Cornhole for a Cause to benefit Pine Tree Camp June 1

The Hammond Lumber Cornhole for a Cause tournament will take place June 1 at The Woodshed in Manchester to support Pine Tree Camp. Jaynee Goddard of California, a camp counselor, showed off her cornhole style at a summer camp staff training day. Pine Tree Camp photo.

MANCHESTER — Teams plan to gather for the Hammond Lumber Cornhole for a Cause tournament on Thursday, June 1 at The Woodshed, 915 Western Ave., to compete for cash prizes.

This inaugural event will be managed by Wicked Cornhole with cash prizes of $750 for the first place team, $500 for the second and $250 for the third.

The Woodshed is home to the “Maine Cabin Masters” reality TV show, and players can meet a cabin master in the competition.

Proceeds raised from this event will support Rome’s Pine Tree Camp’s tuition fund for Maine kids and adults with disabilities to have the experience of a lifetime this summer at camp, according to a news release from Adria King, donor relations director with Pine Tree Society.

This evening will feature a WABI TV5 live broadcast, music by Jay McClure and special guests. Local food and beverages served up by The Woodshed will be available for purchase.

Registration opens at 5:15 p.m. The tournament begins at 5:45 p.m. Registration is $60 per team.

Learn more and register at app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/PineTreeSociety/2023CT.html.