Oktoberfest by Day, MonstoBEERfest by Night: Trustmark Park Becomes Pearl’s Fall Party Hub on October 11

The ballpark goes from bounce houses to beer mugs in one unforgettable day.

PEARL, Miss. (September 5, 2025) — The swamp doesn’t slow down when baseball ends — it just finds new ways to celebrate. On Saturday, October 11, Trustmark Park will come alive for a full day of fall festivities, starting with Main Street Pearl’s beloved Oktoberfest by day and rolling straight into the Mud Monsters’ first-ever MonstoBEERfest by night.

For years, Main Street Pearl has hosted one of the community’s favorite annual traditions — and this year, Oktoberfest is moving inside Trustmark Park. From 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., families can enjoy a free festival featuring a bustling vendor market, Kidzone, food, and live music along the stadium concourse. It’s everything you’ve come to love about Oktoberfest, now with the backdrop of Pearl’s hometown ballpark.

Then, once Oktoberfest winds down, the swamp shifts gears. At 4:00 p.m., the gates swing open for the inaugural MonstoBEERfest, a ticketed 21+ event overflowing with more than 25 beers to sample, presented in partnership with Southern Beverage Company, Key City Brewing, and WJTV. Until 7:00 p.m., guests can sip their favorites, discover new brews, and take in the unique fall atmosphere of Trustmark Park after dark.

Tickets for MonstoBEERfest are on sale now:

• $25 early bird (before Oct. 1)
• $30 in advance
• $35 day of event
• $50 VIP (includes early admission and a Monsters swag bag)

Tickets can be purchased at mudmonstersbaseball.com, on Tixr at https://tixr.com/e/156709, or by scanning the QR code on event materials.

“This is exactly what we dreamed about when we said Trustmark Park should be used year-round,” said Andrew Seymour, General Manager of the Mud Monsters. “Main Street Pearl is bringing their signature Oktoberfest into the ballpark during the day, and then we’ll follow it up with MonstoBEERfest that night. It’s one day, two big celebrations, and a new kind of tradition for Pearl.”

“Oktoberfest has always been about celebrating community, family, and fun in Pearl,” said Stacy Smith, Executive Director of Main Street Pearl. “By moving it to Trustmark Park, we can make it bigger than ever while still keeping the heart of what makes it special. We’re thrilled to partner with the Mud Monsters to bring our festival into the ballpark and create a full day the entire community can enjoy.”

October 11 is set to be one of the biggest non-baseball days yet at Trustmark Park — Main Street Pearl’s Oktoberfest by day, MonstoBEERfest by night. Brats and bounce houses, lagers and laughter, hops and home plates — the swamp is ready.

About the Mississippi Mud Monsters
Baseball Lives Here. It Just Got a Little Weirder.
The Mississippi Mud Monsters are a professional baseball team based in Pearl, Mississippi, competing in the Frontier League as a member of the West Division in the Midwest Conference. We officially joined the league as an expansion team ahead of the 2025 season — but make no mistake: we’ve been stirring the waters here for a while. We believe baseball should be unapologetically fun, a little weird, wildly welcoming, and deeply rooted in the places we call home. This is swamp-built, Mississippi-made magic — and this season was only the beginning.

About Main Street Pearl
Main Street Pearl is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, preserving, and supporting the businesses within Pearl’s Main Street District while stimulating economic revitalization throughout the community. Focused on transforming the Old Brandon Road area into a thriving center for shopping, dining, culture, and social connection, Main Street Pearl works to honor the city’s heritage while fostering continued growth and opportunity.

Each year, Main Street Pearl hosts a variety of events that bring the community together, including the Pearl Day Festival, Trick or Treat Street, Easter Egg Hunt, Lighting of the Christmas Tree Ceremony, Christmas Parade, and Oktoberfest. These traditions strengthen community pride, encourage local investment, and create meaningful experiences for residents and visitors alike.