MARION – The Thrillville Thrillbillies recently released their highly anticipated promotional schedule for the 2024 season at Mtn Dew Park. The promotional schedule features daily promotions, giveaways and theme nights throughout the 29-game home schedule.
“We’re really excited to release the official promotional schedule to the public,” says Jackson Wiseman, Director of Entertainment and Operations at Mtn Dew Park. “A lot of time and planning has gone into creating this schedule during the off season.”
New to the Thrillbillies for the 2024 season are Barbie Night (June 7), Millennials vs. Boomers Night (June 27), A Murder in Thrillville (June 29), Thrillville Cruise Night (July 9), Salukis in Thrillville (July 16) and Taylor’s Thrillvillie Takeover (July 20). Traditional ballpark favorites like Kids Run the Ballpark (June 4), the Tighty Bowl (June 5), Bark in the Park Night (June 25), Star Wars Night (June 28) and Military Appreciation Night (July 4) will also be returning to Mtn Dew Park this season.
As Wiseman explains, “There are a variety of theme nights and promotions for Thrillbillie fans of all ages to enjoy at Mtn Dew Park throughout the season.”
The Thrillville night sky will explode after seven home games this summer with special Firework Friday displays. The first 500 fans through the gate can take home giveaways like the series of special Thrillbillie bobbleheads (May 30, June 29 and July 31) and Tighty White-Y Rally Towels (June 5). Nine exclusive theme night jerseys will be available throughout the season including Party Like a Rock Star Night (June 1), Thrill-O-Ween (July 12). Big Nasty Night (July 15) and Taylor’s Thrillville Takeover (July 20).
2024 Thrillbillie Promotional Schedule
Thu. 05/30: “Thrillbillies Opening Night” vs. Jackson
• First 500 through the gate receive a Ryder the Rabbit Bobblehead!
• FIREWORKS after the game
• Presented by First Southern Bank
Sat. 06/01: “Party like a Rock Star Night” vs. Full Count
• Dave the Human Cannonball will be shot out of a cannon… over a helicopter!
• Sample Rock Star Energy Drinks
• Thrillbillies Special Jersey Night!
• Presented by Pepsi MidAmerica
Sun. 06/02: Super Splash Sunday vs. Full Count
• Cool off in the special Splash & Foam Zone during the game
• Plus, enjoy other water activities throughout Thrillville
Tue. 06/04: “Kids Run the Ballpark Night” vs. Dubois
• Kids will take over the Thrillbillies for a night including a “Name the Mascot” Coloring Contest
• Presented by Childers Orthodontics
Wed. 06/05: “2nd Annual Tighty Bowl” vs. Jackson
• Baseball goes bananas in an exhibition game when food, music and thrills replace the rules!
• First 500 through the gate receive a “tighty white-y rally towel”!
• Wiener and Whisky Wednesday Specials!
• Presented by Oliver and Associates Insurance
Thu. 06/06: “Extreme Outdoors Night” vs. Johnstown
• Check out Extreme Outdoors gear and games
• Entertainment by Steve Max – The Simon Sez Guy!
• Pregame Tribute to Thrillbillie Catcher and DuQuoin Native: Ashton Smith
• Thirsty Thursday Drink Specials
• Presented by The Roofing Guys
Fri. 06/07: “Barbie Night” vs. Johnstown
• “Just a giant blowout party with all the Barbies, and planned choreography, and a bespoke song. You should stop
by!”
• Thrillbillies Special Jersey Night!
• 360 Photo Booth courtesy with Lake 360 Photo Booth
• Special pink cocktails, and sampling, featuring Bubbly Burst Sparkling Beverage
• FIREWORKS after the games
Tue. 06/11: “Marvel vs DC Night” vs. O’Fallon – DOUBLE HEADER
• Superheroes, super sights, and super sounds!
• Presented by AES Solar
Tue. 06/25: “Bark in The Park Night” vs. Chillicothe
• Bring your pup to the Park for some canine carousing!
• Team ZOOM Canine Entertainment: Spectacular dog frisbee, agility, and pet trick performances!
Wed. 06/26: “Mascot Mania Night” vs. Chillicothe
• Ryder the Rabbit has invited his mascot friends to the ballpark to hang out and join in on the fun!
• Wiener and Whisky Wednesday Specials!
• Presented by Childers Orthodontics
Thu. 06/27: “Millennials vs Boomers Night” vs. Cape Girardeau
• Two LIVE Tribute Bands: The Shagadelics play 70’s Hits and Nerdvana play the best of the 90’s
• First 500 through the gate receive a special gift!
• Thirsty Thursday Drink Specials
• Presented by House 2 Home Realty
Fri. 06/28: “Star Wars Night” vs. Springfield
• Step into a galaxy far, far away and meet your favorite Star Wars™ characters as they roam the concourse.
