2025 Tarp Skunks Promotional Schedule out NOW!

JAMESTOWN TARP SKUNKS RELEASE 2025 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE 

Jamestown, NY – The Jamestown Tarp Skunks, with less than two months from Opening Day, released their promotional schedule for the 2025 season. The Tarp Skunks, members of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League, begin their season at home against the Batavia Muckdogs on Thursday, May 29th at 6:30 PM. Prior to the start of the game, the team will host a free tailgate festival sponsored by 3 C's Catering and Jamestown Awning featuring live music by the local band "Porcelain Bus Drivers", a food truck, a bounce house and the first 200 fans to the game receiving a T-shirt giveaway.

Christian Dolce, General Manager and Director of Business and Sales Operations for the Tarp Skunks stated "Following another successful season in 2024, we're thrilled to build on that momentum and deliver an unforgettable experience for fans in 2025. Our goal remains the same—being Chautauqua County's premier destination for summer entertainment. This year's promotional schedule is packed with exciting, affordable, and engaging events that promise fun for fans of all ages. We're confident that every trip to the ballpark will be a memorable one". 

The Tarp Skunks, who saw attendance increase for the 4th straight season last year, are expecting to see even larger crowds this summer with a schedule that is filled with fun and family friendly promotions. One of the most popular nights for fans, $2 Night, will be back starting on June 3rd at 6:30PM and also occurring on June 23rd, July 7th and July 21st. All bleacher tickets, beer, and hot dogs will be just $2. 

On Tuesday, June 11th, the Tarp Skunks will host School Kids Day presented by Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, with a special start time of 11:00 AM. The Tarp Skunks are scheduling this game to attract students from local schools to attend the game on a field trip. Schools from Jamestown Public Schools, Falconer, Sherman, and Panama will be in attendance. The Tarp Skunks still have some limited room for schools, but overall are excited about the Kids Game and are excited for students to pack the stadium and have a great time.

Sunday, June 22nd at 4:00PM will be the first of five Community Buyout Nights. Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, Jamestown Community College, Wegmans, Live CHQ, and Collaborative Children's Solutions and Culture Care Senior Living will be sponsoring Community Buyout games on June 22nd, June 29th, July 11th, July 17th, and July 25th, in respective order. Live CHQ Community Buyout Night on July 11th at 6:30PM will be recognized as a First Responder Night and Medical Healthcare Professionals Night, where the Tarp Skunks in conjunction with Live CHQ are looking to honor all first responders and health care workers in the area. All Community Buyout games are free to the public and are great ways for organizations to show their support to the community and give fans the opportunity to go to a game for free.

There will be two fireworks nights in 2025, on Thursday, July 3rd at 6:30 pm and Friday, July 25th at 6:30 pm. July 3rd will be presented by Jamestown Mattress, and will be the celebration of the 4th of July weekend. July 25th's show will be a Christmas in July Fireworks Night celebration, presented by Collaborative Children's Solutions and Culture Care Senior Living where admission is free for all fans. 

The Tarp Skunks will be continuing the Tarp Skunks Kids Club as well as their "Whiffy Fund" program that allows all kids to gain free admission to the park if they come wearing their youth baseball/softball jersey. "Our top priority is bringing kids out to the ballpark. With our Whiffy Fund program, we're proud to offer an opportunity that allows local children to enjoy a fun day at the park—completely free of charge. We hope families across the community take full advantage of it" said Dolce. The "Tarp Skunks Kids Club" , presented by Collaborative Children's Solutions, Maple Springs Tree Service, Cummins, Jamestown Awning, Kinetic Windstream, and McCandless Well Drilling, will be back again after a great success in the first two seasons. Perks of the membership are a mid-season ice cream social with Whiffy, 10% off at the team store, free t-shirt, and a free ticket to all Friday night home games. The cost is just $15 and can be purchased online starting May 3rd.

First pitch for all games on Monday through Saturday remains the same as last year at 6:30 PM, with the exception of School Kids Day, Sunday's, and doubleheaders. All doubleheaders and Sunday home games will begin at 4:00 PM. 

Other promotions taking place this season are the Kids Carnival Night with bouncehouses on Friday June 13th, Tarp Skunks Kids Camp presented by Univera HealthCare and Builders Exchange of the Southern Tier on Saturday June 21st, Youth Baseball and Softball night presented by Logistics Plus on Friday June 27th, Bark at the Park, presented by Purina on July 13th, and the Strike Out Cancer Jersey Raffle Game on Saturday July 20th. More info can be found online or by calling the Tarp Skunks front office. 

Single game tickets will go on sale on Monday May 12th, starting at just $5 each. Season tickets packages are available now starting at just $103. Group outings and picnics are also available for purchase at any time. 

With the addition of former New York-Penn League teams Niagara Falls, Batavia, and Auburn, the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League will feature 15 teams in 2025. The PGCBL will feature a new team based out of St. Catherines Ontario, the Niagara Ironbacks, who will play the Tarp Skunks eight times in 2025. The Tarp Skunks made the playoffs for the third time in four years in 2024 and are now looking to take the next step this year and bring home a championship. The full promotional schedule can be found at www.jamestowntarpskunks.com