2026 MN State Cornhole Championships
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2026 MN State Cornhole Championships Information!
Brought to you by Sunset Pines MN!
Friday, October 16th:
(Singles Events-Mega Blind Draw)
Saturday, October 17th:
(Doubles-Coed-Crew Cup)
St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center
10 4th Ave S
St Cloud, MN 56301
💥Open to ALL MN Residents
💥All Skill Levels Encouraged
(Brackets for all levels of play)
💥Attend both days or just one
💥No need to pre-qualify
💥You choose events to play
💥$10 Venue Fee per Day, per Player
💥Spectators Free Admission
💥Thursday Night Pre-Party at MC's Dugout - 6:00pm to 10:00pm (Across street from venue)
____________________________
Pre-Registration Opens in a Month!
Placement in 3 Tiers based off average 120 Day PPR and Restrictions will be enforced at Final Registration!
Play where admins set the restrictions…or MOVE UP!
After rounders, the 3 Tiers will created 9 total brackets to even out the skill level, promote fairness, challenge players to move up, spread the payouts out and make comparable competition throughout!
*Admins reserve the right to move any player up or down a Tier if skill level is appropriate and to make the 3 Tiers as close as possible to an equal amount of players*
____________________________
100% of Entry Fee’s Paid Out!
Payouts: Total of All Entry Fees.
Tier 1 50%
Tier 2 30%
Tier 3 20%
After Rounders: Each tier will have 3 brackets with payouts.
Bracket A - 50%
Bracket B - 30%
Bracket C - 20%
*Payouts listed are tentative and final payouts will be based on overall attendance. Any adjustments to payout % or Tier placements will be made prior to bags flying*
____________________________
Friday October 16th:
No Partners Needed
Doors Open ~ 8:00am
💰Wear your Minnesota Cornhole Jersey - Chance to Win $500💰
We want to fill the room Friday with players representing what this weekend is all about! Order using code MINN20 for 20% off!
https://thejerseyguylocker.com/collections/minnesota-cornhole
💥Singles💥
•$50 Player
($10 Venue Fee - $40 Payouts)
•Register from 8:00-9:00am
•Announcements at 9:00am
•Swissholio
•Round Limited (TBD)
•3 Tiers by 120 day average PPR
•Split after rounders into 3 brackets based off standings
•Single Games
•Double Elimination
•Guaranteed 6 Games
(Rounds added if time allows)
💥Mega BLIND DRAW💥
•$20 a Player
($10 Venue Fee if no participation in Open Singles)
•Register by 7:00pm
•Bags Fly at 7:00pm
•Split to make two tiers
•50/50 Blind Draw for partner
•Straight Brackets
•Single Games
•Double Elimination
*Cannot play if still in Singles
*Cannot play if registered for Senior, Women or Junior Singles
💥Senior, Women, Junior Singles💥
•$20 a player
($10 Venue Fee if no participation in Open Singles)
•Register by 7:00pm
•Bags fly 7:30pm
•Matches may be paused for players still in Open Singles
•Straight Brackets
•Single Games
•Double Elimination
•Seniors: Age 55 or above
•Juniors: Age 17 or under
•Multiple Brackets if 16+ teams
•Cannot play in both Women’s & Seniors
•Cannot play in Blind Draw
💥Sit n’ Go’s All Day - Singles💥
___________________________
Saturday October 18th:
BYOP (Partners) for All Events
Doors Open ~ 8:00am
💥Doubles💥
•$100 Team
($20 Venue Fee - $80 Payouts)
•Register from 8:00-9:00am
•Announcements at 9:00am
•Swissholio
•3 Tiers by 120 day average PPR
•Split after rounders into 3 brackets based off standings
•Single Games
•Double Elimination
•Guaranteed 8 Games
💥Crew Cup💥
•Bring your own team
•4 players per team
•$100 Team
($10 Venue Fee Per Player that did not participate in Open Doubles)
•Register by 7:00pm
•Bags Fly at 7:00pm
(Will wait for Doubles to Finish)
•Split to make two tiers by team average 120 day PPR
•Straight Brackets
•Single Games
•Double Elimination
•Two players on each end
•Each Round - Both players get two bags and alternate throwing
•Same rotation is kept for that game and can be changed after every game
💥Coed Doubles💥
•BYOP (Partner)
•$40 Team
($10 Venue Fee Per Player that did not participate in Open Doubles)
•Register by 7:00pm
•Bags fly 7:30pm
(Will wait for doubles to finish)
•Straight Brackets
•Single Games
