'Elkhart County’s Biggest Disc Golf Weekend' begins Friday

ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. -- Elkhart County Parks announced it will host “Elkhart County’s Biggest Disc Golf Weekend” at Ox Bow County Park beginning on Friday.
The second annual event will run from Friday through Sunday at the Flying Disc Sanctuary and is co-hosted with Maple City Disc Golf.
The event kicks off Friday with the “Summer Sizzler” event, a PDGA C-Tier One Round competition featuring a flexible start time for all who are pre-registered.
On Saturday, “The Classic at Ox Bow” will be held which is a PDGA C/B Tier Two-round Singles event with the tee off beginning in the morning.
Organizers say Saturday night from 5-9 p.m., the local community can join in the fun at the Black Maple Shelter with a concert featuring the band, The Erly.
There will also be a food truck, a Goshen Brewing Company Beer Tent, disc golf games, along with disc golf-related displays.
This includes vendors available to players and non-players alike.
Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for the concert which begins at 6 p.m. and will feature a Grateful Dead set.
The event comes to an end Sunday with the “Dog Days Afternoon Doubles”, a PDGA C-Tier doubles event beginning at 2 p.m.
The tournaments require pre-registration and fees. Saturday's concert is free to the public with a $3 per vehicle entry fee.
Jason Samuel, Maple City Disc Golf volunteer stated, “This three-day event will give players in the region the opportunity to experience the updates the park has accomplished the past few years, while meeting old and new disc golf friends.”
Samuel leads dozens of tournaments and leagues each year.
You can register for one or all three tournaments online.
For more information, or to find a park map of Ox Bow visit the Elkhart County Parks' website or call the County Parks administrative office at 574-535-6458.