Press Releases

Bobby Jenks era begins this weekend as Bolts open 2024 season at home

 
The ThunderBolts open the Bobby Jenks era and their 25th anniversary season this weekend at Ozinga Field in Crestwood!
 
Here is your Opening Weekend preview...

Thursday, May 9th at 6:35 pm vs. Evansville - Opening Night 2024, Lakeshore Beverage Pint Glass giveaway, JULIE, Inc. Can Koozie giveaway and Thirsty Thursday:  It is Opening Night of the 2024 season as the Bobby Jenks era begins in Crestwood!  We begin the year in style with TWO giveaways!  The first 500 adults 21-years of age and older receive a Pint Glass giveaway courtesy of Lakeshore Beverage AND a Can Koozie giveaway from JULIE, Inc.

Remember every Thursday night features fantastic drink specials courtesy of Lakeshore Beverage!  2024 drink specials include...
- $1.75 Retro Beers include 12 oz cans of Busch Light, Natural Light, Old Milwaukee and Naturdays
- $2.75 Beers include 16 oz cans & draft of Bud, Bud Light, Mic Ultra, PBR, Old Style AND 12 oz cans of Bud Light Lime
- All other beer and seltzers are just $4.00
 
​Finally all kids can run the bases after every home game!
NOTICE: There is no wrestling on Opening Night, May 9th
 
-------------------------------------
 
Friday, May 10th at 6:35 pm vs. Tri-City - Hispanic Heritage Night with Postgame Fireworks:  The first fireworks night of the season will be our first ever Hispanic Heritage Night! The evening will include music, drinks, food, and activities and will conclude with our first fireworks show of the season!  ​Finally all kids can run the bases after every home game!

Also we are bringing back that spectacular combo deal for Fridays only!  Get 2 upper level seats, 2 hot dogs, and 2 beers/sodas/waters for JUST $26.  This deal is available on-line and MUST be purchased BEFORE the date of the game.  Purchase your combo on-line HERE: Once you come up to the "Confirm" page while you are going through the process of purchasing tickets on-line, type the word Combo in the box down below and click "APPLY PROMOTIONS"

-------------------------------------

Saturday, May 11th at 6:05 pm vs. Tri-City - Harry Potter Night with Postgame Fireworks:   It is our annual Harry Potter Night with Postgame Fireworks.  The first 500 kids 12-years of age and younger will receive a pair of wizard glasses.  Appearances by Professor Hagrid, Professor Dumbledore, Professor McGonagall and Voldemort!  Harry himself will not be at the ballpark so we are counting on you, the fan, to fill in!  Dress like Harry or any of your favorite characters and participate in our pregame parade at 5:30 pm.  Butter beer (for the adults & kids) will be sold at our concession stands!  After the game stick around for our world famous fireworks show!  ​Finally all kids can run the bases after every home game!
 
-------------------------------------
 
Sunday, May 12th at 1:05 pm vs. Tri-City - JULIE, Inc. Mother's Day Family Sunday:   Our first Family Sunday of the season is a special Mother's Day edition presented by JULIE, Inc!  All Moms in attendance will receieve a FREE Ticket, FREE Hot Dog and a FREE Drink.  Love you Mom!  Also make sure you get your JULIE Jenks' Family Pack for JUST $45!  Families will receive 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 chips, 4 sodas, 4 ice cream cups AND 4 souvenirs! (foam finger, hat, sunglasses, softy ball and thunderstick)  On top of the affordable ticket option, families will be able to enjoy face painting from Marvelous Faces and a fantastic in-game live animal presentation from Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles or Big Run Wolf Ranch!  After the game all fans are allowed on the field to run the bases, play catch in the outfield and get autographs from your favorite ThunderBolts!
 
Purchase your family pack by walking up to the box office at anytime or you can purchase the packs on-line (instructions below): Purchase on-line HERE: Once you come up to the "Confirm" page while you are going through the process of purchasing tickets on-line, type the word Jenks in the box down below and click "APPLY PROMOTIONS"
 
Finally do not forget that every Wednesday & Sunday is Military Appreciation Day presented by SecureOne Security Services - Illinois.  Any veteran or active military member receives two tickets to that date’s game.  Just walk up to the ballpark box office on the day of any Wednesday or Sunday home game and show your military ID.
 
---------------------------------------------

 



Search Archive »





Browse by Month »

November 2024
October 2024
September 2024
August 2024
July 2024
June 2024
May 2024
April 2024
February 2024
January 2024
October 2023
September 2023
August 2023
July 2023
June 2023
May 2023
April 2023
March 2023
February 2023
January 2023
November 2022
October 2022
September 2022
August 2022
June 2022
May 2022
April 2022
March 2022
February 2022
January 2022
November 2021
September 2021
August 2021
July 2021
June 2021
May 2021
April 2021
March 2021
February 2021
September 2020
June 2020
April 2020
October 2019
September 2019
August 2019
July 2019
June 2019
May 2019
April 2019
March 2019
February 2019
January 2019
December 2018
November 2018
October 2018
September 2018
August 2018
July 2018
May 2018
April 2018
March 2018
January 2018
November 2017
October 2017
September 2017
August 2017
July 2017
June 2017
April 2017
March 2017
February 2017
January 2017
November 2016
September 2016
August 2016
July 2016
June 2016
May 2016
April 2016
March 2016
February 2016
January 2016
November 2015
October 2015
September 2015
August 2015
July 2015
June 2015
May 2015
April 2015
March 2015
January 2015
December 2014
November 2014
October 2014
September 2014
August 2014
July 2014
June 2014
May 2014
April 2014
March 2014
February 2014
January 2014
December 2013
November 2013
October 2013
September 2013
August 2013
July 2013
June 2013
May 2013
April 2013
March 2013
February 2013
January 2013
December 2012
November 2012
October 2012
September 2012
August 2012
July 2012
June 2012
May 2012
April 2012
March 2012
February 2012
January 2012
December 2011
October 2011
September 2011
August 2011
July 2011
June 2011
May 2011
April 2011
March 2011
February 2011
January 2011
December 2010
October 2010
September 2010
August 2010
July 2010
June 2010
May 2010
April 2010
March 2010
February 2010
January 2010
December 2009
November 2009
October 2009
September 2009
August 2009
July 2009
June 2009
May 2009
April 2009
March 2009
February 2009
January 2009
December 2008
November 2008
October 2008
September 2008
August 2008
July 2008
June 2008
May 2008
April 2008
March 2008
February 2008
January 2008
December 2007
November 2007
October 2007
September 2007
August 2007
June 2007
May 2007
April 2007
February 2007
January 2007
December 2006
November 2006
October 2006
September 2006
August 2006
July 2006
June 2006
May 2006
April 2006
March 2006
February 2006
January 2006