CASA by the Lakes will host its annual Chili Challenge and Cornhole Tournament on October 31st, at the Main Pavilion at Mike Miller Park, located in Draffenville.
The CASA Cornhole Tournament begins promptly at 10:00 AM and will follow American Cornhole Association rules. Registration for this tournament is first come, first serve. A registration fee of $25, per team, applies. The winning team will receive 30 oz. Yeti tumblers.
The CASA Chili Challenge will open to the general public at 12:00 PM with the event lasting until 2:00 P.M. A $5 suggested donation is requested per bowl. Each $5 donation also receives one “Crowd Favorite” vote. Each additional “Crowd Favorite” votes may be purchased for $1 each.
To compete, teams should make 2 crock pots of chili, prepared in advance. Each team should provide their own table (no longer than 8 feet in length) to decorate in the pre-determined theme. Set-up begins at 10:00 A.M. The official judging will held at 11:30 A.M. A registration fee of $35 applies to each team. Winners will be declared in: Crowd Favorite, All-Around Champion, and Best Booth.
Teams wishing to participate in the CASA Cornhole Tournament and/or the CASA Chili Challenge should request a registration form and additional rules by contacting the CASA by the Lakes office. Registration for both competitions closes on October 14th.
The theme for this year’s event is “Battle of the Decades”. Participants and the general public are invited to dress in costumes reflecting their favorite decade and take a stand against child abuse during this family-friendly event. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Most Creative Costume, Cutest Costume, All-Around Best Costume, Best Group Costume, and the Team Spirit Award.
All proceeds from the CASA Chili Challenge and Cornhole Tournament benefit CASA by the Lakes.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) by the Lakes is a non-profit organization that recruits, trains, and supports quality volunteers whose mission is to advocate for the timely and safe placement of abused and neglected children. CASA volunteers speak for the best interest of children in court and advocate for each child to have a safe, permanent home. Volunteers also offer encouragement, stability, and hope during a complex and critical time in the lives of these children.
For additional information or to pre-register contact CASA by the Lakes at (270) 761-0164 or casapr@murray-ky.net