Bowl for Kids' Sake is changing this year. To keep everyone safe, Bowl for Kids' Sake will be a cornhole event in late summer.

Teams of 4 will face off on the cornhole pitch, outdoors and socially distant as needed. The sport is changing, but the spirit and mission of the event remains the same: you'll still have fun celebrating the money you raised to support one-to-one mentoring in Southwest Michigan.

Each team member pledges to raise a minimum of $60 (or $240 per 4-person team) to participate. Afterwards, join us for a 2 hour cornhole party (details below) to celebrate your successful fundraising!

Are you a Team Captain with questions? Did you just learn that being a Team Captain was a thing? Head to our FAQs for more about your role.

Register your team, or join your team now!

Can't join us in person? Click here to learn more about being a "Virtual Cornhole Player" and still supporting local mentoring.

2021 Cornhole Dates/Times/Locations

 Kalamazoo | Friday-Saturday, August 20-21
Friday: 4PM, 7PM
Saturday: 9AM, 12PM, 3PM (GKAR Only), 6PM
Homer Stryker Stadium | 251 Mills St., Kalamazoo

Allegan |  Thursday, August 26
5PM
Riverfront Park | 1 Riverfront Plaza, Allegan

Battle Creek | Saturday, September 18
2PM
The Jackson Street Pedestrian Bridge across from Handmap Brewing | 15 Carlyle Street, Battle Creek
   

Find theme and costume contest info here. Sponsorship information is available here.

How does Bowl for Kids' Sake: Cornhole Edition work?

1. Form a 4 person team. New for 2021, teams are limited to 4 people only so that we can ensure social distancing. 

2. Register for your cornhole party. Team Captains set the team up online, and let their team members know when to visit the website and join the team. With 9 two-hour parties to choose from across Allegan, Calhoun, Kalamazoo and Van Buren counties, we can't wait to see you!

3. Customize and share your fundraising webpage. It's easy and customized pages raise more money! Just log on, upload a photo, and share your story.

4. Raise funds for BBBS. By sending an email, text or tweet, posting a Facebook post, or asking a few friends for support, you can make a big difference in the lives of children in your community. 

5. Hit your fundraising goal. Individual fundraising minimum: $60. Just ask for $20 from three friends. Team fundraising minimum: $240. Many teams raise much more than that! Reach Super Team status and get perks!

6. Play cornhole and have fun! Show up at your scheduled BFKS party and have a terrific time with your teammates.

Questions? Please contact Kori Jock at 269-382-6800 ext. 103 or [email protected].