The Jam & China Lights: Treasures of China

The Jam would like to give you a chance to win two VIP tickets to the China Lights: Treasures of China running through October 20, 2019, two passes to The Domes (Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory) at Boerner Botanical Gardens, and an overnight stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Franklin, Wisconsin!

“China Lights is a one-of-a-kind festival that is sure to reshape the way people interact with Milwaukee County parks,” said County Executive Chris Abele. “With new lantern displays, interactive exhibits and more, this year China Lights is sure to bring Milwaukee’s legacy of public art and iconic public parks onto the world stage in a way it never has before.”

The magical glow of 40 larger-than-life sculptural lantern displays will illuminate the renowned nine-acre Boerner Botanical Gardens, in Whitnall Park at 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI. The festival, presented by Tri City National Bank, will also celebrate Asian folk-culture with professional entertainment sponsored by We Energies, a bustling marketplace, and a variety of food and beverage selections. The event runs from Sept. 13–Oct. 20, Tuesday through Sunday, from 5:30–10 p.m., with a 5 p.m. opening for people who purchase the VIP ticket package. The festival will be closed Mondays.

“This year, the China Lights lantern festival runs one week longer to accommodate more people, more comfortably,” said Ralph Garity, the event producer and president of Festival Pro, LLC. “We are also happy to offer tickets to this 95-percent-new show at last year’s prices.

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Now through Sunday, September 22, 2018, at 11:59 PM CDT, fill out the submission form to enter for your chance to win two VIP tickets to the China Lights: Treasures of China running through October 20, 2019, two passes to The Domes (Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory) at Boerner Botanical Gardens, and an overnight stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Franklin, Wisconsin. One (1) winner will be randomly selected using a computer software winner selection tool from all eligible online entries.


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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. By entering, each entrant accepts and agrees to be bound by these Official Rules. Failure to comply with these rules may result in disqualification.

SPONSOR. This Sweepstakes is sponsored by ‘WCIU, The U,’ 26 N. Halsted, Chicago, Illinois 60661 (the "Sponsor"), which is solely responsible for the conduct of this Sweepstakes.

ENTRY. A purchase is not required to enter to win two VIP tickets to the China Lights: Treasures of China running through October 20, 2019, two passes to The Domes (Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory) at Boerner Botanical Gardens, and an overnight stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Franklin, Wisconsin. ‘The Jam & China Lights: Treasures of China’ Sweepstakes begins Monday, September 19, 2018 at 12:00 AM CDT and ends Friday, October 5, 2018 at 11:59 PM CDT unless extended by ‘WCIU, The U.’ To enter the Sweepstakes, viewers must do so at WCIU.com and complete an online form to register. Only one (1) entry per person, per email address, per 24 hour period will be accepted (12AM-11:59PM). Three (1) winner will be randomly selected using a computer software winner selection tool from all eligible online entries.

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PRIZES. One (1) winner will be awarded with win two VIP tickets to the China Lights: Treasures of China running through October 20, 2019, two passes to The Domes (Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory) at Boerner Botanical Gardens, and an overnight stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Franklin, Wisconsin, valued at $250. Once notified, the winner will have three (3) business days to claim their Prize. If a winner fails to claim their Prize, it will result in the forfeiture of the Prize and a new drawing may be held from the remaining eligible entries at the discretion of ‘WCIU, The U.’ Prize Winner must possess a valid picture ID to claim their Prize.

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MISCELLANEOUS. The decisions made by ‘WCIU, The U,’ concerning any and all matters with respect to this promotion shall be final. In the event of a computer, telephone failure, or any other circumstances beyond the control of ‘WCIU, The U,’ where it becomes impracticable to award one or more prizes, ‘WCIU, The U,’ may, in its sole and absolute discretion, determine not to award any such Prize. This Sweepstakes is void where prohibited, penalized or otherwise restricted by law. A copy of these official Sweepstakes rules are available at the ‘WCIU, The U’ offices located at 26 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL or by writing to ‘WCIU, The U,’ ‘The Jam & China Lights: Treasures of China’ – September ‘19,’ 26 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL 60661. ‘18,’ 26 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL 60661. Viewers can also find the official Sweepstakes rules at www.WCIU.com. If you wish to receive the name of Sweepstakes Prize Winner, you must send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to ‘The Jam & China Lights: Treasures of China – September‘19’ 26 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL 60661. ‘WCIU, The U’ must receive any request for the Winners’ names no later than December 30, 2019.