CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - The eighth annual Bleacher Bum Barbecue, the premier promotion for Fighting Illini baseball, will be held Friday when Illinois hosts Ohio State at 6 p.m. CT at Illinois Field. The event has been a popular date on the Fighting Illini schedule, as the previous seven editions have drawn average crowds over 3,000 to Illinois Field, including an all-time high of 5,214 in 2009 and over 4,000 last season. Free BBQ courtesy of Hickory River Smokehouse and giveaways begin at 5 p.m.
Here is a full list of promotions for the Illinois-Ohio State series (April 22-24). Free admission is offered at all regular season home baseball games.
Friday, April 22 - 6 p.m. - Bleacher Bum BBQ
- Free BBQ courtesy of Hickory River (first 500 fans)
- Free Illinois baseball mini helmets (first 500 fans)
- Baseball card set #2 giveaway (first 250 fans)
- Bounce house for kids
- Postgame fireworks
- Family Fridays - Hot dog, chips and a drink for $6
Saturday, April 23 – 3 p.m. – As-Seen-On-TV Day
- Chance to win your favorite As-Seen-On-TV prizes
- Baseball card set #2 giveaway (first 250 fans)
Sunday, April 24 – 1 p.m. – Super Hero Day
- Come dressed as your favorite super hero to win Illinois baseball prizes
- Sunday Deal: $2 nachos with cheese
- Post game wiffle ball (kids 12 and under)
