American Cornhole Organization Returns to Beloit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 30, 2025
BELOIT, Wis. – The American Cornhole Organization (ACO) is scheduled to return to Beloit for the Beloit Major Tournament on January 9th and 10th, 2026. The upcoming tournament will take place at the Eclipse Event Center in Beloit and marks the 21st season of the ACO. The tournament has been held in Beloit each of the past five years and has sold out each year.
“We are excited to host our partners from American Cornhole Organization for the sixth consecutive year here in Beloit,” explains Matthew Bosen, Director of Sales & Servicing with Visit Beloit, one of the event coordinators alongside ACO. “They do a great job promoting the event and annually we see more than 100 players from more than 10 states represented. The visiting players and family members provide an economic boost for area businesses in January.”
Spectators are welcome to watch these professionals at no cost. Food and beverages will be available for purchase for players and spectators. Tournament play will begin early on both Friday and Saturday, with matches lasting into the evening on both days. Watch the American Cornhole Organization Facebook event page for more information on this year’s schedule of events.
Additionally, on January 8th from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Eclipse Event Center, there will be a Charity Cornhole Competition to benefit Beloit Meals on Wheels. Tournament players will need to pre-register at visitbeloit.com/cornhole for a chance to play on professional ACO boards. Registration starts on November 3rd at 9:00 a.m. Only 64 players can participate, and the registration fee is $10 per player. For those wanting to watch and network, there is no admission fee.
“Visit Beloit is an incredible community partner with Beloit Meals on Wheels,” says Linda Ross, Executive Director of Beloit Meals on Wheels. “They have a meal delivery team and provide support to take meals to our clients and make sure they are safe and well. The funding from the cornhole competition will provide meals for our clients. With more than 80% of our clients low to extremely low income, every dollar helps. We are thrilled to have their support and partnership!”
Beloit Meals on Wheels has been serving non-driving, homebound seniors, aged 60+, in the Beloit area since 1971, providing daily nutritious meals to promote dignity and independence to the elderly, ill and disabled. “Meals on Wheels provides an amazing service for the Beloit Community and we are excited to assist in raising funds to ensure they continue meeting their mission now and in the future, stated Bosen. “We can’t wait to bring the community together in January for a fun evening of competition to support this fantastic community charity.”
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