THE GREAT FOREST PARK BALLOON RACE PHOTO CONTEST REACHES NEW HEIGHTS AND GOES DIGITAL – NOW WILL ACCEPT ENTRIES ONLINE AND VIA THE MAIL.

Annual photo contest sponsored by Energizer^® e^2® Lithium^®, Wehrenberg Theatres and the Suburban Journals

Whether using megapixels or a U.S. stamp, entering the Great Forest Park Balloon Race Photo Contest will be easier than ever in 2007 for amateur photographers.

So take your best shot of the 2007 Balloon Glow, the Great Forest Park Balloon Race and/or the Energizer Bunny^® Hot Hare Balloon and upload or mail it to have a chance to win the Grand Prize, which includes a Nikon COOLPIX^® L14 digital camera or one of four First Prize packs that include Energizer^® e^2® Lithium^® batteries and theatre passes from Wehrenberg.

The photo contest is open to amateur photographers of all ages who reside in the 50 United States and D.C.; however, kids under 13 may enter by mail only and must have a parent or guardian’s permission.

In addition to the overall Grand Prize, one First Prize will be awarded in each of the following four categories:

Categories:

• Best Adult Photo (21 and older)
• Best Young Adult Photo (13-20)
• Best Kid Photo (Under 13)
• New category: Energizer Bunny^® Hot “Hare” Balloon Photo (all ages)
  
  

Online entries must be received by 11:59:59 p.m. CDT on 10/01/07. Mail-in entries must be postmarked by 10/1/07 and received by 10/8/07.

More information including official contest rules, photo tips and other fun activities will be posted soon. The Contest is subject to the Official Rules when posted. This Contest is void outside the 50 US/DC and where prohibited.

See you in Forest Park on September 14 and 15!