When Tim Sweetwood was introduced to the spring training season in Arizona, he realized something was missing. Throughout the day, baseball fans were heading out to spring training games but after dinner, there weren’t any big nightlife activities. With this in mind, the Innings Festival was created—a perfect blend of baseball and live music.
Run by C3 Presents, The Innings Festival was started in Arizona in 2018 and has since grown into an even bigger and better festival. This year, the team at Innings Fest is hosting two weekends of fun with their Extra Innings Fest, welcoming big names in both music and baseball up to the plate.
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