Some weekends feel like lightning in a bottle—where the magic is so palpable, you know it’ll live on long after the sun sets. The first-ever Sandlot Revolution Summit was one of those weekends.
Brought to life by Howard Carey and proudly sponsored by P.F. Flyers, this three-day gathering in Austin wasn’t just about baseball. It was about something bigger. It was a tribute to community. To creativity. To the spirit of play.
“Sandlot is bigger than baseball. It’s proof that fun doesn’t have an age limit. That’s the spirit of play. And we carry it with us, every step of the way.”
–Howard Carey
Over 100 players. 75 teams represented. And a whole lot of high-fives, slow pitches, cold beers, and core memories. The Sandlot Revolution Summit wasn’t just an event. It was a movement in motion.
Day One: Welcome to the Family
Things kicked off the only way sandlot folks know how—like a good ol’ backyard hang at The Mean Time. Pizza. Beers. Ice-cold Ramblers. And enough P.F. Flyers to lace up every foot on the field. There were custom mini bats from Pillbox Bat Co., personalized chainlink-stitched bandanas by the team at Ft. Lonesome for every player, and introductions that turned strangers into teammates.
Austin opened its arms, and the sandlot family came running.
Day Two: Conversations & Pickups
The morning started with roundtable discussions at Scholz Garten, a legendary spot that’s been slinging steins since 1866. It’s the oldest operating business in Texas and the oldest beer garden in the country, so the history is palpable.
Stories were swapped. Ideas were sparked. Teams traded tips and tales, drafting and drawing on large pieces of paper and discussing everything from community building to field maintenance to the future of sandlot baseball. No PowerPoints. Just passion.
That evening, the crew headed to The Long Time—the home field of the Texas Playboys and the beautiful, gritty, one-of-a-kind brainchild of Jack Sanders. It is the most picture-perfect backdrop for baseball, with live music, lights strung overhead, pickup games in full swing, and lots and lots of laughter. Add some wood-fired dinner and more local brews, and it felt like we were in a movie.
Day Three: Game Day
Sunday began with a field trip to The Wishing Well. Tucked into the hills of Lockhart, Texas, it’s not just a baseball field—it’s a field with soul. Red clay, young grass, and big dreams. The group gathered under wide open skies and passed around stories, then circled up for a tree-planting ceremony, before feasting on world-famous BBQ at Kreuz Market.
Then it was back to The Long Time for Game Day. The sun was out (with unprecedented temps near 100), the vibes were high, and the P.F. Flyers were laced tight. Cold beer flowed. Vintage vendors popped up. Inflatable cold plunges and backyard swimming pools turned the outfield into a scene straight out of a summer dream. It was hot, it was fun, it was absolutely unforgettable.
Bigger than Baseball
Sandlot baseball has never been about winning. It’s about showing up. It’s about finding a field, grabbing a glove, and remembering that the best parts of life don’t need to be overproduced. The Sandlot Revolution Summit brought that to life in every detail.
We were proud to help make it happen. To support the teams. To show up for the good stuff. From custom gear to the vintage vibes, we were all in—and so were a few of our very own, including Executive Chairwoman Kassia Davis, who joined in on the action.
Because while we may be known for sneakers or for the iconic scene with Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez from The Sandlot, what we’re really chasing is something deeper: the joy of movement, the freedom to play, and the timeless spirit of connection.
Here’s to the first annual Sandlot Revolution Summit—and fingers crossed, to many more.
