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, kid-friendly activities and a postgame fireworks show. 

Schedule

4:30 p.m. – Gates open
5:00 p.m. – Free Hickory River BBQ begins (first 500 fans)
5:00 p.m. – Beer and concession sales begin
5:00 p.m. – Free koozie giveaway begins at the promotions table
6:00 p.m. – First pitch vs. No. 19 Indiana
6:00 p.m. – Kids' activities begin in the grass area down the right field line (bounce house and face painting)
At the conclusion of the seventh inning - Beer and concession sales end
Postgame - Fireworks show

Q&A

How much are tickets?
Free!

Where are the beer sales?
Beer is sold from the concession stand and not limited to a specific area in the ballpark.
· Valid ID is required for purchase. All guests must be 21 years of age to purchase alcoholic beverages.
· A limit of two beers purchased at one time per legal ID.
· Outside drinks is not permitted at Illinois Field, except sealed water.
· Beer will be sold in aluminum cans and bottles. Recycling receptacles will be available around the facility.

What is the price of beer?
$5 and $6

When do beer sales end?
At the conclusion of the seventh inning

Where will the BBQ line begin?
At the Hickory River BBQ food truck 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.