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Second kayak winner of the summer 2021

July 15, 2021 by Visit Bluff Country

Second kayak winner of the summer 2021
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.

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March 28, 2025

Announcing Call for Visual Artists for Summer Group Show at Lanesboro Arts Gallery

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Artist Meg Frank brings mixed media art quilt project to Lanesboro

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Four Regional Musicians Headline Songwriters Showcase on April 12

March 14, 2025

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February 13, 2025

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