Banana Ball Meet and Greet Coming to Burghardt

Banana Ball is coming to the Milwaukee area, and fans do not have to wait until the weekend games to get in on the fun.

Burghardt Sporting Goods in New Berlin is hosting a Banana Ball Meet and Greet on Friday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m., giving local families, youth baseball players and fans a chance to meet players from the Party Animals and Loco Beach Coconuts, get autographs and shop Banana Ball gear before the Milwaukee excitement hits full swing.

The meet and greet comes just ahead of the 2026 Banana Ball World Tour stop at American Family Field, where the Party Animals and Loco Beach Coconuts are scheduled to play on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7.

Event Details

What: Banana Ball Meet and Greet
When: Friday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Burghardt Sporting Goods, New Berlin
Who: Party Animals and Loco Beach Coconuts players
What to expect: Autographs, player meet and greets, Banana Ball gear and plenty of pre-game excitement

Why Banana Ball Has Families Buzzing

Banana Ball is not your typical baseball experience. It blends fast-paced play, entertainment, music, dancing and fan participation into a baseball event that feels more like a show than a standard game. The official Milwaukee event page describes Banana Ball as featuring rules like a two-hour time limit, fans catching foul balls for outs and games decided by points instead of runs.

That mix of baseball and entertainment has helped Banana Ball become a must-see event for families, sports fans and kids who may love the energy as much as the game itself.

A Fun Chance to Meet the Players

For Milwaukee-area families who have been following Banana Ball online, this June 5 meet and greet is a rare chance to turn that excitement into an in-person experience. Kids can meet players, collect autographs and see some of the personalities behind the teams before the American Family Field games.

It is also a great fit for youth baseball and softball players who want to be close to the action. Whether your family already has tickets for the weekend games or simply wants to be part of the local Banana Ball buzz, this event offers a fun and accessible way to join in.

Make It a Banana Ball Weekend

With the Party Animals and Loco Beach Coconuts bringing Banana Ball to Milwaukee on June 6 and 7, the Burghardt Sporting Goods meet and greet is a perfect kickoff to the weekend. Stop by, meet the players, grab some gear and soak up the energy before one of baseball’s most entertaining shows takes over American Family Field.

For local families looking for something different, fun and full of personality, this is one June event worth putting on the calendar.