A tournament Saturday in Omaha’s Blackstone District transformed Farnam Street into a competitive cornhole arena.

Duo teams competed in the Omaha Sports Commission’s second annual Cornhole Classic, which was enhanced by the presence of beer, a DJ, and screens broadcasting college football games.

Following a brief explanation of the rules, the games commenced at around 11 a.m. with teams aligning themselves along the cornhole boards arrayed across Farnam Street, which was cordoned off between 39th and 40th Streets for the occasion.

Teams took part Saturday in the Omaha Sports Commission’s second annual Cornhole Classic on Farnam Street in the Blackstone District.

Throughout the day, Blackstone was buzzing with live music and various celebrations as a part of its Second Saturday events.

The champions of the event’s double-elimination cornhole tournament were poised to receive $200 worth of gift cards for local shops in Blackstone, along with a new set of cornhole boards. The entry cost for each team was $45, which included two drink tickets.

Larissa Buster and Marisa Mathews, colleagues from the College of St. Mary, formed a team named “Is(s)a Squad.” Their involvement in cornhole stretches beyond this event; they have also participated in a recent league as hobbyists.

Buster mentioned her fondness for the simplicity of cornhole and looked forward to competing with Mathews to see how well they would perform in this particular Saturday’s tournament.

“It’s a nice summer and early fall game,” she said. “It’s a beautiful day out for it.”

Mathews said she’s gotten more into playing cornhole in the last few years.

“I’m originally from California and never had played it before I came to the Midwest,” she said. “It’s pretty fun.”

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The atmosphere of the event created a jovial environment, according to Buster.

“It feels like a neighborhood celebration for Blackstone,” she commented. “It’s an extremely enjoyable event.”

Varnica Bajaj chose to bring Amir Parikh, who was visiting from Chicago, to the tournament for an engaging Saturday activity. They warmed up while waiting for their initial match.

“It appeared to be a fantastic chance to connect with the Blackstone community,” Bajaj remarked.

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