ERIE, PA. (July 26, 2013) – The Erie Times-News and the Perry 200 Commemoration have teamed up to present the Perry Burns Contest, which was launched on July 1st.
Interested residents of Erie County can submit a photo of their Oliver Hazard Perry-like burns by an extended deadline of August 1, 2013. Those interested can register at GoErie.com at http://www.goerie.com/perryburns.
A panel of judges will trim the entries to a group of finalists. These finalists will be invited to a final judging event being held at the Brewerie, 123 West 14th Street, on Wednesday, August 7 from 7 PM until 9 PM. The judges will vote for their favorite Oliver Hazard Perry-like burns.
After the final judging occurs, each of the finalists will receive grooming services from Panache Salon to return back to their original look. One grand-prize winner will receive $300 donated to the local 501(c)(3) charity of their choice. A check will be presented at Perry’s Birthday Party on August 23, which is scheduled from noon to 2 PM, at Perry Square.
For information on Perry 200 Commemoration programs and events, please visit www.Perry200.com, e-mail info@perry200.com, or call the Jefferson Educational Society at 814-459-8000.
