Play Ball! Cheer on Your Favorite Teams at Barrio Fest!

For the 3rd Annual Fort Stockton Barrio Fest Baseball Event in 2025, we will hold a commemorative celebration Baseball Legends game in honor and recognition of the historic baseball teams of our past, the Fort Stockton Blue Sox and the Fort Stockton Sonics, including Queen Contestants. The Barrio Fest Baseball Legends Tournament will begin at 9am Saturday, September 13th with the playing of our National Anthem, team introductions with a ceremonial first pitch, immediately followed by a competitive baseball game with uniforms, rules, atmosphere, concession stand, umpires, announcers, and much more.

This will be a free event for the public and will commence at 9am on Saturday September 13th, and conclude on Sunday, September 14th at 12:30pm with a championship game. We welcome everyone from all around to come enjoy some good baseball!

There's something for everyone of every age to enjoy; check the schedule to find out more!

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History of Legends

With the absence of a Fort Stockton varsity baseball team leading up to the early 1960s, the ambitious youth searched for ways to continue playing baseball after little league. In 1964, a local baseball team named Red Sox voted and transitioned into a team called the “Blue Sox”. This team was formed to fill the need in for an adult baseball group in the community. They would travel and play surrounding cities while gaining popularity within the Fort Stockton Community. By 1967, Fort Stockton’s baseball program produced a second team called the “Sonics”, and the historic rivalry ensued.

The teams’ rosters had various age ranges, centered around the late teens to early twenties. These teams were considered semi-pro; they were eager to play competitive ball and were some of the most skilled players of their time! These teams played many other surrounding cities across New Mexico, Texas, and even within Mexican territory.

Baseball Queen contests also gained popularity during this time, where female contestants rallied in a competition by selling tickets to win the coveted crown for their respective teams. This Queen coronation and event occurred during the baseball season and ran successfully for many years.

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History of the Baseball Queen

Cemented into the early days of the Sonics and Blue Sox rivalry, the "Baseball Queen" became a very popular and beloved event. While the boys played ball, female contestants would raise money by donation and garner cheers for their respective teams. It ran successfully for many years and is making it's way back home, though it might be a bit different than in the good ol' days of Historic Fort Stockton baseball.

Today, the crown comes not by donations, but requirements for a scholarship opportunity. Redesigned for Fort Stockton High School seniors in mind, the new requirements ask applicants to delve into their own family history, their local traditions, and more (see below). The crowning and coronation of the Baseball Queen will take place September 13th, 2025 at Barrio Fest.

Rules and Requirements

There are three parts to the application process, an application, an essay, and a questionnaire that must be filled out and returned no later than Friday, September 5th, 2025.

In order to be eligible to apply, all applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Must be enrolled as a Senior at Fort Stockton High School for the Fall of 2025.

2. Be English/Spanish Bi-Lingual

3. Attend 3 Barrio Fest events to qualify *see application

4. Enroll into college after High School (funds will be distributed directly to attending college)

5. Have completed all items (application, questionnaire, and essay) by the deadline. No late applications will be considered.

6. Satisfy school attendance requirements through end of year

7. Maintain grades through end of school year for a cumulative minimum of 3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 GPA)

Application

If you wish to apply, click the button below to access the printable version of the official rules, questionnaire, prompt, and application! If you would prefer to pick up a paper copy, please pick up at Pecos County State Bank. For inquiries or emailed copy, please message us at texasbarriofest@gmail.com.

***Please remember to return your application and all supplemental information by Friday, September 5th, 2025.***

Baseball Queen Application

Play Ball! Cheer on Your Favorite Teams at Barrio Fest!

History of Legends

“I saw the Blue Sox play when I was small. I enjoyed it thoroughly! I loved it, and I lived to play baseball.”

2025 Bracket

“[I miss] Everything about baseball! The sport, your competitors, your opponents, your teammates, the dedication, the sacrifice, the effort, the abilities, and the gifted athletes. I miss all of it. Everybody came to the baseball park to watch us play, that was exciting!”

Celebrate Texas Barrio Fest Festival with Us!

History of the Baseball Queen

Rules and Requirements

Application

Play Ball! Cheer on Your Favorite Teams at Barrio Fest!

History of Legends

“I saw the Blue Sox play when I was small. I enjoyed it thoroughly! I loved it, and I lived to play baseball.”

2025 Bracket

“[I miss] Everything about baseball! The sport, your competitors, your opponents, your teammates, the dedication, the sacrifice, the effort, the abilities, and the gifted athletes. I miss all of it. Everybody came to the baseball park to watch us play, that was exciting!”

Celebrate Texas Barrio Fest Festival with Us!

History of the Baseball Queen

Rules and Requirements

Application

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