The Throwdown 2026

Date and Time:                                  

Saturday, July 25th, 2026
9:00am-2:00pm

Pre-Party: 9:00am-10:00am

Tournament Start Time: 10:00am (SHARP!)

Tournament End Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pmish

Location:

Plaza between Mission Ballroom and Left Hand RiNo

Cost:

Sponsorship and ticket options vary by level, with each level offering different benefits. Each team includes two players and additional guests, with food, beverages, and event recognition to highlight your company. Multiple teams are welcome. All net proceeds support Cottonwood Institute and our programs, so do it for the kids, y'all!

For questions about sponsorship or tickets, please contact Executive Director Ford Church at [email protected]
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What is the Throwdown?

The Throwdown is our annual charity cornhole tournament bringing together Denver-area professionals for an afternoon of friendly competition, time outside, and support for a local educational nonprofit. It's a relaxed, social event with sponsors, donors, and program partners. No cornhole experience required! Come toss some bags, enjoy the community, and connect with others who care about making a difference in Colorado.

Details:

Check-in will begin at 9:00am at our new location in the plaza between Left Hand Brewing (RiNo) and Mission Ballroom. Kick off the morning with time to connect and network with fellow Cottonwood supporters before the tournament begins promptly at 10:00am and wraps up around 2:00pm.

The tournament will start with a four-team round-robin, with two players per team. Each team in the round robin will play one another, track their wins and scores, and the top two teams from each group will advance to the winners' bracket.

Companies may choose to sponsor an entire round-robin bracket and invite key prospects, customers, clients, vendors, or employees, or opt to compete against teams from other industries. This format allows you to play with people you want to connect with during the first few hours, keeping the tournament fun, social, and casual.

Perks

• A guaranteed three games of cornhole in a four-team round-robin format, with winning teams advancing to the winners' bracket

• An official Throwdown trophy for the winning team and plenty of bragging rights

• Top teams will have the opportunity to select prizes

• Sponsor logos featured on our event website and in promotional materials

• Best of all, this is a fundraiser - 100% of proceeds benefit Cottonwood Institute students, so do it for the kids, y'all!

Highlights

• Food and beverages available throughout the event

• Music to keep the energy up

• Silent auction

• Fun side games

• This is a Zero Waste event

Please check back for updates. For more information about registration and bidding please email Sara Grillo at [email protected]