Middleton Tourism Commission: Middleton sweepstakes announces grand prize: $500 and an iPad 2!

Contact: Alan Hamari, Pilch & Barnet, (608) 242-8895

Val Steel, Middleton Tourism Commission, (800) 688-5694

Enter Tourism Commission’s ‘Eight is Great’ sweepstakes before Nov. 4

MIDDLETON, Wis. (Oct. 20, 2011) – The Eight is Great Middleton Sweepstakes just got greater.

Having already awarded thousands of dollars in prizes, including hotel stays and gift certificates for local restaurants and retailers, the Middleton Tourism Commission has announced the sweepstakes’ grand prize, to be awarded Nov. 4: an Apple iPad 2 and $500 cash.

“The Eight is Great Sweepstakes gives us a great chance to showcase Middleton, as well as an opportunity to add Facebook fans and keep them updated on the exciting activities the city has to offer,” Tourism Director Val Steel said. “Our grand prize gives those who enter a chance to win an iPad and cash they can use during their trip to the Good Neighbor City.”

The Eight is Great Middleton Sweepstakes honors the city’s position on Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live” list for 2011. Since September, the Middleton Tourism Commission has awarded weekly getaway packages, including gift certificates to the Greenway Station shopping center, tickets to the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra’s Middleton Holiday Pops concert and more.

Entering the contest takes just a few minutes, and once contestants have entered, they’re eligible to win any of the weekly prizes, including the grand prize. Entries will be accepted until noon Nov. 4.

To learn more about Middleton and to enter the contest, go to http://www.visitmiddleton.com or visit Middleton’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/MiddletonWI.