Ohio Cup Vintage Base Ball Festival at Ohio History Center

Celebrate America’s favorite pastime with one of the nation’s largest Vintage Base Ball festivals on August 31 – September 1, 2024 at the Ohio Cup Vintage Base Ball Festival at Ohio History Center 17th Avenue fields.

See over 25 vintage base ball teams from across the nation compete by 19th-century rules.

This year, all games will take place on the four 17th Avenue fields from Saturday, Aug. 31, and Sunday, Sept. 1, with games beginning at 9 a.m. each day. No games will be played in Ohio Village because it is closing after Aug. 4 for an almost two-year renovation project.

The final game each day will start at 4 p.m.; each game lasts roughly an hour. Spectators may watch the games for free on the 17th Avenue fields, and guests should bring lawn chairs or camp chairs for seating. Food trucks also will be available.

women in old-fashioned dress playing baseball in Ohio cup

Ohio Cup Vintage Base Ball Festival photographed Saturday, September 2, 2017 at the Ohio Village in Columbus, Ohio. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

The Ohio Cup is a family-friendly event, with food trucks and various activities and crafts. Children are invited to hit and play catch with Muffins players.

Guests will learn the early roots of the game of baseball and see teams play with vintage uniforms and equipment.

old fashioned baseball sitting on score keeper table at Ohio Cup

The 2018 Ohio Cup Vintage Baseball Festival photographed Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the Ohio History Connection and Ohio Village. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Ohio Cup Admission

Admission is free to watch Ohio Cup Base Ball, but regular admission applies if you wish to go in Ohio History Center museum.

Adult: $16.00
Senior: $14.00
Children 4-12: $10.00
Children 3 and Under: Free
Ohio History Connection Member: Free

Want to enjoy other Ohio Village Muffins games, or the women’s team, Ohio Village Diamond’s game? Find out more details and the schedules here. You can also find out how to join one of the teams, or volunteer.