South Bend Cubs announce upcoming game/promotion schedule

South Bend Cubs announce upcoming game/promotion schedule SOUTH BEND, Indiana (May 3, 2019) – The South Bend Cubs have announced their next homestand of the 2019 season. The South Bend Cubs will play at a special time on Wednesday, May 8, with the first pitch at 10:30 a.m. at our first Education Day of the season. Also in this homestand, the second Dog Day Monday takes place Monday, May 6; and all mothers are honored on Saturday, May 11. All homestand games take place at Four Winds Field, 501 W. South Street, South Bend. Tickets can be purchased online at SouthBendCubs.com or by calling the Box Office at 574-235-9988. Monday, May 6, vs Cedar Rapids Kernels, 7:05 p.m. ET Gates open at 6 p.m. -Dog Day Monday: Fans are encouraged to bring their dogs to the park and enjoy $2 hot dogs, $2 peanuts and $2 popcorn. Free Toyota Fun Zone wrist bands for kids 12 and under. Tuesday, May 7, vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels, 7:05 p.m. ET Gates open at 6 p.m. -$2 Tuesday: Game tickets are only $2 when purchased online, in advance. Tickets are regular price on game day Wednesday, May 8, vs Cedar Rapids Kernels, 10:35 a.m. ET Gates open at 9:30 a.m. -Education Day: A special field trip day for select area schools. Plus, all kids 12 and under receive a coupon for a free DQ Mini Blizzard -Silver Slugger’s Day: Seniors ages 55 and older can purchase a discounted ticket to the game. Thursday, May 9, vs Peoria Chiefs, 7:05 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. -Thirsty Thursday: Enjoy $2 domestic 16-ounce draft beer and regular 24-ounce fountain sodas all game long Friday, May 10, vs Peoria Chiefs, 7:35 p.m. ET Gates open at 5:30 p.m. -Reading Club: The South Bend Cubs welcome participants of our Stu and Swoop's Reading Program to Four Winds Field -Fantastic Friday Fireworks: Begin immediately following the game Saturday, May 11, vs Peoria Chiefs, 7:05 p.m. ET Gates open at 5 p.m. -Mother’s Day Celebration: All moms in attendance will have a chance to win a 55inch flat screen TV through the first 4-innings of the game -Carnation Giveaway: First 500 moms through the gates will receive a flower -Reading Club: The South Bend Cubs welcome participants of our Stu and Swoop's Reading Program to Four Winds Field -Flat Screen Saturday: Innings 5 to 9, one fan in attendance will win a 55inch flat screen TV As a reminder, the gates open two hours prior to the first pitch for all Friday, Saturday and Sunday games throughout the season. The 1st Source Bank Performance Center will be open during home games for all ticket holders. 2019 Midwest League All-Star Game The 2019 Midwest League All-Star Game presented by Four Winds Casinos takes place Tuesday, June 18 and will feature some of the most promising players in professional baseball today. It is the first time in 30 years the Midwest League All-Star game will be held in South Bend. The 2019 event will kick off with a concert on Sunday, June 16 at Four Winds Field featuring global superstar Pitbull, along with two additional acts. Fan Fest at Four Winds Field will take place on Monday, June 17 and will feature a home run derby with the top hitters in the Midwest League, an autograph session with several former Chicago Cubs players along with the 2019 Midwest League All-Star players. In addition, other family friendly activities include the Splash Pad, Toyota Fun Zone, catch on the field and running of the bases. On Tuesday at 11:30 a.m., Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg will headline an All-Star Luncheon at the Century Center in downtown South Bend, with proceeds benefitting Beacon Children’s Hospital. For more information on the 2019 Midwest League All-Star Game and any of the events leading up to it, including tickets for the All-Star Luncheon, visit SouthBendCubs.com and search for All-Star Festivities.