Big Dill on the Hill brings regional amateurs to Hillcrest fundraiser

Big Dill on the Hill turned Hillcrest High School in Springfield, Missouri, into an amateur indoor pickleball showcase, assembling a regional field across a two-day tournament held Feb. 21-22, 2026 and serving as a fundraiser for the Hillcrest B. The event name and the school gym were the centerpieces: organizers used the high school site to host matches and community support over the weekend.

Tournament listings and local organizers chronicled Big Dill on the Hill in the lead-up and during the event, promoting the amateur-focused format and the indoor venue at Hillcrest. The listings tracked entries and schedules for the Feb. 21-22 competition and helped bring players together under the tournament banner at Hillcrest High School in Springfield.

The Big Dill on the Hill format emphasized amateur competition, with local organizers framing the event as both sport and fundraiser. The two-day indoor tournament concentrated play inside Hillcrest High School, where organizers coordinated court time, match schedules, and community fundraising activities tied to the Hillcrest B benefit.

As a fundraiser for the Hillcrest B, Big Dill on the Hill linked recreational play to school support, using the Hillcrest High School site to host the regional field and draw community attention. Local organizers positioned the event to combine accessible amateur competition with direct financial support for the Hillcrest B through the weekend of Feb. 21-22, 2026.

Coverage from tournament listings and local organizers served as the record of the event, documenting the Feb. 21-22 schedule at Hillcrest High School and the fundraiser purpose for the Hillcrest B. The regional field and indoor, amateur-focused setup made Big Dill on the Hill a weekend event rooted in Springfield, Missouri, with organizers and listings supplying the practical details for players and supporters.