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The Best Winners

Second kayak winner of the summer

July 13, 2022 by SMG Web Design

Photo by Jason Sethre

Jami Schwickerath, of Lime Springs, Iowa, stood next to her brand new kayak she won in a recent contest.

On June 30, 2022, Visit Bluff Country Magazine conducted the second prize giveaway drawing of the summer, which was a brand new kayak. As the magazine celebrates 37 years as the premier tourism publication of Historic Bluff Country (a.k.a. The Driftless Area), they will be conducting prize giveaways each month from May through September. Prizes include kayaks, a Grizzly cooler, and a Green Mountain Grill.

Audrey Staggemeyer, of Caledonia, Minn., won a brand new kayak from May 31, 2022, drawing conducted by Visit Bluff Country Magazine.

The next drawing for a brand new kayak will be July 31, 2022. Please to go www.visitbluffcountry.com/thebest to enter this drawing.

The Visit Bluff Country Magazine is delivered to more than 1,000 locations in 35 counties in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.  This magazine has a mission of promoting tourism in the Historic Bluff Country (Driftless) region.

For information on upcoming town festival and events in Historic Bluff Country, vacation ideas for lodging, recreation, dining and shopping, check out the magazine in print or online at www.visitbluffcountry.com.

Over the summer months, Visit Bluff Country Magazine will giveaway over $4,000 in gift cards and prizes with four different contests.

The Visit Bluff Country Magazine Golf Tour kicks off next week, and $25 gift cards will be given away with a contest on the Visit Bluff Country Facebook Page.

The Brewery, Distillery & Winery Contest runs on the Visit Bluff Country Magazine Facebook page.  This contest will include a weekly $25 gift card giveaway for 13 consecutive weeks.

Visit Bluff Country Magazine will also giveaway $100 in gift cards with the Choose Your Adventure Contest, accessible at www.visitbluffcountry.com/adventure.

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First kayak winner of the summer 2022

June 16, 2022 by Visit Bluff Country

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Photo by Jason Sethre

Audrey Staggemeyer, of Caledonia, Minn., stood next to her brand new kayak she won in a recent contest.

On May 31, 2022, Visit Bluff Country Magazine conducted the first prize giveaway drawing of the summer, which was a brand new kayak. As the magazine celebrates 37 years as the premier tourism publication of Historic Bluff Country (a.k.a. The Driftless Area), they will be conducting prize giveaways each month from May through September. Prizes include kayaks, a Grizzly cooler, and a Green Mountain Grill.

The next drawing for a brand new kayak will be June 30, 2022. Please go to www.visitbluffcountry.com/thebest to enter this drawing.

The Visit Bluff Country Magazine is delivered to more than 1,000 locations in 35 counties in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. This magazine has a mission of promoting tourism in the Historic Bluff Country (Driftless) region.

For information on upcoming town festival and events in Historic Bluff Country, vacation ideas for lodging, recreation, dining and shopping, check out the magazine in print or online at www.visitbluffcountry.com.

Over the summer months, Visit Bluff Country Magazine will giveaway over $4,000 in gift cards and prizes with four different contests.

The Visit Bluff Country Magazine_Golf Tour kicks off this next week, and $25 gift cards will be given away with a content on the Visit Bluff Country Facebook Page.

The Brewery, Distillery & Winery Contest runs on the Visit Bluff Country Magazine Facebook page.  This contest will include a weekly $25 gift card giveaway for 13 consecutive weeks.

Visit Bluff Country Magazine will also giveaway $100 in gift cards with the Choose Your Adventure Contest, accessible at www.visitbluffcountry.com/adventure

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Green Mountain Grill winner in September

November 4, 2021 by Visit Bluff Country

Nikki Augedahl, of Caledonia, Minn., stood with her Green Mountain Grill she won in a recent contest sponsored by Visit Bluff Country Magazine.

On September 30, 2021, Visit Bluff Country Magazine conducted the fifth prize giveaway drawing of the summer, which was a brand new Green Mountain Grill. As the magazine celebrates 36 years as the premier tourism publication of Historic Bluff Country (a.k.a. The Driftless Area), they conducted prize giveaways each month from May through September. Prizes included kayaks, a Grizzly cooler, and a Green Mountain Grill.

  • Alicia Minnis, of Pine Island, Minn., won the Grizzly Cooler 40 prize giveaway drawing of the summer on August 31, 2021.
  • Sarah Stensgard, of Rushford, Minn., won the third kayak prize giveaway drawing of the summer on July 31, 2021.
  • Garret Ashton, of Rochester, Minn., won the second kayak prize giveaway drawing of the summer on June 30, 2021.
  • Trista Rowland, of Chatfield, Minn., won the first kayak prize giveaway drawing of the summer on May 31, 2021.

The Visit Bluff Country Magazine is delivered to more than 1,000 locations in 35 counties in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. This magazine has a mission of promoting tourism in the Historic Bluff Country (Driftless) region.

For information on upcoming town festival and events in Historic Bluff Country, vacation ideas for lodging, recreation, dining and shopping, check out the magazine in print or on this website.

Over the summer months, Visit Bluff Country Magazine gave away over $4,000 in gift cards and prizes with three different contests.

The Brewery, Distillery & Winery Contest ran on the Visit Bluff Country Magazine Facebook page. This contest included a weekly $25 gift card giveaway for 12 consecutive weeks.

