Annual Summer Shootout Marble Tournament

Kick off summer vacation at the Summer Shootout Marble Tournament, Saturday, June 22 at the Des Chutes Historical Museum. The event begins at 10am. In addition to tournament play, there will be marble free play throughout the day, lawn games and other fun activities for families. Marble enthusiasts and beginners are all welcome to play and compete for a chance at the title of Marble Champion 2013.

Marble competition will be in two categories: children ages 7 to 11 or high school age and adults can register to compete in the Young at Heart category. Grand Prize in both categories are Schwinn bicycles from The Gear Peddler. Second and third place prizes from SHARC, Wabi Sabi, The Art Station, Sun Mountain Fun Center, and The Shops at the Old Mill District. Previous marble playing experience not needed! A warm-up and marble ‘shooting’ lessons will be provided prior to beginning of tournament play.

Tournament registration is open and can be done up to the morning of the event. Registration is $10.00 per person. Registration information and forms are available by going to the Museum’s website, www.deschuteshistory.org.

Admission to the museum will be free to all participants with the chance to win great prizes. In addition to the marble shootout, families will have the opportunity to visit booths provided by Sunriver Nature Center, the High Desert Museum, and more, learn summer safety tips and fun summer programs happening around Central Oregon.

All proceeds from the event benefit the Des Chutes Historical Museum’s educational programs. The Des Chutes Historical Museum is located at 129 NW Idaho Ave, between Wall and Bond. Please visit the Des Chutes Historical Museum website at www.deschuteshistory.org or call 541-389-1813 for more information.