Old 96 District Hosts Annual South Carolina Campground Cookoff

(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Old 96 District Tourism Commission will again host the 2009 South Carolina Campground Cookoff on September 18-20, 2009 at Calhoun Falls State Recreation Area on Lake Richard B. Russell in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina. This event is a partnership between the Old 96 District Tourism Commission and the Parks Division of the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. The Old 96 District Tourism Commission is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting tourism and travel opportunities in the counties of Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens and McCormick, South Carolina.

Simply Kitchen, a specialty kitchen retailer headquartered in Augusta, Georgia and WACH Fox 57, a FOX television affiliate serving the Midlands area of South Carolina, are the presenting sponsors of the event.

Campers who love to cook are encouraged to enter and compete to become “King of the Campground Cooks!” Participants must be 16 years of age, submit a $40 entry fee and stay two nights at Calhoun Falls State Recreation Area. Contestants may enter one of two categories: main dish or dessert. Food must be prepared from scratch and cooked over a fire of either wood or charcoal.

No gas grills are allowed. Cash prizes of $500, $300 and $200 will be awarded in each category. Applications must be received by August 1, 2009.

Three nationally-known celebrity judges -- Shannon Kohn, Recipe Developer and Food Writer; Annette Thompson, Associate Travel Editor for Southern Living and Charles Mattocks aka “The Poor Chef,” who has recently appeared on The TODAY Show, will crown the winners.

Charles Wood, an award winning banjo player and 1998 Merlefest Banjo Champion and winner of the 1999 Walnut Valley National Banjo Championship, will perform during the Iron Skillet Hoedown on Friday night. Exhibitors will be on hand to demonstrate their products.

For more information about the Old 96 District, visit www.sctravelold96.com. To enter the 2009 South Carolina Campground Cookoff and view the general rules, visit www.sccampgroundcookoff.com or call toll free 866.354.0003. For sponsorship opportunities call 864.232.7655, ext. 207.

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Spice up your January with the 20th Annual Great Southern Gumbo Cook-Off at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

T2F Note: White sand, blue green water, cajun food, ahhhhhh. This cookoff at Sandestin receives the coveted Fayette Front Page Day Tripper award. While it isn't likely we'll all rush to Destin for a day trip, we are inclined to make a weekend out of it!

/PRNewswire/ -- With live Cajun music, door prizes and gumbo, the 20th Annual Great Southern Gumbo Cook-off, held at The Market Shops at Sandestin(R) Golf and Beach Resort, is sure to spice up anyone's afternoon. Held Saturday, Jan. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., this event will be fun-filled with live authentic Cajun and Zydeco music by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band and plenty of tasty gumbo.

Celebrity judges including Shelley Harrington of Southern Living Magazine and Tom Lewis from NBC/WJHG-TV will hold blind judging contests for top "Critics Choice" awards. All Cook-Off attendees will have an opportunity to vote for "The People's Choice" awards, while registering to win gift certificates and prizes.

Tickets are $13 in advance and $15 the day of the event. For ticket information, contact The Market Shops at 850/267-8092. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Destin Family YMCA and the Walton Education Foundation, Inc., both of which are United Way agencies.

For people wanting a great weekend getaway, Sandestin offers terrific rates as low as $89 at the Bayside Inn, and at the Village or Grand from $119 with the option to upgrade to a one bedroom for only $10 more. For accommodations, people can visit www.sandestin.com or call 800/470-7389, and mention code 225813.

Sandestin(R) Golf and Beach Resort offers the most complete resort experience in North America. Located on Florida's Beaches of South Walton, Sandestin is a 2,400-acre destination resort for all seasons and for all ages. Sandestin invites guests to enter a world of 30 charming neighborhoods featuring 1,700 condominiums, villas, town homes and a wide variety of hotel accommodations like no other Destin vacation rentals. The resort boasts more than seven miles of beaches and pristine bay front, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, 19 swimming pools, a 98-slip marina, certified children's programs, a fitness center and spa, 65,000 square feet of meeting space and a pedestrian village featuring a host of boutique shops, casual and fine dining restaurants and nightlife venues. Sandestin is part of Intrawest Hospitality Management, a leader in destination resorts.

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Looking for a holiday gift for a hard-to-buy-for person?

