(Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada) – While it may seem early to think
about Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, it’s not too early to think
about winning big.
The annual Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Onkel Hans Lottery kick-off
was held this week, revealing an exciting list of prizes available
for 2009.
Once again this year the prizes include great travel opportunities,
including a Grand Prize of four (4) flights to any WestJet destination.
The Onkel Hans Lottery benefits many non-profit and service groups
in Waterloo Region who act as ticket sellers.
Tickets sell for $3.00 per ticket, two tickets for $5.00 or five
tickets for $10.00 and can be purchased from many area not-for-profit
organizations at local events, through all Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest
volunteers, and at Hans Haus, located at 17 Benton Street, Kitchener.
The final draw takes place on November 17, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at
the Delta Kitchener-Waterloo.
Here’s what’s in store for the lucky winners:
Grand Prize: |
Flight for four (4) to any WestJet Destination. Courtesy
of WestJet Airlines. (Value $2,500) |
1st Prize: |
Two (2) Return VIA Rail Tickets to any Destination in
the Windsor to Quebec Corridor. Courtesy of VIA Rail Canada
AND $500 Cash. (Value $2,500) |
2nd Prize:
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Private In-Home Wine-Tasting for Twenty (20). Courtesy
of Joseph’s Estate Wines. (Value $2,500) |
3rd Prize: |
40" SONY LCD Panel TV. Courtesy of Gibson Sound & Vision.
(Value $1,500) |
4th Prize: |
Brentwood Wine Tour Excursion for Six (6). Includes
limo, Winery tour, Wine-tasting and Dinner. Courtesy of
Brentwood Livery, David’s Gourmet Waterloo and Joseph’s
Estate Wines. (Value $1,500) |
5th Prize: |
Conestoga Mall Shopping Spree. Courtesy of Conestoga
Mall.
(Value $1,000) |
6th Prize: |
Four (4) Toronto Maple Leafs Gold Tickets. Courtesy
of Miller Thomson LLP. (Value $800) |
7th Prize: |
Two (2) Night Accommodation and Spa Package. Courtesy
of Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast. (Value $800) |
8th Prize: |
Great Canadian Motorcoach to Casino Rama for Fifty (50).
Courtesy of Great Canadian. Two Draws.
(Value $750 each) |
9th Prize: |
Family Season Glen Ridge Golf Membership for Four (4).
Courtesy of Bingemans. (Value $550) |
10th Prize: |
Deluxe Thirty-Five (35) Bottle Wine Fridge. Courtesy
of TD Canada Trust. (Value $375) |
Lottery License M536392
About Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest is a not-for-profit Bavarian festival
founded in 1969 by a group of volunteers committed to contributing
to the social and economic vitality of Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada
twin cities with German heritage. Canada’s Greatest Bavarian Festival
celebrates German heritage, food, music and festivities and is supported
by more than 40 not-for-profit organizations. The festival is operated
by eight year-round full-time staff, over 485 volunteers and 1,300
community and service club volunteers that stage the nine-day festival
each October promoting a unique German cultural experience. As well
as the economic boost the festival gives the local economy during
the international festival, over $1.5 million is raised each year
by the not-for-profit organizations associated with Kitchener-Waterloo
Oktoberfest, one of the top three most recognized event brands in
Canada.
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