WISCONSIN TIMBER RATTLERS
Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium
Fox Cities Stadium is the Brewers' High-A affiliate in Appleton, Wisconsin — the Fox River Valley city in the heart of Wisconsin's paper manufacturing tradition. Appleton is the birthplace of Harry Houdini, the city where Edna Ferber grew up, and the community that sent Joseph McCarthy to the US Senate. The Timber Rattlers name references the timber rattlesnake native to the bluffs of the Fox River Valley.
PHOTO: Jeremy T. Hetzel · CC BY 2.0
Architecture & History
Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium opened in 1995 to serve the Appleton-area professional baseball market. The park has hosted the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers since their relocation from Wausau.
Build specs
- OPENED
- 1995
- CAPACITY
- 5,170
- DIMENSIONS
- LF 325 · CF 400 · RF 325
Names & History
2015–present
Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium
Named after Neuroscience Group, the Neenah-based brain and spine medical practice.
1995–2015
Fox Cities Stadium
Original name: a civic designation for the Fox Cities metropolitan area.
The Food
Wisconsin Bratwurst with Spotted Cow
A Wisconsin bratwurst pre-cooked in New Glarus Spotted Cow beer — the Wisconsin-only cream ale — then finished on the grill and served on a hoagie roll with brown mustard, sauerkraut, and grilled onions. The Spotted Cow brat is the most specifically Wisconsin food at any High-A park.
Fresh Cheese Curds
Cheese curd stands
Fresh Wisconsin cheese curds — squeaking curds from Fox Valley dairy operations.
Beer Cheese Soup
Soup stand
Wisconsin beer cheese soup — creamy cheddar cheese soup made with Wisconsin lager, served in a bread bowl.
Timber Rattlers Dog
Hot dog stands
Standard hot dog with Wisconsin yellow mustard.
The Beer
Fox Cities Stadium features an outstanding Wisconsin craft presence anchored by New Glarus Brewing (Wisconsin only) and Appleton Beer Factory.
New Glarus Brewing Spotted Cow
New Glarus Brewing Co. · New Glarus, WI
Spotted Cow — sold only within Wisconsin state lines — the defining beer. Also used for the brat boil.
Appleton Beer Factory American Wheat
Appleton Beer Factory · Appleton, WI
Appleton Beer Factory, the Fox Valley's most local craft brewery.
Central Waters Brewing Company Shine On Red Pale Ale
Central Waters Brewing Co. · Amherst, WI
Central Waters from Amherst, WI — one of Wisconsin's most celebrated craft breweries.
Sun & Weather Guide
Fox Cities Wisconsin heat and humidity
The Fox Cities summer brings 85–90°F with humidity typical of Wisconsin's lake effect zone.
Fox River Valley breeze
Spring and early fall games catch the prevailing westerly winds across the Fox Cities corridor.
Insider Tips
The One Thing
The Green Bay Charity Softball Game is played here annually — a major local event that brings Packers and Brewers fans together. Check if it falls during your visit.
Best Seat in the House
Upper concourse seats on the first base side give you a view toward the Fox River corridor in the distance.
Lambeau Combo
Green Bay and Lambeau Field are 30 miles north. A Timber Rattlers evening game plus a Lambeau Field tour the next morning is a legitimate Wisconsin baseball/football pilgrimage.
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