If you’re a cornhole playing pro, you could win big this August! As part of the Stringtime in the Smokies bluegrass festival, The Old Mill Square will host the 5th Annual Smoky Mountain Cornhole Tournament in Pigeon Forge. This year’s grand prize is $1,000! Taking place on Saturday August 2 at 11 a.m, the Cornhole Tournament is a can’t miss event for the bean bag champion in your family.
How to Play Cornhole
Don’t know how to play cornhole? Not a problem! Cornhole takes about 5 seconds to learn (but much longer to master). Similar to a game of horseshoes, participants toss bags filled with corn or beans onto a platform. If the bag goes into the hole, three points are awarded. If it makes it onto the platform, then players receive one point. The first team to score 21 points wins the game.
Cornhole Tournament Registration
The Smoky Mountain Cornhole Tournament features two divisions: The Competitive Teams and The Amateur Teams. Each team has two players.
To register a Competitive Team, the fee is $50 before July 18. After that, the fee is $60.
To register an Amateur Team, the fee is $30 before July 18. After that, the fee is $40.
Prizes Awarded at the 2014 Smoky Mountain Cornhole Tournament
To make the competition interesting, players are playing for prize money. CompetitiveTeams can win:
- 1st Prize: $1,000 in cash plus a meal for four at the Old Mill Restaurant
- 2nd Prize: $500 in cash plus a meal for two at the Old Mill Restaurant
- 3rd Prize: $250 in cash
Amateur team prizes are:
- 1st Prize: 15% of proceeds from registration
- 2nd Prize: 10% of proceeds from registration
- 3rd Prize: 5% of proceeds from registration
Where to Stay Near the Smoky Mountain Cornhole Tournament in Pigeon Forge
Located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, Timber Tops has more than 300 cabins available for rent. You’ll be close to the action, yet tucked away in a scenic setting. With cabins ranging from one to fifteen bedrooms and special features such as in-cabin swimming pools, you are sure to find the perfect accommodations for your stay in the Smokies. To start planning your vacation, visit our Pigeon Forge Cabins page or give us a call at 1-877-549-6775.
