Join the Normal CornBelters as they get ready for the baseball season a little early!  The CornBelters’ first annual Hot Stove Banquet is Thursday, January 22nd at the Marriott in Uptown Normal.  The reception and silent auction will start at 5:30pm, followed by dinner at 6:00pm.

Enjoy a delicious dinner, listen to keynote speaker seven time Major League Baseball All-Star Lee Smith, and get the chance to mingle with CornBelters' field manager, Brooks Carey.

During this event, there will be a Silent Auction.  Proceeds will be donated to the Miracle League of Central Illinois.

Tickets are $45 and tables of 10 can be purchased starting at $400. Call the Normal Cornbelters at (309) 454-2255.

Watch Lee Smith close a game for the St. Louis Cardinals.