Annual Summer Shootout Marble Tournament

When:
July 30, 2016 @ 11:00 am
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Where:
Deschutes Historical Museum
129 NW Idaho Ave
Bend, OR 97701
USA
Cost:
$10
Contact:
541-389-1813

RESCHEDULED DATE ANNOUNCED
Summer Shootout Marble Tournament
Saturday, July 30, 2016

Due to morning rain, the June 18 Summer Shootout Marble Tournament was postponed and has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 30. Event details below are the same. In addition, there will be a free marble play workshop on Thursday, July 28 from 2 to 4 pm, featuring marble lessons and playtime as well as lessons in marble lingo and directions on how to make your own marble mat at home. Workshop attendees will get 50% off tournament registration.

Event registration opens at 9:30, with orientation, lessons, and practice from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tournament begins at 11 a.m. There will be marble free play throughout the day, lawn games and other fun activities for families. Marble enthusiasts and beginners are all welcome to play and compete for a chance at the title of Marble Champion 2016. Grand prize is a new bicycle from Gear Peddler, with additional great prizes from Wabi Sabi, the Old Mill District, Sun Mtn. Fun Center and The Escape Room. Prizes are awarded to the top three players in each category of play.

Marble competition will be in two categories: children ages 7 to 12 and 13 and older. Previous marble playing experience not needed! A warm-up and marble ‘shooting’ lessons will be provided prior to beginning of tournament play. Admission to the museum will be free to all participants.

Registration is $10.00 per person, members to the museum receive 50% off. Registration information and forms are available by going to the Museum’s website, www.deschuteshistory.org.

Sponsored by The Bulletin and Gear Peddler, all proceeds from the event benefit the Deschutes Historical Museum’s educational programs. The Deschutes Historical Museum is located at 129 NW Idaho Ave, between Wall and Bond. Please visit the Deschutes Historical Museum website at www.deschuteshistory.org or call 541-389-1813 for more information.

The Museum is also looking for volunteers willing to help with the event. If interested in volunteering, please email the Museum at info@deschuteshistory.org.

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