Cornhole Throwdown 2024

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Cornhole Throwdown 2024

Sun, July 21
4:00 pm
- 7:00 pm

$60

Outdoors-FREE spectating/pay to play

Cornhole photo and Cornhole Throwdown Logo

Time

Sun, July 21, 2024 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Plan Your Visit to Gorton

Location

Gorton Center
400 East Illinois Road Lake Forest, IL 60045

SPONSOR

REGISTRATION CLOSES SUNDAY JULY 21st AT 2PM

Cornhole, beer, live music, food trucks…get your team together!

Join us for Gorton’s third annual Cornhole Tournament! Come for free to listen to the great music, enjoy food and drink and spectating. Free spectating – Pay to Play

We’ve got food trucks, drinks, live music, a round-robin, leaderboard, and a chance to win throwing prizes! This year we’ve added a kids court with shorter throwing distance. Come throw or spectate, eat, drink and enjoy gathering in the heart of the community for some summer fun!

For board sponsor information, please click here

TWO DIVISIONS:

  • Competitive (this is the competitive adult division)
  • Family/kids (smaller court, one team member must be 12 and under)

THE DETAILS:

  • Absolutely NO professionals!
  • Team consists of 2 players
  • Standard ($60) team of 2 players, t-shirts, and two free drink tickets
  • All teams guaranteed 3 games, round-robin style tournament with prizes
  • Leader Board
  • Check-In: 3:45 – 4:20 pm
  • Announcements & Rules- 4:20 pm
  • Play starts 4:30 pm SHARP
  • Championship game 7 pm
  • ACO rules apply – www.americancornhole.org

THE FESTIVITIES:

  • Live music by Railheart (4:30-6:30 pm)
  • Food vendors: Mamma Mia Pizza, Left Bank Hotdogs, Donut Jester, Culinary Gangster
  • Lake Bluff Brewery
  • Raffles, Games, Hole-in-One

We will fill the open spots on a first come first serve basis. Please come to the Registration/Check-in table no later than 3:45 to inquire about openings. Rain or shine-event moves indoors if inclement weather.

Gorton welcomes Railheart for this year’s Cornhole festivities

Railheart is a Rock’n Roll Rhythm & Blues Bayou Funk’n Soul Band with a Cosmic Country twist Led by Multi Instrumentalist Noah Plotkin. The band covers deep cuts from the 70s Rock, Bayou Funk, Delta Blues & Cosmic Country Era’s.  Psych yourself up for a fun, funky mix of the greats like Eagles, Little Feat, Grateful Dead,  The Band and Eric Clapton.  Raiheart is comprised of a collective of musicians who both together and separate have opened & played along with Joe Walsh, Melvin Seals, The Wallflowers & Vetiver to name a few.

Gorton Center is a premier destination for outstanding cultural and performing arts experiences serving the residents of Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and the surrounding region. As a proud nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, we are dedicated to enriching our community through an array of exceptional events and programs.

At Gorton Center, we believe in the transformative power of the arts. Our vibrant calendar is brimming with diverse offerings, ensuring there's always something to captivate and inspire you. From live music performances that resonate with your soul to comedy nights that leave you in stitches, we curate events to suit all tastes and interests. Our dedication to quality and community engagement means you can expect only the best in cultural entertainment.

Whether you’re a long-time resident or a visitor, there’s always something extraordinary waiting for you. Come be a part of our community, where every event is an opportunity to connect, enjoy, and be inspired.

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Details

Date:
Sun, July 21
Time:
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost:
$60
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Venue

Gorton Center
400 East Illinois Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone
(847) 234-6060