Ben Zobrist Day brings free family events to Freeport
Former Cubs star Ben Zobrist visits Freeport for a community event featuring a Q&A and a chance to win his Camaro.
Ben Zobrist will host a community event at Little Cubs Field in Freeport on September 5, offering a day filled with youth activities, a Q&A session, and opportunities for fans to meet the former Chicago Cubs star. The free event, titled Ben Zobrist Day, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day's activities will include a welcome address at 10 a.m., a mini camp with Ben Zobrist at 10:15 a.m., a question-and-answer session at 12:45 p.m., and games with Ben at 2:15 p.m. Attendees can also engage in home-run derby activities and sign autographs, but these require advance registration.
To register, visit greaterfreeport.com. The event will also showcase the work of Zobrist's nonprofit organization, Champion Forward, as organizers highlight its mission. The former MVP of the 2016 World Series will also be discussing his new book and his charitable work. Gates open at 9 a.m., and those participating in preregistered activities should arrive 20 minutes early for check-in.
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