East Dundee will bring back a giant outdoor, three-dimensional heart for photo opportunities to kick off the “14 Days of Love in Dundee” contest.
Slated for Feb. 1 through Feb. 14, the contest gives visitors a chance to win prizes by snapping a photo with their two-legged or four-legged sweetie in front of the supersized heart, which will be located at the Depot, 319 N. River St., and posting it on East Dundee’s Facebook page.
Measuring 8 feet by 7 feet, the heart proved to be a draw for the downtown in 2016.
“We just had to bring it back,” said Erin Weingart, special events manager. “Once people discovered that they weren’t limited to only taking a photo with a two-legged sweetheart and that the only constraint was keeping it within the bounds of good taste – there was no end to their creativity.”
Once participants post the picture on Facebook, they are entered into a blind drawing for that day with one prize awarded per day for 14 days. Prizes include ice cream treats, herbal teas and beauty products; romantic dinners; dental services; floral bouquets and arrangements; an introduction to personal training; aids to stop smoking; desserts; memberships and gift cards to area businesses, pubs and eateries.
Business sponsors include: Vapor Haus; Van’s Frozen Custard; Dundee Manor Restaurant; Bomba Grill; CrossFit Enclave; Artistic Florals by Michelle; Piece -A-Cake Bakery, River Trading Post, Aliano’s Restaurant; Everything Floral; Barb’s Studio 104; Benedict’s; Dolly’s Café; Midwest Retro; Neu Family Dental; River Lee’s; The Uncommon Palate; Rosie O’Hare’s Public House and The Anvil Club.
“What’s better than a giant heart to symbolize the feeling of this village?” said Village President Lael Miller. “We’re a village with heart — a community filled with small town charm and our historic downtown is the symbolic heart of the village.”
