The Pier Grand Opening

Saturday, July 26    11 am - 7 pm

• Mayor Fuhriman will begin the Pier Dedication ceremony at 11:30 am
• Garbett Homes will introduce the first phase of Residential at Snake River Landing - RESERVE YOUR HOME AT THIS EVENT!
• Free inflatable playground for kids
• Food vendors, including Iggy’s Sports Grill, Hard Hat Steakhouse and Grandpa’s Southern BBQ
• Time capsule presentation featuring the Pier Essay Contest winners
• Free train pull and minature horse rides for kids
• Daddy Derby Race begins at 1 pm  - sign up at www.idahofallsmagazine.com
• Z103 Rock Band competition begins at 11 am
• Art activities with The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho
• Polyester The Clown

Join us for the celebration!

Snake River Landing is calling all middle-schoolers to submit essays for cash prizes and a chance to have their essay buried in a time capsule near the new Pier at Snake River Landing.

Enter-to-win by submitting an essay (400 words or less) that answers these questions:

What do you think makes Idaho Falls more special than other cities in Idaho? In 25 years, what do you think Idaho Falls will look like? What will it be like to live here?

All winners will receive a cash prize along with their essays being placed in a time capsule that will be buried at The Pier Grand Opening on July 26, 2008.

1st Place: $100

2nd Place: $50

3rd Place: $25

Rules: All entrants must be enrolled in 6th, 7th or 8th grade for the 2008-2009 school year. All entries must be double-spaced (typed or hand written) and include name, address, phone number, name of school, name of parent/guardian and email address.

Please send essays to mziel@ballventures.com or mail to PO Box 51298, Idaho Falls, ID 83405, Attn: Essay Contest