•Double Elimination
•Multiple Brackets if 16+ teams
•Cannot play in Crew Cup
💥Sit n’ Go’s All Day - Doubles💥
___________________________
**We will follow American Cornhole League (ACL) rules BUT hosts have a right to implement changes if deemed necessary**
**Event details listed above can be subject to change if hosts deem necessary - any changes will be announced**
**Event Hosts and Venue Personal hold no responsibility for spectator or player negligence or injury**
**No tolerance for disrespect to helpers, hosts and players - if you have an issue, bring to a hosts attention calmly and politely. Anyone who cannot abide by the above or who cannot control their emotions will be asked to leave without reimbursement**
____________________________
Hotel Room Block:
•Connected by Skyway
•Pool & Fitness Center
•Green Mill Restaurant
•Pets allowed with fee
https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.24113.html?groupId=R49LC7Y3
____________________________
~Your Hosts for 2025~
Central Minnesota Cornhole
Nexgen Cornhole
Cooper Nation Cornhole
Minnesota Cornhole
Any Questions Contact:
Steve Lamser
Jordan Johnson
Matt Smith
Andrew P. Ness
Lucas Cooper
Juan Moreno
Jim Cooper
April Lamser
____________________________
Additional Information:
•No Outside Beverages
•Reusable Water Bottles Allowed
•No Coolers
•Concessions-Drinks-Snacks-Food
•Bar for Alcoholic Beverages
(More options this year🤠)
Local Downtown food carryout can be brought into event center - NO FAMILY MEALS, individual items/meals only. Support Downtown St. Cloud!
No Canopies, self promotion or sales unless prior approval from hosts!
Chairs are allowed but not necessary - do not block entry to courts or walkways.
____________________________
We are still looking Sponsors to help support the event expenses. Please reach-out to April Lamser if interested to get an emailed copy of our Sponsorship Letter and Flyer.
If monetary support is not feasible - we are looking for Donations of cool items, gift cards, coupons or swag for prizes, giveaways and waffles. Anything helps - Big or Small! Does not have to be cornhole related.
Any support would be greatly appreciated and have a huge impact on the success of the weekend!
Ship items to:
April Lamser
5151 180Th St W
Farmington, MN 55024
Text:
320-249-6894
Email:
[email protected]
Brought to you by Sunset Pines MN!
Friday, October 16th:
(Singles Events-Mega Blind Draw)
Saturday, October 17th:
(Doubles-Coed-Crew Cup)
St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center
10 4th Ave S
St Cloud, MN 56301
💥Open to ALL MN Residents
💥All Skill Levels Encouraged
(Brackets for all levels of play)
💥Attend both days or just one
💥No need to pre-qualify
💥You choose events to play
💥$10 Venue Fee per Day, per Player
💥Spectators Free Admission
💥Thursday Night Pre-Party at MC's Dugout - 6:00pm to 10:00pm (Across street from venue)
____________________________
Pre-Registration Opens in a Month!
Placement in 3 Tiers based off average 120 Day PPR and Restrictions will be enforced at Final Registration!
Play where admins set the restrictions…or MOVE UP!
After rounders, the 3 Tiers will created 9 total brackets to even out the skill level, promote fairness, challenge players to move up, spread the payouts out and make comparable competition throughout!
*Admins reserve the right to move any player up or down a Tier if skill level is appropriate and to make the 3 Tiers as close as possible to an equal amount of players*
____________________________
100% of Entry Fee’s Paid Out!
Payouts: Total of All Entry Fees.
Tier 1 50%
Tier 2 30%
Tier 3 20%
After Rounders: Each tier will have 3 brackets with payouts.
Bracket A - 50%
Bracket B - 30%
Bracket C - 20%
*Payouts listed are tentative and final payouts will be based on overall attendance. Any adjustments to payout % or Tier placements will be made prior to bags flying*
____________________________
Friday October 16th:
No Partners Needed
Doors Open ~ 8:00am
💰Wear your Minnesota Cornhole Jersey - Chance to Win $500💰
We want to fill the room Friday with players representing what this weekend is all about! Order using code MINN20 for 20% off!