/PRNewswire/ -- If you're like thousands of people this holiday season trying to find gifts for hard-to-buy-for loved ones and friends, Sandestin(R) Golf and Beach Resort, a premier destination for all seasons and all ages, has creative, easy and time-saving answers for you. A variety of options, ranging in price include the following:

- The 20th Annual Great Southern Gumbo Cook-Off Tickets
This gift is a great choice for food lovers. Advance discounted
tickets are only $13 per person. Held at The Market Shops at Sandestin
Golf and Beach Resort, this January 10 event will be fun-filled with
live authentic Cajun and Zydeco music by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou
Swamp Band and plenty of tasty gumbo to sample. Add Sandestin
overnight accommodations starting at only $89, plus tax and fees. Call
850/267-8092 or go online at www.sandestin.com.

- Sandestin Wine Festival
Enjoy The Sandestin Wine Festival for $50 per person with discounted
advance tickets. The event is held on April 25 and 26, featuring Grand
Wine Tastings, the pouring of more than 600 domestic and international
wines. Representatives from more than 80 vineyards from across the
globe will entertain questions, offering a rare opportunity to learn
about wines and tastes. Order online at www.sandestinwinefestival.com.

- "Golf Enthusiast Extras"
For the Golf enthusiast in your life, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
has a variety of fun options. Choose from a one hour golf lesson for
$100, a round of golf for two at the nationally acclaimed Raven Golf
Club in January or February for a special price of $190, a Guys Golf
Getaway for four starting at $260 person (two night stay in a 3 BR
Dockside Villa, one round per person at Raven Golf Club, one round
per person at Burnt Pine Golf Club), or a Tiger Woods collection
Nike(R) golf shirt from the Raven Golf Pro Shop for only $80. Call
850/267-8155 to order.

- Fun for Fido
A special treat for animal lovers include a series of free events at
The Village of Baytowne Wharf. On February 20-22, watch the
spectacular Ultimate Air Dog competition. On February 22, furry
friends and owners can participate in the special Pooch Parade, with
specially decorated wagons, golf cars and/or bicycles. Overnight pet
friendly accommodations start at only $149. Reserve accommodations
online at www.sandestin.com for special savings.

- The "Younger You" Gift Package
For the person who wants a youthful appearance, Sandestin Day Spa and
Salon is offering onsite consultations with Rodney Soto, MD of The
Younger You Institute. Additional Medical Spa offerings at Sandestin
include Botox(R), soft tissue augmentation, and skin care
recommendations including Obagi(R), one of the most recognized
prescription-strength skin care lines. The Sandestin Day Spa and Salon
also offers traditional services including manicures, pedicures,
massages and more. For information call (850) 267-6466. Overnight
accommodations and Girlfriends Getaways packages are also available.

- Sandestin Beach Lover's Getaway
Sandestin's beautiful beach is an attraction and a special treat to
enjoy. Stay in a lovely one bedroom beachside unit for two days and
one night, starting at $139 per night until March 1. Free amenities
include tennis, bike rentals, fitness center and more. Not valid on
December 31. Please mention code: 2255G4. Save money by booking online
at www.sandestin.com.

- Sandestin Gold Gift Card
Let a special person in your life feel like a VIP with a Sandestin
Golf and Beach Resort Gold Gift Card. This card is available in any
denomination and can be used for overnight accommodations, golf,
tennis and at most retail shops and restaurants at The Market Shops at
Sandestin and the Village of Baytowne Wharf. For more information,
visit:
www.sandestin.com/headerandfooter/giftcards/tabid/817/Default.aspx


Purchases must be made before December 20, 2008. Shipping costs in some cases may apply.

Sandestin(R) Golf and Beach Resort (www.sandestin.com) offers the most complete resort experience in North America. Located on the sugar-white sand Beaches of South Walton, Florida Sandestin is a 2,400-acre destination resort. Sandestin invites guests to a world of 30 charming neighborhoods featuring 1,700 condominiums, villas, town homes and a wide variety of hotel accommodations. The resort boasts beautiful beaches and bay front, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, 19 swimming pools, a 98-slip marina, children's programs, fitness center and spa, 65,000 square feet of meeting space and a pedestrian village featuring boutique shops, restaurants and nightlife venues. Sandestin is part of Intrawest Hospitality Management (www.intrawest.com), a world leader in destination resorts.

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