For Immediate Release
March 4, 2008
Contact: Amy Landers, Executive Director
Lakes Region Association alanders@lakesregion.org 603-744-8664

Win $10,000 at Mardi Gras by the Lake Celebration!
Lakes Region Association Annual Fundraising Event

New Hampton NH - On Friday, March 21st, from 6:30-10:30pm T-Bones & Cactus Jack's will present the Lakes Region Association's Annual Mardi Gras by the Lake on Lake Winnipesaukee at the luxurious Church Landing in Meredith where one lucky ticket holder will walk away with $10,000 at the end of the night's festivities. Only 300 tickets will be sold and since you don't have to be present to win you can split a chance with a bunch of festivities.

Tickets are only $100 and admit TWO adults and enter you for the $10,000 sweepstakes prize as well as Mardi Gras inspired hot and heavy hors d'oueves, dancing to a live Jazz Band, King Cake and desserts provided by New Hampshire Community Technical College's Hospitality Program, beverage stations, awesome raffle prizes, silent auction and more.

Attendees must be 21 years or older. To purchase tickets for Mardi Gras by the Lake contact the Lakes Region Association at (603) 744-8664. Cash, checks and major credit cards are accepted. To purchase tickets online, visit www.LakesRegion.org/mardigras.

Funds raised at this annul event will allow the Lakes Region Association to enhance their marketing efforts to bring more visitors and their subsequent spending to the area's businesses. In addition, funds will also be used to increasing the association's financial contribution for the Annual Mildred Beach Hospitality Scholarship that is awarded each fall at the Association's Annual Meeting to an area college student.

The Lakes Region Association represents over 440 businesses including lodging properties, campgrounds, restaurants, attractions, marinas, golf courses, real estate companies, retail and related shops, and many service entities.

Your participation and support of this and other association fundraising events is instrumental in assisting local businesses and the overall economy in the region through maintaining and boosting the sizeable and indispensable amount of tourism promotion the association provides for its members on an in-state, out-of-state, national and international level.

Mardi Gras Sponsors that have generously declared their support for the enhancement of tourism promotion include T-Bones Great American Eatery & Cactus Jack's Grill & Watering Hole, The Inns & Spa at Mill Falls, Hampshire Pewter, MS Mount Washington Cruises, Capitol Distributors, The Boston Globe, Performance Food Groups, Southern Wine & Spirits of New England, Stoli, Malibu Rum, New England Coffee, Solisco Printers, SeaWatch, Tylergraphics, Gunstock Mountain Resort, Common Man Family of Restaurants and the New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

The Lakes Region Association is a non-profit tourism marketing organization that promotes the entire region. To assist our guests the association publishes the Where to! Lakes Region of New Hampshire, a comprehensive guide to the area, and the Lakes Region Map and Guide. The Lakes Region Association also maintains several supporting websites including ones for group travelers, travel writers, Yuletide at the Lakes, and historical walking tours in addition to their primary site www.LakesRegion.org for up to the minute happenings, property and entertainment listings, vacation travel incentives, photo tours and so much more. For a free vacation package call 1-800-60-LAKES.

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The Lakes Region Association is a non-profit tourism marketing organization that promotes the entire region. The association publishes the Where to! Lakes Region of New Hampshire, a comprehensive guide to the area, and Lakes Region Map and Guide. For a free vacation package call 1-800-60-LAKES.