Bradenton Kiwanis to Host Cornhole Classic at McKechnie

BRADENTON -- Get your two-person team ready for the 2013 Kiwanis Cornhole Classic, May 4 at McKechnie Field. The all-day tournament will benefit the Kiwanis Club of Bradenton's Christmas in August event.

The mission of Christmas in August is to help outfit homeless children and teens in Manatee County with things they will need as they get ready to return for the school year. Although exact numbers are hard to identify, it is estimated that Manatee County has over 1,000 students who do not have access to permanent housing.

In the past, as many as 500 pre-registered students have been able to receive new backpacks filled with school supplies, haircuts, eye screenings, dental and medical checkups, vaccinations, and gift cards to use for clothing and food. The effort costs Kiwanis around $40,000 and the club is hoping that the Cornhole Classic can help cover some of the expense.

In addition to the tournament, which has a $500 grand prize, there will be mini-golf, a bounce house and even hot air balloon rides! Register your team today. Registration is only $20 a person ($40 per team of two). Student teams can register for only $20. For those that want to watch, tickets are only $5 (kids under 10 are free with an accompanying adult).

The tournament will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with teams instructed to arrive by 9:30 a.m. Click here to download a registration form.