EA Sports Tournaments & Other Sports At Autumnfest

 

Woonsocket – A New Event at the 46th Autumnfest is The EA (Electronic Arts) Sports Tournament with 2 different games.  Tournament 1 is College Football 25 and Tournament 2 is NBA 2k25.  The tournaments will be held Saturday, October 12th 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.  Registration is $25.  1st Place winner receives $200 and 2nd Place winner receives $100.

 

Back by popular demand this year is the Cornhole Tournament.  This event takes place Saturday October 12th 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.  Entry fee is $25 per person.  1st place winner receives $350, 2nd place winner receives $200 and 3rd place winner receives $50.

 

Also back this year is the 3 On 3 Basketball Tournament.  The tournament takes place Saturday October 12th 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.  Entry fee is $25 per person.  1st place team receives $500, 2nd place team receives $250 and 3rd place team receives $100.

 

For more information and to register for any of the sports events, please visit the Autumnfest website (www.autumnfest.org) and click on Sports and Fitness.  Pick the sporting event of your choice to register and then get ready to compete at this year’s Autumnfest

 

After registering, Ellis Cooper, Autumnfest Sports and Fitness Coordinator, will then be in contact with you.

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