Get ready for a day of fun, friendly competition, and community spirit at the 4th annual Boothbay Cornhole Classic, a fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics Maine and the Bath Area Family YMCA Unified Champion Club. This rain or shine charity event will take place on Sunday, Sept. 8 at the Boothbay Railway Village Museum.  

The Boothbay Cornhole Classic, professionally organized by Wicked Cornhole Events, promises to be the premiere event of the summer, offering a great way for families, friends, and residents to come together. The round robin, double elimination tournament is open to people of all ages and skill levels. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., and the bags fly at 10 a.m. 

Registration is $60 per team and four games are guaranteed. The tournament will feature food provided by Performance Food Service, a cash bar by Mine Oyster and tended by local celebrity bartenders, $2,000 in cash payouts for the top three teams, and an Airmail Challenge with a chance to win up to $1,000.  

Participants and guests can bid on items at the silent auction offered throughout the event or join the live auction which will start around 1 p.m. The auction is open to the public and free to attend. Items will feature unique experiences, getaway packages, products from local shops, autographed memorabilia from sports legends and more. 

"We are thrilled to host the Boothbay Cornhole Classic once again at the Boothbay Railway Village," said Brenda Blackman, event co-chair. "This event is a fantastic opportunity for our community to gather, have fun, and raise money for the athletes of Special Olympics Maine and foster the growth of inclusion at the Bath Area Family YMCA through their Unified Champion Club. We look forward to seeing everyone there, whether they’re playing or cheering on their friends and family." 

Last year, with the generous support of a variety of sponsors, volunteers and teams, the Boothbay Cornhole Classic raised over $60,000 for Special Olympics Maine and had over 70 registered teams. 

For more details and to register, visit https://www.somaine.org/get-involved/fundraising-events/ or contact Sawyer Boulette at Sawyer.Boulette@outlook.com.  To volunteer, contact Brenda Blackman at 207-380-7770. To become a sponsor, contact Rob Wheeler at rob@jedwardknight.com