UPDATE: Lexington Legends plan adult, kids vaccine clinics next 8 weekends

Weekend events include activities, merchandise

UPDATE: (11/12/21, 3:45 P.M.) – Mayor Linda Gorton joined Councilmember James Brown, Andy Shea of the Lexington Legends, and Meghan Vance of Wild Health to kick off Wild Health Winterfest, a vaccine and testing clinic at Lexington Legends Ballpark.

“With the COVID-19 vaccine now available for anyone 5 years and older, our community has a powerful tool available to protect themselves and their loved ones,” Gorton said. “Residents in Lexington have taken advantage of vaccine availability, with 70 percent of adults being fully vaccinated. The Winterfest clinics are another opportunity for families to come out to Lexington Legends Ballpark and get their vaccination, a booster shot, or be tested for the virus.”

The Winterfest clinics, offered by Wild Health, will offer opportunities for both children and adults. The clinics will include special events and giveaways from local partners, including the Lexington Legends. Additionally, everyone receiving a vaccine, booster, or test as part of a Winterfest clinic will receive a ticket voucher for any 2022 Lexington Legends game, as well as a free gift from the Stache Shop at Lexington Legends Ballpark.

“Wild Health is committed to keeping Kentucky families healthy,” Vance said. “Part of that commitment is providing access to COVID-19 vaccines in an environment that is both safe and fun. Our 5 to 11 year-old children, and their families, have been waiting for this opportunity.”

Winterfest clinics will be available 3-7 p.m. on Fridays; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturdays, and 1-4 p.m. on Sundays.

The Lexington Legends, who just completed their inaugural season in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball as season champions, are serving as host the Wild Health Winterfest clinics in their continued role as a strong community partner.

 “We are very proud and excited to host the Wild Health vaccination clinic as part of our Winterfest,” Shea said. “We are excited to make the experience as enjoyable as possible for kids, as well as the families bringing their kiddos back to the ballpark.”

Councilmember James Brown, whose district includes the ballpark, praised Shea and the Lexington Legends for their community-minded approach.

“The ability to come together and collaborate is one of the things that makes Lexington great,” said Brown. “Andy Shea and his Lexington Legends are true champions on and off the field. Their partnership with Wild Health providing COVID-19 services at the ballpark through the holidays is another example of their commitment to our community.”

Winterfest will continue every weekend from now until the end of the year. To reserve a vaccination appointment, click HERE.

ORIGINAL STORY POSTED NOV. 5, 2021

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ/Press Release) – The Lexington Legends announce Wild Health Winterfest; a new chapter in their partnership with Wild Health and a huge step forward in Lexington’s fight against COVID-19. For the next eight weekends, the Legends will host a Wild Health vaccination clinic to kick off the approval of COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5 through 11.

Wild Health Winterfest will take place Friday nights through Sunday afternoons and feature a Wild Health vaccination site for children as well as adults. In addition to COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters, and testing, each day of Wild Health Winterfest will include events and giveaways from the Lexington Legends and their local partners.

Wild Health Winterfest will open on Friday, Nov. 12 at 3 p.m. Each fan who gets a vaccination, booster, or COVID test will receive a ticket voucher for a 2022 game and a free item from a selection of merchandise from the Stache Shoppe.

To reserve a vaccination appointment at Wild Health Winterfest, visit https://kyvax.wildhealth.com/ and choose Fayette County and the Lexington Legends COVID-19 Vaccine location.

For questions or additional help, please visit lexingtonlegends.com or call the box office at 859-422-7867.