Get ready to toss some bags and celebrate for a cause! MountainStar Family Relief Nursery is excited to introduce the Shamrock Showdown, a brand-new St. Patrick’s Day-themed cornhole tournament and family-friendly activities happening on Saturday, March 15th from 12-4pm at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.

This exciting new event will bring the community together for a day of friendly competition, great food and drinks, and activities for all ages—all while supporting MountainStar’s mission to prevent child abuse and neglect in Central Oregon. Calling all 4-person teams to register at mtstar.org/shamrock. MountainStar will take care of the rest.

“We are so excited to bring Shamrock Showdown to Madras,” said Staley Micken, Development Director at MountainStar. “It’s going to be a fun and new way to engage the community while raising awareness and support for local children and families. We are thrilled to partner with Bart Platt and the Fairgrounds for this new event.”

Event Highlights:

• • Cornhole Tournament – Teams of four will compete in a round-robin format, with exciting prizes for the winners.
  • Kids Zone – A special area with face painting, crafts, and fun activities for young attendees.
  • Food & Drinks – Enjoy delicious bites from local food trucks and sip on festive beverages including green beer.
  • Inflatable Mechanical Bull – Think you have what it takes to hang on? Test your skills and challenge your friends!
  • Community Impact – Proceeds from the event go directly toward MountainStar’s programs, helping to provide vital support services for children and families in Jefferson County.

MountainStar has been serving Central Oregon for over two decades, providing therapeutic early childhood programs, crisis intervention, and essential resources to families facing high levels of stress. As the organization starts a much-needed renovation project at the Madras site, events like Shamrock Showdown ensure continued support for these crucial services.

MountainStar invites teams, volunteers, sponsors, and spectators to join in the fun and be part of this inaugural event.For more information and to register a team, please visit mtstar.org/shamrock.