{"id":998,"date":"2016-02-23T16:38:37","date_gmt":"2016-02-23T16:38:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/articles\/?p=998"},"modified":"2026-01-20T13:30:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T19:30:57","slug":"outdoor-fun-at-the-lake-cornhole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/lifestyles\/outdoor-fun-at-the-lake-cornhole","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor Fun At the Lake: Cornhole"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cornhole is a fun recreational activity similar to a bean bag toss game. It is played on a lawn and requires players to throw bean bags at raised platforms. This has become a very popular game to play at picnics, tailgating, and other social events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The great thing about cornhole is that you can build a cornhole set with just a few supplies. Also, it takes hardly any time at all. In fact, you can build your set and start playing as soon as this weekend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The American Cornhole Association<\/a> states that platforms must be 48 inches by 24 inches in a rectangle shape made from plywood of about one half an inch thick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The front part of the platform will be about 2.5 to 4 inches in height, and the back will be about 12 inches or so off of the ground. Bags, according to regulation standards, need to be made out of a duck canvas filled with corn feed and can only be 6 inches wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are able to purchase these bean bags online for about $30. There are also ones that are filled with plastic and that are weatherproof, so if you leave the bean bags out in the rain, they will not be damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fun to Play Anywhere, Anytime!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cornhole has taken off in popularity thanks to its simplicity and ease of transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is common to see cornhole sets while tailgating for sports, at local breweries and pubs, and is even commonplace in your typical backyard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cornhole also pairs well with grilling. Particularly at the lake, you are provided spectacular views while the game is being played!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supplies That You Will Need<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The following is a list of basic supplies to give you an idea of what you will need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n