Jan. 31 Family-Friendly Cornhole Fundraiser at Los Alamos Elks Lodge

A family-friendly cornhole tournament at the Los Alamos Elks Lodge drew residents and families on Jan. 31 as part of a broader slate of cornhole fundraisers across the region. The Los Alamos Reporter ran reminder notices and indicated registration was still open at the time of its posting, framing the event as a community fundraiser aimed at local engagement.

Organizers at the Elks Lodge presented the event as accessible to families, though specific start times, registration fees, and the beneficiary of proceeds were not listed in the public reminder. The lack of detailed online event information underscores a recurring challenge for local fundraisers: promotion reaches many households, but operational details sometimes remain fragmented, leaving prospective attendees to contact hosts directly for confirmation.

The Los Alamos event was one of several distinct cornhole fundraisers scheduled for Jan. 31. Triton Youth Basketball posted that it hosted its second annual cornhole tournament "at the Newburyport Elks Lodge at 6pm." Triton Youth Basketball spelled out its format and entry process: "Space is limited to 30 teams on a first come, first served basis." Prospective teams were instructed to email tritonyouthbasketball@gmail.com to enter, and organizers warned, "Please do not pay until you are notified that your team is in." The TYB tournament was adult-only, carried a registration fee of $100 per team payable via Venmo after confirmation, and included a 50/50 raffle for members who were not competing.

In New Jersey, the Indian Lake Community Club in Denville promoted a Jan. 31 cornhole tournament with specific rules and an age restriction. The ILCC posting stated, "Entry fee - $40 per team paid at the door" and that "Team members MUST be 21 years old and older." The ILCC outlined bracket and scoring rules in detail: "Brackets will be chosen at random," "Best of 3 games per round," and "We’ll be using 'cancellation' scoring." The ILCC also described scoring conventions, including, "Bag In-The-Hole (Cornhole): Any bag which is thrown through the hole or knocked through the hole by another bag. Each is worth three (3) points," and "Bag In-The-Count (Woody): Any bag which comes to rest anywhere on top of the board. Each is worth one (1) point." The ILCC promoted cash prizes for the top three finishing teams.

A social-media promotion added a celebrity element to the Jan. 31 slate. An Instagram post invited the public to "Come join us Saturday January 31, 2026, as we host the PFA Strong cornhole fundraiser and have a chance to play with MLB legend Joe Kelly." That post did not include a location or registration details in the excerpt available.

For Los Alamos residents, the Jan. 31 events illustrate how cornhole has become a versatile fundraising platform, accommodating family-oriented gatherings, adult-only competitions, and club-level leagues with formal rules. Local organizations use the game to raise funds, galvanize volunteers, and build community ties, but the variability in information and registration processes means verification is often required before attending.

Verify start times, registration procedures, and beneficiary details with the Los Alamos Elks Lodge or the event organizer before attending future fundraisers. Continued attention to clear public information will help maximize turnout and ensure these grassroots fundraisers meet their civic and financial goals.