Logo for Bags & Bags Cornhole Tournament featuring a cornhole board with a red bag in play, with blue, white, and red patriotic colors.

Bags & Badges

More information on the 2027 event to be shared at a later date.

About the Event

Bags & Badges is one of Hometown Heroes' signature fundraising events, bringing together first responders, businesses, and community members for a day of friendly competition, connection, and giving back.

Whether competing on the boards, cheering from the sidelines, or supporting through sponsorships and donations, every participant plays a role in strengthening our communities. Proceeds from the event directly support the Hometown Heroes Fund, helping provide grants for lifesaving equipment, training, and critical resources for first responder and emergency service organizations throughout our region.

Bags & Badges was created to bring our community together while supporting the heroes who serve us every day. We look forward to continuing to grow the event as an annual community tradition centered around teamwork, connection, and giving back.

2026 INAUGURAL EVENT
$4,000 RAISED

Thanks to the generosity of our participants, sponsors, volunteers, first responders, and community members, the 2026 Bags & Badges event raised $4,000 for the Hometown Heroes Fund!

Funds raised through Bags & Badges support grants for critical equipment, training, and resources for first responder and emergency service organizations throughout our region.

Thank you to everyone who helped make our first Bags & Badges event a success. We’re grateful for your support and look forward to building on this event in the years ahead.

Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible!

Impact Sponsors

Hometown Sponsors

Community Partners & Prize Sponsors


DJs Plumbing & Heating


NDSU Meat Science

Marcy Blikre,
Donna Moos, Renee Flom & Dena Flom


Dakota Hills Electric Inc.


Jen’s Bakery


DL Barkie Construction