Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism (BWCT) is excited to sponsor the upcoming West Coast League (WCL) All-Star Game at Joe Martin Field in partnership with the Bellingham Bells. The All-Star Game on July 17 will showcase talented players representing each of the league’s teams and will be broadcast live on the MLB network, the MLB app, and MLB.TV.
The two-day extravaganza begins on July 16 with a Community Champions Baseball Game benefiting the Max Higbee Center. The All-Star Game on July 17 opens with family-friendly fun including a DJ, bounce-house, and food trucks. First pitch is at 6:35 p.m. PST with a fireworks show to conclude the evening. A full schedule of events can be found at https://bellinghambells.com/2024-all-star-game/
Stephanie Morrell, General Manager of the Bellingham Bells, expressed her excitement, stating, “We are beyond thrilled to be hosting the All-Star Game this summer. We’ve collaborated closely with the league to enhance the event’s impact and showcase the league’s outstanding product and talent. I couldn’t be happier for our fans and our community that the WCL is trusting us with this event.”
As a primary title sponsor, BWCT supported the competitive bid process to win the right to host the game at Joe Martin Stadium and offered funds toward event hospitality. BWCT is also running a Bellingham getaway sweepstakes to drive additional interest in our region.
According to Destinations International’s Economic Impact Calculator, visitors dining, exploring, and overnighting while in town for the All-Star Game are expected to generate nearly $300K in economic impact. The event also showcases Bellingham and surrounding areas as a fantastic host for high-profile destination sporting events.
Tickets for the 2024 West Coast League All-Star Game are still available at www.bellstickets.com. For more details about the All-Star Game and related festivities, visit www.bellinghambells.com.
Visit Bellingham | Whatcom County is an independent, 501 (c)(6) nonprofit economic development organization whose purpose is to improve the economy by marketing Bellingham Whatcom County as a premier, year-round visitor, sports, outdoor recreation, arts and cultural, and meetings destination, which supports all travel, tourism, and hospitality businesses and nonprofits in Whatcom County.
