SOUTH BEND, IN - The South Bend Cubs will host a special open house at Four Winds Field on Friday, October 6 to coincide with Downtown South Bend's First Fridays. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. with free admission and parking.

"These open houses have become an annual tradition," said Team President Joe Hart. "After being named Best Single-A Ballpark and breaking the franchise attendance record for the fourth consecutive year, we're not quite ready to stop the party. Plus, who doesn't want to enjoy a baseball stadium in October?"

Some of the Four Winds Field amenities that will be open include the Toyota Fun Zone, 1st Source Bank Performance Center, special entertainment will be shown on the video board and South Bend Cubs mascot Stu D. Baker will be on hand to sign autographs and take pictures. Food and beverages will also be available for purchase.

The Cubs Den Team Store will have extended hours with a limited supply of Chicago Cubs post-season apparel available.

For more information, call the South Bend Cubs front office at (574) 235-9988.

About the South Bend Cubs

The South Bend Cubs are the Class A minor league affiliate of the World Series Champion Chicago Cubs. Over the past 29 seasons, the team has won five Midwest League titles, most recently in 2005, and has captured 12 division titles. This year, Four Winds Field, home of the Cubs, was named Ballpark Digest's Best Single-A ballpark. In 2015, the team was named Ballpark Digest's Team of the Year and received the John H. Johnson President's Award, the highest award in minor league baseball. The team is owned and operated by Swing-Batter-Swing, LLC whose sole shareholder is Andrew T. Berlin of Chicago, Ill.