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The SPI 7 in 7 Competition is intended to inspire both local residents and visitors to our city, to get out and get active! Experience every angle that Springfield has to offer. The fall time in Springfield has never been so fun! With 7 categories, 7 activities per category and 7 weeks to compete, this is sure to be a win-win for everyone. Including sites & restaurants, shops & the outdoors there is something for all in this SPI 7 In 7 Competition!
HOW TO PLAY
1. Go online to visitspringfieldillinois.com/SPI7in7Competition to download or print the SPI 7 in 7 Competition form. 2. Complete one activity per category, 7 total activites, to be eligible to enter. Need help "finding the fun"? Check out the links in the "Find The Fun" section. You can even hyperlink to the Find the Fun! page. 3. Post your photo on social media (IG and/or FB) participating in or completing each activity and #SPI7in7 (this is a requirement to be eligible for entry in competition). Be sure to make your post public. 4. Once you've completed one activity per category (7 total activities), you may enter for that week's prize at visitspringfieldillinois.com/Landing/EnterToWin.aspx. You will fill out the entry form and choose which activities you completed on a quick online form. We encourage you to get started right away on your next 7 in 7 as you can enter the contest more than once, but you must complete the competition in groupings of 7, including one activity per category listed. Competition period is September 8 - October 27, 2020 at 10PM CST. The more you compete, the more chances to win. Weekly winners will be announced each Thursday, beginning September 17. Winners will be notified by e-mail. On November 5, a grand prize winner will be randomly chosen from all participants over the 7 week period and notified by e-mail. *All photos submitted are subject to be used for marketing purposes by the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau. Personal information provided will not be sold or shared. Please follow all Public Health, CDC and local guidelines pertaining to health, safety & COVID-19 protocols.
We wish you a safe, fun and most of all memorable journey this fall!
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TIME TO EAT Enjoy your fav breakfast spot Order from a food truck Grab a Signature Horseshoe Enjoy local candies or donuts Dine on an outside patio Buy a local coffee to share Get carry out and enjoy at home.
SHOP LOCAL Order online from a local business Get a mum from a local nursery Buy a Lincoln/SPI Souvenir Get a vinyl at a local music shop Buy new or vintage home decor Support a minority, woman or vet owned business Buy produce at the Farmers Market
FUN TIME Play a game of Putt-Putt Go on a self-guided historic tour Selfie with World's Largest Rt 66 Sign Ride on the SCHEELS Ferris Wheel Take a trip back in time to an arcade Do a scavenger hut with the Explorer Passport Swing your golf club on the greens
GET OUTSIDE Explore a new trail Picnic at a park Play a round of Disc Golf Stroll thru Lincoln Memorial Garden Go for a solo or family bike ride Visit a dog park with your pup Grab binoculars & bird watch
TAKE IN THE ARTS Take a pic in front of your fav street art Visit a local art gallery  Learn something new & take an art class Wear your fav local band's t-shirt Find a sculpture at the Capitol Complex Support a local artist Explore a museum's collection
FALL TIME FUN Explore the SPI Visitors Center Stay at a hotel or bed & breakfast Explore a pumpkin patch/corn maze Buy a fall scented candle Visit a local brewery or winery Follow @VisitSpringfield on Facebook & Instagram Explore Lincoln Tomb
GIVE BACK TO SPI Give to your fav local nonprofits Donate food or school supplies Get your flu shot Share your best 'Mask Up' Pic Give blood through a local blood drive Pick up litter in your neighborhood Volunteer through United Way of Central Illinois Get Connected
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