Welcome Horizon Drivers to the 2025 Driver Appreciation Day at the ballpark.
Each year we try to create a meaningful day and event for YOU, our valued drivers.
This year we think it will be a “homerun” for those of you who attend. Four Winds fields and the South Bend Cubs is all about “the experience”
The President of the Cubs is already focused on helping us make this the BEST time you ever had at a minor league ball game.
Drivers will enjoy awesome food, fellowship, prizes, our valued vendors, recognitions on the field and on the jumbotron, custom event apparel, special activities and more.
So, save that date and come on out to the ballpark for some traditional American fun, food, and baseball! Play Ball!
Join us for a home run event at the South Bend Cubs game on May 7th.
Fun, Southern BBQ menu, games, vendors, awards, and more!
Schedule:
8:30am – Doors open, vendors
9:30 – 10:30 – Event Program
11:am – 1pm: Lunch buffet
11:05: First Pitch (game time est. 2:30min)
For any questions or to update your registration, please email DAD@horizontransport.com
Southern Style BBQ
- Southern Style BBQ Buffet: smoked beef brisket, pulled pork,
- homemade potato chips
- french onion dip, mac n’ cheese w/ bacon,
- Bush’s baked beans,
- northern style cornbread,
- coleslaw,
- chocolate chip cookies
- beverages (lemonade, water and soda)
Other food vendors available
Come see our amazing vendors
- Enterprise Truck Rental
- Main Event Apparel
- Red Roof Inn, Elkhart
- Motel 6
Stadium & Event activities
Horizon will conduct our annual driver recognitions, awards and speeches. We will also be utilizing the stadium jumbotron and awarding drivers will be invited to come out on the field to be recognized.
Here are some of the stadium activities:
- The national anthem
One auditioned and Cubs approved Horizon driver will perform the National Anthem, on home plate, just before game time. What an honor of a lifetime for one lucky driver. - First pitch
One lucky driver will be selected to throw out the first pitch, just prior to game time. - Radio broadcast booth – broadcasted on WSBT 960am and online
(2) drivers will be selected to spend ½ an inning in the radio broadcast booth, being interviewed about Horizon, driving experiences and the occupation.
The following contests will be on the field in between innings. This game is dedicated to our Horizon drivers, so all field events will include selected drivers participating in the contests.
- Portillo’s Dizzy Dog
(4) contestants on the field - Jimmy John’s Press Your Luck
(1) contestant - Legacy AC Shuffle
(1) contestant - Four Winds Hi-Lo game
(1) contestant
- 7th inning stretch – “Take me out to the ballgame”
A select group of drivers will help lead the stadium in singing this iconic ballgame classic.
How do I acquire my game day ticket for driver appreciation day?
You will receive an e-ticket for stadium entry.
Each registered driver will receive an e-mail from the South Bend Cubs, that will include a QR code to be scanned as you enter the stadium.
We will send out instruction reminders as we get close to game day.
Event wrist band
When drivers access the stadium, you go immediately to the designated area to access your event wrist band, event t-shirt and Cubs hat.
Note: the wrist band will be needed to access the vendor area in the designated grass area behind the center field wall.