La Crescent Apple Jacks Vintage Base Ball – 2026 Season
Step back in time and experience America’s pastime as it was played in the 1860s! The La Crescent Apple Jacks Base Ball Club is a vintage base ball team playing by 1860 rules, offering a fun, family-friendly look at the history of the game.
Established in 2004 as a community outreach program of the La Crescent Area Historical Society, the Apple Jacks bring together men and women to celebrate history, sportsmanship, and community. The team is proudly affiliated with the Vintage Base Ball Association of America (VBBA).
🎩 What to Expect
Authentic 1860s base ball rules and traditions
Period-style uniforms and equipment
Friendly competition and historical interpretation
Educational and entertaining for all ages
⚾ Interested in Playing?
Anyone and everyone is encouraged to participate. For safety reasons, players should be high school age or older. Contact the team to get more information.
📍 Home Field
Old Hickory Park
1200 Jonathon Lane
La Crescent, MN 55947
🗓️ 2026 Season Schedule
May 16 (Saturday) – East Bethel, MN
May 30 (Saturday) – La Crescent, MN (HOME GAME 12pm)
June 5 (Friday) – Wykoff, MN
June 20 (Saturday) – Menomonie, WI
June 28 (Sunday) – La Crescent, MN (HOME GAME 12pm)
July 18 (Saturday) – Stillwater, MN
July 26 (Sunday) – Highland Prairie, MN
August 8 (Saturday) – Rochester, MN
August 15 (Saturday) – La Crescent, MN (HOME GAME 12pm)
September 13 (Sunday) – Highland Prairie, MN
September 19 (Saturday) – La Crescent, MN (HOME GAME 12pm)
(Home games in La Crescent)
Bring a lawn chair or blanket, cheer on the Apple Jacks, and enjoy a truly vintage baseball experience during the 2026 season! Check out future updates on their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LaCrescentAppleJacks
