Summer Shootout Marble Tournament

Annual Summer Shootout Marble Tournament
Date Set for Saturday, June 18, 2010

Kick off summer vacation at the Summer Shootout Marble Tournament, Saturday, June 18, 2011, at the Des Chutes Historical Museum. The event begins at 10 a.m. In addition to tournament play, there will be marble free play throughout the day, lawn games, picnic fare, 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 2011.

New this year, marble competition will be in two categories: children ages 7 to 14 will compete for a brand new bicycle, while high school age and adults can register to compete in the Young at Heart category. Previous marble playing experience not needed! A warm-up and marble ‘shooting’ lessons will be provided prior to beginning of tournament play.

Tournament registration begins May 15 and can be done up to the morning of the event. Registration is $10.00 per person. Registration information and forms are available by going to the Museum’s website, www.deschuteshistory.org.

Admission to the museum will be free to all participants with the chance to win great prizes. In addition to the marble shootout, families will have the opportunity to visit additional family friendly organizations and learn about summer kid programs around our community.

Sponsored by The Peak, The Bulletin and Miller Lumber, all proceeds from the event benefit the Des Chutes Historical Museum’s educational programs. The Des Chutes Historical Museum is located at 129 NW Idaho Ave, between Wall and Bond. Please visit the Des Chutes 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.