The Down East Wood Ducks will host this year’s Kinston-Lenoir Battle of the Badges on August 19th-20th, 2023. This two-day softball tournament will be held at Historic Grainger Stadium beginning at 8 am on Saturday. Tickets for the event are $10 per person or $15 for both days, you can also reserve a box seat for $50 for the entire two-day event. There will be concessions, half-half tickets, and Kinston-Lenoir Battle of the Badges apparel for purchase. Proceeds from the event will go to support two local families in their time of need.

We look forward to seeing our media partners there for this wonderful event. 

This year’s participants will be:

Kinston Police Department

Kinston Fire Department

Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office

Lenoir County Emergency Services

NC Wildlife

Department of Adult Correction under Community Supervision - Probation and Parole

Sandy Bottom Volunteer Fire Department

Seven Springs Volunteer Fire Department