Game On! Tinley Chamber's Bag Crawl Back On Oak Park Avenue

TINLEY PARK, IL — Bags—or cornhole, whatever you call it—fans are invited to again put their toss to the test in downtown Tinley Park on Sunday, May 18.

The Tinley Chamber's Bag Crawl returns for its tenth year, offering players a chance to visit downtown Tinley spots along Oak Park Avenue, throwing bags at each stop to earn points toward cash prizes and other awards.

The bag crawl event originated in 2011, when cornhole surged in popularity, said Tinley Chamber Executive Director Tom McNulty.

"We were looking for a fun fundraising event and the idea to host a bar crawl in Downtown Tinley was suggested," McNulty previously told Patch. "A couple of conversations later and we were planning the very first Tinley Chamber Bag Crawl, where participants stroll along historic Oak Park Avenue accumulating a progressive score as they compete at various locations for cash prizes and other awards."

The event has grown each year, with 136 people participating in last year's.

"Past attendees have had so much fun and continue to spread the word," McNulty said. "Plus, the Benches on the Avenue were brought out last week, so this event gives everyone the chance to see the talent of our local artists."

Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door, and registration is available online. Registration is at 12 p.m. at Banging Gavel, on Sunday, May 18. Stops include:

1. Banging Gavel, registration, 17400 Oak Park Ave
2. Ed & Joe's, 17332 Oak Park Ave.
3. Bremen VFW Post 2791, 17147 Oak Park Ave.
4. Durbin's, 17325 S. Oak Park Ave.
5. Cuzin's, 17704 Oak Park Ave.
6. SIP Wine Bar, 17424 Oak Park Ave.
7. J.W. Hollstein's, (cash prizes, trophies and other door prizes), 17358 Oak Park Ave.

Registrants receive a commemorative Bag Crawl T-shirt, goody bag stocked with items like a free one-scoop dish or cone from Culver's and a $20 gift card to The Whistle Sports Bar and Grill, plus complimentary food and drinks specials at each stop throughout the course