SWING at Victory Field Welcomes 1930's Nostalgia Back to the Ballpark

Ballpark meets fine dining at Victory Field on Friday, September 26th for the annual fundraiser SWING at Victory Field presented by Krieg DeVault. This elegant gala is a final celebration of the ballpark season, hosted on the pitch itself. Find live music, fine dining from local chefs, craft cocktails and a truly unique experience, all for a good cause. This is the largest Indianapolis Indians Charity (IIC) fundraiser of the year, which goes to support grants and non-profit partnerships for 2026. 

What to Know Before You Go

Under the stadium lights, donors can walk the red carpet for this 1930’s inspired evening. SWING is also a celebration of local food and drink, with over 30 Indianapolis restaurants. Bold flavors and bites from top local chefs will be available for sampling along the concourse as a self-guided tasting tour, including selections from the Fountain Room, Commission Row, Spoke & Steele, Ocean Prime, Iozzo’s Garden of Italy, the Prewitt, and more. 

Guests can also enjoy specialty cocktails from Casamigos Tequila, Bulleit Bourbon, Tito’s Vodka, and two SWING themed beers from Sun King Brewery. For the NA crowd, there will also be mocktails available through certain vendors. Live performances will run from 7 to 11:30p.m. on the main stage. VIP guests get exclusive access to a few different areas of the stadium, including the Secret Speakeasy in the home clubhouse, Jazz Club in the batting cages, an allocated bourbon offering from Buffalo Trace in the visiting clubhouse and cigar lounge in the Yuengling Landing. VIP and Premium ticket holders will both be able to enjoy the dancefloor at centerfield, under stadium lights, with the Indianapolis skyline as a backdrop.

The dress code for this event is 1930s vintage chic; think tweed, fedoras, suits, and tailored blouses. Be aware: heels are not allowed on the field. 

Guests can take home keepsakes from experiences like The Original Butt Sketch, The Amazing Etch Man, the Trading Card Experience, and Photo Booths, while enjoying even more throughout the evening.

Last year, a host of organizations across youth and neighborhood development, family support and education received funds thanks to events like SWING. IIC works with local and national organizations like the Indiana Sports Corps and USA Swimming Foundation, Girls Inc., INVets, and an annual $2,000 in scholarships that was awarded to students from the Miami Nation of Indiana. In 2023, SWING alone raised over $400,000 for IIC charities and organizations.

The event is sold out. Learn more about future events via SwingVF.org.