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Blueberry Hill Celebrates 40 Years in Style

Prizes were awarded Saturday night at the iconic restaurant's 40th anniversary bash.

celebrated 40 years in the Delmar Loop Saturday, Sept. 8, with a bash that celebrated its history and looked to the future.

Film clips of opening night were shown while guests in the Duck Room party were asked to write notes for a time capsule to be opened on Blueberry Hill's 50th anniversary in 2022. 

In the 40 days before the 40th anniversary, the restaurant and bar held several different contests. The winners are listed below. 

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Best video of "Blueberry Hill" contest

  • 1st place: Clockwork. The group won a party for up to 10 friends at the Pin-Up Bowl. Free bowling and shoe rental for two hours plus one beverage each and a $100 gift certificate to Blueberry Hill.
  • 2nd place: John Maxfield. Maxfield won a $50 gift certificate to Blueberry Hill.

See the entries: http://www.facebook.com/BlueberryHill.StL/app_3801015922

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Be a celebrity for a year!

Contestants took a picture with Joe Edwards and posted it on Blueberry Hill's Facebook page. One picture, chosen by Blueberry Hill employees, was framed. It will remain up on Blueberry Hill's walls for a year! 

  • Michelle LeBeau & Bryce Gilbert have their pictures up near the elevators. 

Favorite Celebrity Photo

  • 1st place: Michelle LeBeau — Party for up to 10 friends at the Pin-Up Bowl. 
  • 2nd place: Justin Hamm — $50 gift certificate to Blueberry Hill

Dancers' Look-a-Like Contest

  • 1st place: Collin Richard and partner. A night’s stay at the Moonrise Hotel, including breakfast in the morning at the Eclipse Restaurant.
  • 2nd place: $50 gift certificate to Blueberry Hill (Awards given out at party. If you were a winner, contact Blueberry Hill to have your name posted.)

Celebrity Photo Timeline

Guess the chronological order in which 10 celebrity pictures with Joe Edwards were taken.

  • 1st place: Timber Otterman O'Neal — Party for up to 10 friends at the Pin-Up Bowl.
  • 2nd place: Jennifer Chick Bono — $50 gift certificate to Blueberry Hill
  • 3rd place: Matt Keller — $40 gift certificate to Blueberry Hill

Favorite Live Band Performance

Customers submitted their favorite performances ever seen in the Duck Room.

  • 1st place: Ashley Mayer — Party for up to 10 friends at the Pin-Up Bowl.
  • 2nd place: Meaghan Evelyn — $50 gift certificate to Blueberry Hill
  • 3rd place: Doug Wilkinson — $40 gift certificate to Blueberry Hill
  • 4th place: Laurel McComesky — $20 gift certificate to Blueberry Hill

Most Humorous Thing at Blueberry Hill

The most humorous thing that's happened to you or that you've witnessed at Blueberry Hill over the years. 

  • 1st place: Kevin Laune — Party for up to 10 friends at the Pin-Up Bowl.

I Found My Thrill at Blueberry Hill

Customers wrote on Blueberry Hill's Facebook page, “How you found your thrill at Blueberry Hill". 

  • 1st place: Tracy Dalton — $100 gift certificate to Blueberry Hill & one night stay in a jacuzzi suite at the Moonrise Hotel
  • 2nd place: Jennifer Holtmann Harris — $50 gift certificate to Blueberry Hill
  • 3rd place: Ida May — $40 gift certificate to Blueberry Hill
  • 4th place: Tie for David Reed and Michele Wood Vandever — $20 gift certificate to Blueberry Hill

Blueberry Hill Baby

  • Blueberry Hill Baby winner: Emily Swoboda


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