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Presented by Butzu's Forestry Mulching · Ortonville, Michigan · September 26th, 2026

Ortonville Under the Lights Home Run Derby

Home Run Derby

The biggest night of the summer in Ortonville. All ages. All heart. Big Swings, Bright Lights, Ortonville Nights!

Our mission is to strengthen our community by improving local baseball fields, creating a safe and inspiring environment where athletes can develop their skills, families can gather and community pride can grow. All proceeds will go to renovating the Sherman Park baseball fields.

Big Swings Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Online Registration Ends September 22nd — In Person Registration May Be Limited!

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More ways to win

Detroit Sports Memorabilia Silent Auction

Come check out our Detroit Sports Memorabilia silent auction brought to you by DC Sports, featuring a variety of items up for bid.

Featured Prize — Up for Grabs

Pair of Lower Bowl Tickets

Detroit Lions vs. New York Jets

Sunday, September 27 · Ford Field · Detroit, MI

Raffle Tickets Available On-Site
Signed Detroit Lions Helmet — Jahmyr Gibbs #29, Lions Record 142 Points, 2021 Rookie Season

Signed Detroit Lions Helmet — Jahmyr Gibbs #29, Lions Record 142 Points, 2021 Rookie Season

Signed Baseball #13

Signed Baseball #13

Signed Orange End Zone Pylon #18

Signed Orange End Zone Pylon #18

Kevin McGonigle #7 Detroit Tigers Framed Photo

Kevin McGonigle #7 Detroit Tigers Framed Photo

Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 Detroit Lions Signed Black Jersey

Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 Detroit Lions Signed Black Jersey

Darren McCarty Signed Fight Night 8x10 Photo

Darren McCarty Signed Fight Night 8x10 Photo

Detroit Lions Touchdown Celebration Spotlight Photo — Jahmyr Gibbs & Amon-Ra St. Brown

Detroit Lions Touchdown Celebration Spotlight Photo — Jahmyr Gibbs & Amon-Ra St. Brown

Signed Detroit Lions Helmet — Jahmyr Gibbs #29

Signed Detroit Lions Helmet — Jahmyr Gibbs #29

Signed Baseball #13

Signed Baseball #13

Signed Orange End Zone Pylon #18

Signed Orange End Zone Pylon #18

Kevin McGonigle #7 Detroit Tigers Framed Photo

Kevin McGonigle #7 Detroit Tigers Framed Photo

Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 Detroit Lions Signed Black Jersey

Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 Detroit Lions Signed Black Jersey

Darren McCarty Signed Fight Night 8x10 Photo

Darren McCarty Signed Fight Night 8x10 Photo

Detroit Lions Touchdown Celebration Spotlight Photo

Detroit Lions Touchdown Celebration Spotlight Photo

Presented by DC Sports · Bid on-site at the event

Event Details

Mark Your Calendar

Date

Sept 26, 2026

Registration 10AM–12PM · Event 12PM–10PM · Ortonville, MI · Times subject to change

Location

Sherman Park

136 Cedar St, Ortonville, MI 48462

Who Can Play

All Ages

Youth, adult & senior divisions

Registration Pricing

Youth

12 & Under

$15.00

Student

13–18

$20.00

Adult

18+

$25.00

* All tickets $5 more day of event.

Competition details

Find your division

Explore every age group, division format, and home run distance in one place.

View divisions

On-Site Eats

Food Trucks

Fuel up between rounds. Three food trucks will be on-site all day serving up the good stuff.

Big Swings Concession Stand logo

Big Swings Concession Stand

Snacks, Drinks & More

On-site all day · Cash/Venmo only
Sling Shots Street Food logo

Sling Shots Street Food

Life Changing Hotdogs

On-site all day
The Shaken Lemon logo

The Shaken Lemon

Fresh, Shaken, Legendary.

On-site all day
Poppo's BBQ logo

Poppo's BBQ

Grilled Smokey Southern Barbeque

On-site all day
Weezie's Funnel Cake logo

Weezie's Funnel Cake

Hot & Fresh Funnel Cakes

6PM – 10PM
Kona Ice logo

Kona Ice

Tropical Shaved Ice

6PM – 10PM

Entertainment

All Day Entertainment & Activities

More than just home runs — enjoy live entertainment throughout the day.

Tons of Fun Party Rentals logo

Tons of Fun Party Rentals

Bounce House & Party Rentals

Bounce house on-site all day
The Glam Bar Co. logo

The Glam Bar Co.

Onsite Hair Braiding

Visit theglambarco.com
Logo

Big O Sound & Entertainment

Daytime Entertainment

Live music & sound all day
Three Mates Entertainment logo

Three Mates Entertainment

Night Show

Live entertainment under the lights
Clarkston Chiropractic Sports & Wellness logo

Clarkston Chiropractic Sports & Wellness

On-Site Chiropractic

Free adjustments on-site all day
The Glove Garage logo

The Glove Garage

Baseball & Softball Glove Repairs

On-site glove repair all day

Our Sponsors

Thank You to Our Partners

Title Sponsor

Butzu's Forestry Mulching — Title Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Gold Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Jane and Pete Realty — eXp Realty

Silver Sponsors

Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Hamilton's of Ortonville, Inc.
LJ Inc.

Bronze Sponsors

Bronze Sponsor

Community Partners

Miedema's Repocast
Discount Rx Pharmacy
Hill Building & Properties
Clarkston Chiropractic Sports & Wellness
Ace Hardware Ortonville
Papa Bella's Pizza
Brandon Township Public Library
Detroit City Sports
Edna Burton Senior/Activity Center
Tons of Fun Party Rentals LLC
Ortonville Under the Lights Home Run Derby

The biggest night of the summer in Ortonville, MI. All ages welcome — bring your best swing.

Ortonville, MI

Event Info

September 26th, 2026

12PM – 10PM

Sherman Park

136 Cedar St, Ortonville, MI 48462

Open to All Ages

[email protected]

© 2026 Ortonville Under the Lights Home Run Derby. All rights reserved.

Ortonville, MI · Summer 2026