The inaugural Cornholio Tournament kicked off at the MetraPark Pavilion Friday evening.
Money raised from the competition went to a good cause.
Participants in the weekend's festivities ranged from the average back-yard athlete, all the way to nationally ranking American Cornhole League competitors.
The game, which calls for players to either land a beanbag on the board, or directly in the hole in the board, will reward winners with cash prizes, as well as bragging rights.
The tournament was created to help raise money for Billings to create and grow its own FFA Chapter.
The money will help FFA members get to state and national competitions.
"We have people from Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, all over the state of Montana, that some of us have never met. And we will return the favor and participate in their tournaments as well. It is a great friendship in the end. It truly is a brother and sisterhood," tournament creator Jason Ives said.
Ives' daughter attends the Billings Career Center, and was inspired by a teacher there to create a Billings FFA Chapter.
The competition runs through Saturday
FRIDAY
Open Blind Draw Doubles - $20 per person
Payout - Percentage of the Pot
Registration at 5pm
Bags at 7pm
SATURDAY
Open Singles - $20 per person
Payouts - Percentage of the Pot
Registration at 7am
Bags at 9am
Competitive Doubles - Bring Your Own Partner
$80 per team
Payouts - 1st: $2,000; 2nd: $600; 3rd: $300
Registration at 11am
Bags at 1pm
Tailgate Doubles - Bring Your Own Partner
$40 per team
Payouts - Percentage of the Pot
Registration at 3pm
Bags at 5pm
For any more information on the event, visit https://www.metrapark.com/events/2020/cornholio-tournament .
