LOOKING FORWARD TO 2021
After looking at many different & imaginative options for holding a Cigars & Baseball event this year, we are sad to announce that we have decided to forego an event altogether in 2020. We have instead decided to look forward to 2021 with excitement knowing that we will be able to plan for some adjustments in our annual outdoor event.
If you had registered for the 2020 Cigars & Baseball event, you should have been contacted via email offering some options.
Please know that even though no event is held this year and baseball has barely been played across Minnesota, the Miracle Leagues in Minnesota still have operating expenses even during the COVID-19 pandemic as well and need support as well to still be prepared to offer baseball as an outlet of fun to children with challenges in the future.
We truly hope you continue to stay safe through this time and especially over the upcoming fall & winter seasons until we can all get together again in 2021.
If you have any questions, contact us at kirk@det33.com .
Thank you for your support of the Miracle Leagues in Minnesota.
Warmest Regards,
Kirk Detlefsen, Board President
8th Annual Cigars & Baseball
ALL ADMISSION OPTIONS INCLUDE:
- Premium Cigars
- A Ticket to the Yankees vs Twins game that evening
- Fine Spirits and Wine
- Beer (Domestic and Local Craft Offerings)
- Food Samplings From 25 Metro Area Restaurants
- Non-Alcoholic Drinks
- Live Music
- Bid on Valuable Items at our Silent Auction
- Enjoy all this and more at an outdoor, cigar-friendly event!
All Proceeds Benefit Minnesota Miracle Leagues
"Every Child Deserves a Chance to Play Baseball."
What is the Miracle League?
What is Cigars & Baseball?
Cigars & Baseball is ‘Minnesota’s Largest Cigar Party’. Enjoy premium cigars, food, drinks, live music, and more – All at an outdoor cigar-friendly event.
“This is a great event, with even a greater cause. I wouldn’t miss it!”
~Dan, St. Paul
This event just keeps getting better and better each year.”
~John, Woodbury
Our Story...
In 2010, a small group of loyal Twins fans and cigar-lovers, had an idea…
“Let’s have a Twins tailgate party and smoke some cigars with a bunch of friends!”
What started as a tailgate party, grew exponentially and five separate “Cigar Herfs” were held, each welcoming over 100 cigar aficionados.
Nearby restaurants, the liquor industry, and local breweries offered to donate. With their kindness, our cigar party became a major fundraiser for the Minnesota Miracle Leagues. We now had a new purpose, and a new reason to expand.
In 2013, we went public. The First Annual Cigars & Baseball hosted over 300 attendees. Now, instead of just one cigar, ticket holders received SEVEN premium cigars. We welcomed food samples from metro area restaurants, plenty of drink options, live music, and an opportunity to bid on some cigar-lover’s favorite items at our silent auction.
And for 2020, we’re back in Minneapolis at the Farmers Market Annex in the shadow of Target Field!
So, Why "Baseball"?
Cigars & Baseball started out 6 years ago as a tailgate party for the Twins game.
When you purchase a ticket to Cigars & Baseball, you’re not just gaining entry to Minnesota’s largest cigar party! You’re also helping to ensure that children with disabilities have the same opportunities as their peers to enjoy the game of baseball.
All of the proceeds from this event will be used to maintain Minnesota’s Miracle League fields, which are made of custom-designed, rubberized turf that accommodates wheelchairs and other assertive devices, while helping to prevent injuries. These special fields eliminate the barriers that keep kids off the baseball field and allow them to experience the joy of America’s favorite past time—baseball!
~Angela Ardolf
It's All About the Cigars...
The party starts when you light up, and enjoy your premium cigars!
Bourbon, Whiskey, Craft Beers, Wine, and More...
Fancy an an adult beverage?
Included in your admission is a multitude of local craft brews, fine spirits, and vino! Don’t worry, we have sodas, water and non-alcoholic beverages too.
CRAFT BEER
Previous Vendors Included:
- Wabasha Brewing
- Goose Island Brewing
- Third Street Brewhouse
- Lift Bridge Brewing
- Insight Brewing
- Lakefront Brewing
- Sociable Cider Werks
- Castle Danger Brewing
- Indeed brewing
- Fair State Brewing Cooperative
- Mankato Brewing
- Founding Fathers Brewery
- Bauhaus Brew Labs
- Tin Whiskers Brewing Co.
