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July 28, 2005
Pettit Center is the 2005 State Fair Cool Zone

The Pettit National Ice Center, a U.S. Olympic Training Facility, will be the coolest place to be at this year’s Wisconsin State Fair.

The Pettit Center will feature new and fun activities designed to please many a Fairgoer. Some of the Pettit “Cool Zone” features include:

Cream Puff Curling – Try your hand at the state’s official sport! You’ll also get the chance to see some live curling matches that will include some of the area’s best curlers

Zamboni Zone – Ever wanted to take your seat on this icon of the ice world? This year Fairgoers will get a chance to take their picture on the Pettit Center’s Zamboni.

Free Public Skating – Throughout the 2005 Fair, anyone with a Fair Admission can come and skate on the Pettit’s Olympic Oval free of charge. Come and cool off in the Pettit’s “Cool Zone.”

Pettit Trivia Challenge – Win prizes and learn interesting facts about the Pettit Center, one of only 3 covered ovals in all of North America.

Official US Team Gear – The Pettit will be featuring items from the US Olympic Team, including some brand-new Turin 2006 Winter Olympics gear for raffle.

The 2005 Wisconsin State Fair runs August 4th to the 14th, 2005.

For more information on the Pettit Center’s 2004 State Fair activities, please contact Rob Multerer by phone at 414.266.0100, ext. 132 or email at rmulterer@thepettit.com.

Contact: Rob Multerer
Director of Marketing
Pettit National Ice Center
414.266.0100, ext. 132
rmulterer@thepettit.com

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