This is another unique event that was added to the festival last year and it was a lot of fun! Just like the Dragon Boat Races, no previous experience is required and all the equipment you need is provided!

Thursday, August 2 in Dragon’s Den

Random draw for opening matches starting at 6:10 p.m. with first matches at 6:30 p.m. Online registration coming soon. 64 team maximum.

Cost: $20 per team

Includes two drink tokens and admission into the single elimination tournament. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate in the tournament.

All proceeds go to the Beltrami County Relay for Life.

For official tournament rules, click here.

What is Cornhole?

According to the American Cornhole Association (ACA)
“It has been called many things, Corn Toss, Bean Bag, Bean Toss, Soft Horseshoes, Indiana Horseshoes.

It has been said that the game originated in Germany in the 14th century, and then was rediscovered in the hills of Kentucky over 100 years ago.

Cornhole or Corn Toss is similar to horseshoes except you use wooden boxes called cornhole platforms and corn bags instead of horseshoes and metal stakes. Contestants take turns pitching their corn bags at the cornhole platform until a contestant reaches the score of 21 points. A corn bag in the hole scores 3 points, while one on the platform scores 1 point.

Scoring can be swift and the lead may change hands several times in a match before the winner is decided.

The game is generally played tournament style with an individual or team being named the champion at the end of the tournament.”

2011 Winners

Winners of the 1st Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival Cornhole Tournament. Kenny Kantor (left) and Matt Pearl (right) from Chicago. 42 teams participated.