- Utepils Brewing
- 612 Brew
- Ale Asylum
- Beaver Island Brewing Co
- Bent Paddle Brewing Co
- Boathouse Brothers Brewing Co
- City Lights Brewing Co
- Finnegans Brew Co
- Lake Monster Brewing Company
FINE SPIRITS AND WINE
Previous Vendors Included:
Savory Sampling...
Treat your palate to some delicious offerings, from 25 of the Twin Cities best local restaurants. Eat up…It’s included in your admission!
RESTAURANTS
Previous Vendors Included:
- J.D. Hoyt’s Supper Club
- Red Cow Restaurants and Bars
- Mancini’s Char House & Lounge
- David Fong’s Chinese
- Rack Shack BBQ
- Good Day Cafe Bad Day Bar
- El Loro Mexican Restaurants
- Nutmeg Brewhouse
- Chart House
- Taste of Target Field Food Truck
- Caspers Cherokee of Eagan
- Morrisey’s Irish Pub
- Eagle Street Grille
- Ansari’s Mediterranean Grill & Lounge
- Racks Sports Bar and Grill
- Green Mill Restaurants and Bars
- Smith's Gelato House
- Andiamo Italian Ristorante
- Charlie's On Prior
- Key's At The Foshay
- Lago Tacos
- Malone's Bar and Grill
- Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Prime Deli and Restaurant
Entertainment
Check out some of our signature partners...
- Boveda
- Minnesota Twins
- Lotus Lighters
- Minneapolis Farmers Market Annex
- Total Transportation
- Nitti Sanitation
- Astleford International
- Precision Signs & Imaging
- Gonyea Commercial Properties
- Geno And The Count Podcast
- Cigar Rights Of America
** EARLY REGISTRATION GIFT **
LOTUS INTRIGUE TABLE LIGHTER
Features Triple Torch Flames, Single Action Ignition, Large Flame Adjuster, Extra Large Fuel Tank. Free standing metal design.
A $35 Value!
The first 500 registrations will receive an early registration gift!
individual Registration Options
Classic Registration Includes:
- Minimum of 14 premium cigars with access to this exclusive “cigar-friendly” party
- Fine spirits, beers, wine, and nonalcoholic drinks to compliment your cigars
- Craft beer tents showcasing local breweries
- Food samplings from top local metro area restaurants
- Live music & entertainment, plus silent auction
- Ticket for the Twins vs Yankees game at Target Field (7:10pm), Group Seating
2021 Prices To Be Determined
VIP Registration Includes:
- Everything included in Classic Registration, plus
- Receive minimum of 7 additional premium cigars
- Early access to the event 1 hour before regular admission (3:00pm)
- NOTE: Does not include a reserved table
2021 Prices To Be Determined
ELITE VIP Registration Includes:
- Everything included in VIP Registration, plus
- Receive 3 exquisite super-premium cigars
- Reserved seating in VIP Tent
- Luxury gift for the cigar-lover
- Twins Ticket Upgrade to Suite Level: Join Cigar Representatives in a VIP Super Suite party during the game! (cash bar)
2021 Prices To Be Determined
Group Registration Options
VIP Table of 8 Registration Includes:
- Same features & entry time as VIP Registration, plus
- Designated reserved table displaying business logo and/or group name
- Luxury cigar-related gift for each table member
2021 Prices To Be Determined
ELITE VIP Table of 8 Registration Includes:
- Same features & entry time as ELITE VIP Registration, plus
- Designated reserved table displaying business logo and/or group name
- Ultra-luxury cigar-related gift for each table member
2021 Prices To Be Determined
No Cigars Option
Cigars Only Registration Includes:
- Everything included in Classic Registration but without cigars or cigar accessories (no Early Registration Gift either)
2021 Prices To Be Determined
The Miracle League:
“Every Child Deserves a Chance to Play Baseball.”
The Mission Of The Miracle League:
- Provide opportunities for children with disabilities to play Miracle League baseball, regardless of their abilities.
- Promote community support and sponsorship of Miracle Leagues.
- Promote the construction of special facilities that meet the unique needs of Miracle League players and their families.
