Labor Day Weekend Homestand Preview: September 3-5

Final homestand of 2016 season includes Star Wars © 3D Night, fireworks, Kids Eat Free and more!

By Jacquie Boatman

September 1, 2016

GENEVA, Ill. - The Kane County Cougars, Class-A Minor League affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, welcome the Peoria Chiefs (St. Louis Cardinals affiliate) to town for their final homestand of the 2016 season beginning on Saturday, September 3. Highlights for the Labor Day weekend homestand include a pre-game concert from popular cover band Mike and Joe, Star Wars © Night - Return of the 3D and the final two fireworks shows of the season plus multiple giveaways.

Tickets are available for each game during the upcoming homestand by calling the Cougars box office at 630-232-8811 or by ordering online at kccougars.com.

Saturday, September 3 vs. Peoria Chiefs (St. Louis Cardinals) - 6:30 p.m. (gates open at 4:30 p.m.) - WBIG 1280 AM (6:15 p.m.)

Star Wars © Night - Return of the 3D
3D glasses giveaway - first 3,000 fans
2017 Cougars magnetic schedule giveaway, presented by Magnet Street - first 1,500 fans
Pre-game concert by Mike and Joe at 4:45 p.m. in the Music Garden, presented by the Acres Group
Mattress Firm Foster Kids School Supply Drive *See below for more information
Pre-game Star Wars costume parade
Cougars Player of the Month on-field ceremony, presented by Physicians Immediate Care
Appearance by the Midwest Garrison - Illinois Chapter of the 501^st Legion
National Anthem - Ben Adair
Face painting provided by ChicagoFun.com
God Bless America - Robert Braem
Post-game autographs in the Cougars Den Team Store with Max Duval
Post-game Star Wars themed fireworks show, presented by Mattress Firm
Fans can run the bases after the game (weather permitting)

Sunday, September 4 vs. Peoria Chiefs - 6:30 p.m. game (gates open at 5:30 p.m.) - WBIG 1280 AM (6:15 p.m.)

Sunday Funday, presented by Dave and Buster's - free entertainment and discounts in the KidZone, presented by Rainbow Play Systems
Kids Eat Free - all kids age 3 to 10 receive a voucher at the gate for a free hot dog and small soda
2017 Cougars magnetic schedule giveaway, presented by Magnet Street - first 1,500 fans
Pre-game autograph session with Cougars players
Employee of the Month on-field presentation
National Anthem - McHenry Middle School
Face painting provided by ChicagoFun.com
God Bless America - Whitney West
Post-game autographs in the Cougars Den Team Store with Gerard Hernandez
Post-game modern rock themed fireworks show
Fans can run the bases after the game (weather permitting)

Monday, September 5 vs. Peoria Chiefs - 1 p.m. game (gates open at Noon) - WBIG 1280 AM (12:45 p.m.)

Labor Day
$5 Monday, presented by Meijer - Reserved and lawn seat tickets for $5
Gas card giveaway, presented by The Pride Stores - first 1,500 fans age 16 and older
Micro Monday - all craft beers 50% off
Pre-game host family on-field recognition
National Anthem - Nicole Kamarat
God Bless America - Ali Morgan
Post-game autographs in the Cougars Den Team Store with Annie and Ozzie T. Cougar
Fans can run the bases after the game (weather permitting)

Homestand Notes

Mattress Firm Foster Kids School Supply Drive: The Cougars have teamed up with Mattress Firm Foster Kids to help provide school supplies for some of the 415,000 children that are still in the U.S. foster care system. Many of these children have suffered the effects of poverty, neglect and abuse. With your help, we can provide them with little things that make a big difference including school supplies such as notebooks, binders, crayons and backpacks. Bring a donation of school supplies to the game on September 3 and you'll receive a pair of tickets to a game for the 2017 season. Not everyone can be a foster parent, but anyone can help a foster child! Visit www.mattressfirmfosterkids.org for more information.

Mike and Joe: Popular modern rock cover band, Mike and Joe, will close out the 2016 Summer Saturday Concert Series on Saturday, September 3 with a pre-game performance beginning at 4:45 p.m. until 6 p.m. in the Music Garden, presented by the Acres Group. Gates for Saturday's game will open at 4:30 p.m. to allow fans with a game ticket entry into the ballpark to enjoy the concert which will include covers of multiple artists such as Dave Matthews Band, Fallout Boy, U2 and Florida Georgia Line.

May The Force Be With You: The final Star Wars © 3D Night of the season will take place on September 3. Fans are encouraged to dress in costume for the pre-game parade led by members of the Midwest Garrison - 501^st Legion dressed in authentic Star Wars costumes. The first 3,000 fans will receive 3D glasses to enhance their viewing experience of video clips and graphics throughout the night. In addition, the first 1,500 fans will receive a 2017 Cougars magnetic schedule, courtesy of Magnet Street. Themed promotions will take place throughout the night with the grand finale of a Star Wars themed firework show, presented by Mattress Firm, to finish off the festivities. The team will also be sporting special Star Wars jerseys for the game.

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