The Young Farmers of Jackson County Farm Bureau invites the public to join them on Friday, August 8th for their 12th annual Cornhole for Hunger Tournament in their strive to end hunger in Jackson County.
Held during Jackson County’s fair week, the tournament will take place roughly at 11:00am at the Livestock Arena (following the beef cow show) at Jackson County Fairgrounds. Each participant receives lunch and a t-shirt. There are three age groups: 8-12 years, 13-17 years, and 18 years and older. Registration will begin in front of the arena around 10:00am. The cost to play is $15 per person, cash only.
The first-place winners of each age group will receive a prize decaled with the Platinum Sponsor’s logo. Second place winners of each age group will receive a prize decaled with Jackson County Farm Bureau’s logo. Third place winners of each age group will receive meat sticks from Sanford Family Beef.
All proceeds are used to purchase livestock from the 4-H large animal auction which is then processed and sent to local food pantries in the Jackson area.
Each year, local businesses support the event to be a part of cause. We would like to thank our sponsors, many of which have been proud supporters since this program began in 2013, who have helped raise over 6,000 pounds of meat for the community.
We have been awarded two grants this year to purchase more animals at auction allowing for more meat to be distributed to local food banks. The Agent Charitable Funds serve as a fund for Farm Bureau agents, clients, and partners to contribute to charitable causes throughout Michigan. A matching program, these dollars supported half the cost of hogs purchased at the Jackson County Fair 4-H large animal auction and processing fees. Learn more here. Michigan Farm Bureau also released a new program to allow county farm bureau’s a matching program specifically to help with county fair-focused programs related to agriculture.
We appreciate our sponsors and participants for making this event successful every year! Sponsorship opportunities are now available. Click below to download the form or complete our online form and pay online. You can also contact the office at 517-784-9166 or email Janelle at [email protected] to have a form emailed to you.
Visit our website at michfb.com/jackson to learn how you can participate on the committee, sponsor the event, or participate in the tournament.