https://thejerseyguylocker.com/collections/minnesota-cornhole
💥Singles💥
•$50 Player
($10 Venue Fee - $40 Payouts)
•Register from 8:00-9:00am
•Announcements at 9:00am
•Swissholio
•Round Limited (TBD)
•3 Tiers by 120 day average PPR
•Split after rounders into 3 brackets based off standings
•Single Games
•Double Elimination
•Guaranteed 6 Games
(Rounds added if time allows)
💥Mega BLIND DRAW💥
•$20 a Player
($10 Venue Fee if no participation in Open Singles)
•Register by 7:00pm
•Bags Fly at 7:00pm
•Split to make two tiers
•50/50 Blind Draw for partner
•Straight Brackets
•Single Games
•Double Elimination
*Cannot play if still in Singles
*Cannot play if registered for Senior, Women or Junior Singles
💥Senior, Women, Junior Singles💥
•$20 a player
($10 Venue Fee if no participation in Open Singles)
•Register by 7:00pm
•Bags fly 7:30pm
•Matches may be paused for players still in Open Singles
•Straight Brackets
•Single Games
•Double Elimination
•Seniors: Age 55 or above
•Juniors: Age 17 or under
•Multiple Brackets if 16+ teams
•Cannot play in both Women’s & Seniors
•Cannot play in Blind Draw
💥Sit n’ Go’s All Day - Singles💥
___________________________
Saturday October 18th:
BYOP (Partners) for All Events
Doors Open ~ 8:00am
💥Doubles💥
•$100 Team
($20 Venue Fee - $80 Payouts)
•Register from 8:00-9:00am
•Announcements at 9:00am
•Swissholio
•3 Tiers by 120 day average PPR
•Split after rounders into 3 brackets based off standings
•Single Games
•Double Elimination
•Guaranteed 8 Games
💥Crew Cup💥
•Bring your own team
•4 players per team
•$100 Team
($10 Venue Fee Per Player that did not participate in Open Doubles)
•Register by 7:00pm
•Bags Fly at 7:00pm
(Will wait for Doubles to Finish)
•Split to make two tiers by team average 120 day PPR
•Straight Brackets
•Single Games
•Double Elimination
•Two players on each end
•Each Round - Both players get two bags and alternate throwing
•Same rotation is kept for that game and can be changed after every game
💥Coed Doubles💥
•BYOP (Partner)
•$40 Team
($10 Venue Fee Per Player that did not participate in Open Doubles)
•Register by 7:00pm
•Bags fly 7:30pm
(Will wait for doubles to finish)
•Straight Brackets
•Single Games
•Double Elimination
•Multiple Brackets if 16+ teams
•Cannot play in Crew Cup
💥Sit n’ Go’s All Day - Doubles💥
___________________________
**We will follow American Cornhole League (ACL) rules BUT hosts have a right to implement changes if deemed necessary**
**Event details listed above can be subject to change if hosts deem necessary - any changes will be announced**
**Event Hosts and Venue Personal hold no responsibility for spectator or player negligence or injury**
**No tolerance for disrespect to helpers, hosts and players - if you have an issue, bring to a hosts attention calmly and politely. Anyone who cannot abide by the above or who cannot control their emotions will be asked to leave without reimbursement**
____________________________
Hotel Room Block:
•Connected by Skyway
•Pool & Fitness Center
•Green Mill Restaurant
•Pets allowed with fee
https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.24113.html?groupId=R49LC7Y3
____________________________
~Your Hosts for 2025~
Central Minnesota Cornhole
Nexgen Cornhole
Cooper Nation Cornhole
Minnesota Cornhole
Any Questions Contact:
Steve Lamser
Jordan Johnson
Matt Smith
Andrew P. Ness
Lucas Cooper
Juan Moreno
Jim Cooper
April Lamser
____________________________
Additional Information:
•No Outside Beverages
•Reusable Water Bottles Allowed
•No Coolers
•Concessions-Drinks-Snacks-Food
•Bar for Alcoholic Beverages
(More options this year🤠)
Local Downtown food carryout can be brought into event center - NO FAMILY MEALS, individual items/meals only. Support Downtown St. Cloud!
No Canopies, self promotion or sales unless prior approval from hosts!
Chairs are allowed but not necessary - do not block entry to courts or walkways.
____________________________
We are still looking Sponsors to help support the event expenses. Please reach-out to April Lamser if interested to get an emailed copy of our Sponsorship Letter and Flyer.
If monetary support is not feasible - we are looking for Donations of cool items, gift cards, coupons or swag for prizes, giveaways and waffles. Anything helps - Big or Small! Does not have to be cornhole related.
Any support would be greatly appreciated and have a huge impact on the success of the weekend!
Ship items to:
April Lamser
5151 180Th St W
Farmington, MN 55024
Text:
320-249-6894
Email:
[email protected]
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Where is it happening?
St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center, 10 4th Ave S,Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States
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