CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The Illinois baseball team hosts the annual Hickory River Bleacher Bum BBQ Friday night. The Illini are expecting a big crowd for free BBQ, beer sales and a postgame fireworks show. The forecast is calling for morning showers that will clear up for cloudy skies and temperatures approaching 75 degrees at game time.

Schedule
4:00 p.m. - Gates open
5:00 p.m. - Free Hickory River BBQ begins (first 500 fans)
5:00 p.m. - Beer sales begin
6:00 p.m. - First pitch vs. Ohio State
8:00 p.m. (or after the seventh inning) - Beer sales end
Postgame - Fireworks show

Q&A
How much are tickets?
Free!

Where are the beer sales?
In a tent down the left field line. Beer sales are limited to the fenced-off area.

Can I bring my beer outside the fenced-off tent area?
No. Beer must stay in the fenced-off area.

Can people under 21 years of age go in the beer tent area?
Yes.

What is the price of beer?
$5 for 16 ounces. 

When do beer sales end?
At 8 p.m. or after the seventh inning, whichever comes first.

Will there be non-alcoholic options in the beer tent?
Yes. There will be Coke products and water and also snacks. 

Where will the BBQ line begin?
At the Hickory River BBQ food truck outside the fence down the left field line.

When do the fireworks begin?
As quickly as we can after the conclusion of the game, usually about 10 minutes after the last out.