$10,000 Grand Prize Highlights a Night Packed with Entertainment
The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce will hold their 11th Annual Sweepstakes and Auction, underwritten by Federal Savings Bank, on Friday, April 27 at 6pm at the Dover Ice Arena. This year, Sweeps will “Swing into Spring” with a golf theme, complete with a mini golf course and an Optishot simulated golf range that will have attendees swinging the night away.
Tickets are now on sale at the Chamber of Commerce or online at www.dovernh.org. Each ticket, which could win the $10,000 cash grand prize, is $100 and admits two people to the event. Only 250 tickets are sold and ten cash prizes will be awarded, giving attendees a 1 in 25 chance of winning at least $200.
In addition to the sweepstakes, the event will feature a sampling of delicious food from local restaurants, a wide-array of auction prizes, a live DJ and cash bar.
“People always come out to Sweepstakes for a chance at the $10,000 cash grand prize,” comments Event Committee Chair Toby Arkwell, of RW Insurance, “but we focus on making every aspect of the night entertaining, so even if you don’t win a cash prize, you still go home having a great time at the event.”
As is tradition, many Dover restaurants will be present at Sweeps as food service providers. The Orchard Street Chop Shop, Liberty Lane Catering, Kelley’s Row, The Meat House, Harvey’s Bakery, The Weathervane, Strafford Farms, UNOs and The Spaghetti Stain will all offer attendees a taste of delicious entrees and appetizers from their menus.
“The participation from local restaurants is a great aspect of the event,” commented Chamber Community Events Manager Michael Mengers. “Every year there are people who attend Sweeps simply to get a taste of all the great restaurant cuisine. This event would not be possible without the consistent support from the Dover restaurateurs.”
Don Briand of WOKQ will return as Sweepstakes emcee and will guide attendees through a night of live, silent and penny sale auctions. Auction items include a Boston Red Sox Package—Two Red Sox tickets, a Darnell McDonald autographed baseball and two Downeaster Train tickets to the game—a big screen flat panel television, movies for a year at Barnz’s Barrington Cinema, golf packages from the Links at Outlook, The Ledges Golf Club, Cochecho Country Club and much more.
Sweepstakes attendees are encouraged to dress in golf themed attire.
“Having guests dress for the occasion always adds another element to the event,” said Arkwell. “I hope everyone coming out to Sweeps searches the back of their closet for an old pair of knickers, argyle socks and a golf cap.”
For more information on Sweepstakes, please contact Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce Community Events Manager Michael Mengers at 603-742-2218.
