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Announcing a drawing for Edge Community Members

The first of many drawings for Edge Community Members.

All Edge Members at the Community Member Level ($60/year or $5/month) will automatically be entered into a drawing for tickets to the upcoming Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival. Participation in drawings is a benefit of membership at this level, and this is expected to be the first of several drawings in the near future.

Not an Edge Member yet? Click here to join before June 30 and be automatically entered into this drawing.

The drawing will take place on July 1. Winners will be notified by email and phone.

Here’s what we have to give away:

  • 5 single-day family passes for four people each; and
  • 5 pairs of weekend passes.

Ten winning Members will be welcomed at no charge to the 27th annual Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival, which takes place at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds near Rhinebeck, N.Y., July 6, 7, and 8. This amazing festival offers balloon launches, rides, live music, food and activities for adults and children.

The Edge thanks the Dutchess County Chamber of Commerce for providing these passes for our Members.

 

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