Shangri-La's Capital City Cornhole Classic has become a favorite among regional players -- many who have played in the tournament each year since it's inception. Austin Case from Molalla is one of the players who has literally grown up with the Capital City Cornhole Classic. Below are photos of him at the tournament from 2016-2019 (left to right).
Started in 2016 as a collaboration between Shangri-La and Salem Ale Works, the tournament's humble beginnings set the foundation for a tournament that is set to host over 200 players this year.
Played on the lawn of the Oregon State Capitol, the event features food trucks, craft beer, and the cornhole challenge course where players put their cornhole skills to the test by throwing with their opposite hand, throwing blindfolded, and trying their luck on a tiny board with bags no bigger than a quarter.
Registration is now open for the 2021 tournament online at: www.shangrilaoregon.org/capitalcitycornholeclassic
2016 - 68 Players
Singles Bracket Winners:
1st Place: Bob Gallop
2nd Place: Scott Phillips
3rd place: Nick McNeely
Team Bracket Winners:
1st Place: Scott Phillps and Teammate
2nd Place: Louis Martinez and Teammate
3rd Place: Jeff Case and Teammate
2017 - 52 Players
Round Robin Winners:
1st Place: Pirates of the Cornibbean (Brent Furby and Kevin Zuercher)
2nd Place: Kings of Corn (Jeff Case and Scott Peterson)
3rd place: Team Baumer (Travis Duval and Matt Meier).
Double Elimination Winners:
1st Place: Just Drinking (Jim Thorlakson and Alan Apodaca)
2nd Place: Don't Touch Our Cornhole (Teri Marsh and Steve Ross)
3rd Place: Fisher Cut Bait (Chuck Fisher and Teammate)
Rule Breakers Division Winners
1st place Austin
2nd place Eelan
3rd place Sophia and Solana
2018 - 84 Players
Round Robin Winners:
1st Place: Cornlandia (Scott Phillips and Joe Ross)
2nd Place: Pirates of the Cornibbean (Brent Furby and Kevin Zuercher)
3rd place: Team Baumer (Trevor Wenning and Tom Hammerschmith)
Double Elimination Winners:
1st Place: Air Assault (Jeff Case and Austin Case)
2nd Place: Bags 2 Riches (Manny Kurtz and Cody Miller)
3rd Place: Mohr Fun (Darin Mohr and Ray Mohr)
2019: 137 players
Competitive Team Division Winners
1st: Scott Phillips and Bob Gallup, team name “Incognito”
2nd: Brent Furby and Kevin Zuercher, team name “Pirates of the Cornibbean”
3rd: Louis Martinez and Chandler Sawyer, team name “All Stars”.
Social Team Division Winners
1st - Gilbert Contreras and Diego Contreras, team "Me and Mini Me"
2nd - Dennis Pranke and Jon Sheard, team "Corny Alkies"
3rd - Hank Gietema and Alissa Gietema, team "It's all Good"
Single Division Winners
1st - Kyle Rufio Kanaeholo
2nd - Shawn Hankins
3rd - Jeff Case
Youth Division Winners
1st - Austin Case
2nd - Michael Gonzales
3rd - Henry Hankins
2020 - Canceled due to COVID-19 Pandemic
2021 - The Cap City Classic turns 5 years old
Offering advanced, intermediate, and social team divisions, the Capital City Cornhole Classic is perfect for veteran and beginner players, alike. Learn more about the tournament format or register a team at: www.shangrilaoregon.org/capitalcitycornholeclassic
The 2021 commemorative t-shirt is also on sale for pre-order. Designed by a local Portland designer, the design is unique to the 2021 tournament. Order Now.