitch at 7 p.m. vs. the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, featuring postgame fireworks. Tickets are $5.
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• Thursday, May 29 — Durham Bulls; first pitch at 6:35 p.m. vs. the Memphis Redbirds, featuring dinner in the University Kia Korner. Tickets are $20.
• Thursday, June 5 — Charlotte Knights; first pitch at 7:04 p.m. vs. the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, featuring “Thirsty Thursday” specials, ballpark cash and field-level seats. Tickets are $20.
• Friday, June 13 — The Hub City Spartanburgers; first pitch at 7:05 p.m. vs. the Wilmington Blue Rocks, featuring $10 in ballpark cash, on-field replica cowboy hat giveaway and postgame fireworks in the newly opened Fifth Third Park in Spartanburg. Tickets are $15.
To RSVP and purchase tickets for WCU’s Ballparks and Brews Tour, click on the alumni events link at the website: wcu.edu/engage/alumni.
A limited number of tickets will be available for each game.
For more information about Ballparks and Brews or to learn more about other alumni events, including the 2025 Alumni Weekend, call 828.227.7335 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
