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Theme Nights


Thursday  |  July 31  |  7:05 PM
Season Finale
Presented By: The Law Offices of Peter F. Ferracuti

Gates Open at 5:30 PM
Pregame Performance from the Earlville Junior High Cheer Squad
Family Fun Zone with a Bounce House in James Hardie Party Zone for $5
Food Trucks: Dog House LaSalle | Tony's Butt Shack | Tropical Sno Ottawa


Previous Nights


Friday  |  May 30  |  7:05 PM
Opening Weekend Part 1
Presented By: The Law Offices of Peter F. Ferracuti

Gates Open at 5:30 PM
Sand Art Booth presented by Heartland Bank
Tasting from The Long Drink
First Pitch: Peru Mayor Ken Kolowski | National Anthem: Beci Foster
Food Trucks: Dog House LaSalle | Tony's Butt Shack | Little O's Frozen Treats


Saturday  |  May 31  |  7:05 PM
Opening Weekend Part 2

Gates Open at 5:30 PM
♫ Pregame Music |  Mendota High School Band  |  6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Tasting from Sam Adams Summer, Dogfish Head, & Sun Cruiser
National Anthem: Mendota High School Band
Food Trucks: Dog House LaSalle | Big B BBQ | Tropical Sno Ottawa


Tuesday  |  June 3  |  7:05 PM
Bingo Night

Gates Open at 6:00 PM
3 Rounds of Bingo During the Game, Purchase Bingo Cards at Fan Services!
National Anthem: Ben & Kate Gibson
Food Truck: Big B BBQ


Thursday  |  June 5  |  7:05 PM
2024 Championship Celebration

Gates Open at 5:30 PM
Specialty Jersey Night
| Autograph & Photo Row with Players, Rings, & Trophy 5:30 - 6:00 PM | Banner Unveiling Ceremony 6:30 PM
♫ Pregame Music  |  Ryan Wotherspoon  |  5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
National Anthem: Ryan Wotherspoon & Fiddlerock
Food Trucks: Dog House LaSalle | Tony's Butt Shack


Sunday  |  June 8  |  4:05 PM
Capes & Crowns

Gates Open at 3:00 PM
Pregame Performance from the Earlville Junior High Cheer Squad
Parade of Heroes, Princes, and Princesses 3:30 PM
Free Milkshake coupon to all Heroes, Princes, and Princesses compliments of Steak 'n Shake Peru
Food Trucks: Philly Factory


Tuesday  |  June 17  |  7:05 PM
First Responder Appreciation Night
Presented By: Schweickert Ganassin Krzak Rundio, LLP

Gates Open at 5:30 PM
Specialty Jersey Night | 
Touch-A-Truck | K-9 Demonstration | LifeFlight Helicopter Landing
First Responder Meal courtesy of the Peru CSO
Food Trucks: Dog House LaSalle | Big B BBQ | Tropical Sno Ottawa


Friday  |  June 20  |  7:05 PM
Bark in the Park
Presented By: Carus

Gates Open at 5:30 PM
Supporting Illinois Valley Animal Rescue | Parade of Dogs 6:30 PM
Food Trucks: Dog House LaSalle | Salina's Mexican Food | Bruce & Ollie's Ice Cream


Saturday  |  June 21  |  4:05 PM
Country Night
Presented By: 96.5 The WOLF

Gates Open at 2:30 PM
♫ Pregame Music |  Austin Meissner  |  2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Wildflowers and Barley Hat Burning Booth
National Anthem: Austin Meissner
♫ Postgame Concert presented by Tony's Butt Shack  |  Brushville  |  7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Food Trucks: Tony's Butt Shack | Salina's Mexican Food | Little O's Frozen Treats


Tuesday  |  June 24  |  4:35 & 7:05 PM
Arts in the Park

Gates Open at 4:00 PM
♫ Between Game Music |  IV Flute Ensemble  |  6:30 PM - 6:45 PM
National Anthem: Music Suite 408
Food Trucks: Big B BBQ


Wednesday  |  June 25  |  5:30 & 7:05 PM
Pride Night
Presented By: Bold and Curvy & Pride Tape

Gates Open at 5:00 PM
Supporting Ottawa Family Pride Festival
Martin Equipment Youth Clinic Participants Recognition Between Games
Food Trucks: Tony's Butt Shack


Friday  |  June 27  |  7:05 PM
Polish Night
Presented By: Vicky Harris & Family

Gates Open: 5:00 PM
♫ Pregame Music  |  Eddie Korosa & The Boys From Illinois  |  5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Food Trucks: Tony's Butt Shack (serving perogies & polish sausage) | Polancic's Tenderloins


Saturday  |  June 28  |  7:05 PM
Beach Bash
Presented By: Midland States Bank

Gates Open at 6:00 PM
IV YMCA Kids Club Members Recognition 6:30 PM
Tasting from Sam Adams Summer, Dogfish Head, & Sun Cruiser
Food Trucks: Dog House LaSalle | Tropical Sno Ottawa


