Winners Announced!

First, Sarpy County Tourism, Cass County Tourism and the participating businesses want to congratulate the four winners of the Uncover the Unexpected promotion, which spotlighted 10 attractions and businesses in each county this summer.

Top prize

T-shirt, hat, koozie, a $250 shopping spree at Nebraska Crossing, a year’s worth of chocolate from Baker’s Candies, one night stay at La Vista Embassy, one night stay at Slattery Vintage Estates, $25 Mas Chingon meal voucher and four Omaha Storm Chasers tickets

Wesley Johnsen

Second

Hat, koozie, $200 shopping spree to various businesses ($100 to Nebraska Crossing and $100 to various Shadow Lake businesses and Bits and Pieces in Elmwood), one night stay at La Vista Marriott, $25 Ika Ramen meal voucher and two Omaha Storm Chasers tickets

Larson Toledo

Third

Hat, koozie, $150 shopping spree to various businesses ($50 to Nebraska Crossing and $100 to various Shadow Lake businesses), one night stay at Papillion Fairfield Inn and $25 meal voucher to Copps Pizza

Jenny Deutsch

Fourth

Koozie and $100 shopping spree to various businesses ($100 to various Shadow Lake businesses)

Milt Lastovica

Nearly 200 people visited these participating businesses this summer: Holy Family Shrine, YETI, Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, Round the Bend, Wildlife Safari Park, Baker’s Candies, Cabela’s, Heights Draft Room, Cass County Museum, Coop De Ville, TreeRush Adventures, Sarpy County Museum, Slattery Vintage Estates Vineyard & Tasting Room, Scatter Joy Acres, Bess Streeter Aldrich House and Museum, Union Orchard, Sarpy County Tourism, Graley’s Creamery & Confections, Soaring Wings Vineyard and Brewing, and Robin’s Nest.

The following businesses were partners in the prize giveaways: Nebraska Crossing, La Vista Embassy Suites, Baker’s Candies, Slattery Vintage Estates Vineyard & Tasting Room, La Vista Marriott, Mas Chingon, Papillion Fairfield Inn, Rooted Soul Boutique, Dollar Tree, Rally House, Wall to Wall Wine & Spirits, Ika San Ramen, Chocolaterie Stam, Carhartt, World of Wonder, T.J. Maxx/Home Goods, Copps Pizza, Wine Cellar 510 and Bits and Pieces.

All items are ready for  pick up at the Sarpy County Tourism Office, which is located behind the Bob Gibson statue near the entrance to Werner Park at 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion NE 68046.

Again, we want to thank everyone for exploring attractions and businesses right here in our own backyard in Cass and Sarpy Counties!

Your Objective: Visit as many of the Sarpy-Cass County attractions/businesses as you wish, get your entry form stamps and turn in for prizes and a chance to win a shopping spree!
• There is no purchase necessary to receive the stamps.
• There are no age requirements to participate. Entry forms available for participants at all stops.
• One prize entry per person. Each individual must submit their own stamped entry.
• Multiple people in the same household may receive prizes if they each submit their own stamped entry.
• Participants have from April 20, 2023, to July 31, 2023, to collect stamps from participating attractions/businesses.
• Completed entries must be submitted to Sarpy County Tourism, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion NE 68046 or to Cass County Tourism, P.O. Box 521, Plattsmouth NE 68048. Entries must be received by Aug. 1 in person or be postmarked by Aug. 1.
• Sarpy County Tourism and Cass County Tourism employees, and their families are not allowed to participate in program.

Where Can I get a brochure?
You can pick one up from any of the stops.
Printed versions are limited so please call ahead if you wish to pick one up.

How Do I Get the Stamps?
Visit the participating businesses below and let staff members know that you are completing the Uncover the Unexpected program. No purchase necessary.

May I Get Stamp For Other People?
No. Participants MUST BE PRESENT to get their Entry Form stamped.

What If A Business Is Closed When I Visit?
It is highly recommended to plan stops during their business hours, which are listed below.

20 stops — T-shirt, hat, koozie and name placed in drawing for $250 shopping spree with two nights’ stay, meal voucher, four Omaha Storm Chasers tickets and throw out first pitch.
16 stops — Hat, koozie and name placed in drawing for $200 shopping spree with one night’s stay, meal voucher and two Omaha Storm Chasers tickets.
12 stops — Hat, koozie and name in drawing for $150 shopping spree with a one night’s stay and meal voucher.
8 stops — Koozie and name in drawing for $100 shopping spree.

How do you get your prizes?

Fill out your contact information on your stamped form.

Mail or Submit to

Sarpy County Tourism, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion NE 68046
Cass County Tourism, P.O. Box 521, Plattsmouth NE 68048.
Completed entries must be received by Aug. 1, 2023, in person or be postmarked by Aug. 1, 2023

Pick up prizes

Based on number of stops visited, Tourism Teams will distribute prizes Aug. 14-18 at the Tourism Offices.
Sarpy County Tourism, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion NE 68046
Cass County Tourism, 145 North 4th Street, Plattsmouth NE 68048.

Shopping spree winners will be notified by phone.