Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge: 2026 Recap & Updates
The annual Nashville charity event raised a record amount in 2026. Here’s what happened and the latest on a future event.
Written by Amanda Tempel
Published on April 8, 2026
Updated on September 6, 2026
Craig Campbell’s Celebrity Cornhole Challenge has become an annual CMA Fest week tradition in Nashville, bringing country artists and fans together for a charity cornhole tournament benefiting the Kenny Campbell Foundation.
The 12th Annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge was held June 2, 2026, at 6th & Peabody in Nashville and raised more than $35,000 for colorectal cancer research and awareness — the highest total in the event’s history.
Will the Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge Return in 2027?
A 2027 Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge has not been announced.
The event has been held annually in conjunction with CMA Fest week, but a date, location, tickets, or other details for 2027 have not been confirmed.
This page will be updated if Craig Campbell announces another Celebrity Cornhole Challenge.
2026 Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge
The 2026 event was held Tuesday, June 2, at 6th & Peabody in downtown Nashville.
2026 Event Details
Date: June 2, 2026
Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
Location: 6th & Peabody in Nashville
Admission: General admission was free
Beneficiary: Kenny Campbell Foundation
Fans could also bid for the opportunity to partner with celebrity participants in the cornhole tournament.
2026 Event Raises Record $35,000
The 12th Annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge raised more than $35,000 for the Kenny Campbell Foundation, setting a fundraising record for the event.
The 2026 tournament also featured the largest number of celebrity participants in the event’s history. Because of the expanded field, organizers used a round-robin format with timed games.
The Huffer Brothers ultimately won the 2026 tournament.
2026 Celebrity Participants
The Celebrity Cornhole Challenge brought together Craig Campbell, his family, country artists, and other celebrity guests.
Participants included:
Craig Campbell
Mindy Campbell
Preslee Campbell
Kinni Campbell
Matt Thomas of Parmalee
Scott Thomas of Parmalee
Waka Flocka
The Swon Brothers
Thompson Square
Austin & Colin
Adam Sanders
Allie Colleen
Jake Hoot
Bigg Vinny
The Tolers
Noah Peters
Whey Jennings
Lewis Brice
Gracee Shrivers
Tori Rose
Miles Burris
Trent Ellis
The tournament was followed by a free concert featuring Campbell, with his daughter Preslee Campbell also taking the stage.
How Does the Craig Campbell Cornhole Tournament Work?
The Celebrity Cornhole Challenge gives fans an opportunity to do more than watch the tournament.
Fans can bid for the chance to become the cornhole partner of one of the participating celebrities. Money raised through the event, auction, and other fundraising efforts benefits the Kenny Campbell Foundation.
The exact format, number of teams, ticket options, and bidding process can change from year to year.
Supporting the Kenny Campbell Foundation
Craig Campbell founded the Kenny Campbell Foundation in honor of his father, Kenny Campbell, who died from colorectal cancer at age 36.
The organization raises money to support colorectal cancer research, awareness, prevention, and the medical professionals and organizations working to fight the disease.
Campbell has raised more than $1 million for colorectal and colon cancer causes throughout his charitable efforts.
Is the Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge Part of CMA Fest?
The Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge takes place during CMA Fest week in Nashville, but it is a separately organized event rather than an official CMA Fest event.
Because it has traditionally taken place early in the week, it has become one of the additional fan events surrounding CMA Fest.
Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge Updates
No date has been announced for another Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge.
If a future event is confirmed, this guide will be updated with the date, location, participating celebrities, ticket information, bidding details, and other announcements.