• Thrillbillies Special Jersey Night!
• FIREWORKS after the game
• Presented by John A. Logan College
Sat. 06/29: “A Murder in Thrillville!” vs. Jackson
• Performers from Skyline Theater Productions bring an original Murder Mystery to Mtn Dew Park! Whodunnit!?
• First 500 through the gate receive a Bobblehead courtesy of Childers Orthodontics!
• Diamond Necklace Giveaway courtesy of TJ’s Fine Jewelry & Repair
• Presented by TJ’s Fine Jewelry & Repair
Thu. 07/04: “Military Appreciation Night” vs. Illinois Valley
• This Independence Day, the Thrillbillies are proud to celebrate our troops and veterans on Military Appreciation
Night.
• Thrillbillies Special Jersey Night!
• Thirsty Thursday Drink Specials
• Presented by Pass One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning
Fri. 07/05: “Boots & Badges Night” vs. Illinois Valley
• Join us to celebrate our local First Responder Heroes on Boots and Badges Night!
• Area Police, Fire and Ambulance vehicles will be all through Thrillville!
• FREE samples of Mtn Dew Liberty Brew courtesy of Pepsi MidAmerica!
• Thrillbillies Special Jersey Night!
• FIREWORKS after the game
• Presented by Getz Fire Equipment
Sat. 07/06: “Thrillville’s Got Talent” vs. Jackson
• What goes better with baseball than a Regional Talent Show?
• Sponsored by Texas Roadhouse
Tue. 07/09: “Thrillville Cruise Night” vs. Full Count
• All Cars, Trucks, and Bikes welcome! Coordinated by the Southern Illinois Corvette Club
• Entertainment by baseball’s newest rock stars: Bucket Ruckus!
• Presented by Watermark Auto Group
Fri. 07/12: “Thrill-O-ween” vs. Springfield
• “Christmas in July” is a bit overdone, but a July Halloween sure sounds like fun! Costumes, decorations, Scary
Good Food and Spooktacular Drink Specials!
• 360 Photo Booth courtesy of Lake 360 Photo Booth
• FIREWORKS after the game
• Presented by Ike Family Dealerships
Mon. 07/15: “Big Nasty Night” vs. Dubois
• Supporting the Trace Bittle Scholarship Fund
• Thrillbillies Special Jersey Night!
• Presented by In The Face Outfitters
Tue. 07/16: “Salukis in Thrillville Night” vs. Cape Girardeau
• Wear your Maroon as Thrillville salutes SIU!
• Meet-and-greet with SIU Athletes including Coach Nick Hill and the Football Salukis!
• Big Dawg deals on food and drink!
Wed. 07/17: “Wands and Wizards Night” vs. Alton
• The world of magic has taken over Mtn Dew Park! Make sure to represent your house proudly!
• Entertainment by St. Louis performance troupe, Ignited Arts Fire and Light Entertainment
• Wiener and Whisky Wednesday Specials!
Fri. 07/19: “Once Upon a Thrill Night” vs. Cape Girardeau
• Meet Princesses, Toys, Monsters, Genies, Wicked Queens, Lion Kings and more as they roam the concourse!
• FIREWORKS after the game!
• Presented by Sam C. Mitchell and Associates
Sat. 07/20: “Taylor’s Thrillville Takeover” vs. Alton
• Pick your Eras outfit, bring your besties, and come shake it off at the Thrillbillies Tribute To Taylor Swift!
• Tribute band Taylor Made will perform LIVE!
• Thirsty Thursday Drink Specials
• Thrillbillies Special Jersey Night!
• 360 Photo Booth courtesy of Lake 360 Photo Booth
• First 500 through the gate receive a special gift!
• Presented by House 2 Home Realty
Sun. 07/21: “Olympics Night” vs. O’Fallon
Wed. 07/24: TBD vs. Burlington
Thu. 07/25: “Christmas in July” vs. Burlington
• Thirsty Thursday Drink Specials
• Thrillbillies Special Jersey Night!
Wed. 07/31: “Fan Appreciation Night” vs. Dubois
• First 500 through the gate receive a Mystery Bobblehead courtesy of Timberline!
• Wiener and Whisky Wednesday Specials!
• 27 Prizes… 27 Out!
• FIREWORKS after the game
• Presented by Timberline
Thrillbillie tickets can be purchased online at www.Thrillbillies.com or over the phone by calling the Mtn Dew Park Box Office at (618) 998-8499, ext. 1. The Box Office phone line is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Thrillville Thrillbillies open the season on May 29th against the O’Fallon Hoots. To view the Thrillbillies official 2024 schedule, visit www.Thrillbillies.com. You can follow the Thrillbillies on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter).