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“We’re glad to see that while consumers are still carefully considering their summer vacation plans in the current economy, most are choosing to spend a little more on destinations and activities that will bring families and friends closer together.”
Kalahari spokesperson, Travis Nelson
“This survey shows that American families can still economize while creating quality, shared experiences and memories that will last a lifetime.”
Kalahari spokesperson, Travis Nelson
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Carl Buddig & Co. and Old Wisconsin Award $25,000 Grand Prize In Family Road Trip Promotion

Hampton, Va. Winner Claims Grand Prize; First Place Prize Winner Receives $10,000Chicago, Ill. (Jan. 7, 2014) – A librarian with NASA’s Langley Research Center, Cecilia Grzeskowiak, from Hampton, Va., is the lucky winner of a $25,000 Grand Prize in the Family Road Trip promotion, announced Carl Buddig & Co., the maker of Buddig lunchmeats and Old Wisconsin sausage and meat snack products. A First Prize of $10,000 goes to Jim Faber of Libertyville, Ill.              Grzeskowiak said she was pleasantly surprised to learn she was the Grand Prize Winner for the Family Road Trip promotion,

William Otto To Join Kalahari Resorts As Executive Vice President

Bringing More than 35 Years Experience, Otto will Oversee all Operations and Fuel Growth within Development CompanyWisconsin Dells, Wis. – (December 20, 2013) – Today, Kalahari Resorts and Convention Centers  is thrilled to announce the addition of industry heavyweight, William Otto, to its senior leadership team. In his role as Executive Vice President, Otto will lead all operations across the Nelson-family businesses in the Wisconsin Dells, Sandusky, Ohio and Pocono Mountains, including Kalahari Resorts and Trappers Turn Golf Club. “We are extremely

Carl Buddig & Co. and Old Wisconsin Announce Chicago Blackhawks Sponsorship and New Ad Campaign

           Chicago, Ill. (Nov. 12, 2013) – As the Chicago Blackhawks hockey season gets into full swing, Carl Buddig & Co., the maker of popular Buddig lunchmeats and Old Wisconsin sausage and meat snack products, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the defending Stanley Cup champion team and hometown NHL favorite for the 2013-14 season. The sponsorship includes new spots on WGN TV and radio; a digital advertising campaign with WGN radio and the Chicago Tribune; in-game advertising, sponsorships and contests; in-store advertising and POS; and a WGN Radio Fan Van tour making

Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center Breaks Ground on Pocono Mountains Resort

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett celebrates start of construction on new East Coast African-themed resort owned by the Nelson familyPocono Mountains, Penn. (October 1, 2013) – Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center team members and executives, along with Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett, gathered with 250 supporters to break ground on the new African-themed waterpark and convention center, the Nelson family’s third resort. Scheduled to open in 2015, Kalahari Resorts Pocono Mountains is a $230 million, 150-acre complex in Monroe County at Pocono Manor. The ground breaking begins phase one

Beat the Heat this Summer with Kalahari Resorts Summer Splash Celebration

Unique African-inspired activities ensure family fun all season-longWisconsin Dells, Wis. – (June 7, 2013) – Summer has arrived in the Wisconsin Dells and Kalahari Resorts , an authentically African themed waterpark and resort, is commemorating the season with the Summer Splash  – a one world celebration of African music, food and art. The Summer Splash includes a series of family events and daily activities designed to entertain, educate and provide guests with a

Beat the Heat this Summer with Kalahari Resorts Summer Splash Celebration!

Unique African-inspired activities ensure family fun all season-longSandusky, OH. – (June 7, 2013) – Summer has arrived in Sandusky and Kalahari Resorts , an authentically African themed waterpark and resort, is commemorating the season with the Summer Splash  – a one world celebration of African music, food and art. The Summer Splash includes a series of family events and daily activities designed to entertain, educate and provide guests with a richer appreciation

Kalahari Resorts Awards Michigan Family African Safari Trip

America’s world-away waterpark extends authentic African experience with spring break promotionKalahari Resorts, home to America’s largest indoor waterparks, today named the winner of its African Safari Spring Break promotion, a Detroit, Mich., wife, mom and professional photographer, Natalie Houde. She and her daughter, Emily, were guests at Kalahari Resorts - Sandusky in April visiting with friends for the first time. Houde is thrilled to be traveling to the Republic of South Africa with her family, as her husband, Sean, has spent  three-and-a-half years in the Horn of Africa as a

Carl Buddig Awards $50,000 Grand Prize in Dream Big Giveaway

Family Owned Company Personally Delivers CheckCarl Buddig & Co., the maker of popular Buddig lunchmeats and Old Wisconsin sausage and meat snack products, is proud to announce the winner of its $50,000 Dream Big Giveaway, retired United States Postal Service (USPS) mail carrier, Johnny Lutz, of Madisonville, Ky. The Dream Big Giveaway sweepstakes began on Oct. 2 and ended Dec. 31, 2012. Recently, Buddig family member Tom Buddig, executive vice president marketing, personally presented the check to Lutz and his wife, Gayle, at their home in Kentucky before enjoying lunch and spending the

Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) and Buddig Be A Reader Campaign Announce National Fall Book Tour to Boost Children’s Literacy

Events support young readers with book donations and promote healthy eatingChicago – (Sept. 21, 2012) – Since reading and good nutrition go hand-in-hand to support a lifelong love of learning, Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) and Buddig Lunchmeats have teamed up this fall to sponsor a series of donation events nationwide to help nourish young minds. The events are part of the Be A Reader tour making stops in Oakland, Calif., Charlotte, N.C., Bentonville, Ark., San Antonio, Texas, and Detroit, Mich. For a second year the lunchmeat brand will donate a minimum of $100,000 to RIF to support

Kalahari Resorts Helps Consumers Fill Up For Free With 2nd Annual ‘Fuel Your Fun’ Gas Giveaway Tour

For two years in a row, the nation’s premier water and amusement park returns with complimentary gas events and promotions to kick off the perfect summer road tripWISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (June 11, 2012) - As families and friends begin planning their summer getaways, Kalahari Resorts  is helping to ease the cost of gas prices and encouraging consumers to hit the road this summer with their 2nd Annual ‘Fuel Your Fun’ Gas Giveaway Tour, partnered with a variety of exciting summer deals and promotions. Throughout the month of June, the ‘Fuel Your Fun’ Gas

Americans Upgrading Their Summer Staycations; Nearly 7 in 10 Plan to Spend the Same or More Than Last Year

Amusement Attractions Including Water and Theme Parks Most Popular Summer Staycation Activity Among FamiliesWISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (May 21, 2012) – While expensive airfares may be deterring long distance travel, a recent online survey shows that many Americans are planning to make the most of their summer staycations. According to the results of a new Harris Poll on behalf of Kalahari Resorts , 70 percent of Americans are planning a summer staycation. In addition, 69 percent plan to spend about the same or more money on getaways with their friends and

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