Miniature Joliet Prison Giveaway Part Of Joliet Slammers All-Star Game Festivities

JOLIET, IL - Wednesday's All-Star Game festivities in downtown Joliet will include a giveaway that you'll never find anywhere else. The Joliet Slammers are furnishing replicas of the old Joliet prison on Collins Street to the first 1,000 fans. Gates to the 2017 All-Star Game at Slammers Stadium open at 6:05 p.m. and the game begins at 7:05 p.m.

"The old Joliet Prison is an iconic structure that has international recognition from its depiction in the Blues Brothers and other movies," said Steve Jones, Joliet's economic development director. "We could not think of a better giveaway for the many visitors who will come to the community to enjoy the All-Star game events."

The city of Joliet and Joliet Area Historical Museum sponsored the promotion.

Gearing up for the All-Star game, the Illinois Hops on 66 Beerfest takes place at the baseball stadium from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday night. That event coincides with the Home Run Derby competition. And former Chicago Cubs outfielder Bobby Dernier will be the guest speaker at Wednesday's 2017 Frontier League Hall of Fame induction ceremony and luncheon at the Grand Ballroom of Joliet's Union Station.

People interested in purchasing tickets to the All-Star game events can call the box office at 815-722-2287 or visit the Joliet Slammers website.