COLUMBIA, S.C. (July 30, 2012) – As Carolina football fans prepare for another thrilling season at Williams-Brice Stadium, BI-LO announces an exciting opportunity for Gamecock supporters. Customers can enter online to win the ultimate prize package through BI-LO’s Fantasy Tailgate promotion.

The exciting sweepstakes kicks off on Wednesday, Aug. 1, and offers a fun and easy way to win big for Carolina supporters. Through Nov. 10, shoppers can enter online for a chance to win this exclusive fantasy tailgate prize package from BI-LO and the University of South Carolina. One lucky fan will win the opportunity to bring three friends to the Carolina game on Saturday, Nov. 10 vs. SEC conference rival, the University of Arkansas. Additionally, the winner and guests will receive pre-game field passes, tours of Williams-Brice Stadium and a Carolina gift basket that includes an autographed item from Coach Spurrier.

“As a proud sponsor of Gamecocks athletics, BI-LO is thrilled to offer this exciting opportunity to all the Carolina fans who shop in our stores,” said Katie Batista, events and sports marketing manager with BI-LO. “We’re always looking for ways to bring our customers more of what they love at an affordable price and this free promotion allows one lucky fan to create new memories enjoying a favorite pastime.”

For more information about the Fantasy Tailgate promotion, please visit www.bi-lo.com/promotions, and for information about Carolina Athletics, visit www.gamecocksonline.com.

About BI-LO
Headquartered in Mauldin, S.C., BI-LO operates 206 supermarkets in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee, employing approximately 16,995 people. Founded in 1961, the company provides shoppers substantial savings without sacrificing quality or freshness through its BI-LO BONUSCARD® and other exclusive programs.  A committed corporate citizen, BI-LO has donated more than $63 million through its BI-LO Charities efforts to organizations across the company’s footprint since 1984.  For more information, visit www.bi-lo.com. 

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