By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
When A&P Bar and Grill Manager James Mize was brainstorming a way to close out summer 2018 with a bang, he decided a cornhole tournament would be the way to go.
With First Avenue being closed for a sewer main replacement, Mize said he saw an opportunity host a cornhole tournament like no other — in the street, with an outdoor beer garden, bar and food to boot.
“It’ll be a big block party,” he said.
The tournament is Saturday, Sept. 15 with registration at 9 a.m. and bags flying at 10. All players must be 21 years old. There are two tournament categories — singles and doubles. Those participating in only one category pay $30, and those playing in both pay $50. Mize said registration comes with a meal and souvenir.
On top of it all, Mize said this event is officially sanctioned by the American Cornhole League, meaning players can acquire points in order to qualify for larger ACL tournaments around the country.
“It’ll be great for the whole community to come down, spectate and have a cold beer,” he said.
Find registration forms at A&P, 222 N. First Ave. in Sandpoint.
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