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SOUTH DAKOTA RETAILERS ASSOCIATION SOUTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: August 31, 2022 Contact: Caleb Nugteren, 605.224.5050, cnugteren@sdra.org SOUTH DAKOTA RETAILERS TO HOST BEST GROCERY BAGGER COMPETITION AT STATE FAIR Huron, SD – The South Dakota Retailers Association is once again partnering with the State Fair to bring the “Best Bagger” competition to the Freedom Stage on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 11:30 a.m. Sponsored by Associated Wholesale Grocers and NW French & Associates, the annual Best Bagger Competition features some of the quickest hands in the grocery business. Contestants will see how they “stack up” during this fun, fast-paced, head-to-head competition. "This year we have ten different South Dakota grocery stores bringing their best bagger to the South Dakota State Fair," said Retailers Association Exec. Dir. Nathan Sanderson. "It’s going to be an exciting competition of speed and accuracy from the best of the best in our state’s grocery industry." All contestants will bag identical grocery orders and be judged on speed, bag building technique, uniform bag weight, and personal attitude and appearance. The top three placers will receive cash prizes and the South Dakota Best Bagger Competition winner will receive an expenses-paid trip to compete at the National Grocers Association's National Competition in Las Vegas, N.V. for a chance to win $10,000. "The South Dakota State Fair is excited to open the Freedom Stage for this fun event," said State Fair Manager Peggy Besch. "Including the Best Bagger Competition to our Saturday line-up brings a unique attraction for our amazing State Fair guests!" Contestants competing in the annual South Dakota Best Bagger competition must spend more than 40 percent of their working time bagging groceries, must be of legal working age, and only one contestant per retail location is eligible. For more information, visit sdra.org/bestbagger. Make sure to mark your State Fair calendar for Saturday, September 3 at 11:30 a.m. on the Freedom Stage for some fast-action, fun times, and an unforgettable competition! ________________________________________________________________________________________________ The South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA) is one of the nation’s oldest and largest trade organizations, operating as the South Dakota Restaurant, Grocers, and Hospitality associations and representing nearly 4,000 businesses. Learn more about SDRA’s support for South Dakota’s business community online at sdra.org or find us on Facebook. - 30 -
SOUTH DAKOTA RETAILERS ASSOCIATION SOUTH DAKOTA STATE FAIR NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: August 31, 2022
Contact: Caleb Nugteren, 605.224.5050, cnugteren@sdra.org
SOUTH DAKOTA RETAILERS TO HOST BEST GROCERY BAGGER COMPETITION AT STATE FAIR
Huron, SD – The South Dakota Retailers Association is once again partnering with the State Fair to bring the “Best Bagger” competition to the Freedom Stage on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 11:30 a.m.
Sponsored by Associated Wholesale Grocers and NW French & Associates, the annual Best Bagger Competition features some of the quickest hands in the grocery business. Contestants will see how they “stack up” during this fun, fast-paced, head-to-head competition.
"This year we have ten different South Dakota grocery stores bringing their best bagger to the South Dakota State Fair," said Retailers Association Exec. Dir. Nathan Sanderson. "It’s going to be an exciting competition of speed and accuracy from the best of the best in our state’s grocery industry."
All contestants will bag identical grocery orders and be judged on speed, bag building technique, uniform bag weight, and personal attitude and appearance. The top three placers will receive cash prizes and the South Dakota Best Bagger Competition winner will receive an expenses-paid trip to compete at the National Grocers Association's National Competition in Las Vegas, N.V. for a chance to win $10,000.
"The South Dakota State Fair is excited to open the Freedom Stage for this fun event," said State Fair Manager Peggy Besch. "Including the Best Bagger Competition to our Saturday line-up brings a unique attraction for our amazing State Fair guests!"
Contestants competing in the annual South Dakota Best Bagger competition must spend more than 40 percent of their working time bagging groceries, must be of legal working age, and only one contestant per retail location is eligible. For more information, visit sdra.org/bestbagger.
Make sure to mark your State Fair calendar for Saturday, September 3 at 11:30 a.m. on the Freedom Stage for some fast-action, fun times, and an unforgettable competition!
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The South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA) is one of the nation’s oldest and largest trade organizations, operating as the South Dakota Restaurant, Grocers, and Hospitality associations and representing nearly 4,000 businesses. Learn more about SDRA’s support for South Dakota’s business community online at sdra.org or find us on Facebook.
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