BI-LO Offers Clemson Fans the Tailgate of a Lifetime

May 21, 2010

GREENVILLE, SC – Today, BI-LO announces the second of two winners of the newest online promotion in conjunction with Clemson University Athletics. Through this contest, Tiger fans can enter for the chance to win the ultimate tailgate experience.

Les Gilmore from Greenville, SC and Paul Winslow from Moncks Corner, SC are the promotion’s second set of lucky winners. These men and their guests will tailgate with Clemson Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Brownell before tonight’s 6:30 p.m. baseball game against Florida State.

Clemson athletic fans with their My BI-LO BONUSCARD® had entered a contest online. The two grand prize winners were announced on April 21 and tonight they receive the ultimate fan experience from BI-LO and Clemson Athletics with prizes including:

* Five tickets to the Clemson vs. Florida State baseball game at Doug Kingsmore Stadium * Dinner in Right Field with Coach Swinney and Coach Brownell * “Clemson Prize Pack” filled with a shirt and hat, an interview opportunity with Tiger Sports Properties during the game, First Pitch throw, an autographed Coach Swinney football and Coach Brownell basketball and event photos posted on www.clemsontigers.com and www.bi-lo.com.

Each sport, each season, will result in two additional grand prize winners of the Top Tigers Tailgate Promotion. “We know that Clemson fans are serious about tailgating at all sporting events,” said Katie Batista, Events and Sports Marketing Manager with BI-LO. “Finding ways for our customers to save without sacrifice is of the utmost importance to us at BI-LO, which is just one of the many reasons we are excited to offer this exclusive online contest just for Tiger fans, and partner with Clemson Athletics once again,” continued Katie.

To enter online and find out more information, visit www.clemsontigers.com.

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