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Join us for the Juneteenth Festival Spades Tournament, a celebration of community, culture, and competition. Spades has long been part of Black cultural gatherings—from family cookouts to college dorm rooms—and this tournament brings that tradition to the Juneteenth festival. Grab a partner, bring your best strategy, and compete for the Juneteenth Spades Champion title and a cash prize. Format To keep the tournament moving and fair: • Maximum 8 teams • Single elimination bracket or double elimination depending on schedule • Games played to 250 points $150 Cash Prize for Tournament Champions Plus recognition as the CORE Juneteenth Spades Champions Festival recognition announcement • Social media recognition Tournament Format To keep the tournament moving and fair: • Maximum 8 teams • Single elimination bracket or double elimination depending on schedule • Games played to 250 points Tournament Structure: Round 1 – 8 teams Semi-Final – 4 teams Championship – Final 2 teams Basic Rules Standard Spades rules will apply. Key guidelines: • Teams of two players • Partners sit across from each other • No table talk about hands • Reneging results in penalty points • Tournament referee decisions are final Full rules will be reviewed before the tournament begins.