Balloon Fest Window Contest Details
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (KNEP) - Though the normal Old West Balloon Fest events are no longer possible this year due to Covid-19, there are still festivities to be had. One such festivity is the Old West Balloon Fest Downtown Window Decorating Contest.
Participation is free, and there are three categories to win:
1. Best “Hot Air Balloon Thematic”,
2. Best “Host Community Themed” (representing the host cities of Gering, Scottsbluff, Mitchell, Morrill or Terrytown)
3. Best “Creative with Color”.
Windows may be decorated anytime between now and the start of Old West Balloon Fest 2020, Aug. 10. Prizes will be awarded to winners in all categories, and will also be featured in the Star Herald following the contest.
All Businesses that would like to participate in the window decorating contest are asked to:
• Register their participation (and to ensure a complete list for judging) by sending an email to: bleisy@scottsbluffcounty.org stating the name of your business and business address.
• Have your window decorating completed by Monday evening, Aug. 10.
• The jury committee will view and judge the window displays on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
• Winners will be notified, and contest results announced to media outlets on Wednesday, Aug. 12 on the first day of Old West Balloon Fest 2020.
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