Also on Saturday, Swing for the Fences (and the Smoked Meat)

If there’s a more Raleigh trifecta than craft lagers, pulled pork, and local baseball talk, I haven’t found it yet. Grab your glove and your appetite for the annual Baseball, Beer & BBQ 2026 Season Kick-off Party on Saturday, April 11, 2026. MLB Raleigh and Trophy Brewing Co. are taking over Maywood Hall & Garden for a family-friendly afternoon that feels like the best kind of neighborhood block party. Between the bounce house for the kids and a wiffle ball derby for those looking to relive their glory days, there’s plenty of action to keep you busy between innings.

While you’re there, grab a plate from Lawrence Barbecue and a pretzel from Crofton’s to wash down those exclusive Trophy pours. It’s not just about the vibes, though—proceeds from the day go toward building The Farm, a new community baseball field in Creedmoor. You can also nerd out on local history with the N.C. Baseball Museum and the Carolina Sandlot Collective, making this the official start of your summer sports season.

📍 622 Maywood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27603
📅 Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 12–4 p.m.
💰 Free admission (food and drink for purchase)
📎 Deets: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVqlRejADE4/

Come for the Trophy beers, stay for the wiffle ball bragging rights. Just try not to pull a hamstring in the bounce house, okay?

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Founder + Principal at Raleighwood Media Group + Raleighwood Event Group

Lisa Jeffries, a 2007 graduate of N.C. State University’s Wilson College of Textiles and Poole College of Management, has been working in marketing since 2005. Her professional work experience ranges from independent, family-owned businesses to high-growth tech startups. Lisa’s specific areas of expertise include new media and experiential marketing for service-based businesses. Passionate about her clients, cheering on the Wolfpack, live music, and rescuing animals, she is also the founder of Raleigh Food & Wine and Raleighwood Wifi. Lisa completed the NC State + SKEMA Business School MSc dual master’s degree program in Global Luxury Management in 2016, publishing a thesis, Location-Based Opportunities for Brand Marketing With Emphasis on Application Within Luxury Industries.

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