Lexington Area of Chamber to Host Summer Block Party July 7th!
The Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Summer Block Party in Downtown Lexington from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will feature music from 10:00 to 3:00, sidewalk sales, Farmers’ Market, Meet the Candidates on the Courthouse steps, and a game of Town Ball that pits the Lexington Police Department against a local team of sluggers. The game will be played at the Goose Pond and starts at 3:00. Hotdogs, soda and water will be sold.
“This event is a chance for both the community and visitors to enjoy a fun day packed with activities and events, while supporting our local merchants,” said Lexington Chamber Executive Director Penny Grosso.
Organizers of the Block Party, which will have a baseball theme to coincide with the All Star Game, hope to draw visitors traveling to Kaufmann Stadium in Kansas City,
Two other local events are planned for July 7: Patriotic Day at the Anderson House from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Boy Scouts 318 Annual BBQ at Dave’s Country Market from 10:30 a.m. until sold out.
About “Town Ball”
Town Ball, which was played in the 1850s and 1860’s is the predecessor to baseball. Although much like baseball, there are some subtle differences. Among them are:
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Softer baseball
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Ax-handles or stripped staves for bats
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Runner can be out if hit below the head
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Umpire is the only one allowed on the field allowed to carry a firearm
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No stolen bases as it is considered ungentlemanly
For more information about the Block Party, contact Penny Grosso at the Lexington Chamber, 660.259.3082 or visit Historiclexington.com. For additional information about the Town Ball game, contact Dan at the Lexington Tourism Bureau, 660.259.4711, or VisitLexingtonMO.com.
Block Party Downloads:
Poster
Newspaper Ad
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