Author Archives: Dave Karpinski

Ballpark Tours 2024 -Two Trips … From Hall of Famers to Bleacher Bums

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Ballpark Tours Mauer to the Hall – A St. Paul Grand Slam July 17-22 Inductions Weekend at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown brings together revelry and reverence.  It’s like a combination of Mardi Gras and High Mass for baseball fans.  This year, for good reason, Ballpark Tours will be there.  And, we invite you to join us. Think about the joy of a major-league Grand Slam – a four-base hit with four runs plated. So, how about a … Continue reading →

Ballpark Tours 2023 – Bleacher Bums XL – Tulsa Culture Tour

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Hey baseball fans, we’re warming up the bus.  Bleacher Bums XL, Ballpark Tours fortieth (that’s XL if you’re a Roman warrior) Bleacher Bums adventure is ready to roll this June. And, it promises to be an “XL-ent” trip.  Already convinced?  For a downloadable/printable sign-up form, click here. Need to know more?  Read on, there will be another link to the sign-up form at the end of this pitch.  _______________________________________ TULSA CULTURE CLUB TOUR BLEACHER BUMS XL June 16-23, 2023 —– … Continue reading →

Ballpark Tours … Cooperstown or Bust!

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BALLPARK TOURS KNOWS HOW TO DO COOPERSTOWN!! Join Us for Cooperstown KO Squared! July 21-25, 2022 Ballpark Tours has made its way to Cooperstown  for Harmon Killebrew, Rod Carew, Paul Molitor and Bert Blyleven. We’ve delivered Harmon Killebrew’s home run seat, as well as seats and signage from the old Met Stadium that are still on display today.  This year we are going to Cooperstown to honor Jim Kaat, Tony Oliva, David Ortiz, Minnie Minoso, Gil Hodges. Bud Fowler and … Continue reading →

Ballpark Tours 2021 Midwest Meander Revisited .. all Systems Go!

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Bleachers Bums XXXVIII … Midwest Meander – REVISITED July 27- August 4, 2021 Nine Days – Seven Ball Games – Four Cities All the Usual Ballpark Tours Hoopla Baseball’s back in full swing!!!  And so is Ballpark Tours – Celebrating it’s 39th year in style … Midwest Style. This year’s tour will take us to seven ball games in four cities – including three nights in St. Louis – with its a host of cultural, dining and entertainment options.  Along … Continue reading →

BALLPARK TOURS PLANNING FOR 2021 TRIP

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Time to Get on the Bus … and into the Park As the nation falls into an early February deep freeze, fans turn to warming thoughts of baseball and Spring Training. And the news is promising, as teams are beginning to report that fans (in specified numbers) will be allowed into Spring Training games. Baseball, of course is a game of optimism. How often have we heard “Wait until next year?” Well, Ballpark Tours is optimistic this is the regular-season … Continue reading →

Ballpark Tours Cuban Adventure … The Culture, The Cuisine, The People – and, of course, Baseball

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This past November (November 14-23), Ballpark Tours completed its third trip to the beautiful island of Cuba – where our 22 travelers enjoyed the hospitality of the Cuban people, as well as the nation’s culture and cuisine – and, of course, its passion for baseball. 2019 DIAMONDS TO OUR SOUTH III HIGHLIGHT: —– The Ballpark Tours group took in a nationally televised playoff game (at Cinco de Septiembre Stadium in Cienfuegfos) between the Cienfuegos Elefantes and the Santiago Avispas (Wasps). … Continue reading →

Bleacher Bums XXXVIII

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BLEACHER BUMS XXXVIII Midwest Meander June 12 – 20 Five Cities – Seven Games From Bees to Bandits & Royals to Redbirds Hey gang, we may be in the throes of winter, but details are coming into place and the bus is already warming up for Ballpark Tours Bleacher Bums XXXVIII. We’ll take in four major-league games and three minor-league contests …. plus enjoy all the traditional Ballpark Tours camaraderie and hoopla. As usual, we’ll also provide plenty of opportunity … Continue reading →

BALLPARK TOURS COMPLETES 2019 KENTUCKY BOURBON TOUR

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Ballpark ‘Tours just completed it 2019 Kentucky Bourbon Tour: Approximately 1,600 motorcoach miles. Eight games in five cities. The opportunity to enjoy Chicago’s 36th Annual Blues Fest (and more live music along the way). The opportunity to visit museums ranging from the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory to The Mary Todd Lincoln House to The Chicago Art Institute (and more – even a hotel with an art museum right inside of it). Touring and tasting at one of the nation’s oldest … Continue reading →

Ball Park Tours Cuba … Trip Good to Go … Good Time to Go

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Diamonds to our South III Nine Nights in Cuba  – Cultural Events – Nightlife  – Museums – Tours – Music & Baseball!! Havana – Vinales – Trinidad – Pinar del Rio – Cienfuegos No cruise ships to Cuba? No problem. we’re flying!  Ballpark Tours is good to go under new travel restrictions and we have space for you.  So, if a Cuban baseball adventure is on your to-do list, the time to sign up is NOW –  before restrictions get … Continue reading →

Diamonds to Our South III – a Gem of a Baseball Trip

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Diamonds to our South III  – Nov 14 – 23, 2019 BALLPARK TOURS CUBAN ADVENTURE Nine Nights in Cuba  – Cultural Events – Nightlife  – Museums – Tours – Music & Baseball!!Havana – Vinales – Trinidad – Pinar del Rio – Cienfuegos Hey Folks if Cuba is on your list of to do’s then this trip is for you!!! We’ve discovered on our TWO previous trips that baseball remains the language, heart and soul of the Cuban people and provides … Continue reading →