Wednesday  |  July 2  |  7:05 PM
Sensory Friendly Night

Gates Open at 6:00 PM
Limited PA Announcements & Music from 6:30 PM to the End of the 2nd inning
Supporting: Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living, Horizon House, & Lighted Way
Food Trucks: Tony's Butt Shack


Thursday  |  July 3  |  4:05 PM
Salute to the Military

Gates Open at 2:00 PM
♫ Pregame Music  |  Joe Cantafio (USO Entertainer)  |  2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Active & Retired Military Members Recognition 3:30 PM
National Anthem: Joe Cantafio
Food: Grilling with Princeton Auto Group


Wednesday  |  July 9  |  7:05 PM
Scout Night

Gates Open at 6:00 PM
Scout Troop Recognition 6:30 PM | NASA Solar System Booth
Free Milkshake coupon to all Scouts compliments of Steak 'n Shake Peru
Food Trucks: Dog House LaSalle


Thursday  |  July 10 |  7:05 PM
Beer Night

Gates Open at 5:00 PM
♫ Pregame Music  |  Tyler Phillips  |  5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Featuring: Tangled Roots Brewing Company, Keg Grove Brewing, Go Brewing, Nik & Ivy Brewing, & Church Street Brewing Company
4-Can To-Go Packs Available for $15 at the Beer Tent, including Mix & Match from all 5 Breweries!
Food Trucks: Tony's Butt Shack | Philly Factory


Saturday  |  July 12  |  4:05 PM
Rock the Park
Presented By: 99.3 WAJK & 103.9 WLPO

Gates Open: 3:00 PM
♫ Postgame Concert  |  303  |  7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Food Trucks: Dog House LaSalle | Polancic's Tenderloins | Tropical Sno Ottawa


Sunday  |  July 13  |  2:05 & 4:05 PM
8-1-5 Nights: City of Marseilles

Gates Open at 1:00 PM
Food: Princeton Auto Group Grill | Diddough's Pretzels


Tuesday  |  July 15  |  7:05 PM
Little League Night
Presented By: Locker Room

Gates Open at 5:30 PM
5th Annual Parade of Youth Teams 6:30 PM
Team Registration from 5:30-6:15 PM
Food Trucks: Dog House LaSalle | Big B BBQ | Bruce & Ollie's Ice Cream


Wednesday  |  July 16 |  7:05 PM
8-1-5 Nights: Local Rotaries

Gates Open at 6:00 PM
Charity Dunk Tank presented by Illinois Valley Sunrise Rotary
Marquette Academy Baseball State Championship Recognition
Free Popcorn to the First 100 Fans courtesy of Princeton Auto Group
Free Tastings from Star Union Spirits
Food Truck: Tony's Butt Shack


Wednesday  |  July 23  |  7:05 PM
Halloween in July
Presented By: Peru Federal Savings Bank

Gates Open at 5:30 PM
Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt presented by Peru Federal Savings Bank
Pregame Performance from the Hocus Pocus Hags 6:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Kids Costume Parade 6:30 PM | Halloween Face Painting
Free Milkshake coupon to all Kids in Costume compliments of Steak 'n Shake Peru
Food Truck: Dog House LaSalle


Friday  |  July 25  |  7:05 PM
Paint the Park Pink
Presented By: Illinois Cancer Care

Gates Open at 6:00 PM
Supporting the Pink Ribbon Club of the Illinois Valley
Tasting from The Long Drink | Cancer Survivors Recognition 6:30 PM
Food: Pizza & Subs at the Concession Stand


Saturday  |  July 26  |  7:05 PM
Saturday Night Dance Party

Gates Open at 6:00 PM
Party for Nine Innings With Your Nine Favorite Group Dances
Special Lucky # Drawing: Youth XL #27 Tyler Dorsch Replica Home Jersey
Food Trucks: Dog House LaSalle


Sunday  |  July 27  |  4:05 PM
Host Family Appreciation

Gates Open at 3:00 PM
Host Family Recognition 3:30 PM
Food Trucks: Polancic's Tenderloins


Tuesday  |  July 29  |  7:05 PM
Orange Out!

Gates Open at 6:00 PM
Wear Orange & Pack the Park for the Playoff Push
Family Fun Zone with a Bounce House in James Hardie Party Zone for $5
Food Trucks: Big B BBQ


Previous Events


Monday  |  June 23  |  6:30 - 7:30 PM
Scoop Takeover
Bruce & Ollie's | 166 Mill St, North Utica

Join SouthClaw Sam & Pistol Shrimp Players for Ice Cream & Fun!


Monday  |  June 30  |  5:00 PM Doubleheader
2025 Illinois Coaches Association Senior All-Star Game

Gates, Concession Stand & Beer Tent Open at 3:30 PM
48th Annual Game featuring over 30 Illinois High School Seniors


Monday  |  July 14  |  5:30 - 7:30 PM
Swim with the Shrimp
Illinois Valley YMCA | 300 Walnut St, Peru

Join Pistol Shrimp Players for Swimming & Pizza! | YMCA & Kids Club Members: Free | Non-members: $5 Kids & $20 Family