MONTICELLO, NY — Thunder 102 (102.1 FM), Monticello Casino and Raceway, The Sullivan County Visitors Association and the Sullivan County Partnership will hold the 11th annual ThunderBash at the Monticello Casino and Raceway on Saturday, May 7. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

Headlining this year’s entertainment will be the country music group Trailer Choir, a duo consisting of vocalists Marc Fortney and Vinny Hickerson, known by their respective stage names Butter and Big Vinny. Trailer Choir is known for its chart topping hit “Rockin’ the Beer Gut.” The band was discovered when Toby Keith showed up at one of their original performances on “The Billy Block Show,” and he signed them to his Show Dog Nashville record label. The event will also feature performances by Dave & Whitney, Iron Cowboy, Somerville, 40 Lb. Head, The Shots and the Bergen County Firefighters Pipe Band.

ThunderBash is a way to celebrate and thank listeners and the community for their support of Thunder 102. It is a free event for those 18 and over, with tickets available across the area (visit Thunder102.com for locations). Thunder 102, joining with Suburban Propane, asks attendees to bring non-perishable food items to benefit local food pantries.

ThunderBash is sponsored in part by Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Crystal Run Healthcare and Johnstons Subaru and Johnstons Toyota.