Excitement was in the air. Cornhole bags flew across the astroturf field of the Bellingham Sportsplex as players warmed up for the ensuing tournament.
Photograph by William Morton
That was the scene at the first fundraising cornhole competition hosted by United Way of Whatcom County, a local non-profit, in partnership with Upper Left Cornhole. The competition cost $50 per team of two, with a max of 48 teams, and a first place prize of $500. All proceeds from the March 29 event help support United Way of Whatcom.
Photograph by William Morton
With food and drinks available for purchase and a silent auction set up adjacent to the cornhole boards, there was something for everyone.
Kristi Birkeland, president of United Way of Whatcom County, explains that this is one of the first events they’ve been a part of, and they’re hoping to do more in the future.