Filed Under: The Best Winners

Grizzly Cooler winner in August

September 16, 2021 by Visit Bluff Country

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VBC August Winner
Photo by Jason Sethre

Alicia Minnis, of Pine Island, Minn., stood with her brand new Grizzly Cooler 40 she won in a recent contest sponsored by Visit Bluff Country Magazine.

On August 31, 2021, Visit Bluff Country Magazine conducted the fourth prize giveaway drawing of the summer, which was a brand new Grizzly Cooler. As the magazine celebrates 36 years as the premier tourism publication of Historic Bluff Country (a.k.a. The Driftless Area), they will be conducting prize giveaways each month from May through September. Prizes include kayaks, a Grizzly cooler, and a Green Mountain Grill.

Sarah Stensgard, of Rushford, Minn., won the third kayak prize giveaway drawing of the summer on July 31, 2021.

Garret Ashton, of Rochester, Minn., won the second kayak prize giveaway drawing of the summer on June 30, 2021.

Trista Rowland, of Chatfield, Minn., won the first kayak prize giveaway drawing of the summer on May 31, 2021.

The next drawing for a brand new Green Mountain Grill will be on September 30, 2021. Please to go www.visitbluffcountry.com/thebest to enter this drawing.

The Visit Bluff Country Magazine is delivered to more than 1,000 locations in 35 counties in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.  This magazine has a mission of promoting tourism in the Historic Bluff Country (Driftless) region.

For information on upcoming town festival and events in Historic Bluff Country, vacation ideas for lodging, recreation, dining and shopping, check out the magazine in print or online at www.visitbluffcountry.com.

Over the summer months, Visit Bluff Country Magazine will giveaway over $4,000 in gift cards and prizes with three different contests.

The Brewery, Distillery & Winery Contest runs on the Visit Bluff Country Magazine Facebook page.  This contest will include a weekly $25 gift card giveaway for 12 consecutive weeks.

Filed Under: The Best Winners

Third kayak winner of the summer 2021

August 11, 2021 by Visit Bluff Country

Visit Bluff Country third Kayak Winner

Visit Bluff Country third Kayak Winner
Photo by Jason Sethre
Sarah Stensgard, of Rushford, Minn., stood next to her brand new kayak he won in a recent contest.

On July 31, 2021, Visit Bluff Country Magazine conducted the third prize giveaway drawing of the summer, which was a brand new kayak. As the magazine celebrates 36 years as the premier tourism publication of Historic Bluff Country (a.k.a. The Driftless Area), they will be conducting prize giveaways each month from May through September. Prizes include kayaks, a Grizzly cooler, and a Green Mountain Grill.

Garret Ashton, of Rochester, Minn., won the second kayak prize giveaway drawing of the summer on June 30, 2021.

Trista Rowland, of Chatfield, Minn., won the first kayak prize giveaway drawing of the summer on May 31, 2021.

The next drawing for a brand new Grizzly Cooler will be on August 31, 2021. Please to go www.visitbluffcountry.com/thebest to enter this drawing.

The Visit Bluff Country Magazine is delivered to more than 1,000 locations in 35 counties in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.  This magazine has a mission of promoting tourism in the Historic Bluff Country (Driftless) region.

For information on upcoming town festival and events in Historic Bluff Country, vacation ideas for lodging, recreation, dining and shopping, check out the magazine in print or online at www.visitbluffcountry.com.

Over the summer months, Visit Bluff Country Magazine will giveaway over $4,000 in gift cards and prizes with three different contests.

The Brewery, Distillery & Winery Contest runs on the Visit Bluff Country Magazine Facebook page.  This contest will include a weekly $25 gift card giveaway for 12 consecutive weeks.

Every Friday, Visit Bluff Country Magazine will giveaway $100 in gift cards with the Choose Your Adventure Contest, accessible at www.visitbluffcountry.com/adventure.

Filed Under: The Best Winners

Second kayak winner of the summer 2021

July 15, 2021 by Visit Bluff Country

Photo by Jason Sethre

Garret Ashton, of Rochester, Minn., stood next to the brand new kayak he won in a recent contest.

On June 30, 2021, Visit Bluff Country Magazine conducted the second prize giveaway drawing of the summer, which was a brand new kayak. As the magazine celebrates 36 years as the premier tourism publication of Historic Bluff Country (a.k.a. The Driftless Area), they will be conducting prize giveaways each month from May through September. Prizes include kayaks, a Grizzly cooler, and a Green Mountain Grill.

Trista Rowland, of Chatfield, Minn., won the first kayak prize giveaway drawing of the summer on May 31, 2021.

The next drawing for a brand new kayak will be July 31, 2021. Please to go www.visitbluffcountry.com/thebest to enter this drawing.

The Visit Bluff Country Magazine is delivered to more than 1,000 locations in 35 counties in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.  This magazine has a mission of promoting tourism in the Historic Bluff Country (Driftless) region.

For information on upcoming town festival and events in Historic Bluff Country, vacation ideas for lodging, recreation, dining and shopping, check out the magazine in print or online at www.visitbluffcountry.com.

Over the summer months, Visit Bluff Country Magazine will give away over $4,000 in gift cards and prizes with three different contests.

The Brewery, Distillery & Winery Contest runs on the Visit Bluff Country Magazine Facebook page.  This contest will include a weekly $25 gift card giveaway for 12 consecutive weeks.

Every Friday, Visit Bluff Country Magazine will give away $100 in gift cards with the Choose Your Adventure Contest, accessible at www.visitbluffcountry.com/adventure.

Filed Under: The Best Winners

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