Whether you’re a cornhole champion, or enjoy a fun game of bags with friends, Queen Creek’s Battle of the Bags competition is for you! Held during Queen Creek’s signature Founders’ Day event, the community is invited to participate in the Battle of the Bags cornhole tournament! Teams will be selected on a first come, first served basis to participate in the exciting event. Founders’ Day, presented by Rodeo Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram, an Earnhardt Dealership, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 5–9 p.m. at Founders’ Park, 22407 S. Ellsworth Road.  

The Battle of the Bags entry fee is $40 per team; teams can register online at www.kbgamesllc.com/founders-day. Battle of the Bags will begin at 5 p.m. with check-in and on-site registration (space permitting) beginning at 4:30 p.m. It is a pool-style tournament with a three-game guarantee. First place will receive a $200 Visa gift card and trophy; second place will receive a $100 Visa gift card.

Founders’ Day is a free, family friendly community event celebrating the Town’s heritage. In addition to the Battle of the Bags, the event will include fun activities, great food, live music from Josh Roy, and the featured activity, Battle of the Badges – nominal fees apply to select activities.

Pre-sale wristbands and axe throwing vouchers are available now through Friday, Sept. 2 at 3 p.m. The pre-sale rates are $12.50 wristbands (includes all participant relays and inflatable attractions) and $5 axe throwing vouchers (includes five axe throws). Pre-sale items can be purchased at QueenCreekAZ.gov/RecRegistration.

For information about sponsorships or volunteer opportunities, please email Ashley Archer or call (480) 358-3718. A special thanks to the sponsors of Founders’ Day, Rodeo Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram, an Earnhardt Dealership, Banner Ironwood Medical Center, Central Christian Church, Dibble, Event Team, Haydon Building Corp., J2 Design, Pediatrics of Queen Creek, Rock Point Church and SRP.

For more information about the event, or Battle of the Bags, visit QueenCreekAZ.gov/FoundersDay. To stay updated on events and activities, follow the Town on Facebook.com/QCRecreation or Twitter.com/TownofQC.