FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 21, 2005
Contact Susan Jividen 740-435-3335
NATIONAL MEDIA COVERAGE, CELEBRITIES AND SPONSORS AT THE THIRD ANNUAL DEERASSIC CLASSIC
CAMBRIDGE – Deerassic Park is proud to announce new affiliations for the 2005 Deerassic Classic Giveaway. Joella Bates, a full time hunting professional and five-time world archery champion is bringing her United Archery 3-D Pop-Up Competition Course. Individual and team events will offer excellent prize opportunities – participating attendees will be able to enter multiple times for a nominal fee. Joella is also sponsoring a televised trophy whitetail deer hunt and a turkey hunt through Freedom Outdoors for two lucky side raffle ticket holders.
David “Dirt” King and Charlie Ingram from Hunting University (aired on the Outdoor Life Network) will be on site, providing Classic attendees a unique opportunity to meet these television personalities and hunting experts. Hunting University is also sponsoring a televised deer hunt with Irlene Mandrell for another lucky side raffle winner, with coverage beginning at The Classic.
You may still purchase the Big Buck Bonus ticket for $25.00 by calling the Deerassic Hotline at 740-435-9500 or online at www.deerassic.com . A complete list of prizes, rules and details can be found on the website.
Additional side raffles have been added for both days this year increasing the chances to win including 50/50 drawings. This year a new feature of the side raffle opportunities is a 2-story cedar log cabin on a wooded lot in the Salt Fork Region.
Once again, the Friday Nite Kick-Off Party August 5 th will feature the Big Buck Bonus drawing starting at 6 p.m., spokesperson Irlene Mandrell, and entertainment by Nashville band Third Wheel. Friday admission is free, with food available for purchase. The Charlie Daniels Band will perform Saturday night. Non-ticket holders can enter the Classic on Saturday for $20, which includes free food, the concert and the ability to participate in all of the side raffles.
No one under 18 permitted on the grounds during the weekend. You do not need to be present to win.
All proceeds benefit the non-profit National Whitetail Deer Education Center and the Deerassic Park Education Center's education programs and infrastructure development, including the construction of the Ohio Whitetail Hall of Fame Museum. See www.deerassic.com for more information about the NWDEF and its mission.
For more information about sponsorship opportunities at the Deerassic Classic Giveaway, including Presenting and Exhibiting levels of Sponsorships, contact Jerry Snapp at 740-680-7878.