Calhoun County Fair adds blind draw cornhole tournament in Pittsboro
Pittsboro’s fair cornhole stop used a blind draw double-elimination bracket at 121 Parker St., opening the door to anyone who wanted in.
The 5th Annual Calhoun County Fair Corn Hole Tournament was listed at 121 Parker St. in Pittsboro with a blind draw double-elimination format, a setup that makes the fair stop feel open instead of exclusive.
That format matters. Blind draw means players do not need a fixed partner to enter, so a fairgoer can sign up, get paired randomly and jump straight into the bracket. Double elimination gives every team a second life, which keeps more players around longer and fits a county fair crowd that may be looking for both competition and a reason to stay on the grounds after the first round.
A Calhoun County Fair & Livestock Show post put the cornhole tournament on the fair schedule for July 14-19, 2025, with games starting at 6:00 p.m. and “Prizes for all ages!” The post also pointed to “great prizes for $1 cards rounds,” underscoring that this was built as a low-barrier entry point for families and casual players as much as for regular bag throwers.
The fair book for 2025 listed Fair Week as August 10-16, 2025 and dedicated the book to Dick Kellogg, noting that he donated a pallet of water to volunteers, his premium money from antiques, bikes for kids and “countless other items.” That kind of support has long helped keep the fair running, and the cornhole tournament fits the same mold: a hands-on event that adds another draw beyond rides, food and livestock.
The fair board has framed the event inside a much bigger tradition, too. The Calhoun County Fair Board said in the 2024 fair book that it was celebrating a 175th County Fair, a reminder that Pittsboro’s fair schedule is built on history but still keeps finding new ways to pull people into the action.
The Scoreholio listing stamped the tournament at Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 3:25am EDT, but the real hook is the format itself. A blind draw bracket at the county fair turns cornhole into a ready-made social entry point, and the double-elimination structure keeps the competition alive long enough for the fair crowd to watch it play out.
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